Brianna Sparks Mr. Zingale/ Mr. Lehman US History/ Language Arts 12 December 2016 Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was the first First Lady to be publicly active in political and social issues. The director of Federal Bureau of Investigation‚ John Edgar Hoover; however‚ believed that she might be involved in communist activities. Did you know that he ordered his agents to monitor and keep extensive files on her? Thomas Jefferson stated that “All men are created equal” in the Declarations of Independence
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the Wizard of Menlo Park‚ Edison patented over 100 inventions in his lifetime‚ such as the phonograph. However‚ the invention that had the most impact on American growth at this time was the light bulb. The light bulb revolutionized daily life in America. People now could do more‚ since they could work later. Although not everyone had access to electricity‚ this invention changed the way people lived. Alexander Graham Bell was another important inventor of this time period. Before Bell‚ communication
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Théodore Géricault was a French artist who was a part of the Enlightenment period or Rococo period‚ but more specifically and correctly‚ he was a part of the Romanticist period. Géricault is‚ also‚ an important figure of the Romanticism period. His dramatic themes‚ realistic portraits and haunting portrayals of serious topics helped to pave the way for the themes of rebellion‚ individuality‚ and truth that came with this artistic period. Also without him‚ elements from a pre-existing period‚ the
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I think one of the more intriguing parts of the film was Theodore Roosevelt’s reaction to the Maine sinking and about going to war with Spain. Theodore Roosevelt said McKinley had "no more backbone than an chocolate éclair” when McKinley was hesitant to go to war. I think that he was convinced that Spain was responsible and wanted to see justice. The video said he left the navy to start his volunteer Calvary. The Rough Riders incidentally gave T.R. his moment of glory but later in the video the said
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Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy played big roles in making America the most prosperous country after World War II. Roosevelt spoke in 1941 to persuade the citizens of the USA to join the fight against the Nazis. Kennedy gave an inaugural speech celebrating our nation’s unity. Roosevelt’s proposition was for the USA to unite with other nations to fight Nazi Germany but Kennedy proposed that the USA was a strong united nation. Both presidents spoke to the nation about unity however Roosevelt
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By 1932‚ The Great Depression took over most of America. Countless Americans were out of work and had nothing to eat as a result of the “spend 3‚ make 3” mentality of the depression. Many of the citizens‚ expecting help from President Herbert Hoover received nothing‚ resulting in the public’s critical view of him. America needed their government to expand and help them get out of the depression. Consequently‚ the country was ready for a new perspective and leadership to try and usher them out of
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"The Waking" by Theodore Roethke I wake to sleep‚ and take my waking slow. A I feel my fate in what I cannot fear. B I learn by going where I have to go. A We think by feeling. What is there to know? A I hear my being dance from ear to ear. B I wake to sleep‚ and take my waking slow. A Of those so close beside me‚ which are you? A God bless the Ground! I shall walk softly there‚ B And learn by going where I have to go. C Light takes the Tree; but who can tell us how? A The lowly worm climbs
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American has been described in many terms such as the melting pot and tossed salad‚ but what are these terms really telling us as Americans. What these terms are trying to convey is that America is a country of great diversity. When it comes to the literature of this country reflects its population in its diversity of genres‚ themes‚ language‚ and voice. For example‚ the voices of Toni Morrison‚ whose voice were very powerful and appreciated in many ways as she wrote a very inspiring book call “The
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Theodore Roethke’s poem “Elegy for Jane” shows the speakers affliction towards the death of his former student Jane. Roethke uses personification‚ imagery and metaphors as well as other devices to show the love and sorrow the speaker feels for Jane. The personification used by the speaker‚ when he says “leaves‚ their whispers turned to kissing” and “mold sang in the beached valley under the rose” is a representation of Jane’s presence‚ for bad and good her presence delighted them. The speaker uses
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In the 1912 election‚ I think I would have voted for Theodore Roosevelt. I found it easy to critique all of the candidates in one way or another. While considering my vote I had to consider the time‚ after all it was 100 years ago and people had a different mindset. I would vote for Teddy Roosevelt based on his earlier years as president. Often times he was portrayed as a spiteful man‚ but he did a very good job serving as president. He was known as a “trust-buster”‚ contrary to Taft‚ he did not
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