Put forth by historian Frederick Jackson Turner in his paper‚ “The Significance of the Frontier in American History‚” his thesis asserted that the existence of a frontier and its settlement had shaped American character; given rise to individualism‚ independence‚ and self-confidence; and fostered the American spirit of invention and adaptation. Later historians‚ especially a group of “New Western Historians‚” modified the thesis by stating the environmental and other consequences of frontier settlement
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reached down into Africa and even originated from Asia. In Asia‚ this epidemic was used as a weapon during a war‚ spreading the horrible death even further. The Black Death still holds major significance today as it is believed that the strain is the beginning of modern diseases. The significance of the Bubonic Plague‚ otherwise known as the Black Plague‚ was how infectious and catastrophic it was. According to the third source‚ the plague “Had
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What is the overall significance and legacy of Garveyism? There are several aspects of Garveyism and its legacy that make it significant to black history over the previous two centuries. Its significance can be questioned by the ideas of earlier leaders; elements of Pan-Africanism can be seen as far back as the 18th century. The legacy of Garveyism is envisaged in the economic and cultural ideas of today and it has influenced many important black leaders and movements to the present day. First
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Analyse the significance of Hajj to the life Muslim adherents (15 marks) The Hajj is one of the 5 pillars of Islam and ultimately reflects many core Muslim beliefs. Through spiritual rebirth‚ the wearing of the Ihram garments‚ the acknowledgement of Allah ’s omnipotency and the experience of following in Prophet Muhammad ’s footsteps‚ adherents through the Hajj are able to reflect the Islamic beliefs of Jihad‚ Umma‚ Zakat‚ and forgiveness in their own lives. By this Muslims are able to become
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Discuss the significance of father-figures in Frankenstein Frankenstein is a story of science gone dreadfully amiss. Shelley offers depth and meaning to Frankenstein by presenting (sometimes covertly so) insinuations of failed father and son relationships littered throughout the story. The most obvious relationship in this story is that between Victor Frankenstein and his monster‚ however‚ there are other characters in the story that present themselves as father-figures. In this essay‚ I will endeavour
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Significance of Aunt Clara in Of Mice and Men Aunt Clara is a very important figure in Of Mice and Men‚ representing the idea of women as a motherly figure‚ a stereotype which was commonly viewed as acceptable by the Ranchworkers at the time. Although she isn’t present in the novel‚ she is one of the mentioned characters through both George and Lennie’s references to her as well as within Lennie’s daydreams‚ where she chastises him for the problems he imposes upon George. Aunt Clara is shown to
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meaning found within it. Fitzgerald uses these symbols to get a point across to the reader‚ converting them into deeper meanings and myths about America. The green light mentioned in the novel clearly is a prime example of this. Before examining the significance of the green light‚ one must learn what a symbol is. A symbol cannot be seen as a sign. The two are very different. A sign is an object‚ which signifies something else. For example‚ a green traffic light instructs drivers to proceed. A symbol is
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The Significance of Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge marks the day that Canada became an independent nation. The significance of the battle was not in the actual battle itself‚ but rather the effects that Canada would feel nationally afterwards. The objective was a ridge that ran from the northwest to the southwest between Lens and Arras‚ France. The main height of land was four miles long‚ with it’s highest point only 475 feet above sea level. The Germans had held it since 1914‚ and three French attacks
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Civil rights law in the United States is a complex system that includes both constitutional and statutory elements. The Fourteenth Amendment‚ a landmark constitutional provision‚ prohibits states from denying equal protection of laws to persons within their jurisdictions. Since the 1940s‚ the Supreme Court has ruled that all state-sponsored racial discrimination is inherently suspect‚ and the principle of equal protection applies to the federal government and its agencies via the Due Process Clause
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Life of Pi Essay; Significance of the Flying Fish In Yann Martel’s compelling novel Life of Pi‚ the main character of the story‚ Pi Patel‚ undergoes intense hardships as he lives a castaway’s life on the Pacific Ocean‚ after losing his entire family and everything he held close to him when the cargo ship‚ the Tsimtsum‚ sinks into the dark depths of the sea. Pi finds himself on a lifeboat with several animals‚ and eventually‚ with a massive Bengal Tiger‚ and through all of this hardship and suffering
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