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    Women Fashions in 1920s: During the 1920s women’s life had a drastic change‚ after first World War they had a particular impact on their lives‚ women wanted to have an space in society and wanted equality‚ they wanted to have jobs as men had. She was looking for a practical life‚ with no worries and regrets‚ after War Americans were anxious to return to normalcy‚ the doors for a change were open since women were allowed to vote. The 1920s gave liberty to women and their lives have changed

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    Composition #2: Describing Howard “Sundanze” Dunston is one of those suave smooth talking blues musicians‚ like in the movies from the 1920’s where people would go to juke joints and speakeasies for a good time. When he speaks‚ words flow from his lips like a melody‚ in a low husky tone‚ drawing his listeners in for more. Danze is a tall lean black man in his early 60’s with a smooth milk chocolate complexion‚ a shinny bald head that he always has a blue bandana wrapped around‚ and a full silver

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    errands Billie was running for the brothel turned into running the streets of Harlem. She had convicted for prostitution but was then released back to her mother. Trying to escape the streets‚ Holiday searched for a job as a dancer at a Harlem speakeasy. She auditioned as a singer with her long interest in both jazz & blues. Holiday wowed the owners and found herself singing at the popular Pod & Jerry’s log cabin. Her performances were so beloved to where only about the age of 19‚ she

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    On the other hand‚ critics of the era often argued that the flapper’s influence had a negative impact on shifting social norms of the 1920s because she exhibited reckless and illegal behavior during a time of rising economic inequality and debauchery. They criticized flappers for essentially “eroding the moral fabric of society” (DiPaolo). Victorian Americans believed the rebellious women misused their new sense of social freedom by mimicking the most disgraceful habits of men: including smoking

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    Company Analysis of Best Buy TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Analysis Recent History of Best Buy 5 SWOT Analysis 7 Strengths 7 Weaknesses 7 Opportunities 8 Threats 8 Typical Customer 9 Financial Analysis 9 Income Statement Analysis 9 Adapting to Change 10 Embryonic Stage 10 Growth Stage 11 Shakeout Stage 11 Maturity Stage 12 New Developments 12 Best Buy’s Strategies

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    The 1920s was a timeless age of vibrancy and prosperity for many Americans. Rapid industrialization and new inventions gave rise to dramatic economic and political changes. For the first time‚ America was beginning to feel like a nation held together by similar beliefs and hobbies. During the 1920s‚ America had given rise to one of the most influential and meaningful times in our history‚ however‚ the dramatic rise also cultivated numerous problems that eventually led to a huge crash in our stock

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    “The Jazz Age” and F. Scott Fitzgerald "It was an age of miracles. It was an age of art‚ it was an age of excess‚ and it was an age of satire.” (“Fitzgerald: The Jazz Age” p. 3). As the 1920s began‚ the old‚ conservative ways of life began to disintegrate. A new era was just beginning. This era is called “The Jazz Age.” The Great Gatsby‚ a literary masterpiece written by F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ the social historian of the 1920s‚ directly reflects the virtues‚ materialism‚ and revolutionary nature

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    The Roaring Twenties was a decade of innovation throughout all aspects of the American culture. This momentous time period incorporated pivotal revisions in areas ranging all the way from the economy to women’s standards‚ and everything in between. The modifications implemented throughout the decade called for a shift in lifestyle‚ as people could enjoy luxuries never offered to them before. These revolutionary years brought on incredible opportunity and inspiration to the American people.. The

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    Change is an inevitable part of life. With new ideas‚ opinions‚ and morals came a new way of life. No time period in American history felt a more drastic change than the 1920s. The Roaring Twenties embraced a new culture that focused on enjoyment‚ art and innovations. The style of clothing‚ especially for women‚ went completely against that of the previous generation. Many people were offended by and opposed to the new style of the ‘20s which was epitomized by the flapper.4 Women’s clothing‚ which

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    banning of alcohol in this country merely resulted in the rising of organized crimes. (White 2/10/12) Just like the prohibition on alcohol forced the practice of drinking to go merely underground and not completely banish as intended (ie through speakeasies)‚ Marijuana‚ a popular street drug‚ is highly indulged in a discreet way because of present marijuana laws in place. This can only mean that the drug world is concealed yet

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