Lenin’s Famine of 1921-1922 Lenin’s famine of the year 1921-22 occurred in Russia and is also referred to as the Poyolzhye famine. An estimated five million people lost their lives as a consequence of the famine which barely lasted for a period of two years. The main reasons that resulted in the famine were due to the economic turbulence experienced as a result of the First World War and also the Russian Revolution. As a result of the famine‚ several internal revolutions were recorded and this necessitated
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Andy Warhol created his silk screen painting Statue of Liberty in 1962 using silkscreen ink and spray paint on linen. Just as the title suggests‚ the painting’s subject is the Statue of Liberty‚ repeated in a pattern twelve times (not including the right side of the painting where the image repeats four additional times‚ but is cut off). The painting is currently being exhibited at the Arkansas Arts Center‚ but it belongs to the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. It is relatively
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art and literature. The statue of David‚ made by Michelangelo between 1501 and 1504‚ is a masterpiece of the Renaissance art. It is a seventeen feet tall sculpture of the biblical hero David‚ which was a favoured subject in the art of Florence. In 1501‚ Florence had just become independent from the Medici rule. This statue was commissioned by the Florentine council to be a gigantic model of heroic youth which would seem to protect Florence from the aggressors. The statue of David was one of the
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In the article‚ ISIS Trains Child Soldiers at Camps for ‘Cubs of the Islamic State‚’ children are recruited in at young ages. Their aim is to ensure they have a ready and willing generation of jihadist. These children are brainwashed into joining ISIS. On the other hand‚ if these kids decide to disobey‚ they can potentially be tortured. If this strategy does not work‚ they may end up killed. The children of ISIS are taught to kill‚ and they learn how to use AK-47s early in age. The article also
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Discuss differences and similarities as to the economic‚ political and social goals pursued by the New Deal in the USA and the subsequent implementation of the ISI model in Latin America. Which economic and political policies shaped both approaches to economic growth? Why did the New Deal turn out to be more successful than the ISI model? The primary goals of any macroeconomic policy are to ensure stable prices‚ full employment‚ and economic growth. Throughout history world economies have been
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Have you ever wondered how Michelangelo Buonarroti made the statue David? Michelangelo was an Italian sculptor‚ painter‚ architect‚ poet‚ and engineer of the high renaissance. It was believed that rivalry between city-states of renaissance Italy and the splendors of Milan provoked the Florentine authorities to commission colossal figures to rein the rooftop of their cathedral. The David for Florence Italy is the symbol of republican liberty‚ a young boy with the help of God overcome his tyrant. For
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can be every bit as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately.” (2)The quote above is in the introduction‚ "The Statue That Didn’t Look Right". The quote if in between the end of three of the author’s examples of rapid cognition and right before the author admits that snap decisions can also betray us sometimes. It represents the introductory tone of "The Statue That Didn’t Look Right and of the entire book itself. (3)The quote’s significance
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Tower symbolizes the United Kingdom. The Statue of Liberty‚ officially known as Liberty Enlightening the World‚ represents the United States and incorporates into American life. This statue stands tall as the universal symbol of freedom and liberty‚ welcoming those who seek shelter to escape oppression and injustice in their own home countries. The Statue’s history‚ design‚ symbolic meanings and implications are of significant importance‚ making the Statue of Liberty the face of America.
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One of many Daniel Chester French’s most famous works was the 1920 statue of Abraham Lincoln. The statue weighs 170 tons and is composed of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. Its dimensions are 30 feet from the floor‚ 19-foot seated figure (with armchair and footrest) upon an 11-foot high pedestal. This figure of Lincoln gazes out as if he is looking at you and is constructed a slightly downward expression. Lincoln has his hands resting on the sides as well as his coat unbuttoned. From observing
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developing closer ties to many European powers. We stand by our European allies in these dangerous times. However‚ Algeria is not yet ready to commit military resources towards directly fighting ISIS. Algeria must deal with domestic terrorism issues first before going through with any plan to fight ISIS. Even though these domestic terrorist groups have pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi‚ Algeria has built up a military capable of defending its people. We have the second strongest military
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