Based on the class data‚ the density of the penny changed dramatically between 1980 and 1985. From 1975 to 1980‚ the penny became 1.40g/mL less dense and from 1980 to 1985‚ the density dropped by 0.626. With this data and the percent composition equation we were able to determine that the second metal in the penny is Zinc with a density of 7.14g/mL. Using scholarly online sources‚ I was able to confirm this data concerning the second metal to be correct. The United States Mint’s website states that
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Fiesta 1980 The story‚ Fiesta‚ 1980‚ is one that closely resembles my own childhood. The characters‚ their actions and experiences each hold similarities to my parents and sisters. For example‚ my mother was an alcoholic and abusive toward us kids just as Papi was toward his children. In the story‚ Papi says‚ “Don’t you mirror me” whereas my mom would say‚ “Don’t you give me that look”. One previous step dad was like Mami in that he would remain quiet until things got out of control. Only then
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Fiesta‚ 1980 Christy Lamacki Literature Appreciation Jennifer Ambrose As children‚ we look up to our parents for guidance and knowledge. What they do and how they act can influence our lives in a major way. In Fiesta 1980‚ Diaz demonstrates the ill effects a terrible father can have on his children through the narration of a young boy named Yunior. Yunior is a Hispanic boy who just immigrated to the United States with his family. The family consists of a mother‚ father‚ two sons and a daughter
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oversized‚ & colorful would describe the 1980’s fashion better? Big curls‚ neon tights‚ leg warmers‚ & how could you forget the blue eyeshadows & bright lipstick? From afros to perms to cover girl to clinque were popular things & brands were popular in this decade. The 1980s introduced anywhere from skin tight pants to Mchammer pants. In the 1980s lots of historical and politics were happening that affected fashion in a way. “In the decade of 1980 US President Jimmy Carter authorizes legislation
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Sports often are not regarded as something capable of altering a war but the way the United States and Soviet Union used the Olympics did just that. The Olympics in the early 1980s were used as a stage for politics. During the Winter Olympics in 1980 the U.S. faced off against the best hockey team ever‚ The Soviet Union‚ in a time when these two countries did not get along. Days before the U.S. won this game President Jimmy Carter announced the U.S. boycott of the Summer Olympic Games that year
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I. Politics A. The Election of 1980 1. Jimmy Carter a. lost the 1980 election as a result of his mismanagement of two national crises: raging inflation and the seizure of US hostages in Tehran‚ Iran...provided an opening for Reagan & the New Right 2. Ronald Reagan a. impassioned rhetoric supporting limited government‚ low taxation‚ and law and order won broad support among citizens of the most populous states b. appealed to religious and free-market conservatives and traditional anticommunists
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0 AP US History Document Based Question Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents. You will have 60 minutes to read and analyze the documents and answer the question. This question tests your ability to work with historical documents. To what extent was the decision of the Jackson administration to remove the Cherokee Indians to lands west of the Mississippi River in the 1830’s was more a reformulation of the national policy that had been in effect since
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after 30 years; and that is perhaps why I had never even thought of any other perspective besides the American view. We were powered by capitalism‚ had complete control‚ and came out champions. That is all I have ever thought of when it comes to the 1980 Miracle on Ice. For that very reason‚ it was the perspective of the Russian hockey team that took me by surprise and launched me into a paradox of thought. No one wants to
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Discussion Starter #4 1. Diaz describes a delightful family loving and typical in every way. I mean at least for me it seemed like a typical family. “Fiesta” begins with Diaz stating “Mami’s youngest sister…finally made it to the United States that year.” (150) the story started very hopeful and made me feel as if the plot was going to be cheerful‚ but it was not. I think the overall mood of the story was mostly sad because the kids also knew about the affair. “When children find out about an
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Canada was not the way it is now from the rise of civilization. In my point of view‚ three events caused Canada to evolve and become the way it is currently. The 1980 Referendum‚ Alberta’s oil boom and the discrimination along with The Charter of Rights. Those led to the democratic‚ harmonious‚ unified and adapted country we live in now. The 1980 Referendum was the first referendum in Quebec on its place within Canada. Quebec was deciding whether it should pursue a path toward sovereignty. The Referendum
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