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    opponents‚ and authorities” (Tarrow 4). The 1960’s as depicted in the film “Berkley in the 60s” was a moment in history in which there were much social movement by groups of people in America. Tarrow’s cycle of contentious acts and social movement is definitely depicted throughout the entire film but especially during the start of the free speech movement on the UC Berkley campus and during the anti-Vietnam movements as shown in the film. It is during both of these onerous demonstrations that Tarrow’s

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    description. She was a step out of slavery There were hundreds of people living in it A bucket with syrup a biscuit and bacon grease in it When did Ruth’s life shift‚ or change? How did this shift change her life? Be specific‚ and include details. 1950s

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    The Music world in the 1960’s: What was it like? The music in the 60s was influenced by feminism and Black Power. The sixties were full of dancing‚ boom boxes‚ and discos! The music back then was a mix of jazz and pop. It was a time of funky hairstyles‚ short skirts and energetic dancing! The most popular style of music in the 60s was ‘roots rock’. Roots rock combined elements of folk music‚ blues‚ country and rock ’n’ roll. There were many popular artists like the Beatles‚ the Rolling Stones

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    release from the hectic world. But people in the 50’s did not sit back and relax to the sound of "Feel It N*gga" by 50 cent. In fact‚ the type of songs that 50 cent sings is far from what people in the 50’s used to listen to. Even though some elements of music haven’t changed such as pace and sentimentality in love songs‚ many styles of music have evolved into more aggressive lyrics and/or very explicit and vulgar wording to fit some American cultures in the year 2006. Words like "nigger"‚ the involvement

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    first thing to pop up in their heads. During the late 1950s and early 1960’s while the United States of America was fighting in the Cold War against the Soviet Union with hopes of protecting its sovereignties and freedoms‚ the growing fear of Communism and rising popularity of Anti-Communism threatened both the freedoms of individuals in America and the existing capitalist economic system. Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin had manipulated these fears and used them to justify his claim for power

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    Many movies were released in the 1930’s‚ and were loved and watched by thousands when it was first released. These films are still watched today by many others. Some of them were known around the world‚ because of how fast it became popular. Some of the popular movies are‚ Alice In Wonderland (1933)‚ Cleopatra (1934)‚ The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)‚ The Wizard of Oz (1939). The Wizard of Oz‚ was a 1939 American musical comedy-drama fantasy film .It was the most expensive production at that time

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    Life in The 60s VS 2000 Life as people explain in the 60s seemed to be less convenient but much cheaper in many different ways. There are so many changes that have occurred over the years. Life seemed to be similar in some ways but more laid back. Times have changed‚ now more people live life on the go. Life in the 60s might have had their advantages‚ but life now is defiantly more convenient. The cost of living in the 60 was much cheaper‚ especially for people with children. Rent then

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    1950s HISTORY Assessment task Bill (host): Good morning people of Newton‚ its Bill here. I am speaking to James and he’s a 1950s baby and today we are here to talk to him and ask questions about what it was like growing up in the 1950s. James thanks for your time. James: Thank you Bill‚ glad to be here. Bill (host): Did the British or the American culture influenced Australia in any way? James: The American culture made a huge influence on Australia such as entertainment‚ clothing and

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    fashion. Leaving‚ I imagined the mall back in the 1950s. The bright colored outfits reminded me of today’s. Even though both the 1950s women fashion and 2016’s women fashion are bold in style‚ there are many similarities and differences in the two year’s fashion senses and their impressions on America’s fashion industry. 1950s and 2016’s women fashion are comparable in many ways. To begin‚ both trends used much of the same materials. In the 1950s‚ nylon had come into fashion. The lightweight‚ durable

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    The transformation of gender equality since the 21st century is one of the most profound and significant social changes in human history. However‚ during the 1950s male dominance was mostly present amongst societies and cultures‚ where men and women were often viewed as occupying significantly different roles in society. This included men being viewed as the family’s main source of income and the dominant figure of the family‚ whereas women being the domestic caregivers‚ with the sole responsibility

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