the United States as it is today. As the events in the mid 19th century unfolded it was becoming more obvious of a great divide the country created on the basis of culture and industry that encouraged southern states out of the United States‚ and into forming The Confederate States of America. The Southern States of America Seceded from the union because of the future of slavery as the south relied on it for its economy and with the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 whose party favored the abolition
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To what extent is the ANZAC spirit relevant to life in Australia today? What can it teach us about the Australia we want for the future? To the perception of many Australians‚ the ANZAC spirit is a fundamental component to Australian identity but what is more it has been a moral example in which many Australians still commend on. The ANZAC spirit has presented itself in modern day Australia through its respected qualities such as pride and persistence and should manifest these values in the future
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black and white people. During segregation white people thought they were above all other minorities like Brahmins thought they were in the Hindu caste system. The Hindu caste system had the greatest impact on the world because it’s still relevant in modern India today‚ it influences the way the people of India interact with each other‚ and everyone in India lives and dies by the caste system. The caste system
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In Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech‚ he stressed that now is the time to give African Americans true freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity. This is still very relevant to African Americans today‚ even though it shouldn’t be. I say it shouldn’t be because now‚ for Mr. King was 52 years and five months ago. These problems have been going on for more than half a century after he professed his dream‚ and there has been little change since then. There is still discrimination towards blacks and
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Is Shakespeare’s World famous play tarnishing today’s teenager’s view on love? Or is it considered a valuable educational insight into the life of two star-crossed lovers whose immaturity and inexperience lead to tragedy. Although both views have near balanced arguments the educational views expressed‚ are seen to outweigh the criticised damaging views. The general public – and students – often question the relevance of studying Shakespeare’s beloved play‚ Romeo and Juliet. Some argue that the themes
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theme of love in this story in many ways‚ and how it still relates to our world today. Firstly‚ how in some places‚ countries‚ or religions don’t allow certain marriages. Like Romeo and Juliet‚ there are still families and societies that disapprove of certain relationships. This could be because of religion‚ culture‚ or other reasons that are unknown. Even though some of these challenges may be hard‚ many people today still choose to follow their hearts and pursue love‚ just like Romeo and Juliet
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by George Orwell 1984 By George Orwell Offers the unique perspective of a man during the year 1984‚ where a totalitarian government controls everything with omnipresent government surveillance and public manipulation. The book becomes even more relevant today‚ as in some cases governments around the world creep very slowly toward the Totalitarianism of George Orwell’s created government without even knowing. Orwell incorporates many deep subtexts into his novel that create a chilling presentation of
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are still applied and used today. Some of those morals‚ practices‚ and norms from back then are actually frowned upon in today’s society. You may be surprised to hear that some of the frowned upon actions from their time are actually still being practiced in countries other than America. You may also be surprised with the now acceptable normalities of today’s society. Either way‚ you most likely have your own opinion on what should and shouldn’t be accepted in society today and if you were asked a
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community colleges” (Finnigan‚14). According to Smith’s "Are HBCU ’s Still Relevant?”‚ “Most of these institutions are located in the former slave states of the Confederacy‚ they make up a diverse set of institutions in nineteen states‚ the District of Columbia‚ and the Virgin Islands.” Historically black colleges and universities were also established in a time of segregation and restricted educational
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Whose America Brittney Gregg ENG 491 Julie Miller June 30‚ 2014 Writers use what they know to make their work into something that can be treasured for years. They share what they know‚ they paint pictures with their words that allow their readers to get a glimpse of their lives and in some cases they use what is going on around them to share what they are feeling‚ or what they are not feeling. In some cases the writers use other pieces of literature or other people’s ideas to get
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