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    What is the holocaust? Ever wonder what events took place during the holocaust or even why the holocaust took place? Throughout history Jews were expelled from many countries‚ ("Why Did the Holocaust Start?") Jews were also blamed for many misshapes that took place in the economy and even in history. The holocaust took place because Nazi leader Hitler’s beliefs‚ the lost of world WWI‚ and because the rest of Germany’s losses were blamed on Jews. These events lead to the holocaust causing Jews to

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    disintegrated upon reentry. People watched in horror as what seemed to be a meteor came falling from the sky while breaking apart over Louisiana. At exactly 8:59 EST over Texas and Louisiana‚ the Space Shuttle Columbia entered earth’s atmosphere to begin reentry. As it entered the dead zone‚ nobody could contact the shuttle as it began to disintegrate around the crew. When it entered orbit again it exploded and fell in Nacogdoches. The craft was supposed to land in Houston at 8:15. However‚ due to sudden

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    Ancient Egypt Pyramids Introduction Did you know that the tallest pyramid is taller than the statue of liberty? The pyramids were built using trial and error and was a place for the ka to live in the afterlife and or food for the ka in the afterlife. The pyramids were also built close together in a place called Valley of the kings. Why Did They Build the pyramids The pyramids were built using modern day trial and error. They built the pyramids because they believed that the ka or spirit needed

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    In this essay I will be answering the following questions; What group of people were targeted by the Nazis for extermination? Why did they pick this particular ethnic group? What methods did they use in carrying out their goals? What were some of the significant events during this period of time from 1933 to 1945? What other groups did the Nazis persecute as well? Were the Nazis successful in their goal? Provide at least two names of individuals whose personal stories you read from the United States

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    The 1950’s brought major breakthroughs in history for African Americans starting with recognition from President Truman in the late 1940’s. During his time in the White House‚ Truman managed to form the first Committee on Civil Rights whose main goal was to eliminate segregation. The resulting report that was issued was titled "To Secure These Rights" taking into consideration of "race‚ color‚ creed‚ or national origin from American life" (Schultz 2014). From this report‚ the president made the decision

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    Fashion In The 1950's

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    The 1950’s was a time of change‚ wars were happening around the world. Not only were wars happening in the 1950’s vaccines were being made to help those who were sick or injured. The vaccine for Polio was invented in 1952 by Alexander Fleming then it was adjusted. Vaccines weren’t the only thing being invented in the 1950’s‚ a credit card was made on October 31‚ 1950 the credit card went worldwide trending. The 1950’s was a time were it was turning from having dull items to newer more advanced items

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    A Reflection of Rock N’ Roll‚ 1955-75 Rock N’ Roll‚ has been the sexy music sugar fix for many a teenager over the years and has been the embodiment of cool ever since its inception in the late 1950s. With a striking chord from the fingers of a smooth guitarist‚ and with a menacing maniac backbeat‚ complimented by a thunderous bass line‚ topped over with a screaming singer-rock n’ roll defined a generation. A musical movement that paved the way for popular culture‚ for the free love generation

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    Music In The 1950's

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    the 1950´s arrived music played even a greater role in people’s lifestyle and as the decades went on music kept becoming more and more popular and it is now one of the biggest industries and influences in the world. Music doesn’t only changes people´s mood. It goes beyond that‚ Music reflects society on a much deeper level because it mirrors the attitudes of its time. Society is constantly changing and the world we live in today is very different that 50 years ago‚ this is the reason of why music

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    Love is often referred to as a defining characteristic of human nature. The ability to feel and act out of love is commonly believed to be what makes human beings distinct and separates them from a mere machine. Consequently‚ humans have attempted to document‚ interpret‚ and portray this emotion throughout their entire existence‚ resulting in a varying range of definitions. In doing so‚ one is often able to not only gain a sense of people’s personal interpretation of love‚ but also the values held

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    two articles and comment on how the Cold War impacted upon African Americans during the 1950s. Historically‚ the treatment of African Americans was atrocious: unfair and dehumanising. Throughout the 1950s‚ this racial discrimination was noisily protested against and the recognition from governments allowed the African American voice to reach its zenith. The Cold War and the intense ideological disputes between the United States and the Soviet Union aided in the strengthened awareness towards this

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