Slavery is important‚ because it has the potential of boosting one country’s economy and increasing the amount of profit made by the merchants. At that time‚ when slavery was a big hit in the Americas‚ lots of merchants and investors wanted to be involved in the African slave trade economy. Almost anyone could be involved with the trade‚ but only if they had the goods to supply for the customers in the trade or if they had money to invest on a voyage. Meaning small companies and business people
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Jacalin De La Rosa Dr. Forss 31 October 2011 Black Like Me “In the flood of the light against white tile‚ the face and shoulders of a stranger- a fierce‚ bald‚ very dark Negro- glared at me from the glass… All the traces of the John Griffin I had been were wiped from existence.” This is just the start of the transformation John Griffin had to go through to create the ultimate sociological experiment in the 1950’s. Within the book Black Like Me‚ by John Howard Griffin‚ it can be argue that discrimination
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Why are Veteran’s important? I could create a lengthy list of reasons‚ but instead let me tell the tale of America’s history; the literal roots of this nation. Long ago‚ in the year 1776‚ a man by the name of John Hancock‚ planted a seed. The seed‚ a perennial‚ was to last for countless years to come. At first he was unsure‚ will this seedling survive? Will it be able to grow and prosper‚ receive enough care and appreciation? To this day‚ the same tree stands‚ watered by tears and bloodshed‚ preserved
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have learned very little about the history of Black history month. My understanding way it was to celebrate the achievements of African dissent Americans. Until I have looked into the history of African Americans due to the seemingly going backwards in social culture in America. And in looking back in history I have found out that African Americans had an impact on the United States and helped shape what this country is today. Black history month is a very important month to learn and help teach the
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4. On the Unique Political‚ Historical and Economic History of China a. Why is unification so integral and important in the development in the earliest dynasty in China? The land of the Chinese was so vast even before that states are far from being friendly with each other due to many differences in many states in language and in culture. China was not unified until the Qin dynasty‚ which was a short period but managed to unify the different states. Unity was so integral in early dynasties because
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We’ve all been on school field trips to see big important symbols of the past‚ and I’m sure we’ve all have asked ourselves‚ “why does this matter” or “why should I care?”. The answer to that is monuments are a key component to commemorate an important event or person. Though‚ before one can be made there are some steps that should be taken before committing to making a new monument. Architects must think about the relevance of the person or event they wish to commemorate ‚ if it is offensive or not
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4 Why is assessment for learning important? Adopting strategies that support Assessment for Learning can transform learning and teaching and take away the stigma that haunts assessment. In fact‚ research has shown that Assessment for Learning can have a significant effect on how well pupils achieve in terms of their attainment‚ behaviour‚ motivation‚ engagement and their ability to work independently. a) It Improves Performance -Black and William’s 1998 literature review examined 250 research
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and Local Authority Museums. According to Wallace‚ the importance of museums lies in their role as a nation’s memory bank. Personally‚ what matters most about museums is that they are the only source of "living history" and perhaps an insight to the future world that lies before us. History should be displayed for study not only because it is essential to individuals and to society‚ but also because it harbours beauty. <br> <br>Museums provide an ideal learning environment‚ whether it is formal or
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Why is art important? The purpose of my presentation today is to answer the following question: Why is art important? and to show you the influence of art on education. However‚ first of all‚ there is a question What is art? As it is stated by philosopher Veron: "Art is an external manifestation by means of lines‚ colours‚ movements‚ sounds‚or words‚ of emotions felt by man." on the other hand Lars Vilks who has the PhD in history of art claimed that Art cannot be defined. If you are sensitive enough
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Baseball is a passionate sport. It brings people together and keeps them happy. Without baseball‚ history in the United States could have been a little rougher for some people. When the United States was in the great depression‚ the people that had little money got to watch a extraordinary sport which was baseball. Its always been a sport that’s never been to expensive to watch. It’s not just a sport or a game. It’s a symbol of being able to bring America together. The first time baseball was even
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