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    The word “tattoo” is actually the combination of words from two different cultures. The Polynesian word to strike something, “ta”, and the Tahitian word meaning to mark something, “tatau” (Designboom, 2010). The form of body art known as tattooing has developed artistically, improved technically, and changed stylistically throughout the past two centuries. Not only has the public perception changed over the years, but the methods and machinery used to create these wonderful pieces of art has also

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    The American Revolution began in 1775. Due to the Revolution 1775 proved to be one of the most productive years in American history. The American Revolution caused great changes in the original thirteen colonies that helped mold the United States into what it is today. The revolution caused changes in the original colonies’ economics, caused immense changes in slavery, and changed the society of the colonies in general. As a result of the French and Indian war Britain neglected the American colonies

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    American society is known for having the highest standard of living across the globe; this is solely due to the consumerist culture that is brought forth by capitalism. Americans in the U.S. take pride in these standards and in the freedoms that this democratic nation has established. The 20th century will always be remembered in American history as a century of radical changes on the social and political fronts of the nation. Literature, too, evolved quickly from specific, compartmentalized fields

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    The history of American Literature starts well before this land was even called America. It has been a great evolution to come from tribal symbols and drawings to today's Stephen King and Danielle Steele. Literature has gone through many phases and was impacted by great events and ideas in American history. The earliest form of literature in what would one day be known as America were far from what modern day people would consider "Literature". The Natives who inhabited this land first had unwritten

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    created for more than one factor. What eventually led to the creation of racial barriers against working-class African American and Asian was not simply racism but the combinations of racism with other social, political and economic factors.   One of the most crucial factors that had contributed to racial barriers was definitely the racism among working class African Americans. The racism is best shown in the Plessy V. Ferguson case established in 1896.[ 100 milestone documents, “U.S. Supreme Court

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    Why is American history our hope for the future? American history is one of, if not, the most important lesson we will ever learn as we have fought with mistakes and success in our lives and stories. Each new generation has a longer story or history as each new human adopts their ancestors stories as their introduction to their story. Today I wanted to write this speech on part of my introduction, my mom’s introduction, but a chapter of my grandfather’s story, the Vietnam War. Now in order to properly

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    To begin, a major flaw in the way American history courses are taught is due to the fact that textbooks do not allow students to form their own opinions, for everything is presented as “fact”. This is exemplified through the way early American life is taught. For example, a controversial topic is the specific destination of the Mayflower during the Pilgrim’s journey to America. Some historians believe their arrival in Massachusetts was on purpose to be far from Anglican control in Virginia, while

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    the Frontier in American History Turner's "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" essay presents the primary model for comprehending American history. Turner developed his notions on the uncovering of the 1890 census that the frontier was coming to an end, that the nation had occupied its continental borders. As Turner discusses in his essay, an extensive era of American development approached an ending, but left enduring marks on American society. A major

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    sports history is American history” by Mark Naison, is that the path of sports follows and is a part of American history. Text evidence: I know this because the author states “There were also black sports stars. But for a long time, African-American athletes didn't get a fair chance. Black people were not allowed to play most professional sports.” Explain: This tells me that African-Americans didn’t have a fair chance and were treated as less, which happened in history African-Americans were treated

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    I was anxious to get out of class gazing at the clock, and as I hear the bell I dart to the field.There were at least 100 7 and 8 graders waiting to try out. As I walk onto the soccer field I hear “DUCK”as a soccer ball whizzes by my head,“That was a close one,” said JJ. Mr.Hutcheson then came and said that he was going to be the soccer coach thus starting the tryouts. Just as me and my friends start kicking the soccer ball, our coach comes by and introduces himself, he was 5’8 feet tall, had a

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