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    Over the past 100 years many historical events and people have influenced the change on America to what it is today. During the 1900’s many historical events and figures have helped shaped America to what it is today. The events and figures led up in wars and segregation and the way we act upon these situations now so we don't, repeat them. These historical events and figures being World War 2, Rosa Parks, and The attack on 9/11. America endured a financial emergency because of the Incomparable

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    review historical events through personal connections. When interviewed by Stan Rubin in 1985, Dove stated, “I found historical events fascinating for looking underneath -- not for what we always see or what’s always said about a historical event, but for the things that can’t be related in a dry historical sense” (Shea). Rita Dove’s desire to promote the analysis of history through a new perspective heavily influenced her literary works. Through the poem titled “Rosa”, Dove reflects on an event that

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    War Two is among the most widely known historical events of our past. One of the major events that makes this time period so unique is the Holocaust which claimed the lives of around 11,000,000 victims most of which were those in the practice of the Jewish religion. A broad observation sure seems to be an eye opener, but what accounts for an even bigger shock was what you would find while taking a closer look on a more micro perspective. Many of the events in the world’s past that dealt with the

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    The historical narrative of the years and events surrounding the American Revolution has increasingly become simplified. What was once characterized in the 19th century as a complex historiography of betrayal and loyalty, friends and enemies, and a non-violent civil war within a revolution, evolved into a 21st century brief summation of a few key people, taxes, and battles. John Adams accurately forewarned his trusted confidante and fellow patriot, Dr. Benjamin Rush, in 1790 when he wrote that the

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    Historical events have a major impact on people’s lives and how they view the world. These events can affect those who live through them, and even those who are born after. Three events that have shaped my life are the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, the Columbine shooting, and the Deepwater Horizon Explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Although I was not alive to witness the horrors of 9/11, I am still affected by the attacks currently. As most people are aware, two hijacked planes toppled the

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    It was one of the most important and exciting event in history. It was the birth of the one and only son of God, holy baby Jesus. This story will be following along with my point of view as the innkeeper. As this historical story goes on you will learn why many people love to celebrate this historical event on Christmas. Here is my story, my journey, and my experience on that night. Like have mentioned before, I am the innkeeper of 101 rooms and a barn full of dirty animals. My life

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    History can change the path of an entire nation, or change an individual family. Every historical event affects the future in some form. Although America as a whole may be affected by certain noteworthy events, a country is made up of individuals. Exploring and focusing in on the effects an individual experiences through historical events is important to understanding the history as a whole. Over the years, history has altered the lives of the Patil family in many ways. Sondra Giniewski had her view

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    Historical Events between 1920- 1990 The 1920 census indicates a population in the United States over 100 million people, for the first time. The 15% increase since the last census now showed a count of 106,021,537. The geographic center of the United States population still remained in Indiana, eight miles south-southeast of Spencer, in Owen County. Then on January 10, 1920 The League of Nations is established with the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, ending the hostilities of the

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    percent by hiding. Anne hid for atleast twenty-five months with seven other people in a small confined area. They had no idea what was going on in the outside world, coincidently when they found out what had happened their reactions were. The historical events in the play Anne Frank impact the mood and relationships of the characters immensely. The mood gets changed multiple times in the play. One way it gets changed is when they find out that Jews are getting taken away. “You don’t realize what’s

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    There were many different historical events that changed and influenced Sandy’s life such as the Detroit riots, Vietnam, it also was the era of hippies and free love that seemed to be the theme of the society. The Detroit riots and Vietnam appeared to wreak havoc on society with fear. Sandy’s parents as she described fled Detroit in a panic. Also Sandy shared a story of her Aunt in a state of panic of the possibility of her son getting drafted to Vietnam. She explained that her Aunt threatened to

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