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    strikers of this shop- of the crusaders” (Von Drehle 86). Even before it happen, the Forward predicted the terrible disaster of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that occurred one year, one month, and seventeen days later (86). Triangle: The Fire that Changed America, by David Von Drehle tells the story of the horrible fire. David Von Drehle is a journalist for The Washington Post. Von Drehle put a tremendous amount of work into writing Triangle. All of his work paid off because Von Drehle received many

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    “Most people seem to think they’re right and you’re wrong,” (105). Set in the 30’s and written in the 60’s, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird influenced America in ways that changed our history forever. Lee created a universe of living characters in an attempt to show our flaws and try to end racism. Though there are many themes in To Kill a Mockingbird, three of the most prominent are discrimination, justice, and fear. Humankind has had the same problem throughout all of time, and more than

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    This book describes what one person did to elevate his status by many different people. Through politics DeWitt Clinton changed America by developing new ideas for the state of New York. His handprint can be seen today from the accomplishments some people may see from him. A presidential candidate who lost to James Madison in the election of 1812 thought his turn would be over, but in fact it was just the beginning for him. Becoming a mayor and governor of New York and living up to a legacy that

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    America has changed over time. The change has made the U.S. what it is today. They have accomplished many things and helped many countries. For example they gave freedom to those who were fighting for it . They have fell and rise from damages towards them. First of all, women fought for their rights and so have others. They fought and fought till they got what they want which in this case was be able to vote. Others fought for freedom and other things.For example” From the date

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    2014 A Man Who Changed America Imagine a world with a power-plant every two miles, a massive amount of wiring and overall more expensive power. This was the world that Thomas Edison envisioned for the world when he wanted to introduce Direct Current into the United States, but many knew this was an inferior system in comparison to Alternating Current. Nikola Tesla was the man who made AC power possible in the United States, and efficient power possible. Nikola Tesla indeed changed the world with

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    The general argument made by Nicholas Lemann, in How the Seventies Changed America, is that several important historical trends were created or accelerated in the in seventies. More specifically, Lemann argues that the oil embargo, the rise of conservatism, and the middle-class tax-revolt during the seventies, shaped modern American society. During the sixties, economic prosperity and growth enabled citizens of the United States to gain ownership of homes, ownership of automobiles, and access to

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    How Rock and Roll Changed America

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    Rock and Roll was the start of a new revolution in America. It introduced the world to many of the famous artists that continue to be a part of our lives today. "Artists who became popular in the 1950s such as Elvis, began to pave the way for others such as Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly" (The History of Rock 'n' Roll until 1960). With the introduction of rock 'n' roll, there came many new changes to the lives of many Americans. Rock and Roll was a major contributor for the change in teens' behavior

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    career, he had a dance move which he called hip shaking, it symbolized “Liberation for the staid America of the 1950’s” (Mark). In making his dance move in such a way, the fans were crazy about him while he did the hip shaking. He shows expression to the audience of his dance move of liberation to America. The significance of the hip shaking shows a freedom of expression, in being equality in America. The genre Rock and Roll was a freedom of enjoyment and excitements. “He was happy to give people

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    On the afternoon of March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in the 10-floor Asch Building, a block east of Manhattan's Washington Square. This is where 500 mostly young immigrant girls were producing shirts for the Triangle Shirtwaist Company. Within minutes, it spread to consume the building's upper three stories. Firemen at the scene were unable to rescue those trapped inside: their ladders weren't tall enough. Exits were locked, and the narrow fire escapes were inadequate. Panicked, many jumped from

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    On November 22nd changed America forever.On November 22nd conveyed trepidation to America. On November 22nd John F. Kennedy was conceived on May 29, 1917 in Brookline Massachusetts. Before Kennedy was in office he was first in the military. "Kennedy was an officer of engine torpedo pontoons amid World War II in the South Pacific" (Burner 5). Subsequent to being in the military Kennedy began his vocation in Office. He initially was in office to Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives

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