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Literature vs. informational Text Did you know that informational texts are more accurate than literature texts? In literature it haves less information unlike informational text that includes more information. Also in literature the purpose is to entertain/engage and in informational it’s to inform/educate. Another difference it that the tone for literature can take several tones…

Section1: Quesiton1 When looking at the state of international relations in the post September 11th era, it is important to revisit influential arguments made by renowned political scientist in the past and see if they still apply today. Two theories, Frances Fukuyama’s “The End of History” and Samuel Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” have caused much…

The Holocaust aimed to eliminate 11 million individuals in Europe, over half of whom were Jewish. The blame for various troubles was placed on Jews due to German failures like World War I. Hitler fostered anti-Semitism within his army and across much of Europe. The Holocaust involved three stages with the goal of exterminating Jews….

Introduction “American Slavery, 1619-1877” by Peter Kolchin gives an overview of the practice of slavery in America between 1619 and 1877. From the origins of slavery in the colonial period to the road to its abolition, the book explores the characteristics of slave culture as well as the racial mind-sets and development of the old…

America may be famed for its Jazz Age and prohibition during the 1920’s, and for its economic strength before the Wall Street Crash, but a darker side existed. The KKK dominated the South and those who did not fit in found that they were facing the full force of the law. Those who supported un-American…

The movie “Gung Ho” is about a Japanese automobile company called the “Assan Motors” beginning to do business in the United States where cultural problem occurs between the Japanese managers and American employees. In the start of the movie, Hunt Stevenson goes to Japan and asks the firm owners to re-open the auto plant. After…

Indentured servitudeIndentured servitude became increasingly popular during colonial times, especially in the Americas. Unprivileged peoples in places such as China, Japan and India sought after a better life in the Americas and Africa. However, since they did not have a sufficient amount of money for commodities like food, clothing and housing, a contractor in their…

Fredrick Douglass’ argument in “What To the Slave Is the Forth of July?” showcases his skill in delivering a compelling message and uniting a group behind his viewpoint. His ability to captivate his audience and encourage them to listen to his words is exceptional. Furthermore, he effectively critiques the negative actions of a whole nation…

The Crucible and McCarthyism had the same core concept; however, McCarthyism was a genuine political era in America where Senator McCarthy aimed to instill fear that communism was infiltrating the government. On the other hand, the Crucible revolved around a group of individuals accusing others of witchcraft. Despite the Salem witch trials taking place in…

When World War II ended in 1945; six million European Jews weredead, killed in the Holocaust. More than one million of the victims werechildren. All of Europe’s Jews were lined up for destruction: the healthy,the sick, the rich and the poor, the religiously orthodox and converts toChristianity, the aged and the young. The Nazi persecution…