Facts on Segregation

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The practice of dividing people according to race is unfortunately recent in human history. Even among nations that long ago outlawed slavery, there was a reluctance to allow a previously enslaved race to gain real political and economic equality. While racism can hardly be called a thing of the pas

Victorian Etiquette for Women

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A time of immense social, industrial, economic and political change, the Victorian age is responsible for much of the modern life we enjoy now. Suburban middle-class life sprung from the industrial advancements of the 1800s. Victorians are perhaps remembered most for their prudish and uptight ideal

Famous Firsts by Black Women

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History evolves quietly as people go about their everyday lives. Somewhere along the line, other people take notice and the ordinary person takes her place in written history. Sometimes their names and accomplishments are recorded immediately, but in the case of Lucy Terry Prince, the first African

10 Facts About Walt Disney

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Few people have had the kind of impact on American pop culture that Walt Disney had. After making his mark on the world of animated film, Disney turned to live-action films and, ultimately, the theme parks that remain major tourist destinations to this day.HometownAlthough born in...

The Reasons We Celebrate Black History Month

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Black History Month is celebrated in February in the United States of America and Canada. It is also celebrated in October in the United Kingdom. It first began in 1976 and has been recognized ever since.The month is officially a remembrance of the African Diaspora, which was the movement of African

National Symbols and Monuments

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There are many symbols that personify the American spirit and act as reminders of cultural heritage. America is a land of freedoms and a melting pot of various backgrounds of people. National monuments and symbols represent America's history of political struggles and successes. From the bald eagle

What Are the Consequences of Adultery?

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People don't usually set out to commit adultery. Most often, it snags them before they know what's happening. It's like the frog placed in warm water: As the temperature of the water gradually increases, the unsuspecting frog doesn't realize he's getting fried before it's too late. Adultery affect

How to Tell the Difference Between the Conditional vs. the Future in Spanish

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In Spanish Future vs. the Conditional it is all about what you want to say and how to form it, either written or spoken. In English, for example, we use the words, "will" or "shall" to use the future. To use the conditional forms in English we use the word, "would", and in most cases, the word "if"

Northwest Indian Monuments

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America's First National Monument, Devils Tower in Wyoming, is a rock formation that rises 1,267 feet over river, forest and grasslands. It was not intended to be a monument to Native Americans, but the site, called Bear's Lodge by the plains Indians, was a sacred sight for them long before the park

Lewis & Clarks Discoveries

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With a team of 30 men, the Lewis and Clark expedition left from St. Louis Missouri on May 14, 1803. Their mission was to explore the lands west of the Mississippi and to search for a northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean. Although Lewis and Clarke did not find the northwest passage, their voyage fo

Important Spanish-American Family Events

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Culturally, Spanish-Americans have a very close family nucleus and celebrate important family events with immediate family members, as well as extended family and friends. Many Hispanic American families celebrate the same family events in America that they would in their native country; preserving

Gullah History

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The Gullah are an African-American community numbering about 500,000 living in the lowlands of South Carolina and northern Georgia, including the Sea Islands. Gullah refers both to the community and their language.

Korean Good Luck Baby Gifts

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Traditionally, Koreans celebrate new additions to the family after the child is born---not before---so they don't tempt bad luck. A baby's first birthday, or dol, continues to be a cause for celebration today. Common good luck gifts for the baby include gold rings or other jewelry and money.

Application for HR

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Most businesses are managed in part by human resource managers. These professionals calculate employees' paychecks, ensure that workers have access to benefits, and train people who have just been hired for positions. However, human resource ...

How to Make a Pattern Welded Viking Sword

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Pattern welding is the ancient process of taking iron, which is hard and brittle, and folding, twisting and hammering it together with high carbon content iron, which is more flexible, to create steel that could cut through armor and neither break nor bend. Iron was not plentiful long ago, so the ex

About Apache Masks

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Apaches have many sacred rituals, including Gaan (or Ga'an) dances. They developed very distinctive masks for the dancers who represent these mountain spirits.

The History of Collectible Mexican Silver Jewelry

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Mexican silver jewelry is becoming popular as a collectible item thanks to its excellent craftsmanship, durability and colorful artistic flair. Owning a piece of the jewelry is like owning history that retains its value as a piece of art.

Negative Influences of Rap & Hip Hop Music

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Despite its popularity, hip-hop music is often scrutinized as a negative influence on behavior. People of all races and age groups relish hip-hop and often imitate the most popular artists and memorize the lyrics. Song lyrics can become embedded in the mind and can unconsciously motivate a listener'

How to Search the History of People

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Searching the history of a person involves using a wide range of resources. During your research, you should keep detailed notes on the person's background, especially where you've discovered a piece of information. If conflicting information is found, you can return to that resource and find out wh

What Are the Main Points of Marxism?

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Marxism encompasses the theories of German intellectual Karl Marx, particularly those laid out in the Communist Manifesto. The "Communist Manifesto" was jointly written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and first published in 1848. Marxism is critical of capitalism and looks toward a communist futur