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The New Deal
<view this essay>.... created by the depression of
the 1930's. When Roosevelt was nominated, he said, "I pledge you, I pledge
myself, to a new deal for the American people." The New Deal included
federal action of unprecedented scope to stimulate industrial recovery,
assist victims of the Depression, guarantee minimum living standards, and
prevent future economic crises. Many economic, political, and social
factors lead up to the New Deal. Staggering statistics, like a 25%
unemployment rate, and the fact that 20% of NYC school children were under
weight and malnourished, made it clear immediate action was necessary. In
the first two years, the New Deal was concerned mainly with rel .....
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Stalin
<view this essay>.... built. Even today, North Korea for example, still practices ism, and Saddam Hussein uses many of 's tactics
in ruling Iraq. Stalin's methods of rule were so effective, that dictators far into the future will take many leaves from his book. He
was a "model" of 20th century dictatorship, and places where conditions are ripe will unfortunately be drawn to Stalinism as a means
to radically transform a backward or semi-backward country in a short time (see for example, Barry Rubin, Modern Dictators, New
American Library, 1988).
Since the death of Stalin in 1953, it is ironic that perhaps no political issue has been of greater importance to the countries of th .....
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Egyptian Mummies
<view this essay>.... a crooked piece of iron the brain
would be removed through the nostrils. A sharp stone was used to cut open
the body and extract the intestines. Palm wine and spices were used to
purify the intestines. The chest and stomach areas would be filled with
myrrh, cinnamon, and other herbs. The body would be sewn up and immersed
in natron for seventy days. After the seventy days the body would be
washed and wrapped in linen from head to foot bound by a gum like substance.
Upon completion of this procedure the body would now be ready for burial.
Egyptians used other methods of embalment. One method attributed to the
lower class was to bury the body in t .....
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French Fur Trade
<view this essay>.... began to trade with the Indians for furs in order to supply the European demands. The Natives and the French were required to interact with each other in order to make these trades possible, and, over time, the two groups developed a lasting alliance. However, the French began to face strong competition in the fur trading industry, which caused many problems between different European nations and different native tribes. Therefore, the trading of fur allowed early seven- teenth century French explorers to establish peaceful relations with the Natives, however, com- petitive trading also incited much quarreling between competing colonies and Indian tribes. .....
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The Legalization Of Marijuana
<view this essay>.... be legalized because it will greatly reduce the amounts of money spent on law enforcement and it would increase our countrys revenue. Also pot would be produced by the same companies that produce medications so it would ensure the safety and quality of the drug. there are also many benefits that can be uncovered to help people if legalization of pot is given a chance.
Legalizing pot would increase our countrys revenue. During prohibition alcohol use was still sold and bought, but people where doing it illegally. The 21st amendmnet repealed prohibition and alcohol taxes were increased. The same thing should happen with pot. Pot should be heavily taxed to inc .....
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Comparing A Painting By Fra Filippo Lippi And Dante Gabriel
<view this essay>.... Rosetti enjoyed a few centuries later. Rosetti lived in England at a time when power came to the hands of a new industrial middle class who became the new patrons of the arts. They were rich but not as rich as the church or the patrons of Lippi’s time. Therefore, the artists could not enjoy the protection of this new class for years. Consequently, an artist had to sell pictures in open competition with his rivals on the walls of a salon or an Academy. This competition naturally led to a variety of styles. Some turned to history or exotic arts and others sought new ideas.
One of such artists was Dante Gabriel Rosetti he turned against the neo-classical tradit .....
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Illuminated Manuscripts Of The
<view this essay>.... by wealthy patrons. The amount of gold used in this particular
illumination suggests that the patrons were willing to spend their money for religious purposes.
The manuscript contains twenty-six full-page drawings. The first twelve miniatures come from the
Calendar. The next fourteen paintings describe the life of Christ. In the actual text all the psalms are
separated by fancy initial letters. Very often, in these initials you can find the scenes that describe the life of
David. The most beautiful paintings in this manuscript are the full-page paintings from the calendar that
replace the much smaller fancy first letters.
This particular paint .....
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United States And Imperialism
<view this essay>.... and to fear what it might do next?
During the 1890's, Hawaii was in an economic depression that needed help from the United States government. Also, in 1893, wealthy Americans overthrew the queen and immediately sought annexation to the United States. These wealthy Americans who were involved in sugar cane, wanted to be annexed so they could benefit from American tariffs. Though the United States, could not help for Hawaii was not a state in the Union. President Cleveland was opposed to the forced annexation and withdrew a treaty of annexation. Though after the Spanish-American War, Hawaii was able to gain attention as expansionists envisioned ships saili .....
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