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- 3381: Chinese Economic Reform under Communist Rule
- ... death of Mao Zedong in 1976, it became apparent to many of China's leaders that economic reform was necessary. During his tenure as China's premier, Mao had encouraged social movements such as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution which had had as their bases ideologies such as serving the people and maintaining the class struggle. By 1978 "Chinese leaders were searching for a solution to serious economic ... Mao had done, their moral force. This is not to say that the idea of economic reform was embraced enthusiastically by all members of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party in 1978. To a great extent, the issue of economic reform became politicized as the issue was used as a means by Deng Xiaoping to attain the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party. Mao's successor, Hua Guofeng, had "tried ... eggs, were freed from government controls so they could respond to market demand" (Shirk 39). Most importantly, "a surge of private and collective industry and commerce in the countryside" (Shirk 39) occurred. This allowed a great percentage of the populace to become involved in private enterprise and investment in family or group ventures. The conditions also allowed rural Chinese to leave the villages and become involved in industry in urban ...
- 3382: Adolf Hitler
- ... actually served dictating his autobiography Mein Kampf. Released as a result of a general amnesty in December 1924, he rebuilt his party without interference from those whose government he had tried to overthrow. When the Great Depression struck in 1929, his explanation of it as a Jewish-Communist plot was accepted by many Germans. Promising a strong Germany, jobs, and national glory, he attracted millions of voters. Nazi representation in the Reichstag ...
- 3383: The Chamber: A Look Into the Novel and Film
- ... the Ku Klux Klan, uses "politically incorrect" terms for other minorities when he talks with Adam Cayhall in death row. " You Jew boys never quit, do you?' ", " How many nigger partners do you have?' " " Just great. The Jew bastards have sent a greenhorn to save me. I've known for a long time that they secretly wanted me dead, now this proves it. I killed some Jews, now they want to ... using Sam telling Adam about generations of Klan activity: " `Why did you become a Klansman?' `Because my father was in the Klan.' `Why did he become a Klansman?' `Because his father was in the Klan.' `Great. Three generations.' `Four, I think. Colonel Jacob Cayhall fought with Nathan Bedford Forrest in the war, and family legend has it that he was one of the early members of the Klan. He was my great-grandfather.' " (123). Adam Cayhall is a young motivated lawyer who is driven to save his grandfather, Sam, because he wants to find out about his family history as well as about his grandfather. John ...
- 3384: Star Wars: An Intergalactic Joyride
- ... enhanced Special Edition just last month. There are many different criteria that can be used to describe Star Wars' appeal. Gary Arnold and Edward Rothstein, two movie critics who had the opportunity to review this great movie, explain its appeal in very much the same way. There is a difference though. Arnold reviewed the original Star Wars' twenty years ago and Rothstein reviewed the recent Special Edition. While they reviewed slightly different versions, they both came to the conclusion that Star Wars is a great movie based on similar criteria. They judged Star Wars' on its ability to draw on classic styles and timeless stories to create something new and absolutely original. The main factor in both of their positive ... rather than from the mythic significance with which they were injected.' Hollywood never grasped fully the lesson taught by Star Wars'. Both Rothstein and Arnold believe that this lesson is what makes Star Wars' so great. They used the same criteria (the convincing story, admirable characters, and the writer/director Lucas's skill as a storyteller) to come to a positive review of the movie. Arnold summed it up in ...
- 3385: Adolf Hitler
- ... and quickly built up party membership. Partly due to his ability to deliver convincing speeches. Hitler declared that the Nazi Party could restore the economy, assure work for all and lead Germany to be a great empire. Hitler organised on the side, a private army he called 'storm troopers'. He used brown-shirted uniforms and the swastika emblem to give his party and the storm troopers (known as SA) a sense ... began on Sept. 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland. Adolf Hitler had built Germany into a powerful war machine. That machine rapidly crushed Poland, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and France. By June 1940, Great Britain stood alone against Hitler. That same month, Italy joined the war on Germany's side. The fighting soon spread to Greece and northern Africa. June 1941, Germany invaded the Soviet Union. Japan attacked the ... a lot of Southeast Asia and had swept across many islands in the Pacific. Germany, Italy and Japan formed an alliance known as the Axis. Six other nations eventually joined the Axis. The U.S., Great Britain, China and the Soviet Union were the major powers fighting the Axis. They were called the Allies. The Allies totalled 50 nations by the end of the war. During 1942, the Allies stopped ...
- 3386: Beowulf: Short Story
- Beowulf: Short Story In the beautiful town of Ventaria, which is located near the southern- most point of Ireland, a once proud colony of people enjoyed the magnificent surroundings and a simplistic life. Brian the Great, beloved ruler of the Ventarians, had been killed by the evil Filth-Sammich. This vile creature, with a crocodile-like build, had a head larger than the immense church in the center of the town ... of Ventaria, and still have room for an elephant or two. Finally, the tail of the Filth-Sammich was so long and powerful, it could wrap around and crush the massive castle of Brian the Great. Although Ventaria no longer had a ruler, fear of the Filth-Sammich kept the locals in line. In order to keep their town, the people had to bring food to the creature, as soon as ... him not to, but he was determined. So, Urther's fellow soldiers gave him the finest equipment they had. They gave him the strongest armor, a superior helmet, and finally, the sword of Brian the Great. With this, Urther set out to achieve an inconceivable task. He knew that his odds were stacked, but, with a fearless and determined state of mind, he made the trek to the cave of ...
- 3387: Bill Clinton
- ... to improve America s economy you will find that he has done a considerable job. With the deficit that President Reagan and President Bush left him you could probably say that he has done a great job. For the second time in our countries existence we have a surplus. This means that our budget is so well organized that we have extra money to spend where we see fit. Financially our ... the last twenty years. Every year that Mr. Clinton has been in office unemployment and welfare has dropped considerably. We may not trust President Clinton socially but I know we can trust him financially. The great thing about our country is that we have the right to have our own opinions. Whether you feel that President Clinton should stay in office or be forced out is totally up to you. That is what makes our country great.
- 3388: Thomas Jefferson
- ... This can only be prevented by a successful issue to your present mission. I am sensible after the measures you have taken for getting into a different line of business, that it will be a great sacrifice on your part and presents from the season and other circumstances serious difficulties. But some men are born for the public. Nature by fitting them for the service of the human race on a ... purchase, the continent of America was settled from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean (internet). Out of this continued state of peace and mutual kindness, treaties sprung up annually which secured to the United States great accessions to their territorial title (internet). The same year of the acquisition of Louisiana was distinguished by the purchase from the Kaskaskias of that vast and fertile country extending along the Mississippi River from the ... the native title to all the country between the Wabash and Ohio (internet). These purchases comprehended the territory, which forms the present states of Illinois and Indiana. They were soon followed by other purchases of great extent and fertility from the northern tribes and from the Chickasaws, Cherokees, and Creeks of the southern (internet). The amount of national domain to which the native title was extinguished under Mr. Jefferson embraced ...
- 3389: Isabella I
- ... the way in fostering the love of study. When she was already a grown woman she devoted herself to the study of Latin, and became an eager collector of books, of which she possessed a great number. Her Castilian has been ranked as a standard of the language by the Spanish Royal Academy. She was extemely concerned about for the education of her five children (Isabella, John, Joan, Maria, and Catherine ... in her palace. Her daughters, too, attained to a degree of education higher than was usual at that time. This example of the queen, a model of virtue, piety, and domestic economy, who exercised a great moral influence on the nobility in discouraging inordinate luxury and vain pastimes. She also fostered learning not only in the universities and among the nobles, but also among women. Not the least notable trait in ... world's knowledge. In conclusion, Queen Isabella is a remarkable woman who played an important part in the history of Spain and the world. My thoughts on Queen Isabella Isabella was a queen that had great influence and power, but surprisingly was not vain. Just think, if Queen Isabella didn't sponser Columbus, he wouldn't have found America, and therefore there would not be a Columbus day. It is ...
- 3390: Romeo + Juliet: An E Ticket Ride
- ... It is a slick cinematic rendition of Shakespeare's work brought to the screen for contemporary movie-goers. There is something for everyone in this movie. A timeless story, a dynamic cast, a hip soundtrack, great sets and costumes and plenty of action. From the beginning the audience is told," buckle up, this Romeo and Juliet ride is going to be like no other Shakespeare you've ever ridden." This movie supports the notion that the stage is an actor's medium and the cinema is the director's. Romeo and Juliet is a feast for the eyes and does a great job of engaging the audience with the story at all times through various cinematic techniques and tricks which make understanding Shakespeare fun, interesting, fresh and easy. Visually dynamic, and edited with a sense of urgency ... Romeo and Juliet which I've seen, I believe the actual meanings and ideas of Shakespeare's story are more easily digested in this version. This movie knows it's audience well and does a great job of delivering the goods. It should therefore come as no surprise that the majority of the audience on opening night was young, excited and applauding at the movie's end.
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