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- 4171: Abstract Expressionism
- Abstract Expressionism "What about the reality of the everyday world and the reality of painting? They are not the same realities. What is this creative thing that you have struggled to get and where did it come from? What reference or value does it have ... maturity of the art. The economic and cultural circumstances in the United States conditioned and defined their art- the crash of 1929, the election of Franklin Roosevelt in 1933, the American stance of neutrality towards World War II until December 1940. The term "Abstract Expressionism" is misleading. On its first appearance, it seemed like any genuine innovative style, breaking away with the past in a radical manner. By a clearer understanding ...
- 4172: The Stamp Act
- The Stamp Act "Before the actual war of the Revolution could begin, there had to be a revolution 'in the minds and hearts of the people' as John Adams put it. One of the most important factors in this change of heart ... American Heritage History of the American Revolution). The Stamp Act was a very controversial tax put on the colonies in 1765. After Britain needed funds to pay off their debts from the French and Indian War, and to help protect the colonies against the other territories, they decided to put a tax on some of the most popular and frequently used things among the colonists. They thought this would be an ... Declaratory Act. The Declaratory Act affirmed British control of the American colonies. Works cited McGranahan, Ronald W. “ The Stamp Act…”. The American Revolution Homepage. “An Outline of American History”. Bullion, John L. “Stamp Act”. The World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia. 1998 World Book, Inc.
- 4173: Francis Scott Fitzgerald
- ... Princeton, Fitzgerald was quoted as saying to a friend “I want to be the greatest writer who ever lived don't you (Bruccoli, 1981).” In 1917, Fitzgerald joined the army and prepared to fight in World War I. It was soon after his mobilization that he sold his first story to the Smart Set. This was the beginning of Fitzgerald's passion for writing, and at this time Fitzgerald also met his future wife Zelda while serving in the army. Unable to make sufficient money to win the love of Zelda and not being sent away to war encouraged Fitzgerald to go back to Minnesota to start on another book. This book was barely published, but it persuaded Zelda to marry him. So on the third of April of 1920 in St. ...
- 4174: Drug Legalization
- ... playing a key role in this article, the audience remains convinced via the effective techniques in writing. In general, this article reaches out to everyone in the United States, and possibly the rest of the world. However, this article targets powerful individuals, and those in the government who can make an impact on the drug world. This illustrates the whit of Hamill in that he discreetly makes a statement to high ranking officials. Most importantly, the tone in which the author reveals with dignity gives a sense of truthfulness to the ... bit of what he is saying. Although numerous internal writing techniques remain evident, some of the major points that Hamill illustrates in his article prove very effective. First of all, the author states that the war on drugs cannot be won. It seems an inconceivable task to derail the drug suppliers who plague the street corners in America (514). If the government eliminates one drug cartel’s base, then the ...
- 4175: Summary of Gulliver's Travels
- ... revealing true qualities and ineptitude of people. The imagination and insightfulness of Swift are amazing. On his first voyage, Dr. Lemuel Gulliver visits the land of Lilliput, supposedly in the South Pacific. In this unusual world, all people are merely six inches tall. The tallest trees are only six feet tall, and the largest building, the palace of the king, was tall enough for Gulliver to leap over, although he would not dare do that, for he must be very careful not to crush anyone or break the buildings. The country of Lilliput is in the process of a war with Blefescu, the neighbor island to the north east. Gulliver becomes aware of the complexities of human ways and our helplessness. After returning home for ten months, Gulliver sets sail on another trip. After a ... be the exact opposite of those on Lilliput. During his stay on Brobdingnag, Gulliver recognizes the simplicity enjoyed by these people and learns from his conversations with the king of this land the silliness of war, the corruption of politics, and the selfishness of people. He presents the essence of our grandiosity through these Brobdingnags. On his third journey he visits the lands of Lappet, Balnarbi, Glubbdubdrib, Luggnagg, and Japan. ...
- 4176: John F. Kennedy Vs. Lynden B.
- ... Frontier”. The New Frontier was developed to assure Americans of the upcoming sixties’ challenges. This was a program that affected all. Under the influence of the New Frontier Kennedy promised to defend freedom around the world. He stated: “Let every nation know, whether it wish us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend or oppose any foe in order to assure the survival and success of liberty. This we pledge and more.” Soon Kennedy’s speech would be put to the test. The debate over communism or democracy was still going on. The Cold War had not yet ended. During his presidency Kennedy was determined to lower unemployment by creating more jobs. He expanded the space program and stimulated military spending. He also cut taxes to give Americans a little ... over. After Kennedy’s assassination vice president Lyndon B. Johnson took over Presidency. LBJ was the complete opposite of Kennedy. He lacked the charisma that Kennedy used to win his audiences. LBJ immediately assured the world that America was going to make it through this awkward time in history. LBJ understood that America needed a plan like the New Frontier for support. He created the “Great Society”. The Great Society ...
- 4177: Freedom In The United States
- No other democratic society in the world permits personal freedoms to the degree of the United States of America. Within the last sixty years, American courts, especially the Supreme Court, have developed a set of legal doctrines that thoroughly protect all forms ... for the first time. He depicts how people of all backgrounds worked together for one cause: freedom. I selected Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 as a fictitious example of the evils of censorship in a world that is becoming illiterate. In this book, the government convinces the public that book reading is evil because it spreads harmful opinions and agitates people against the government. The vast majority of people accept this ... was the strongest objection to the ratification of the Constitution. Less than a decade after the Bill of Rights had been adopted it met its first serious challenge. In 1798, there was a threat of war with France and thousands of French refugees were living in the United States. Many radicals supported the French cause and were considered "incompatible with social order." This hysteria led Congress to enact several alien ...
- 4178: Chlorine
- ... a dark, reddish-brown), tetraethyl lead, and killing germs in water, particularly in swimming pools and hot tubs. Electron Dot Model Cl Additional Information Chlorine was the first substance used as a poisonous gas in World War I (1914- 1919) , along with gases like tear gas, phosgene (a lung irritant), and mustard gas. Flame-throwers were also tried, but at first were thought ineffective because of their short range, but when napalm (made up of palmitic and napthenic acids), a sort of thick, sticky gasoline, was developed, flame throwers were quite useful in World War II. Most Chlorine is made by electrolysis of a salt solution, with a by- product of sodium hydroxide. Some industrial chlorine is made by oxidizing hydrogen chloride (a colorless, corrosive, nonflammable gas with ...
- 4179: First Amendment
- No other democratic society in the world permits personal freedoms to the degree of the United States of America. Within the last sixty years, American courts, especially the Supreme Court, have developed a set of legal doctrines that thoroughly protect all forms ... for the first time. He depicts how people of all backgrounds worked together for one cause: freedom. I selected Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 as a fictitious example of the evils of censorship in a world that is becoming illiterate. In this book, the government convinces the public that book reading is evil because it spreads harmful opinions and agitates people against the government. The vast majority of people accept this ... was the strongest objection to the ratification of the Constitution. Less than a decade after the Bill of Rights had been adopted it met its first serious challenge. In 1798, there was a threat of war with France and thousands of French refugees were living in the United States. Many radicals supported the French cause and were considered "incompatible with social order." This hysteria led Congress to enact several alien ...
- 4180: Heart Of Darkness
- ... to give something a name of significance, in the beginning of his voyage, when he has not quite reached the Congo, but he is extremely close. Once, I remember, we came upon a man of war anchored off the coast. There wasn't even a shed there, and she was shelling the bush. It appears the French had one of their wars going on there-abouts. Her ensign dropped like a ... upon the context in which they do it." Marlow is watching this occurrence. He sees the Europeans firing "tiny projectiles" and their cannons producing a "pop". The Europeans, however, see themselves fighting an all out war against the savage enemies in the name of imperialism! The Europeans feel that this is an honorable battle, and therefore, all get emotionally excited and fight with all they have. Marlow, however, sees it differently ... From that point on, Marlow is looking to corroborate if in actuality, the mentality instilled upon him in Europe is similar to this, or if those are atypical Europeans who are living in a dream world. As the novel continues, Marlow recognizes that this flaw of not being able to see something for what it is, and in turn, not being able to give it an accurate "label", is indeed " ...
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