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- 4731: Forever Swing
- Forever Swing Some of the most extreme tortures and fears were experienced in the Extermination camps set up by Nazi troops during World War II. Hard labor and the constant paranoia destroyed lives, both physically and mentally. In the movie Swing Kids, many of the same behavioral traits that took place in the main characters throughout the film were ... the destruction going on around them. Everyone had a different way of dealing with the pain. Some took more of a stand than others, but everyone feared what was surrounding their lives and engulfing their world. In Bettelheim’s essay, “Behavior in Extermination Camps”, we are taught that some of the German’s refused to believe that there actually was a problem. If possible, they would carry out their day ...
- 4732: Alexander The Great
- ... months. Gaza suffered the same fate as Tyre did. Alexander next went to Egypt where they welcomed him as a leader because they hated the harsh Persian rulers. There he founded Alexandria, which became the world’s center of commerce and learning. The Battle of Arbela Alexander now turned again to the Persian front in 331 BC, where Darius had gather an enormous army including many heavy infantry and chariots. The ... Alexander married a daughter of a Sogdian baron, Roxanne. Victory in India Alexander reinforced his troops and reached the rich plains of India in 326 BC. He defeated the Indian prince, Horus, along with his war elephants. Alexander then sailed down the Indus River to its mouth, and carried his army across the terrible desert of Gedrosia, in present day Pakistan and Iran. His army sailed along the coast into the ... Alexander built the town of Bucephala in memory of the horse. Influence on History Alexander was undoubtedly one of the greatest generals in history. He conquered a large portion of what was then the civilized world. He brought Greek traditions and ideas to all the countries he conquered. This great general and king made possible the spread and development of the Hellenistic age. Conclusion I learned some interesting things while ...
- 4733: Willem De Kooning
- ... depression. Willem de Kooning was the principal member of the Abstract Expressionism. Abstract Expressionism gave birth as a reaction to years of struggle against conservative taste, improvised circumstances and reinforced by confused feelings created after World War II. De Kooning was celebrated for his ferocious Women painting in 1950s. In 1956, he took a break form Women theme, and started to paint small, packed shapes with a feel for city. Woman merged ... and balance. By the end of 1970s, he had reached a point of near total spiritual exhaustion- partly due to heavy drinking and partly for a tendency to forgetfulness and a gradual detachment from the world around him. Much was said of Kooning about his last drawings, " as a doodling of a helpless old man," but the reality was quite different. De Kooning succumbed to Alzheimer disease in late 1970s. ...
- 4734: The Battle Of Little Big Horn
- ... forced to take the land from these savage Indians. We should put the blame where it belongs, on the U.S. Government who lied, cheated, and stole from the Oglala forcing Crazy Horse, the great war chief, and many other leaders to surrender their nation in order to save the lives of their people. In the nineteenth century the most dominant nation in the western plains was the Sioux Nation. This ... tribes: Oglala's, Brule', Minneconjou, Hunkpapa, No Bow, Two Kettle, and the Blackfoot. Of these tribes they had different band. The Hunkpatila was one band of the Oglala's (Guttmacher 12). One of the greatest war chiefs of all times came from this band. His name was Crazy Horse. Crazy Horse was not given this name, on his birth date in the fall of 1841. He was born of his father ... Conquering Bears camp, he was given another offer. This time they could choose five ponies from five herds among the tribes. Grattan refused and began to open fire (Guttmacher 14-19). This outrageous act of war was not called for. The Mormons would have surely been satisfied with the ponies or the money the ponies would have bought. The government just did not want to keep the Indian-White relationship ...
- 4735: Profiles In Courage
- ... to pass the purchase. The Embargo Bill was created to stop the British from taking Americans sailor without proof of citizenship (and even some with proof). Adams constituents thought the Embargo Bill would instigate another war. Support of such subject caused his party-mates and constituents to re-think their view of the Massachusetts Senator. Daniel Webster, House of Representatives member, was a Federalist and was most famous for is "Seventh ... Since his constituents were poverty stricken, they supported free silver. George Norris was a member of the House. He was previously a diplomat to Germany. During the time that the US was about to enter World War I, Norris was opposed. He also filibustered against the Armed Ship Bill because he hated war. George failed in these efforts. Robert Taft was a Republican from Ohio. He tried and failed many times ...
- 4736: Shoeless Joe
- ... time. Yet, surprisingly, you will not find him among the familiar faces at the Hall of Fame. He was permanently banned from baseball, as well as seven others, for allegedly helping to throw the 1919 World Series. Joe Jackson was born on July 16, 1888 in Pickins County, South Carolina. He was the oldest of eight children and grew up the son of a cotton mill worker. He began working in ... by their manager, “Kid” Gleason. They remained desperate until first baseman Chick Gandil met with a notorious gambler named “Sport” Sullivan. The White Sox were far ahead in the standings and were headed to the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Gandil told Sullivan that he knew the Series could be fixed, especially due to the present conditions. He wanted $80,000, which Sullivan agreed to. Gandil had difficulties at first ... refused to believe them (Schwalbe 6). Slowly, signs began to show that something was not right. In a best-of-nine series, the White Sox lost the first, second, fourth, fifth, and eighth games. The World Series Championship went to the Reds and left Comiskey furious. He supposedly said the involved players would never play for him again. Nevertheless, the 1920 season went under way, and the White Sox were ...
- 4737: The New Deal
- ... to many workers engaged in interstate commerce. The law was intended to prevent competitive wage cutting by employers during the Depression. After the law was passed, wages began to rise as the economy turned to war production. Wages and prices continued to rise, and the original minimum wage ceased to be relevant. However, this new law still excluded millions of working people, as did social security. However, a severe recession led many people to turn against New Deal policies. In addition, World War II erupted in September 1939. Causing an enormous growth in the economy as war goods were once again in great demand. No major New Deal legislation was enacted after 1938. The Depression was a ...
- 4738: Devaluation Of The Feminine Principle In Lady Macbeth
- ... interested in the buisness at hand- how to nerve her husband to do what he wants to do."5 Lady Macbeth is willing to give up her social role as a woman to join a world in which she gains worldly possesion such as royalty and wealth. She realizes that her own husband is too weak to get these things for her and mentions that Macbeth is "too full o' th ... devalues the feminine principle by claiming that she would dash out the brains of her own feeding baby had she promised she would. Shakespeare creates an environment in which two worlds are drawn, a proper world and a chaotic world. Somewhere deep inside Lady Macbeth still knows what is proper for a woman. When she gazes down at the sleeping Duncan and gets the image of her own father, she realizes that she still ...
- 4739: Themes Of Change
- ... face changes during their lives. All of these characters are in need of change. Because of their need for change, their lives will become much better. They are filled with wonder and awe about the world around them. No matter what type of person, everyone will encounter changes. It is part of the natural process. A person is encouraged to make these changes for the good. Sammy, the boys, and Miss ... manager, Sammy decides to take charge of his life and do something for himself. Because of Sammy s huge change, he is no longer passive and ignorant. He is now active and realistic toward the world and its changes. In The Secret Lion by Alberto Alvero Rios, the young boys are filled with wonder and fascination about the world. Throughout this story everything in these boys lives changes. The grinding ball is a great example of the boys lives. The boys believe that there is nothing more perfect on this earth than the ...
- 4740: Cubism
- Cubism By: Peter Auld Ross Murray Art Essay CUBISM In the world of art, Cubism is probably the most important art movement in the history of 20th Century Art. Cubism brought in new ways of composing pictures and also showed new ways of representing nature. New movement ... experimenting with liberating colour in an attempt to be the forefront of a small Avant-Garde community. Both artists met and they developed a solution between them. Between 1909 and the outbreak of the First World War Cubism was introduced. Cubism evolved from a mixture of influences. However there were two that were of great importance. The first was a major exhibition o Primitive Art mainly displaying sculptures, totems, juju figures ...
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