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    was. Compare to other black people who lived at that time, Bailey had slightly luxury amongst some white folks who enjoyed his music. It did not matter whether you were rich or poor. For instances, LINDSEDY claimed in his articles, Bailey, DeFord: (1899–1982) COUNTRY MUSIC SINGER, “Though costars such as the Delmore Brothers would openly “stick by me through thick and thin,” Bailey spent many nights, while touring the Jim Crow South, seeking out kitchens that would serve him or sleeping in cars…

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    now we will give an explanation of his rise to power. To start with, Joseph Stalin led an impressive early life and young adulthood. Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1878, in Gori, Georgia. He excelled in seminary school, but was expelled in 1899 for spreading subversive views about the Tsarist rule of Russia. In 1902, Stalin was arrested and sent to Siberia for being a part of a communist rebellion against Tsarist rule. Stalin rejoined the rebellion in 1904 after escaping prison. After…

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    George Crum invented the potato chip in 1853. He was a chef at the Moon-Lake resort, when one of the customers complained that the fries were to thick so Crum made a thinner batter.The customer loved it, thus the potato chip was invented. James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891. He was a P.E. teacher and he wished his students could play a sport in the winter. Whitcomb L. Judson invented the clasp locker (zipper) in 1893. Whitcomb L. Judson and Lewis Walker founded the Universal…

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    Because I find Jewish culture interesting, I did research on Klezmer music. Klezmer music was the traditional music of the Jews of Eastern Europe. The most influential form of musical expression in the Jewish community was the singing of the khazn. The rabbinate (the association of religious authorities) didn’t allow singing khazn because they were distracting the worshipers. The Hasidizm which is (a charismatic religious sect) created a spiritual interpretation of piety encouraging song and…

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    has introduced the offence of ‘Unlawful Striking causing death.’ This recently developed law has a tougher penalty than manslaughter because it eliminates certain defences that are available under the charge of manslaughter. In the Criminal Code 1899, (QLD) Section 314A states that for the offence of Unlawful striking causing death, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant unlawfully struck another person to the head or neck and caused the death…

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    Eartha M. White was an African-American businesswoman, humanitarian, philanthropist, and educator from Jacksonville, Florida. She provided educational opportunities and relief to #Black people in the Jacksonville area. White founded many organizations and institutions during her time, including the Ciara White Mission, Boy’s Improvement Club, and Mercy Hospital. White was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 8, 1876, and she was the 13th child of a former slave. White was adopted at a…

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    “The White Man’s Burden” by Rudyard Kipling was wrote in 1899 to promote imperialism. Rudyard Kipling states “send forth the best ye breed,” talking about white men. He is saying that White men are the best breed, or the best of humankind. It is a poem written in encouragement of the European sense of superiority over other races. In “The White Man’s Burden.” Rudyard Kipling is describing what his opinion of the burden of a white man is. He describes the intelligence of a white man being that…

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    Iacocca were a part of this impact on the automobile industry for two of the biggest companies in the world. Alfred P. Sloan was born in 1875 and became a part of the Hyatt Rolling Bearing Company where he became the president and general manager in 1899. After 17 years, the company merged with the United Motors Corporation that soon became General Motors Corporation. Lee Iacocca was born in 1924 and began working for Ford in 1946. He was Vice President in a few operations in the corporation…

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    What is the difference between a.. MacArthur was a dedicated man. A poor-to-average student, MacArthur began to excel upon entering the military academy at West Point, New York, in 1899. ( britannica school ) B. After another sojourn in the Philippines, MacArthur was appointed chief of staff of the U.S. Army in 1930, a post he held through 1935. ( Britannica school ) Dedication is key for graduating school and becoming general of…

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    president after Woodrow Wilson because they didn't expect that to happen. While Harding was President, he accomplished many things. He built a new newspaper called, The Marion Star before his political career. He was then elected to the senate of Ohio in 1899 and went on in his life into becoming a lieutenant governor even though he was defeated many…

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