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    and the policeman apologises and lets Gatsby go. Gatsby tells Nick, “I was able to do the commissioner a favor once, and he sends me a Christmas card every year.” Gatsby introduces Nick to Meyer Wolfsheim: a shady character rumoured to have fixed the 1919 World Series. Wolfsheim gives Nick the impression that Gatsby is involved organised crime due to their connection. They run into Tom Buchanan while at lunch and Nick introduces him to Gatsby. The next time Nick meets up with Jordan again, he…

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    Chronological/Timeline: Winston Churchill (Kenny) When people are asked about me, they will usually say “well, he was the prime minister of Great Britain.” Actually, I didn't much more in my long lifetime. I was born November 30, 1874, in Oxfordshire, England. I was born in the Blenheim Palace, and my religion was Anglican. My father was Lord Randolph Churchill, and my mother was Jeanette Jerome. I grew up in Dublin, Ireland. My real name is Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill. When I started…

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    It was claimed that the German troops were responsible for the intentional war with a motive to get rid of social tension and to establish stable political power. In 1871, when Germany achieved a victory over France, Bismark made a specific attempt to maintain good relationship between Austria-Hungary. The French people felt they were totally isolated after being defeated. In 1890, Germany acted against the Bismark’s effort to keep up favorable relation with Russia, however, became unsuccessful…

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    The Feminist Movement

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    and 20th centuries, starting in Seneca falls which contained things from industrialism and liberalism, politics, and socialism. There were also many women and men of different races there at the rally. Women’s Voting was passed by congress June 4, 1919 and was ratified on…

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    He formed the fascist party in March of 1919. One of his main goals was to create an Italian empire in North Africa. Africa is rich in natural resources, so there was economic interest in ruling parts of africa. In 1912 and 1913, Italy had conquered Libya. In 1922 Mussolini “sought to increase…

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    Essay On Dorothy Sayers

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    Immediately subsequent to this achievement, she became a modern language teacher in the Hull High School for Girls in Yorkshire, England. Following this employment, two years later Dorothy became the editor for the publishing company, Blackwell’s, and in 1919, she became the assistant teacher in L’Ecole des Roches, The Boys School. While working as an assistant teacher, in 1920, Dorothy received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Master of Arts Degree, and the Bachelor of Civil Law Degree, while also…

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    Write a 1-page essay where you will describe the relationship between World War I and World War II. What were the differences in the way the wars were fought? Discuss how WWI and the following peace negotiations directly led to the outbreak of WWII. Paper format – MLA, number of references – 2. Insert Insert Insert Insert Insert Relationship between World War I and World War II. World War I started in 1914 with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife to leading to war a war between…

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    Mayor Wolfsheim is a very shady character. He is short, has a big nose, and has small, beady eyes. His physical characteristics alone portray a sly, deceiving, and selfish person. He is alleged to have rigged the 1919 World Series, as well as participating in illegal activities. He is very opportunistic, and cares a lot about money. He wants everything, including being the life of the party. He is eccentric and sentimental, although a bit cold to Nick.…

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    1947. He played for the dodgers for 10 years. On 1947 April ,15 Jackie made his debut for the Brooklyn dodgers. He batted 0-2 with 1 walk and 2 stolen bases. Jackie Robinson was a big impact on sports. Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born January 31, 1919 in Cairo Georgia. He was the youngest of all 5 of his siblings. When he was 6 months old his father left. His mom , Millie raised all her children by herself. Jackie's brother Mack was a champion sprinter and finished 2 to Jesse Owens in the 200-…

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    This ideology was explicitly anti-Semitic. The role of anti-Semitism in the early National Socialist party was to drive up the people of Germany. In July 1919 while stationed in Munich, army Gefreiter Adolf Hitler was appointed an intelligence agent of the army by the head of press and propaganda. With the backing of Anton Drexler, Hitler became chief of propaganda for the party in early 1920. Hitler initiated…

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