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    Charles V was the Holy Roman Empire from 1526 until his death in 1558. He was born in Country of Flanders on February 24, 1500. His father was Philip I also know as Philip The Handsome was the first member of the house of Habsburg to be King of Castile. His mother was Joanna of Castile also know as the Mad. After Charles father died in 1506 he was sent to go live with his aunt Margaret of Austria. When Charles turned 15 in 1515 he became duke of Burgundy and gained rule over the Netherlands. On…

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    On Thursday,July 9,1942 Anne Frank and her family went into hiding. The reason why they went into hiding made an emotion of grief because Margot ,Anne's older sister, got a call-up notice. That is when you are supposed to get sent to a concentration camp. The euphemism used by the Nazis where "an area free of Jews " and "cleaning operation". The historical content where Anne Frank is writing is in a secret annex in Amsterdam , Netherlands during world war 2.Anne's emotions at the beginning of…

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    The diary of Anne Frank tells the story of a teenage girl who is hiding from the nazis during World War ll. In this play, Anne struggles with growing up and finding her independence while in an attic with seven other people and a cat. In recent years, a movie version of Anne’s life has adapted the ideas and events from this play. In this movie, the audience sees Anne transition from her normal life in Amsterdam to her life in the Secret Annex. Although the play and the movie of Anne Frank’s…

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    The difference in these 3 articles about the Holocaust is that they tell the story in a different point of view, whether it be in first point of view, third point of view, or even just in an article. Okay, well, the first article that talks about the Holocaust is Children in the Shadows, talking about the horrible Holocaust experience in a point of view mixing, fact and narrated detail. Here are some things to back up, “She heard it from Madame DeGelas, who hid Renee's family in a small…

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    Hutchinson lived in, faith was also a strict enforcer of the law. Similarities can be made between faith and the strict laws in which it enforces in the Scarlet letter. Adultery is a sin in Puritanism and in Hester Prynne’s society that sin is heavily enforced and frowned upon. Faith in this instance is strict due to the heavy enforcement of the sin. “Thus the young and pure and would be taught to look at her, with the Scarlet Letter flaming on her breast….as the figure, the reality of sin. And…

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    2. The Diary of Anne Frank: Anne Frank’s diary is the most famous account of the Holocaust. Her family was forced into hiding when the Holocaust began. The Gestapo finally arrested Anne and her family on August 4, 1944. Anne Frank’s diary is important because it is a first-hand account of what Jews went through in Germany during World War 2. Her diary describes growing up during the Holocaust. It is a true account of a life in hiding. The diary of Anne Frank is important because it is a window…

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    In the play The Diary of Anne Frank, we learn about life in the secret annex, and how many restrictions there were on their daily lives. “In spite of everything, I still believe people are really good at heart,” is a famous quote around the world today that came from Anne Frank. . She probably felt this way seeing that so many different people had done kind and nice acts for her throughout her lifetime, and it is hard to believe people could be so cruel and ignorant. The Nazis had treated this…

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    Life in the Secret Annex Early 1942, Anne and her family, also the Van Pels, stayed in the Secret Annex. First, they hid in Mr.Frank old business place,in the attic.The attic had two floors,there was four bedroom and one bathroom. Then,they were in the Secret Annex for 2 years in hiding.Also, they had to go through some very harsh conditions. The harsh condition where they couldn’t go to school,not allowed outside at all,could not walk in the Secret Annex with shoes on,can’t run water from the…

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    Over six million jews were killed in the Holocaust, “The Devil’s Arithmetic” takes place during the Holocaust. Hannah is a character from “The Devil’s Arithmetic” who is twelve years old, jewish, and is living the lifes of Chaya and Hannah. Although some people think Hannah is showing appreciation towards her jewish heritage, she isn't. Hannah want’s to go back to New Rochelle. People say Hannah wants to stay in lublin because she is being nice to her new family. When Hannah was reading stories…

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    lives, but Anne Frank was not one of those people. Anne Frank was a Jewish teenager at the times of the Holocaust, and although she was sent to a concentration camp at the age of 15, she was very positive and always tried to see the best in everyone. Her character could be seen through her speech, actions, and interaction with others. One of Anne’s most famous quotes, “In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart,” shows that she was an accepting person. Anne…

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