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    The Civil Rights Movement was one of the most important events in American History. In The Civil Rights Movement, Bruce Dierenfield does an excellent job of telling the struggle of thousands of African Americans in the South. The one obstacle standing in their way was decades of hatred. To overcome this hatred, they had to stand together and work together. Dierenfield does a great job explaining how African Americans overcame large odds to end segregation. He also wrote of how African Americans…

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    Background Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the world’s most outstanding leaders. Without his strong actions and words fighting for civil rights America wouldn’t be the country it is today. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia where he was one of three children. Growing up Martin had an older sister named Christine and a younger brother named Alfred and together they grew up loving and supporting one another. Young Martin was a gifted child that attended…

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    Lance Detweiler English 11(4) Mr. Hendrickson March 2, 2018 What is the American Dream, and is it worth pursuing? The American Dream is often referred to as one ideal, however, some argue it can be different for every person. In his book, The Epic of America, James Truslow Adams described the American Dream as “...that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. It is not a dream of…

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    In the 1700s the industrial revolution began in england, but later came to the United States in the late 1800s . The revolution brought tons of positive and negatives to the u.s. It affected the factory workers, factory owners, the government and others who observed the conditions in industrial cities at the time. the industrial revolution was suppose to be something great for the americans, but ended up killing young children who were working in factories, the growth in monopolies, and was…

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    his side, they inspired, blacks and whites, to defy the segregation laws. White supremacists bombed their home in Montgomery. Mrs. King and their first child narrowly escaped injury. They had four children in all: Yolanda Denise; Martin Luther, III; Dexter Scott; and Bernice Albertine. The demands of raising a family had caused Mrs. King to retire from singing, but she found other ways to put her musical background to services a cause, Freedom Concerts, combining poetry, narration and music to…

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    Moore House College in 1948. Martin Luther became a minister just as his father wanted. He married Coretta Scott in 1953 while he attended college in Boston Graduate School. They had four kids named Martin Luther III, Yolanda King, Bernice King, and Dexter Scott King. He completed his work in Boston Graduate School and received his PHD. By that time he was known as the Civil Rights Activist, attempting to get rid of discrimination and overthrow unfair laws. In 1956, he was arrested on charges…

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    Mlk Legacy

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    Martin Luther King Jr left a legacy of peace and equality and inspired billions to do the same. He was an American Baptist minister and activist who lead in the Civil Rights Movement. Without him, the world would be very different today. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Tuesday, January 15, 1929 at the family home in Atlanta, Georgia. He lived with his parents, Reverend Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King, as well as his grandparents and his two siblings, Christine and Alfred…

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    well as how society pressures people to conform their attitude and behaviour. I have also developed my knowledge of Freud by reading “The Interpretation of Dreams”. In my spare time I also watch psychology-related shows such as “Criminal Minds”, “Dexter” and “Thirteen”. Partaking on the Goldsmiths University Psychology Progression Scheme (GPS) further motived me to study Psychology at university. It allowed me to directly interact with active researchers, exposing me to world-leading findings…

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    Martin Luther King Jr. How much do you know about Martin Luther King Jr.? I am one of the most famous people who fought for equal rights. I had a large impact on segregation. I am now one of the many icons of civil rights. I, Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in a segregated town in Atlanta which led me to a life of advocating for equal rights for all despite how people treated me for my determination and beliefs; however, I helped people realize what equal rights were and changed our country…

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    Dexter VanAllsburg Miss Fedewa/Mrs.Wallace ELA 6 Hour 26 March 2024 Our Dependence on Technology All around us people are using technology. However, we aren’t aware of the effects when we get too dependent on it. We can get aggressive, desperate, and lose our ability to perform vital functions. Bradbury's story “The Veldt” is about two siblings, Peter and Wendy, and they have an advanced happylife home that automates most of their life. When their parents George and Lydia take away their…

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