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Brandon Mrs.Baker Social Studies 19 January 2016 41 “Well i am moved, I want a kinder, gentler nation.” George Bush from the 1988 Republican Convention acceptance speech.The quote meant Bush wanted a kinder, gentler nation, meaning he wanted a nation without discrimination, or a nation where any unhappy child from any unhappy home could learn to read,or where any child could become President of the United States.George…

Ansel Adams was born in San Francisco, California on February 20, 1902. His parents were Charles Hitchcock Adams and Olive Bray Adams. Ansel was an only child and was born when his mother was forty years old. Growing up, Adams had a pretty bumpy childhood and a hard time fitting in at school. During one of the aftershocks from the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Ansel was playing outside when he fell into a brick wall and broke his nose. His crooked nose was a characteristic that…

George Herbert Walker Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, on June 12, 1924. His family was very wealthy yet raised their children to be above no one. Although they did stress the importance of public service and giving back to society. As just a teenager , Bush left home to become his own person and start his own family. He later began his political career becoming the Republican Party chairman in Harris County, Texas. Bush was always good with people, and as chairman he was able to build…

Senator Bernie Sanders is America's longest-serving independent politician in Congress and a candidate for president in 2016. IN THESE GROUPS FAMOUS PEOPLE NAMED BERNIE FAMOUS MAYORS FAMOUS CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FAMOUS PEOPLE BORN IN BROOKLYN Show All Groups 1 of 6 « » QUOTES “What my campaign is about is a political revolution - millions of people standing up and saying, enough is enough. Our government belongs to all of us, and not just a handful of billionaires.” —Bernie Sanders…

There’s a wave of populism sweeping the globe that appears to have made everyone feel either defiantly jubilant or ready to shit their pants, depending on which side of the ideological aisle they’re on. The most prominent example of this populist wave is Donald J. Trump’s upset win over Hillary Clinton in our recent presidential election, but this is not isolated to the United States. Much of Europe, parts of Asia, and South America, as well, have seen such crusades gain momentum, as people…

Powderly William Graham Sumner John P. Altgeld Samuel Gompers What was the impact of the transcontinental rail system on the American economy and society in the late nineteenth century? 2) How did the huge industrial trusts develop in industries such as steel and oil, and what was their effect on the economy? 3) What was the effect of the new industrial revolution on American laborers, and how did various labor organizations attempt to respond to the new conditions? 4) The…