Full metal jacket notions A political, military, and ideological barrier erected by the Soviet Union after World War II to seal off itself and its dependent eastern and central European allies from open contact with the West and other non communist areas. It was popularised by winston Churchill in 1946 in his speech. The blockade …
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The Help (Viivika)
The help notions The Civil Rights Movement encompasses social movements in the United States whose goals were to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and to secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law. This article covers the phase of the movement between 1954 …
The Immigrant (Viivika)
The immigrant notions Group 1: The 19th Century 3 first major gold rushes: North-Carolina, Georgia, California 1st rush in 1799 Gold discovered in North-Carolina. The finder didn’t know its value and used it as a doorstop. In 1802 it was recognized and word spread. First miners were FARMERS. Carolina mines evolved into mine-shafts. By 1835 …
Glory (Viivika)
Glory notions NorthThe northern soil and climate favored smaller farmsteads rather than large plantations. Industry flourished, fueled by more abundant natural resources than in the South, and many large cities were established (New York was the largest city with more than 800,000 inhabitants). By 1860, one quarter of all Northerners lived in urban areas. Between …
Patriot
Patriot notions The origin and essence of the conflict between England and the colony The colonists in America wanted to establish their own democracy, as they believed it was what God wanted, but England didn’t want then to have that much power. Boston Tea Party of 1773 The Boston Tea Party was a political and …
Mayflower
Mayflower notions group I Origin of Native Americans There are many theories as to who are the ancestors of Native Americans. Today there are three theories, that seem most valid. The first theory mentions the migration from Polynesia and from the northern parts of China. However the most rampant speculation is that natives crossed Beringia, …