It was the first written account ever made by someone in North America. ... There are many Native American traditions that speak of war with giants. ... The Paiute Indians have history with these giants that they called the Si Te Cah (Paulides). ... In addition, another popular North American Bigfoot Incident came from a man named David Thompson. ... Another early encounter with Bigfoot came from American president, Theodore Roosevelt. ...

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Throughout the American history, there exist a special group of people who are the mainstream of the society. ... The American's Creed was a result of a nationwide contest for writing a National Creed, which would be a brief summary of the American political faith founded upon things fundamental in American history and tradition.(1) The protestant believe that belief itself in essence is the business of individual and God. ... Early puritans believe that wealthy is the symbol to be selected by God. ... The earlier Americans advocated making a fortune by honesty and hard-working, while the...

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Several nations contributed to the early American colonies. ... Many of those who came to America did so to remove themselves from persecution in their homeland. For example, The Puritans came to America fleeing from the Church of England. ... The Society of Friends was one of the first early American cultures to really come close to what America is today. ... Although there were some glitches in the formation of the United States it all eventually came together because most of the early American colonies were founded with the idea of having a tolerant, unique culture w...

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She is friendly and helpful in providing a brief history of her life in Thailand as well as her experiences in America. ... Prior to 1940, her country was named Siam and was a monarchy and military dictators ruled the country until the early 1990's. ... Census Data Related to the History of the Person's Ethnic Group in the U.S. ... Family history per patient report is positive for elevated cholesterol and triglycerides of her father as well as a heart attack at an early age; she believes he was forty-four. ... She reports mother as being healthy with no past medical history. ...

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Their history and culture has been absent from the identity of America. ... An African American would focus more on the history of their ancestors, and not as much on the history of white Americans. ... When describing the early years of America they would focus on African Americans brutal journey from their home in Africa to America, and how they were forced into slavery. ... White American history was accepted as the true American history, because this group made up the majority of the population. ... One program that is being used to teach America about its diverse history is Black Hist...

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History is the image of the past created by the play of imagination and intellect on the materials left by earlier generations. ... Simply because history decides the future. ... Plutarch's theory states that the very character of men changes history. The incident that happened in the United States of America on September 11, 2001 proves his theory. ... Bin Laden gave America and its citizens an ultimatum unless the Islamic countries are left in peace. ...

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Early childhood education has proved to be a critical matter for several Chamber members. ... Background History of Government Effort in Early Childhood Education Services State actions have been taking place ever since the 1980s. ... Rachael mentions several benefits related to the early childhood development. ... Similarly, Jack Kenny's article discusses the state of American early childhood education. ... Wilson's report states that the public education system in America is suffering ...

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American Identity In American Mind, by Henry Steele Commager, the book talks about the Past from a rural to urban setting. ... With this realization however, many people were not prepared for the onslaught of ethnic diversity to hit America in the late 50s and early 1960s. According to David Hollinger's Postethnic America, both in Major Problems in American Immigration and Ethnic History, this was a time of race and ethnicity, which brought in immigrants from war-torn countries. ... America became a melting pot of different races. ... In conclusion, we as individuals and Ameri...

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A quest for equality between the oppressed and the oppressor provides the central and underlying theme in the formation of American history. ... During the Nineteen Sixties and early Nineteen Seventies, these class struggles reached a boiling as evidenced by the massive prison uprising in Attica, New York. ... (Zinn, A People's History, 7) The oppression of the lower classes became starkly clear, as the beginning of American history was shaped by the clash of the upper and lower classes. ... This war allowed for the formation of America, and it is those kinds of struggles that continu...

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A brief of Asian American History People move from one place to other place for better opportunities, better life, and chances of advancement. ... I got a chance to read experiences, problems, harassments, stereotypes, discriminations and slaveries of Asian American people in the book "A history of Asian Americans Strangers From A Different Shore by Ronald Takaki." ... History of Asian American is concentration on the experiences and stories of early immigrations. ... Most of these early Chinese workers were from the Guangdong (also called Canton) province in China. ... Even though ea...

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The Virginians' desire for labor throughout early sixteenth century caused many slave rebellions to take place. ... Although many unsuccessful uprisings took place in the colonies during the early sixteenth century, Bacon's rebellion was more effective due to the disunity, racism and psychological damage other slave rebellions held. ... Many slave revolts had no sense of unity and leadership as "slaves born in America were more likely to run off alone [trying] to pass as free men'' (33). ... Throughout the United States history, many rebellions took place due to the diffe...

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Poor nutrition in America? ... We are constantly reminded--especially when food prices go up--that Americans spend a smaller fraction of their income on food than any other people in the world, now or ever in history. Twentieth-century America represents one of the few examples in history of a nation whose people do not spend all or a vast majority of their waking hours just getting enough food to stay alive. ... One reason may be the fast pace of American life. ... Children are "hooked" on these foods early in life and stay with them until they become adults. ...

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Settlement houses in Early America were positive, enlightening ways for immigrants to adapt themselves into the new ways of the American lifestyle. ... After American student and leader Stanton Coit visited the Hall for approximately three months, he journeyed back to America to found the Neighborhood Guild, in 1886. ... Unlike their home countries, the workers in America strived to preserve the art and heritage of the countries the immigrants came from. These beautiful people brought history and culture with them, and they change the worlds of the workers that were expecting to help them. ....

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Throughout the course of human history, there have always been the oppressed, deprived, and subjugated minorities that suffer under the constraints of the majority. ... Such was the case for the Asian immigrants coming to America in the early twentieth century. ... These three components shaped America history for immigrants. ... The history of the Chinese people has been long and strenuous. ... The Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first time in history that an immigrant group was excluded on the basis of race. ...

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Spanish colonization has had huge impact on the Americas in ways such as shaping the American character, contributing to American ranching practices, and by obtaining vital territory for its survival. ... Without knowing the early history of the Americas, I wouldn't have known that many of the American cowboy language were derived from Spanish. ... Beef is a big part of the American diet today. ... In conclusion, Spanish colonization has shaped the America we know today in many ways and has played a big role in its history. The heart of the American character lies within the act of seek...

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Through proper photography you can learn and take in more than expected, especially when those photos are taken through greatest country in the world where diversity is The first photographer is the famous Robert Frank who stands out for his work "The Americans" witch shows the over looked events of early American lives accost the country. ... Did America go through a stage of conformity? ... Although there is not clear idea pointing out America in Winnograds work he captures what America is a resemblance of and that's the people of America, the people in the pictures are th...

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The Supreme Court had said that the Bank of the U.S. was constitutional earlier. ... Early in 1836, Texans declared their independence. ... It was one of the most momentous episodes in the history of American religion. ... James Fenimore Cooper was the first American novelist. ... The immigrants came to America for a better life. ...

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It is through these surviving traditions stories of early times are salvaged. ... Besides the translations of oral stories and legends from early Native Americans come pieces written by Indian authors about history. ... This history of literature goes along with the history of the white migration across the United States. ... The literary history of American Indian writers started in the 1850s with John Rollin Ridge's publications. ... He attempted to show his white audience the world views, customs, literature, and history of the Indians and though this, hoped white Americans might a...

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However, many American's are ignorant of the correct history behind shaping America. ... This is one of the most commonly inaccurate facts taught throughout the entire history of the United States. ... More European settlers followed them in the early 1800's. ... Through the misinformation of who discovered it, the covering up of how the Native American's were treated, and how the new settlers polished of the Indians by destroying their homes, sabotaging their waters supplies, and killing off almost all of their food source, America's discovery has proven to be one of the ...

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In Chinese Historical Society of America's museum showed many variety such as Asian's Agriculture, Early Communities, Food, Habitat Life and Fishing. 1850's - 60's, Chinese laborers were in farming and land reclamation, where they built a water course that transformed their land into productive farmland. ... Early 1854, 150 Chinese established a fishing colony near the mouth of Mission Creek in San Francisco. ... Early Chinese American communities were overwhelming male. ... Most Chinese men came along to America and left their wives in China. ... In early days, American o...

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From the beginning of American history, immigrants came here and brought their traditions and culture. America is the most diverse country in the world. ... American society consists of many individuals. ... They would sacrifice their retirement or could retire early because their children need help with grand children. ... Immigrants should respect American culture, language, and history. ...

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In the early 1890's, a strong and intelligent young woman spoke words of truth in her speech entitled "Wall Street Owns the Country." ... Slavery, the American Revolution, the Mexican-American war, and the oppression of women are all critical events in our history that all equally highlight the inconsistencies of our country. ... Chapter Two, of "A Peoples History of the United States," by Howard Zinn, begins with the arrival of a slave ship in North America. ... In early America, women had no rights or say in anything at all except for house work and babies. ... This means not enoug...

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America is still facing uncovering problems within the 20th century. ... There where problems in the society; women, African-Americans, and families faced through a lot of difficulties getting where there striving to be at, which became apart of history. ... The right to vote made a huge impact in women history. ... Children African-Americans played an important part in American history. ... As a result of conducting this article, I propose that the problem in early 20th century in the American society must be acknowledged. ...

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Abstract this paper will explore the histories of both Native American and African American cultures and their interactions with the dominant white population in America. ... A Comparison of Native American and African American Cultures Native American and African American cultures each have had their own long rich histories from before the white majority arrived in America. ... Native American History What is often referred to as the Native American population is actually comprised of over 500 unique tribes (Jackson, 1995). ... African American History with Native American Comparisons While N...

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The 1920's was a time marked by social change in America. ... Now, many women were united through this new popular style which hadn't been seen before in American history. ... This brought a change to society that had never been seen earlier. ... Such illegal activity had hardly been seen in American history. After this example of the commercialization of popular culture dividing Americans and dramatically changing American society I will now close. ...

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