National Literature Before the war of 1812, there was basically no true American literature besides political essays. After the war of 1812, American literature received a strong boost from the wave of nationalism. By 1820, literature could finally be supported as a profession. The Knickerbocker Group in New York was among the first companies to produce American literature. ... The lower cost to ship products and raw materials greatly helped the factories produce goods at a cheaper price. ...

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Another important figure in his time was Friedrich Nietzsche who helped pave the way to the idea of Existentialism, a way of coping with uncertainty. ... The whole idea and feeling of uncertainty provoked a revolution in the world of art and literature as well. ... This new way of literature also changed the way screenplays were written, and movies and theatre evolved from that point. ...

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In American Literature we have covered many writings that show the courage of many individuals as they over come obstacles brought on by making this country their new home. ... I believe that this is true courage because despite her fear of something like what had happened to her happening again she went on a pressed forward and eventually her hard work had paid off for her and it helped her learn something about herself as well. Anzia's courage is what many immigrants who came to this country had to display, and by doing this it helped set standards for what was possible for a person t...

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Their conspicuous consumption helped fuel the prosperity of the 1920s, but their disposable income eventually became greater than their material wants. ... The Literary Flowering The greatest cultural advance of the 1920s was visible in the outpouring of literature. ... Art and music lagged behind literature but still made significant advances. ...

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Coming from England it is of no question that these colonies had great attribution to the influences of the Elizabethan Era which concluded with an increase in the popularity of the arts, such as literature and painting. "The first fifty years of our colonial existence coincided with a period of singular barrenness in England, so far as creative literature was concerned. ... (American Bookselling) These trends helped to develop the mass production of, as well as the mass demand for books. ...

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The stamp act taxed most printed literature, legal and commercial documents, as well as newspapers. ... Because King Charles III could not help but tax the colonies and take away what little power they had, he lost his colonies and helped to forge one of the strongest nations in the world....

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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is an important piece of literature because it is one of the very few books supporting the Indian cause. ... Unlike a lot of American literature, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee teaches what is not taught in the average history book. ... You can't help but be humbled by Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, and everyone could use a little humbling. ...

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More immediate is the clash between the French and the English for colonial control of the land (the time of the novel being the summer of 1757), and for illiberal help these two nationalities make "imperment, weatherstock alliances" with already hostile Indians whom Cooper presents as the bad Iroquois stock and the good Delawares and Mohicans of Algonquin stock. ... Without a doubt, the novel is one of the bloodiest in American literature and the tragic bloodshed stems from the fact that in general historic background and dramatic fictional foreground, human beings are involved in t...

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On page 1888 of The Heath Anthology of American Literature, Douglass states, "The manhood of the slave is conceded. ... He was not white, therefore he did not see himself as an American, and was offended to be asked to help celebrate the independence of America. ...

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This willingness to help shows in the relationship the neighbors have with each other when a need arises in the community. ... This was the notice that was given in literature that was published after the war. ...

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Mass production helped lower prices of consumer goods and increased the amount available to all people. ... The nation had a feeling of reform which could easily be seen in all forms of literature and media. ... Movie stars and sports figures helped to persuade Americans into buying all kinds of products, from clothes to cigarettes. ...

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The money gained through the lawlessness and violence against the native Americans in the western fur trade was used for real estate in New York, where easily corrupted officials helped Astor become one America's first and greatest slumlords, taking money away from poor immigrants for the privilege of living in the vilest of tenement housing. ... In this endeavor to answer the proposed question, this literature will examine the sovereignty of the longest continuously operating organized crime group in the United States, Cosa Nostra, or Italian-American Crime Families. ... This organized c...

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If you"re having trouble finding the answer to this question, it may help reading certain novels such as the ones we have read in class. ... As you probably know, Huck Finn is one of the most controversial books in American literatures history, and many people have different views on the book, like most of all, whether it should be banned from classrooms or not. ... Poverty is another issue that can help describe what it means to be an American, and poverty, along with love and violence can be seen in "A Streetcar Named Desire", mainly with the character Blanche. ... When many Americans are ha...

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Within the past 25 years, a massive amount of literature has been created, documenting the importance of child abuse, poverty, early exposure to substance abuse and other factors of criminal behavior. ... They cannot help acting out as they do, people with mental illnesses are 12 times more likely to commit crimes (Sweetland, H. 2014). ...

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The author discreetly analyzed and interpreted the literature behind her use of terms, appropriately describing the historical usage and semantic application of the word "transgender." As discussed, the author was also mindful of setting boundaries in determining transgender identities in selecting the right participants for the study. ... For the same reason, healthcare access created various dilemmas as transgenders find it hard to find healthcare professionals who could help them. ...

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After reviewing the literature on divorce and how it effects children my advice to Dr. ... If there is an abusive relationship and the children do not feel safe in their own house then help needs to be asked for right away to resolve the conflict or to ultimately end the marriage. ...

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Though many solutions to help correct the stretching income gap have been brought to Congress, the American people have started to notice the unfairness of the taxs between the affluent and the modest earners. ... Many go into arts and literature because it is interesting, rather than a field that promises a promising lifestyle. ...

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Due to its complex structure and extensive vocabulary "Founding Brothers" is known as a complicated piece of literature that is aimed to be read by students who want a more in depth understanding in the beginnings of the United States. ... Having this understanding helps to better understand the historical significance of what transpired. ...

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I was studying a lot for the middle school graduation test and offers exams in many subject areas, including history and literature, science and mathematics and foreign languages. ... I helped her pack her stuff, we were all set, ready to go. ...

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Some slaves, such as Frederick Douglass, learned to read with the help of old newspapers and books that he would carry with him each day. ... During the time which abolitionist literature greatly increased, many feared that the growing of literate slaves would lead them to feel discontent and unfit for slavery. ...

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But when a person encounters a new religious movement, such a simplistic definition may not be enough to help him evaluate it. ... Cult members working the streets selling peanuts, candy, flowers, or literature can earn two hundred or more tax-free dollars a day (Stoner and Parke 25). ...

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"While we ourselves are the living graves of murdered beasts, how can we expect any ideal conditions on this earth?"- These words, spoken by George Bernard Shaw, provide only a brief glimpse into what is happening in our country today. America has become addicted to meat consumption. Thank...

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