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    words, all the conquered people were slaves and servants. 2) What relationship does President Eisenhower draw between events in the modern Civil Rights Movement and the goals of the United States in waging the Cold War (Document 3)? How does the Alcatraz Proclamation (Document 4) and the “The Soiling of Old Glory” photograph (Document 5) reflect the increasing radicalization of the Civil Rights Movement by the 1970s as well as the violent responses it could produce within Anglo American communities

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    California Narrative

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    As a girl living in the small town of Pataskala, I have never been acquainted with a very large city. Hence, when my father offered to take me to Berkley California, which is right outside of San Francisco, I could not turn down the opportunity. I thought that a large city could not be much better than the quaint life I have lived in Ohio; however, I was completely mistaken. This enormous city has given me new perspective and has changed how I view a larger city. I have a major fear of flying. Therefore

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    The state became a hotbed for innovation and creativity, and several digital revolution booms took place. Today, California is also home to famous cultural institutions and national parks including Hollywood, Disneyland, Yosemite National Park, Alcatraz, Angel Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Now that we know the history of California, let’s talk about Ronald Reagan’s life. Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois. He lived a normal, happy childhood and worked at various

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    that focused on museums” (xv). According to her, Native Americans were protesting the museums in hoping that museums would give them back items that were once belong to them and their ancestors. For example, Native Americans’ request to get back Alcatraz Island from the government was denied even though it was supposed to be theirs from the beginning (8). Protesters also seek to correct the false information regarding Native Americans’ life that was being display at the museums (information assumed

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    let’s talk about the beginnings that started the Lockheed Martin Corporation so you can get an idea of the foundation of the company itself. The Loughead Brothers developed their first aircraft in 1913. They successfully flew this aircraft over Alcatraz at a top speed of 63 mph. Their first military aircraft was developed a little too late for deployment in the First World War. That untimely event sent one of the brothers, Malcom Loughead to venture out away from the aircraft industry and left the

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    caused people to push laws that make these actions illegal and have also made organizations such as the ‘THE HUMAN WATCH’ or ‘THE WORLD ORGANIZATION AGAINST TORTURE’ these organizations have stood together to fight against torture locations such as ALCATRAZ, THE SALT PIT (Afghanistan), ANTAVILIAI (Lithuania), or QUARTZ (Poland), ETC. many if these sights were used to keep people being tortured many of these location are all over the world and the governments that allowed this to occur were told that

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    Social recognition Issues of the Sioux Tribe The Sioux Tribe, as well as various others have been struggling for recognition by the federal state government. The Sioux Tribe itself has only been just recognized since the year of 1975 since the USTDC had administered and approved the social and economical development of these people (Daniels 7). The USTDC may have approved this act, along with broadening various new programs to socially enhance the Sioux and other tribes, but would not have the

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    Organized Crime Organized crime has always been occupied with a negative label. Perhaps this is due to the constantly changing environment in America as well as the social state of its homeland, Europe. Our society is convinced that the so-called Mafia is a family of pure criminals, pimps, and murderers. Whatever the opinion, there is no doubt that the Mafia played a big part in the history of America and the way Americans view crime today. "The origins of the secret society known as the Mafia

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    cannot follow rules. In this paper, I will discuss why supermax prisons are needed, even with the high budget that is involved, and the controversy of prisoner isolation, and the dehumanization strategies that many deem a problem. Research After Alcatraz closed in 1963 due to lack of funding, the inmates in this converted military prison were then moved to Marion Illinois federal penitentiary prison. The prisoners were put into the control units of the prison, which was a solitary confinement unit

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    Impact of Visist California in Tourism

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    Visit California is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1998 at a governmental state level that encourages tourism to California. The organization is run by the executive committee and board members. The mission of the organization is “to develop and maintain marketing programs — in partnership with the state's travel industry — that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination” (About Visit California, 2014). The 37 members Visit California commission include individuals from

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