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    As America was rapidly industrializing, the products that were being mass-produced were in demand all over the nation. In order to get food, supplies and raw materials to the industrial centers that needed them, it was crucial that the speed of transportation was increased. Multiple types of transportation came forth in early 1800’s including roads, canals, steamboats and railroads which would all contribute to the industrialization of America. This time period would come to be known as the “Transportation

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    of South Park. This TV show was created with a purpose to make racism and sexism funny and acceptable. South Park is a television show that was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. It circumvents the lives of 4 boys namely Eric Cartmen, Kenny McCormick, Stan Marsh and Kyle Broflovski around the town of Colorado. This show mainly aims at picking up various stereotypes in different societies and making fun of them. It is highly racist and makes fun of different genders and performs the act of gender

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    In a recent South Park episode, titles “The Cissy”, in order for his own personal gain to use the girls’ bathroom and later to receive his own bathroom, Cartman dons a pink bow on his head to become “Erica.” Meanwhile, Randy Marsh (as known as Lorde to most and Stan’s dad) must battle with his gender identity and that of his music as women at his work are uncomfortable with sharing a bathroom with him, therefore he must receive his own against his wishes. While both Cartman’s and Randy Marsh’s struggles

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    South Park Slot South Park Slot is a hilarious 5 reels and 15 paylines slot machine based on a popular TV comedy series. The video slot promises massive payout and numerous bonus games. Each of the main characters has own bonus game in addition to 3 scintillating mini-features all in one package. The theoretical RTP of this game is set at a high 96.7%; this means a player earns a payout of $96.7 for every $100 wagered. The unforgettable cast of foul-mouthed kids are Kyle, Stan, Cartman and Kenny

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    Cantigny Park Essay

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    Robert R. McCormick. The McCormick family altered the grounds of their home to become a public park to show the legacy that the McCormick family left behind. Robert R. McCormick served in WWI, which had a great impact on his life that is shown through the grounds of Cantigny Park. He served as the editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune for forty-four years, at which he made it a media giant by adding it to television stations and putting it on the radio. The mansion that the McCormick family occupied

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    The Hebrew Exiles In Babylon Essay

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    Nebuchadrezzar, deported most of the population to other cities, including Babylon. These exiles remained there for about fifty years until the Persian forces, under king Cyrus, took the city of Babylon in 539 BC. The Persian policies concerning captured and exiled peoples were quite different than those of the Babylonians, and because of this King Cyrus allowed the exiles to return to Jerusalem in 538 BC to rebuild the city

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    In every sense, "ruined" is a relative term. On his third birthday, my cousin Collin received a bright red toy fire truck, which promptly broke after a mere hour of playtime, summoning a myriad of tears from the young boy. In my eyes, a broken wheel on a toy was not the end of the world, after all, Collin could still push it around with only three wheels. To me, the toy was still decently functioning, therefore I didn’t consider it to be ruined. However, to Collin, who could not see past the fact

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    Project Final Step Step One: My semester project topic is about Cyrus the Great and his predetermined destiny, his founding of his empire, how he was given the name the Great, and his use of power to establish basic human rights. Step Two: Cizek, Alexandru. "From the historical truth to the literary convention: the life of Cyrus the great viewed by Herodotus, Ctesias and Xenophon." L 'Antiquité classique (1975): 531-552. “Cyrus the Great: Asiatic Supremacy.” Beacon Lights of History 4 (2006):

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    Significance- 8. Cyrus The Shepherd who started the Persian Empire. Significance- Created the mighty Persian empire. 9. Free classes priests, artisans, craftsmen, merchants, and low-ranking civil servants in Persia were free servants Significance- They still worked but

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    was able to gain insight into the inner workings of Persian society and culture under the rule of Cyrus. His authoring of the work Cyropaedia and other Persian related sources showcase Cyrus’ tactics and reformations put into place in order to successfully rule over a vast multicultural society. It is clear that Cyropaedia is not necessarily meant to be truly written as a historical document of Cyrus’ ascension to the throne. The sources authored by Xenophon instead playthe role of an artist’s rendition

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