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    but we have stayed together against all odds. In paragraph four, Quindlen states “other countries with such divisions have in fact divided into new nations with new names, but not this one, impossibly interwoven even in its hostilities,” meaning that other countries that had these problems with racism and differences have split into other nations. It is because of this that she says that America is surprising, since we have now divided. She later mentions in paragraph six how intriguing it is that

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    Episode 1 1. According to Jared Diamond, the three elements that separates the world’s “haves” and “have nots” are guns, or military and advanced weapons, germs, or lethal infections and illnesses such as smallpox which, and steel, or advanced technology used to assist in ways like to travel and aid. 2. “Geographical luck” is a phrase used to explain why some are areas are more fruitful that others. “Geographical luck” can be used to describe all of the riches that were discovered in the Americas

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    While both contribute to national identity, “patriotism” and “nationalism” have clear distinctions. Nationalism differs from patriotism, as it breeds contempt towards other nations, and emphasizes superiority in comparisons. Patriotism represents devotion and love for one’s nation, without hostility towards others (Puncheva-Michelotti & Michelotti, 2014). As a proud Canadian, when I purchase clothing from the Canadian clothing retailer, Roots, I feel my behaviour is patriotic, as the brand encompasses

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    This microaggression related post was found on Donald Trump’s most favorite source of social media, Twitter. Where he tweets about his inappropriate thoughts about how America should be operated, and who can be part of the country itself. In the tweet that’s been provided from Donald Trump himself, he states that the Obama Administration proposed to take in thousands of immigrants from Australia, and that it’s considered a “dumb” idea that he’s going to study. Microaggression is the act of discriminating

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    1815 Serbia rebelled against the Ottomans and gained independence. This created a surge of nationalism throughout the Balkans, and in 1912, after forming the Balkan League; the Ottoman Empire was forced out of Europe. At this point, the now-free nations established state religions based on the Eastern Orthodox, displacing the Muslim minority. Nationalism created a rallying point for the

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    Toni Gatrell Ms. Tantlinger AP Literature 17 September 2017 A True Identity An identity is something people struggle to discover who they are as an individual. For some it takes years to invent their own identity. Which is why it’s better to know one's indigenous origins to create a true identity. An identity is created through origins, experiences, and a journey to find one's self. When it comes to having an identity knowing one’s origins help people discover a new side to them, through

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    To begin with, globalization has furthered accessibility(SA1) to other groups and causes in many way. In Ariela Garvett essay “Tweets and Transitions: How the Arab Spring Reaffirms the Internet’s Democratizing Potential” Garvett argues that “as reflected in the recent political upheavals in North Africa and the Middle East, the internet is a potentially egalitarian and boundary-less structure...(174) Also in Bryant Simon essay “Global Brands Contend with Appreciation for the Local” Simon argues that

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    the world socially. Simon Bolivar sent a letter to the Congress of Angostura talking about how South America did not belong to the natives. He said that the Spanish have no right to control the land because they are not Natives and have their own nation. The people did not fit into any category and did not like the social hierarchy triangle. Simon Bolivar wrote, “As our role has always been strictly passive and political existence nil,

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    The Paradox of Australian Mateship By Christi Conradie ‘The French are sophisticated. The Americans are brash. The Japanese polite. As for the English, well, they’re just so damned proper about everything. And let’s not even talk about the Kiwi’s, shall we? But what about the Australians? It would seem that no one is quite like the Australians. We are different. We are bronzed. We are laconic. Oh, and we are a bit lovable-larrikinish too. But did you know that we Australians are said to have a characteristic

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    Fueled by the expansion of multinational corporations and financial institutions, technological advances, and the increasing porousness of national borders, Globalization is a persistent, multifaceted phenomenon, which has and continues to have, significant impact on economical, political and cultural relations. The book, “The Lexus and The Olive Tree” by Thomas Friedman describes globalization as not just a fade or trend, but political and economical system that replaced the cold war. Friedman explains

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