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It was a hot, searing day as the sun beat down on my skin. The lush green palm trees provided me shade as I sat and observed my surroundings. Children, barefoot and dirty, wearing tattered and stained clothes were running around laughing and playing. Their joyous giggles put a smile on my face and warmed my heart as I watched them. It was my first time in the Dominican Republic, away from my parents and traveling alone. It was also my first mission trip and I loved every minute of it. As I

The Dominican Republic, and its owner, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo All throughout the 20th century we can observe the marked presence of totalitarian regimes and governments in Latin America. Countries like Cuba, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic all suffered under the merciless rule of dictators and military leaders. Yet the latter country, the Dominican Republic, experienced a unique variation of these popular dictatorships, one that in the eyes of the world of those

grows to as beautiful as her sisters. She experiences the strain of colonial politics on the island in multiple ways throughout her life before she leaves for the US. This is first experienced when she is living as a servant in the outer-shanties of Santo Domingo. After La Inca saves her, she experiences the racism of Dominican society, where she is determined to be other because of the blackness of her skin (Diaz 84). Finally, she ‘escapes’ the life that she is living with La Inca and uses her newly

Rafael Trujillo’s Strategies Which Led to the Start and Maintainment of His Dictatorship In Risk, players attempt to strategically conquer as much territory of the world as possible. In Ryanne’s case, the use of strategy in the start of the game created a permanent foundation that became a stepping stone for the rest of her conquests. Due to this, the comparison between her strategies and those of Rafael Trujillo’s became evident. Rafael Trujillo - a ruthless dictator in the Dominican - sought control

many people playing this question. They weigh out the pro and cons to each one and try to figure out which would befit their family the best. For people who live in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic this question always arises in different families because of the different situations Christmas brings to this capital. People who live in Santo Domingo have to take into consideration if they stay the streets will turn empty, they can count on good food for the holidays and the cost benefit. However, they

one might miss one of the important things about the city. New York is the most heavily Dominican populated city in the United States. It’s ironic that the first non-native American to migrate to and reside on what is today New York City, was from Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominican Republic. Throughout history, Dominicans have migrated to the US in search of economic opportunity. This is the factor that influences nearly every immigrant group that migrates to the US in history. In the

government was established. Even though an election took place, Trujillo had the upper hand, as he used brutal methods to suppress his opponent, thereby securing his victory. Shortly after Trujillo took office, the capital city of Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, was renamed Ciudad Trujillo because he helped rebuild the city after a hurricane wrecked the capital. Most of the provinces and streets were renamed after him or his family in honor of his deeds. In office, Trujillo’s control of the government

Mickey Mantle is the best Oklahoman Baseball player because he is considered the best switch hitter in history, hit a triple crown, and is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mickey Mantle was born in Spanivaw, Oklahoma (Ray). His father was a semi pro baseball player. He wanted Mickey to become a baseball player, so he named him after Mickey Cochrane. His family suffered through the great depression, and moved to Commerce, Ok, in 1934 (Mickey). His father worked on the Eagle-Picher Company’s

The Dominican Republic is a caribbean nation that shares the island of hispaniola with Haiti to the west. In February 1930, Rafael Trujillo became the president of DR, he was a Dominican politician, soldier, and dictator who ruled until his assassination in May 1961. He was assassinated because of the murder of the three butterflies, Minerva,Mate, and Patria Mirabal Reyes leaving the one and only sister Dede Mirabal left alive. Julia Alvarez explores the theme of freedom by sharing the true story

in New Jersey. It is not until a much needed trip to the Dominican Republic where his attitude starts to change. Oscar continued to teach at his old high school in New Jersey, sad and depressed everyday for three years, that is until his trip to Santo Domingo. Oscar forgot how much he had missed spending time in the Dominican. His mind was no longer filled to the brim with disappointment, stress and the feeling of being depressed. For the first time in a while, he saw beautiful