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The Story of Hanukkah
In 168 B.C.E, the Jewish Tempe was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated it to the worship of their God Sues. This upset the Jewish people, however many were afraid to fight back. Then in 167 B.C.E the Syrian-Greek emperor Antiochus made the observance of Judaism an offense punishable by death and he ordered that all Jews worship Greek gods. Also, Greek soldiers forcibly gathered the Jewish villages and told them to bow down to an idol, then eat the flesh of a pig both practices that are forbidden ...
Since the foundation of the American Federation of Labor(AFL) in 1886, most unions in the United States have displayed a pragmatic out look, largely compatible with that of business. The general purpose of unions has been to protect and advance the well being of workers, while that of business has been to promote the interests of stockholders....
Napoleon was one of the greatest military leaders of all time. By 1812 Napoleon had expanded the territory of France all over Europe including Spain, Italy, Holland, and Switzerland. The countries that Napoleon did not directly control, he was usually allied with. The turning point of Napoleon's career also came in 1812 when war b...
The Persia, now known as Iran, has a wide array of legacies and culture that influenced the contemporary world of civilization. Arts and architecture are the most notable heritage of Persia. They are known for their exquisite miniatures of magnificent architectures. Persia, however, is best recognized these days for their ornate carpets (Persi...
In the peace settlement Germany was forced to accept sole responsibility for causing World War I. This was a totally justifiable demand on the part of the victorious powers. The Treaty of Versailles was enacted into history in June 1919 with Germany forced to accept sole responsibility for causing World War I. Since then ther...
Black Power What did the phrase "black power" mean to African Americans who participated in the civil rights struggle? Booker T. Washington felt that black power meant financial power. During the movement that would soon be a landmark in our country's history, the black community lacked black owned businesses, black teachers, and black gov...