Movements Throughout History - Postmodernism
Postmodernism is the term given to describe the movement in history preceeding modernism, which itself is characterized by a broad range of ideas.
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States With The Least Car Theft
As if the peaceful Vermont imagery isn’t sweet enough, the state also had the lowest automobile theft rate in the US.
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What Was The Louisiana Purchase?
The 828,000 square miles involved included parts of 15 modern US states and parts of Canada, effectively doubling the size of the young U.S. in 1803.
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Nubian Kingdom Of Kush (11th Century BC to 4th Century AD)
The Nubian Kingdom Of Kush reigned for more than 14 centuries around the White Nile, Blue Nile, and Atbara River areas in what is now Sudan.
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The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
This landmark trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. came into effect in 1994, and has been met with a great deal of skepticism ever since.
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Hawaii Through Ancient And Modern History
The date of arrival of the first Polynesian settlers into what is now the U.S. State of Hawaii is hotly debated still to this day.
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When And Where Did Tap Dance First Develop?
In the 19th Century, tap dance developed from a combination of traditional dances from Africa, the British Isles, and elsewhere.
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Where Did Calypso Dance And Music Come From?
Calypso developed in the Caribbean with influences from Kaiso and other West African dances in the 18th through 20th Centuries.
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Movements Throughout History - Modernism
The modernist period was defined by massive transformations in western society, many which were ignited by the impact of World War I.
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What Was The Maastricht Treaty?
The treaty forming the European Union was signed on February 7th, 1992 in the Netherlands.
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Who Led France Through World War I?
France served as one of the Triple Entente powers allied against the Central Powers during the First World War, with President Poincaré leading the nation throughout its duration.
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What Is Electronica Music?
Prior to the turn of the 21st Century, new music technology made electronica more rich and popular than ever before.
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The Ancients Art Movement Of Shoreham, England
In the early 1800s, this group was united by an appreciation for the simple rugged works of William Blake and agrarian ideas.
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Vladimir Lenin - World Leaders in History
Leader of the Bolshevik Party and a major contributor to communist theory, Lenin was the first leader of the Communist Soviet Union.
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Which Countries Do The Most Catholics Live In Around The World?
Brazil has more Catholics than any other country, while the Philippines and DR Congo are the sole entries on the list from Asia and Africa, respectively.
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What Is The Capital Of Jordan?
Amman is the capital of Jordan, as well as a cultural and economic center of the country that also attracts tourists from around the world.
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Movements Throughout History - Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was experienced throughout the 18th century in Europe, particularly in France.
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Pampas Region Of South America
The Pampas, with its rich soil and moderate climate, covers almost 300,000 square miles near the Atlantic Ocean.
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Yemen's Tribes And Tribal Confederations
Yemen houses numerous tribes and tribal confederations, with the Bakil and Hashid being the largest and most well known among them.
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Movements Throughout History - Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau was a movement popular between 1890 and 1910, as a reaction to academic art that had been popular throughout the 19th century.
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