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An Account for the Defeat of the Anglo-French Allies in 1940 History Coursework
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Blitzkrieg is the popular name given to the operational military system under which quick air bombing is followed by a charge of mobile ground forces at the weakest point in the enemy defense lines (Jackson, 2004). The basic element of this tactic of warfare is the speed of the attack and the surprise it generates for the enemy who is basically caught unaware (Horne, 1969).
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Historical Aspects of British Foreign Policy History Essay
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He even got accused of excessively bypassing his foreign secretary Curzon. Curzon also at the same time has been accused of his disability to stress his position. Even though he enhanced his power in different ways but could not get absolute powers because of the coalition government. Finally, it was coalition that ended his government. The decisions made in his era became important in the world political scenario.
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Horrific Acts of Genocide History Essay
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It is clear that a few must rely on the many to carry out plans on the scale of that with which Germany carried out its plans of annihilation against the European Jews; that those in power ply the ignorance of the less powerful, the lesser educated whose passions are easily stirred to fanaticism and irrational response.
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Which Has Made a Greater Impact on American Society since 1945 Law or Lawlessness History Coursework
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The civil disturbances, riots, and upheavals were signs of the deep-rooted injustices and economic disparities prevailing in American society. While the passing of civil rights laws and anti-poverty measures helped to address some of these inequalities, these changes occurred only after lawlessness was unleashed in America.
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Representation of Slavery: Fort McHenry and Hampton History Term Paper
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Hampton represents the slavery vagrancies and the issues that were part of everyday life for the slaves. While Charles Ridgely released most of his 300 slaves when he died, slavery in Maryland continued well into the nineteenth century until it was repealed in Maryland right in the middle of the civil war.   
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The Rise and Fall of the Susquehanna Indian Tribe of Pennsylvania History Research Paper
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What had been quite amazing about the Susquehannock were their trading abilities and resourcefulness as fur suppliers. Likewise, their immense power as Indian natives had also been notable, but these would remain as part of the annals of American history of which only mixed races of Indians and pure ones could be proud of. 
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A Study of Two American Indian Societies History Term Paper
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Hunter-gatherer societies are usually mobile or nomadic, being dependent on their natural environment to provide sufficient resources in order to sustain themselves. The resources available in a geographic area depend on local climatic and seasonal conditions, forcing such societies to keep moving.
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The Broadside for the Betrayed Inhabitants History Research Paper
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One of the most prominent merchants of his time, Alexander McDougall was thirty-seven when he wrote his famous message, which led to his even more famous arrest by the authorities who swiftly acted on a tip.
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Napolon III Emperor of the French History Assignment
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The author states that Louis Napoleon grew up in a life of privilege, and developed very liberal idealism. After an extremely unsuccessful coup in the 1830s, he was exiled from France by the then King Louis Philippe (he went in the U.S.A.). From then, until his return to France, he became a well-published, and well-respected liberal.
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European Invasion and the Indians of Eastern North America History Assignment
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The author states that the native people of North, Central, and South America developed many kinds of cultures. Some lived simply, hunting and gathering the food they needed. Many others were farmers. Some Indians lived in small groups. Others, especially in Central and South America, formed large empires.
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How and why Female Slavery Differed form Male Slavery in the American South History Report
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For instance, darker-skinned slaves toil in the fields all day, while lighter-skinned slaves work in the homes of their master and were bestowed better provisions. However, the treatment of male slaves slightly differs from the treatment of the females.
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Colonialism within Africa in the Early 1900s History Term Paper
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Britain involved in the colonialism of the African countries circa in 1807 to outlaw the slave trade. However, the country’s intervention in the local political and social frameworks has been proved to be extended and not always justified. On the other hand, the control of the occupied countries has been based on the need to enhance and support the development of the British capital.
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Blackfoot Indian Tribe History Case Study
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Indian tribes were decimated by foreign diseases such as smallpox brought by the European immigrants who also slaughtered the Native Americans so as to steal the lands they occupied. The Europeans went further in spreading misery amongst the Indians by eradicating what once were millions of buffalo that provided food, clothing.
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Life and Sex in Nazi Concentration Camps History Essay
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In conclusion, the social structure in the Nazi concentration camps existed.  No matter how hard the Nazis tried to dehumanize their prisoners, they only had limited success.  Life went on behind the barbed wire; sex, birth, life and death were all part of concentration camp life.  The social structure was strained, but it was there.      
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19th Century Literature and Medicine History Essay
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The fact remains that people still have wrong notions regarding medical problems and a lot of medical issues are still brushed up beneath the carpet in the name of so-called social etiquette or societal rules. The battle between social discourse and scientific knowledge has been a primordial one. And it is doubtful whether the hiatus can ever be bridged.
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Middle Class in Manchester in the 19th Century History Case Study
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The analysis of facts related to the lifestyle of the middle class and the outlining of problems faced by them was done through a review of the literature and some primary data collection from a small sample of respondents (100). The respondents were asked to prioritize the lifestyle problems faced by the middle class during the 19th century based on their perception through different media and magazines.
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Samurai Armor and Weaponry History Case Study
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Whoever desires to be placed in the highest position of authority and power, must bear in mind the responsibility entailed by the position. That is the demand for service to the people and the country. “A sword that kills, a sword that gives life,” as a Japanese saying goes. Indeed, the weapons of destruction can become weapons for service.
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Why Ethnicity Rather than Religion Appears Sailent in the Conflict in Sri Lanka History Term Paper
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Talking about the economic rivalries and fears of the minority group, we come to the conclusion that the Tamil minority has been definitely ignored, but not the extent of their imagination, which is controlled by a certain political paranoia. It is all a combination of myth and truth from both sides.
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World War I History Essay
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World War I came to an end following the armistice in November 1918, which demanded Germany to withdraw its troops and evacuate all occupied territory. Germany had surrendered to the terms laid out in the armistice and lost the war. Fuel food and ammunition were running out and there was no way except to surrender.
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To What Extent Was the Bombing of Dresden Justified History Term Paper
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The bombing of Dresden on February 13-15, 1945 (ironically including the night of Valentine’s Day) killed from 30,000 to 100,000 people (Irving, 1966), depending upon which estimate is being used. It also, in the long run at least, exposed the fact that the Allied forces culminated in WWII using the very tactics that they had once condemned.
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Why Was France Ultimately Defeated between 1812 and 1815 History Term Paper
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Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military commanders in history, and his campaigns have been used throughout the history of war. During the French Revolutionary War, Napoleon became a successful general at the unprecedented age of 25. He was the child of minor Corsican nobility and made himself known and popular during the war. 
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Witch Trials in the New Colonies of America History Essay
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The eruption of hysteria concerning witches was brought about by these varying factors in combination with each other although none of which taken separately would have caused this action.  It should be noted that Salem was not the exclusive vestige of Puritans nor was the town the only location for witch trials in the colonies.
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Institutional Characteristics of Japanese Capitalism History Essay
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 In conclusion, it is possible to note that Japan entered the way of capitalism when all the other countries were starting to transfer to imperialism. That was why Japanese capitalism was developing in the imperialistic form and got the features of imperialism.
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The Impact of the Second World War on the American Society History Term Paper
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The United States is noted for its vast landscape and various diversities. Unlike other countries like China or Japan, where the rate of indigenous people still remains the greater, America stands a step further in having a lot of immigrants from other countries and from other parts of the world. The rate of immigration still sustains in America.
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The Independence of Israel History Essay
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That in itself can be seen as an injustice and an anti-Semitic evaluation but the study of history demands that the need for the existence of Israel must be examined to know what can be done in the future to ensure that a need for other countries founded because of religious intolerance and prejudice is not present. Given the persecution of Jews throughout their existence and all the suffering endured by this nation.
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Delivery of Water and Sanitation Services to the Poor History Assignment
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The author states that there was a great improvement in people's health from the beginning of the 19th century to its end, and this was due to a massive exercise of social and political will, driven by both economic and humanitarian causes. Medical developments in the period were the instruments used to improve the situation.
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Why Were the Acadians Deported From Their Homeland in 1755 History Assignment
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The author states that Acadia was rather vaguely demarcated as the region bordered by the St. Lawrence on the North, the Atlantic to the East and South and the St. Croix River to the West. The province was a pawn in the battles of the French and the British, right from 1613 up to the British conquest of Canada in1760, and exchanged hands several times.
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The Truman Doctrine History Assignment
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The author states that although there were sectors that welcomed the Truman Doctrine, there was also some sectors that were critical of this approach to foreign policies that they began to question as to whether or not the Truman doctrine is an exaggerated response to an imaginary threat.
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Ida Wells and Her Impact on Civil Rights History Assignment
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The author states that Wells, a preeminent spokesperson for civil rights long before the Civil Rights Movement, contested segregation laws more than half a century prior to Rosa Parks’ famous bus incident in the 1950s. Because she was a black female, much of her works were either left undocumented or were suppressed by the white media establishment.
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Women Pioneers on the Western Trails History Report
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Captivity narratives are the accounts written by men and women reporting on their experiences as abductees of the Native Americans. The first known captivity narrative by Mary Rowlandson in 1682, remained essentially the same, conflicts between the settlers and Indians, capture by the Indians, ordeal at the hands of the captors, and a return to European American society.
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The Impact of Black Death on Europe History Essay
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The Black Death affected the societies of Europe in a myriad of ways including politics, economics, and various social aspects.  Europe was plunged into a fearful hysteria filled with death and despair which was followed by the Dark Ages, a time of mass starvations, violence, and gloom.  It wasn’t until this disaster was finally contained that Europe emerged triumphantly to become the foundation for modern societies worldwide.
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Depression and the New Deal History Term Paper
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Roosevelt's own role in the Chats was central to their success. Most often, this role has been described in terms of its familiarity. One scholar wrote that Roosevelt "talked like a father discussing public affairs with his family in the living room". The President related to the public much like a friend sitting across a kitchen table.
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Custer's Death Wish at the Battle of Little Bighorn History Term Paper
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At every turn we see Custer squandering the opportunity to face reality. He fails to adjust for the Army's inaccurate estimation of the Indian force. He fails to compensate for his men's inexperience and leads them into battle exhausted and over-confident. He rejects Terry's offer of manpower and Gatling guns as "an embarrassment".  
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The Camp David Accord 1978 History Assignment
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By this Accord, Israel affirmed its willingness to restore to Egypt the exercise of its sovereignty throughout the Sinai.  In return Egypt affirmed its willingness to make a peace treaty and establish normal relations with Israel. Negotiations for a peace treaty and limitations on forces and armament were also considered during the talks.
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Joseph Story and His Role in the History of American Law is Stupendous History Essay
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Justice Story condemned slavery and his decision to release the slaves on board the sailing ship Amistad, confirmed this. This was one of the two occasions when he abandoned his rule not to take part in active politics. Justice Story faced a dilemma when the Supreme Court began its hearing on the Amistad case in 1941.
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Causes of the Civil War History Essay
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While the traditionalists simplify the cause to be the issue of slavery, the total situation which led to the war between North and South was much more than that. Political issues, differences in ideology, uneven levels of modernization and even the economics of the period contribute to the war between the two groups.
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The Reluctant Adversary History Essay
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It was evident that the Japanese had no chance of winning the war by the summer of 1945.  Even knowing they were defeated, the Japanese Army continued to fight vigorously in an effort to protect their homeland.  Both Japanese and American military planners anticipated an invasion into Japan, but the war was suddenly ended with the use of the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima.
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Sinking of the USS Maine History Essay
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More than a hundred years ago, before the world wars, there was the Spanish American war. While the causes of the war were many and complex, the spark which led to the start of the war was the sinking of the USS Maine which was situated in the Havana Harbor to protect American interests in present-day Cuba.
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The History of China and Japan between 1900 - 1991 History Essay
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However, the period of 1900 to 1991 in both China and Japan’s historical timelines are significant for it would follow a different path than their glorious pasts and eventually help shape the history of the world in a different perspective with the transformation and development of their respective contemporary histories.
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Ireland Social Change since 1980 History Coursework
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Thаt wаs bаsicаlly due to often аttendаnce of the church representаtives to mаsses who in such а wаy delivered the vision of Church to the sociаl construct of society (MаcGreil, 1996, pp. 159-162). Recent survey dаtа regаrding the issue indicаte а striking level of аuthoritаriаn sentiment despite the democrаtizing influences аs the century progressed.
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Transformation of Rome History Essay
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The Roman Empire was reeling under crisis in 192. The half-century, from 235 to 280 was the most trying period in Roman history. Neither the aristocracy nor the tradesmen respected authority. The army was plundering towns and farms; tax collectors squeezed tax from the people. Discipline within the army continued to decline; even the army disrespected authority.
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Unemployment in Canada during Interwar Period History Term Paper
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Unemployment, by curtailing the earnings of the laborers will leave them in a state of poverty and hardship. Due to a lack of money the jobless may not be able to meet the basic requirements of life. This tremendous pressure for survival might even give rise to crime rates in areas where unemployment is acute.
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The United States and the Six Day War History Term Paper
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The volatile situation escalated into a war a few years later. In the month of June 1967, the Sinai Peninsula, Golan Heights, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank were invaded by Israel. This set-off the six-day war. The defenses of the Arab countries were less advanced compared to the state-of-the-art Israeli artillery and transport.
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New Labour System: A Historical Perspective History Term Paper
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In the struggle for power, large groups and organizations command a greater advantage in forming government mandates. Politics thus centers itself on an organization that systematically arranges people to work for the goal of winning a public office in a nation to influence its policies. A political party seeks to attain power in the government by participating in election campaigns.
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An Analogy of Witch Hunts Then and Now History Assignment
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A more recent example of a witch hunt of sorts might be found in the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law 107-56) that was passed after the September 11, 2001 attacks. The main feature of this act is that it dramatically increased the authority of U.S. law enforcement for the stated purpose of fighting terrorist acts in the United States and abroad.
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Birth of the Modern Age History Report
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Another witness of the blend of art and science is Leonardo da Vinci, a genius of the age whose thirst for knowledge and its principles (5) found expression in his artistic and scientific works. Of the three Italians, Leonardo came first and most probably influenced the other two in his use of proportion and realism – science – in his depictions of the human form.
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Pictographic Writing Systems in China and Egypt History Assignment
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The earliest writing is believed to have developed as a necessary means of keeping business accounts. “Some time in the late fourth millennium BC, the complexity of trade and administration in the early cities of Mesopotamia reached a point at which it outstripped the power of memory of the governing elite. To record transactions in a dependable, permanent form became essential”.
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The American Dream Documentary History Movie Review
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Following the introductory title, the documentary moves on to set the stage nationally with a series of newscasts ranging from off-air remarks by President Reagan on the American economy being in a hell-of-a-mess to a report from Dan Rather on a major set-back for unions in a Supreme Court ruling.
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Five Crusades between 1096-1221 History Essay
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Generally, following Pope Urban II’s call for a crusade or armed pilgrimage, an enthusiastic preacher known as Peter the Hermit and a knight called Walter the Penniless led a group that rushed ahead of the official expedition. This group, known as the Peasants’ Crusade, was untrained and undisciplined.
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Great House of Rose Hall Plantation History Essay
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The Rose Hall Plantation today is not what the original creator, John Palmer, had in mind.  Today the Rose Hall Plantation consists of a lavish resort for tourists.  Americans own what was once Jamaica’s largest plantation.  Lost in the endless travel guides, the new golf course, spooky ghost tales and other changes in the real history of Rose Hall.
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