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  2. Of Mice and Men - Wikipedia

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    Of Mice and Men is a 1937 novella written by American author John Steinbeck. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It describes the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, as they move from place to place in California , searching for jobs during the Great Depression .

  3. History of the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 11 December 2024. "American history" redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. Further information: Economic history of the United States Current territories of the United States after the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was given independence in 1994 This ...

  4. The Man Without a Country - Wikipedia

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    Danforth's summary to Nolan of American history from 1807 to 1860 is an outline of the Northern case for preservation of the Union. The young country is shown standing up fearlessly to the global superpower, Great Britain ; expanding to North America's Pacific coast; developing new contributions to human knowledge such as the Smithsonian ...

  5. Of Mice and Men (play) - Wikipedia

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    The 1937 production opened while the novel was still on best seller lists. [1] At the time, George S. Kaufman was the top director in the country. [2] While the play follows the novel closely, Steinbeck altered the character of Curley's Wife, perhaps in response to criticisms from friends.

  6. The American Pageant - Wikipedia

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    Aboriginal American history from European arrival to the 21st Century is given enhanced attention. Western expansion and its human and environmental consequences are also examined. Presentation of Postbellum America and American capitalism with insights into American’s role in the industrialization and modernization of the global society is ...

  7. Of Mice and Men (1992 film) - Wikipedia

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    Of Mice and Men received positive critical acclaim. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 29 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.0/10. The website's consensus reads: "Of Mice and Men honors its classic source material with a well-acted adaptation that stays powerfully focused on the story's timeless ...

  8. SparkNotes - Wikipedia

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    Because SparkNotes provides study guides for literature that include chapter summaries, many teachers see the website as a cheating tool. [7] These teachers argue that students can use SparkNotes as a replacement for actually completing reading assignments with the original material, [8] [9] [10] or to cheat during tests using cell phones with Internet access.

  9. A People's History of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Zinn portrays a side of American history that can largely be seen as the exploitation and manipulation of the majority by rigged systems that hugely favor a small aggregate of elite rulers from across the orthodox political parties. A People's History has been assigned as reading in many high schools and colleges across the United States. [2]