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1850-1940 Research Paper
The time period from 1850-1940 was very important for history and writing. There were a lot of important historic events during this period. Some examples of important events are the Civil War, World War I, the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Depression, and part of World War II. Those important events helped influence the writing. Some of the works from 1850-1940 still affect us today. From Life on the Mississippi, The Yellow Wallpaper, and I, Too all were influenced by history and still influence us today.

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