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On January 2, 1492, the Muslim Kingdom of Granada fell to Spain. FACTCHECK: On January 2, 1492, the sultan of Granada was kicked out of Spain for being Muslim. This connects to modern day because many people and countries are being discriminated and hated against for being of a different religion. ★★★ I rated this movie 3 stars because even though it was informational, the effects and scenes were trash.
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In 1841, a free African American man named Solomon Northup, is tricked, drugged, kidnapped, traded, and forced into slavery in the south.
Fact Check: Solomon Northup was kidnapped in 1841, the actual month and day are unknown.
Connection: People today are still being kidnapped and forced into labor or slavery called human trafficking.
Rate: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I rate this movie 5 stars because it was very information and it kept my interested throughout the entire movie. -
On January 31, 1865, the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, was passed in the House of Representatives.
FACT CHECK: The event from the movie was correct, the 13th Amendment was passed through the House on January 31, 1865.
CONNECTION: Even today, the 13th Amendment is still effective in keeping slavery abolished.
RATING: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I rate this movie five stars because the movie was interesting and I learned a lot about Lincoln and his personality. -
I was born on April 23, 2003 at Henry Ford Hospital.
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In 8th grade, my middle school went to Washington D.C. for 4 days.
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I graduated middle school.
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This is the day I graduate high school.
