The XYZ Affair Cause tension to increase between United States and France. It led to an undeclared war on the United States. Because of it, Congress chose to increase defenses, so the Department of Navy and warships.
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They influenced American Culture by questioning the existing state of affairs and contributing to the rise of the Civil Rights Movement.
<em>The Beat Generation</em> was a new cultural and literary movement in the 1950's. They were behind the concept of non-conformity, questioning the existing values and beliefs in America. They were against materialism, a society that relies heavily on consumerism and materialistic gadgets. They advocated sexual freedom, social equality ( gender and racial ,) and they were against wars. The spiritual quest during one's life was of great importance to them.
<em>Rock and roll</em> impacted American culture by breaking down racial barriers. Not only because of some black artists but also because of both races listening to the same type of music. The music became the voice of the young, united against the war and questioning racial inequality, supporting free thinking and the freedom of expression.
Pilgrimage to Mecca. Mansa Mūsā, either the grandson or the grandnephew of Sundiata, the founder of his dynasty, came to the throne in 1307. In the 17th year of his reign (1324), he set out on his famous pilgrimage to Mecca. It was this pilgrimage that awakened the world to the stupendous wealth of Mali.
