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Heroes and Events

Heroes: someone who gives of himself, often putting his own life at great risk, for the greater good of others.

Impactful Events: events that affected a lot of people and affected them deeply. They lead to other important events or still affect attitudes and beliefs today.

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Events and Issues

history of + event (EX: history of + The Dust Bowl)
event or person + background (EX: The Dust Bowl background)
event + causes (EX: The Dust Bowl causes)
major events of + event (EX: major events of The Dust Bowl)
impact of + event or issue (EX: impact of The Dust Bowl)
impact of + event or issue + today (EX: impact of The Dust Bowl today)

Person

person + job (EX: Kobe Bryant's job)
person + career (EX: Kobe Bryant's career)
person + childhood (EX: Kobe Bryant's childhood)
person + adulthood (EX: Kobe Bryant's adulthood)
person + accomplishments (EX: Kobe Bryant's accomplishments)
person + impact (EX: Kobe Bryant's impact)
impact of + person + today (EX: impact of Kobe Bryant today)

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