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Ottoman Empire, Expansion

Explanation:

The Ottoman Empire was founded in Anatolia and it created Turkish tribes that grew into North Africa. Over the years the Ottoman Empire grew larger and expanded to the different areas of the world. It expanded and became the strongest Empire.

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when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."