Alright. I have to do an essay about the swastika. 5 paragraphs. Will someone please tell me if I'm off on a good start?
The word Swastika comes from the Sanskirt word meaning "to do." This symbol used to represent positive things such as sun, power, strengh, and even good luck 3,000 years ago. The Swastika also used to be used as decoration for postcards, coins, and buildings. It wasn't until 1920 that the Swastika was a symbol of hate, death, and violence.
In 1920 Adolf Hitler thought that the Nazi Party needed it's own new flag. Hitler chose the Swastika as the new flag because...And I can't find out why he chose the Swastika. Thanks in advance!!
2007-03-03
08:57:42
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