1936 Olympics
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Definition/Background Information
Summer Olympic Games were always held in Berlin. It was held for 2 weeks. These games were a responding propaganda success for the Nazi. Adolf Hitler always presided over the opening of the games.
This tradition of the Olympics started in London in 1908. There were African Americans all through the events. there were sprints, long distance, field events, and relays. They one gold, silver, and bronze metals. this was a time when they had there own time and not worry about the Nazis.
Original Research Question
What was the most popular event in the 1936 Olympics?
The torch relay was the most popular . it was the first race of the whole thing. It was a symbol of fire to them. It was carried by the first person in line and they all followed.
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Citatons
Streissguth, Thomas. Jesse Owens. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 1999. Print. Takaha, Michael. "Track and field." World Book Student. World Book, 2016. Web. 23 Feb. 2016