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Conflict began in Syria, in 2011, when peaceful protesters organized, hoping to ensue change in the government. The government responded with devastating bombings at the sites of the protests. Linda J. was born and raised in Syria where she married and had 5 children. After her 7-day old son was murdered at a hospital, bombed by the government, Linda J. and her family decided to leave Syria. After a year of living in Lebanon, sustaining 7 people off an income of $15 a day, Linda J. and her husband received news that they would be considered for â€Å"resettlement† in America (Linda J.). After more than a year of intense questioning, and countless background searches, Linda J. and her family were cleared to move to the U.S. She recalls, â€Å"My story is my story, so I knew that the details would match their information. But I was not prepared for the level of scrutiny or length of the process† (Linda J.). They traveled to the U.S. with only $30 for their journey. After living in the U.S. for a year, Linda’s husband has a job, and her children are attending school. Linda J. stated, â€Å"My biggest dream is for my daughters to have a good education and good careers, and for us to be part of this society: to learn the language, to do something productive, to integrate† (Linda J.). Linda J. concluded her recollection with this statement, â€Å"I understand that there is a necessary process for Syrian families to come here, but please don’t close the door† (Linda J.). Because the majority ofShow MoreRelatedEssay on The African-American Civil Rights Movement 1955-19582790 Words   |  12 PagesThe civil rights movement in the United States was the start of a political and social conflict for African-Americans in the United States to gain their full rights in the country, and to have the same equality as white Americans. The civil rights movement was a challenge to segregation, the laws and ordinances that separated blacks and whites. 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