John Dos Passos

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Overview: Introduction Communist Activities Major Works

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Overview:

Introduction

Communist Activities

Major Works

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Born January 14, 1896

Graduated from Harvard in 1916

Studied architecture in Spain

Joined Northern-Harjes volunteer Ambulance Corps

Debut novel was “Three Soldiers”

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Supported accused anarchistJoined The New Masses in 1926Communist break up Socialist rally in NYCDos Passos breaks ties with Communist Party

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Three SoldiersU.S.A. Trilogy

The 42nd Parallel1919The Big Money

NewsreelsEx: President…

The Camera Eye

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Very educated man

Involvement in Communism

Talented in literature

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What was the name of the Communist Journal Dos Passos belonged to?

The New MassesWhat university did Dos Passos graduate from?

Harvard UniversityWhat is the name of the novel where Dos Passos follows three different men who are destroyed by their own bureacracy?

Three SoldiersWhat political party did Dos Passos hold strong ties with?

Communist PartyWhat is Dos Passos most known for?

Newsreels

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