Legacy

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Historical ImpactPlay
Refers to effects or situations in the present that are a result of actions from the past. SlideThe country's colonial legacy influences its modern cultural diversity.
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Positive or NegativePlay
Legacy can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context. SlideShe struggled to overcome the negative legacy of her family's past actions.
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Perspective MattersPlay
What's considered a legacy can vary greatly depending on who is evaluating the past. SlideTo some, the new policy was a burden; to others, it was a valuable legacy.