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  • Unjust Iraq War

    Unjust Iraq War

    The Iraq war has been a very sensitive and divisive issue in today's society. Although we can not ignore the cloud around this administration when it comes to potential incentives that going to war presented, (such as oil for profits and retaliation to Saddam Hussein for the Gulf War and treatment of President Bush Sr.), I will look beyond these potential motives to explain why the U.S. involvement in the Iraq War was unjust simply

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Unratified Amendments

    Unratified Amendments

    Unratified Amendments The first unratified amendment was the Congressional Apportionment Amendment purposed on September 25, 1789. It was the first one of the twelve amendments produced by the first congress not to be ratified. This amendment was to set a minimum representation for the common people in the new government defined by United States Constitution. The amendment was given no expiration except when the population of the country reached 10 million. The second unratified amendment

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    Submitted: March 28, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Upper Class

    Upper Class

    People by far I feel are not sensitive to being known as a class or not. Because I think that in today’s money hungry environment that you have to be in a class to be associated with. What I mean that if people did not associate themselves as different class then why would some golf courses be members only and have a salary cap on their members. I know of certain golf courses that

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    Submitted: December 26, 2009 By: Jessica
  • Uptian Sinclair and Socialism

    Uptian Sinclair and Socialism

    Upton Sinclair and Socialism Socialism has always been hard for me to understand. I never really grasped the concept of it until I read the book The Jungle and began to research for this paper. Before I begin I would like to go through a condensed version of the history of Socialism. It was founded in 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two groups came together to form the Socialists, the Social Democratic Party and the "Kangaroo"

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Uptian Sinclair and Socialism

    Uptian Sinclair and Socialism

    Upton Sinclair and Socialism Socialism has always been hard for me to understand. I never really grasped the concept of it until I read the book The Jungle and began to research for this paper. Before I begin I would like to go through a condensed version of the history of Socialism. It was founded in 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Two groups came together to form the Socialists, the Social Democratic Party and the “Kangaroo”

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Vika
  • Upton Sinclair’s "the Jungle"

    Upton Sinclair’s "the Jungle"

    Several years before and after the turn the turn of the twentieth century, America experienced a large influx of European immigration. These new citizens had come in search of the American dream of success, bolstered by promise of good fortune. Instead they found themselves beaten into failure by American industry. Upton Sinclair wanted to expose the cruelty and heartlessness endured by these ordinary workers. He chose to represent the industrial world through the meatpacking

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    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Edward
  • Urban Anarchy

    Urban Anarchy

    Black people have been mad since the end of time. That is because they get screwed, and in turn they commit acts of anarchy such as riots. This will never end. In addition to never ending, they will also never cease to be in existence. Granted, this means the same thing, but what are you going to do about it? If you actually need to write a paper on urban anarchy, then look at examples

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    Submitted: February 23, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Urban Planning in Civilization

    Urban Planning in Civilization

    Throughout the years of mankind, many things have shaped our current cultures and societies around the world. There are many factors that have thoroughly affected all of us in the civilized world, from seemingly minor factors so long ago in history such as the invention of organized work, to big inventions like the wheel and organized councils. All of these seemingly minor factors have actually had a major impact on societies around the world. Another

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    Submitted: January 29, 2010 By: Artur
  • Urban Poverty

    Urban Poverty

    In this research project there will be a great deal of changes from then and now because of time era and also the change in influence. This research project is about how life was like for a boy living in the 1880 to 1900 era compared to the present day. I will discus their home life, family life, and personal life, morals, & responsibilities. The first paragraph within each title will be "then", and the

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    Submitted: March 29, 2010 By: Mike
  • Us After Civil War

    Us After Civil War

    Changlin yang(1521383) History-10B (Summer session I) Instructor: Prof. Bristol Cave-LaCoste Response paper 1 A dramatic change happened to reunite but fragile country-- the U.S. On the America Continent, after the Civil War ended in 1865, this country experienced a reconstruction during 1865-1877. Because of construction, during this period, this reunited country became the most powerful and most influential country. Like every other historical period, revolution was inevitable. By analysis one country successful revolution, it could

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    Submitted: July 21, 2017 By: Changlin Yang
  • Us and the Vietnam War

    Us and the Vietnam War

    Direct U.S. military participation in The Vietnam War, the nation’s longest, cost fifty-eight thousand American lives. Only the Civil War and the two world wars were deadlier for Americans. During the decade of Vietnam beginning in 1964, the U.S Treasury spent over $140 billion on the war, enough money to fund urban renewal projects in every major American city. Despite these enormous costs and their accompanying public and private trauma for the American people, the

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Mike
  • Us Constitution Vs the Articles of Confederation

    Us Constitution Vs the Articles of Confederation

    United States Constitution vs. Articles of Confederation The move from the Articles of Confederation to the United States Constitution caused several people to be unhappy. For 6 years the Articles weakened the United States in more ways than one. In the summer of 1787 a new form of government was created, a radical move from the Articles of Confederation. The United States Constitution and the Articles have several ever present difference that some considered

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    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: July
  • Us Constitution: First Amendment

    Us Constitution: First Amendment

    U.S. Constitution: First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Numbers in text below refer to footnotes available at: FindLaw Annotation. Door-to-Door Solicitation .--In another Jehovah's Witness case, the Court struck down an ordinance forbidding solicitors

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Us Court Systems

    Us Court Systems

    Federal Court The jurisdiction of the federal courts is defined in Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution, as extending in law and equity to all cases arising under the Constitution and federal legislation; to controversies to which the U.S. shall be a party, including those arising from treaties with other governments; to admiralty and maritime cases; to controversies between states; to controversies between a state, or its citizens, and foreign governments or their subjects;

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    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Us Government - Checks and Balances

    Us Government - Checks and Balances

    US Government - Checks And Balances "There is no more important function for all of government to define the rights of its citizens." (Norman Dorsen) In this essay I will give a short history of the government in United States of America (U.S.). Then I will describe each of the three branches of government in the U.S. and the relationship between them. In principle, the U.S. is a democratic republic, they govern themselves by choosing

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Steve
  • Us Governmental Distrust in the 60’s and 70’s

    Us Governmental Distrust in the 60’s and 70’s

    - 1 - PLAN OF INVESTIGATION: During the early years of Vietnam War the public support was high. The “fight against communist” was grounds for many public rallies to encourage and support the effort. Despite the high approval rating the US government still released crucial propaganda that displayed communist as the evil of the world. It wasn’t until Nixon invaded Cambodia that many protests occurred, mostly by democratic college students that led to the

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    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: July
  • Us History

    Us History

    For a country as powerful as the United States, there comes a responsibility to protect its allies, neighbors, and supremely itself. However, there are times when this sense of responsibility misleads the U.S. into using force that is excessive or unnecessary. We are walking a fine line of political laissez-faire and obligation to intervene, but add the element of a Ў°Lyndon JohnsonЎЇs obsessive fear of the spread of Castro-style communismЎ± (Musicant 363), and consequently, we

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Us History

    Us History

    For a country as powerful as the United States, there comes a responsibility to protect its allies, neighbors, and supremely itself. However, there are times when this sense of responsibility misleads the U.S. into using force that is excessive or unnecessary. We are walking a fine line of political laissez-faire and obligation to intervene, but add the element of a Ў°Lyndon JohnsonЎЇs obsessive fear of the spread of Castro-style communismЎ± (Musicant 363), and consequently, we

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    Submitted: January 23, 2010 By: Edward
  • Us History

    Us History

    The Declaration of Independence contains words all Americans take for granted: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness…” The founders of the country that would become the United States had to put these words into a written declaration because those ruling them at the time did not

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    Submitted: February 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • Us History

    Us History

    The College Board Advanced Placement Examination 1987 UNITED STATES HISTORY Section II - Part A (Suggested writing time - 45 minutes) Percent of Section II score - 45 Directions: The following question requires you to construct a coherent essay that integrates your interpretation of Documents A-1 and your knowledge of the period referred to in the question. In your essay, you should strive to support your assertions both by citing key pieces of evidence from

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    Submitted: February 24, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Us History

    Us History

    Ziggurats were a form of temple to the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians of ancient Mesopotamia. The Mesopotamian ziggurats were not places for public services or ceremonies. They were believed to be dwelling places for Gods. Only priests were allowed to go inside to care for and attend to the Gods, which made them very powerful in Sumerian culture. They were significant because it is believed that the ziggurat was a symbolic representation of the primeval

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    Submitted: March 8, 2010 By: Victor
  • Us History

    Us History

    Makers of America: - Conquistadores included Hernбn Cortes and Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Aztecs and the Incas respectively. - Within half a century of Columbus’ “discovery” of America, they had claimed, for Spain, territory that stretched form Colorado to Argentina. - They spread from Cuba through Mexico and from Panama, south through Peru. - As the Spanish crown tightened its grip on its colonies, though, the conquistadors lost more and more power. - Most

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Janna
  • Us History

    Us History

    Although the federal governments attitudes and actions towards blacks and Native Americans civil rights in the 19th century were very different they also had lots of similarities. Both blacks and Native Americans were treated poorly and did not have many rights. Blacks were slaves and Indians (Native Americans) were fighting to stay alive. All these negative actions were a bad look for a country that was growing bigger and bigger by the day to

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Monika
  • Us History

    Us History

    During the 20th century the United States of America emerged as the world’s greatest leading super power. This development is due in part to the success of the United States military. They have risk their lives on numerous occasions to support and protect the beliefs of fellow Americans. Some of their most important battles of the 20th century they encountered are the reasons we are still up and running candidates for the job. The

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    Submitted: May 15, 2010 By: July
  • Us History 1790- 1860

    Us History 1790- 1860

    During 1790-1860, there were many reformations taking place and many events that lead up to the reformation of this very inexperienced country, of America. All these events effected the United States different ways and caused many grievances for the young people living in America. In 1790 we firmly incorporated the first American cotton mill which led to the economic augmentation of the United States. In 1791 we established the Capital of the United States

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    Submitted: January 13, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Us History from 1877

    Us History from 1877

    Susan B. Anthony October 18, 2004 US History from 1877 Grand View College The word feminist can be though of in many ways. Some people can hear the word in a positive way, and think of it as a woman standing up for her gender’s rights. Other people can think of it in a negative way, as a woman who is too high strung and opinionated. The word feminist is actually a female who

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • Us History Timeline

    Us History Timeline

    Time Line 1492 Christopher Columbus lands in the Bahamas. 1513 Ponce de Leon lands in Florida. 1518 Smallpox, brought by the Europeans, begins to decimate the native population of Central and South America. The epidemic will last until 1530. 1521 The surrender of Tenochtitlan to Spanish explorer/conqueror Ferdinand Cortes, and his empire falls. 1533 Henry VIII starts the English Reformation mainly to gain a divorce from Catherine of Aragon. 1539 Hernando de Soto begins exploration

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    Submitted: November 19, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Us Industrialism

    Us Industrialism

    From 1865-1900 America was going through the beging stages of becoming an industrial country. After period after the Civil War was when Labor Unions, and technological advancemnts had a huge impact on the industrial workers of America. Labor Unions helped the workers get fair wages and working conditions, and technology affected all aspects of indusrty and work. After the Civil War Labor Unions began to form in America fighting for the rights of laborers. One

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    Submitted: January 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • Us Involvelment in Latin America During Teddy Roosevelt’s Time

    Us Involvelment in Latin America During Teddy Roosevelt’s Time

    US Involvelment in Latin America During Teddy Roosevelt’s Time US primary concern in Latin America was to maintain political stability in order to protect ourselves as well as our business and trade interests. To accomplish this, the Monroe doctrine was expanded to include the Roosevelt Corollary. The Roosevelt Corollary said that the United States would intervene in the internal affairs of Latin America through Military and Diplomatic actions in order to protect political stability and

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    Essay Length: 383 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Janna
  • Us Marines

    Us Marines

    History of the Marines What do Drew Carey, Gene Hackman, and Lee Harvey Oswald all have in common? They are all, The Few. The Proud. The Marines. Like these young men, many people after high school join one of the many branches of the military. From the U.S. Bureau of Labor, nine out of ten high school graduates go into the military. However with the Marine Corps being the smallest of the branches, only one-fifth

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Jack
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