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  • Why Did the European Settlers Come to the Americas?

    Why Did the European Settlers Come to the Americas?

    Choi Joshua Choi Mr. Payne AP Composition and Language 8 December 2015 Why did the European Settlers Come to the Americas? Many settlers came to the Americas in search of a better life. The settlers from Europe migrated to America because of personal problems and problems in the government. Because of these problems in Europe, European settlers sought to amend these flaws by creating a new government for themselves. Many of these changes can be

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    Submitted: March 24, 2016 By: Joshc375
  • Afa 3104 - Does a Colorblind Society Create a Better America?

    Afa 3104 - Does a Colorblind Society Create a Better America?

    Alesias Richadson Dr. Cohen AFA 3104 13 March 2016 Does a Colorblind Society Create a Better America? First let’s define the term Colorblind. Colorblind basically means for what we are using it for is not influenced by racial pre-justice. I do believe that a colorblind society will be great for America, but I do not want to forget the color of my skin and all the hardships that my ancestors went through and made me

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    Submitted: April 12, 2016 By: Alesias Richardson
  • Lynching of Black America

    Lynching of Black America

    Donald Nathan Professor Deborah Okey Eng 100 Section 013 10 May 2011 Lynching of Black America Lynching in the southern states of American had become a way of life for southerners to install fear and control of its Black Americans. In the south there were a frequent occurrence; lynching was Black American biggest fear. Black men were--shot, hanged or burned to death--on an average of fifty to sixty a year and were torture and mutilation

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    Submitted: April 15, 2016 By: raynat03
  • Efficiency of Orem’s Theory of Nursing in Easing the Issue of Obesity in America

    Efficiency of Orem’s Theory of Nursing in Easing the Issue of Obesity in America

    OREM’S THEORY IN ALLEVIATING OBESITY IN AMERICA Efficiency of Orem’s Theory of Nursing in Easing the Issue of Obesity in America Name Course Tutor Date Abstract Obesity among American citizens both children and adults has been a common occurrence with current statistics showing that that the problem has reached a crisis. Recent research done indicate that in every three children one of them is obese while the percentage among adults who are obese stands at

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    Submitted: April 18, 2016 By: wankelvin
  • Oh Say Could You See? - an Analysis on the Status of the United States of America on the World Stage

    Oh Say Could You See? - an Analysis on the Status of the United States of America on the World Stage

    Page | Adam Ontiveros-Oberg December 2, 2014 Essay #5; Dr. Scipione, INTD 105 Affluence in America Oh Say Could You See? An analysis on the status of the United States of America on the world stage. Politicians and pundits often try to spread ideals or opinions they hold of what we, as a nation, should be. Some, the vocal majority, are of the opinion that we have an obligation to be the police force, the

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    Submitted: April 21, 2016 By: adamdoubleO
  • How the United States of America Can Be Improved in Regards to InCome Inequality?

    How the United States of America Can Be Improved in Regards to InCome Inequality?

    How the United States of America Can Be Improved in Regards to Income Inequality? Income inequality represents a major social issue that is affecting the low and median earners all over America. The United States is affected by an economic crisis, and yet we see how the wage structure is constantly changing benefiting mostly the ones on the top. There is a vast change on corporations and financial industry, where a CEO now makes 262

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    Submitted: May 3, 2016 By: Ana Alonso
  • The Rising Cost of Healthcare in America

    The Rising Cost of Healthcare in America

    The rising cost of Healthcare In America The cost of healthcare has risen dramatically, over the last half of the century in the United States. Essentially, the U.S. spends trillions of dollars in healthcare annually. The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services noted that, that in 2014, U.S. health care spending increased 5.3 percent following growth of 2.9 percent in 2013 to reach $3.0 trillion, or $9,523 per person ("National Health Expenditures 2014 Highlights"). Furthermore,

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    Submitted: September 5, 2016 By: skroboth
  • Approaches to the Study of Religion in America

    Approaches to the Study of Religion in America

    “Approaches to the study of Religion in America” W.E.B. DuBois – Sociologist and critic/ African American/ Church vs. Religion. Wrote Souls of Black Folk in 1903. Church – is an organization that practices the creed of beliefs, worship practices, financial goals, and ethic goals. Saw them as human institutions. NEEDED PEOPLE Religion – Theory/ Larger category of the ultimate concerns of humanity, moral questions of right and wrong, recognizing the dangers of exclusion and perhaps

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    Submitted: September 27, 2016 By: Arjun Singh
  • Two Journeys of the Jiva, Hinduism Vs Buddhism

    Two Journeys of the Jiva Religion is merely the natural response of a perplexed and fearful people; they spawn from the minds of humankind as a feeble attempt to ease their anxieties once they have recognized that they are living beings that will one day face an inevitable fatality. This acknowledgment of inexorable human death is practically unanimous in all religions, but what follows after that death as well as what the purpose of our

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    Submitted: October 18, 2016 By: carlyreed
  • America’s “new” Racism

    America’s “new” Racism

    America’s “New” Racism For years, affirmative action has been one of the most fiercely debated topics in corporate America. Albert Einstein said, “Let every man be respected as an individual and no man idolized.” During this time, it was an issue between the wealthy and the poor, but today, the issue is between the minority and the majority. Racial disparity today is an enormous issue. There have been many actions taken in order to

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    Submitted: November 2, 2016 By: Tiffany Fletcher
  • 1776: The Birth of America

    1776: The Birth of America

    Tarah Lawitzke 9.22.16 1776: The Birth of America When people hear of the year 1776, many automatically envision the Revolutionary War, that painting of George Washington and others crossing the Delaware River, Paul Revere on a horse shouting “The British are coming!”, and the Declaration of Independence. Most of these thoughts would be accurate but the story is far more colorful. David McCullough did a fine job assessing the military aspects of the year 1776.

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    Submitted: December 6, 2016 By: tlawitzke
  • Pac Sun Brings a New Ray of Californian Sunshine to Minnesota’s Mall of America

    Pac Sun Brings a New Ray of Californian Sunshine to Minnesota’s Mall of America

    For Immediate Release Oct. 12, 2015 PAC SUN BRINGS A NEW RAY OF CALIFORNIAN SUNSHINE TO MINNESOTA’S MALL OF AMERICA BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – By having a name like Pac Sun you would have guessed that this unique company was founded in the sunny state of California because of the style of their clothing however you would be gravely mistaken. Pac Sun was founded in 1980 by two gentlemen who go by the name of Jack

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    Submitted: December 15, 2016 By: annieclaire2426
  • America First: Cut Foreign Aid

    America First: Cut Foreign Aid

    America First: Cut Foreign Aid Foreign aid given by the United States usually consists of economic, technical, or military aid. It is given to countries that are considered developing, recovering from disaster, or are strategically important. It is meant to help prevent and fight the spread of disease, educate the populace, stimulate the economy by bringing trade, and help the countries government with a military force. There are an estimated fifty million Americans living below

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    Submitted: March 9, 2017 By: MStig
  • Obesity in America Essay

    Obesity in America Essay

    Shuck 1 Nina Shuck Mrs. Hall English 112 22 February 2017 Summary /Analysis/ Response Essay Obesity has become a big problem with in the American public today, more so with children. The American public has pointed fingers in every direction but no one wants to take blame for the epidemic. Companies are more than willing to come up with better ways of eating by providing less sugary drinks and lower calorie snacks. American society seems

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    Submitted: March 9, 2017 By: nshuck021
  • Prohibition: Why Did America Change Its Mind?

    Prohibition: Why Did America Change Its Mind?

    Prohibition: Why Did America Change Its Mind? The 18th amendment declared it illegal to manufacture, transport, and sell alcoholic beverages in the US, this was known as prohibition. They said drinking was behind some of America’s most serious problems such as corruption, child abuse, crime, unemployment, and worker safety. Crime went up in the prohibition era. The enforcement for the amendment was not strong. Congress men were being hypocritical and doing exactly what they were

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    Submitted: March 20, 2017 By: mfacer11
  • Sexism in America

    Sexism in America

    Mykal Sandifer ENC1102 The United States has many problems, but the biggest one is sexism. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of sexism is the attitudes or behavior based on traditional stereotypes of gender roles. It includes all kinds of prejudice concerning gender. According to Women Issue, it is the belief that a certain gender is inherently better than the other; therefore, it should be in charge of the most significant spheres of political, financial, and

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    Submitted: March 28, 2017 By: Mike Dedicated
  • Corruption in America

    Corruption in America

    Gupta, Sanjay. "Why You Should Treat Loneliness as a Chronic Illness." EverydayHealth.com. N.p., 04 Aug. 2015. Web. 25 Oct. 2015. Dr. Gupta’s article explains how loneliness should be treated as a chronic illness through scientific research. Animal studies have shown that social isolation alters levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that determines impulsive behavior. Dopamine is also what makes humans happy. There is nothing unusual about feeling lonely, but complete isolation from social interaction is very

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    Submitted: April 4, 2017 By: bowenahb
  • Should America Take in Syrian Refugees?

    Should America Take in Syrian Refugees?

    Austin Murdock Mrs. Bragg English 12 December 8, 2015 Should America Take In Syrian Refugees? If you had a chance to save people, yet risk your own, would you? It can be a world of trouble we if let those innocent people perish. America would be the face of ignorance, it simply cannot happen. Studies show that America was founded upon immigrants. Yet, these were the ones who wanted America to thrive and prosper.

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    Submitted: April 11, 2017 By: Gage Bass
  • Is Wal-Mart Good for America

    Is Wal-Mart Good for America

    Imagine if didn’t have a store where you can buy grocery, houseware, furniture, clothes and get your car work on. Well at Walmart you can purchases all these item at this one retail store. Some might say Walmart is bad while other may say it good for America. In my essay, you will find out why I believe that Walmart is good for America. David Faber says it best {Wal-Mart is a near-perfect example of

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    Submitted: April 30, 2017 By: vonnielovinher
  • Conservative America

    Conservative America

    Colton Barkley Conservative America From 1968 to 1990 is commonly referred to as the conservative era of America. Due to a large amount of people believing that we didn't need government intervention. Or foreign countries help. Also during this era human rights was a huge movement, everything from women's rights to gay and lesbian rights. They believed that we could become great if we were to stick to traditional moral views instead of new world

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    Submitted: May 2, 2017 By: colton.barkley
  • Buddhism

    Buddhism

    BUDDHISM Buddhism Lindsay Pruitt Buse Philadelphia University ________________ Theravada Buddhism: Name: Lindsay P. Buse Course: World Religions Institution: Philadelphia University Date: 03/21/2017 Theravada Buddhism Introduction Theravada Buddhism also referred to as the elder’s doctrine, forms one of the three sects found in Buddhism. It was established in the fourth century as a series of schisms and through it, became known among the Indians, Southeast Asians, and in Sri Lanka. The practices of this religion claim

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    Submitted: May 3, 2017 By: Lindsaypruitt2
  • Drones in America

    Drones in America

    Drones in America When most Americans are first introduced to the word “drone”—an unmanned remote-controlled aircraft—the first thing that generally comes to mind is a stereotypical sci-fi thriller in which technology is used as a form of oppression. Whether it be from the fear that the government is watching their every move or the negative associations drones have with military use, many Americans are not altogether comfortable with the idea of drones. The reality is

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    Submitted: May 14, 2017 By: lizzyfool
  • To What Extent Did the Executive Actions of Franklin D. Roosevelt Set a Precedent for the Treatment of Persons of Japanese Descent in the Americas?

    To What Extent Did the Executive Actions of Franklin D. Roosevelt Set a Precedent for the Treatment of Persons of Japanese Descent in the Americas?

    To what extent did the executive actions of Franklin D. Roosevelt set a precedent for the treatment of persons of Japanese descent in the Americas? Eric Stadtfeld (HL) IB History of the Americas May 11th, 2017 Word Count: 2151 ________________ Table of Contents Identification/Evaluation of Sources …………………………………………………………… 2 Investigation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Reflection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Endnotes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 ________________ Section A. Identification and Evaluation of Sources This investigation seeks to answer the question:

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    Submitted: May 14, 2017 By: Eric Stadtfeld
  • Obesity in America

    Obesity in America

    Obesity in America Obesity is a standout amongst the most unavoidable, perpetual diseases needing new techniques for medical treatment and counteractive action. As a main source of United States mortality, horribleness, disability, healthcare usage and healthcare costs, the high predominance of obesity keeps on stressing the United States healthcare framework. Obesity is characterized as abundance fat tissue. There are a few distinct techniques for deciding abundance (fat) tissue; the most widely recognized being the Body

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    Submitted: June 15, 2017 By: potatopickle
  • Childbirth in America

    Childbirth in America

    The birth of a child is a pivotal time in the life of a mother and her family. Historically, midwives controlled the majority of births, and involved doctors only when complications arose (Haasch). In the early 1900’s, having a baby at home was the norm, while hospitals provided the medical supplies necessary for illness and surgery only. However, around the 1950’s, hospitals started delivering infants because they believed that they could provide a cleaner and

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    Submitted: July 3, 2017 By: Abigail Thomas

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