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  • Native Americans

    Native Americans

    by Phyllis Raybin Emert Native American mascots and nicknames can be seen everywhere in our society. People drive Jeep Cherokees, watch Atlanta Braves baseball fans do the tomahawk chop and enjoy professional and college football teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Florida State University Seminoles. Are the use of these symbols a tribute to the Native American people, or as some feel, a slap in the face to their honored traditions? Across

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: David
  • American Imperialism

    American Imperialism

    American Imperialism has been a part of United States history ever since the American Revolution. Imperialism is practice by which powerful nations or people seek to expand and maintain control or influence over weaker nations or peoples. Throughout the years there has been many instances where the Americans have taken over other people countries, almost every time we go into we have taken over a new piece of land. The Americas first taste of imperialism

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Top
  • The Origins of the American Party System

    The Origins of the American Party System

    Author's thesis and bias: In my opinion, the main thesis of Joseph Charles's book is that the debate on issues of foreign policy in the late 1700's, specifically the Jay Treaty, was a major cause of the formation of political parties in the United States. I do not believe that Charles showed much bias in the book, but there are some slight biases. For example, although he describes both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson as

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The American Dream

    The American Dream

    Jun 9, 2004 The American Dream ----------------------------------- From the birth of America, to America today, the driving force and the heart of America has always been the “American Dream.” The “American Dream” is a goal for the majority of people who live in the realms of the Americanized world. I believe that the “American Dream” is controlling my own destiny, becoming successful, and living free. Examples of this dream are things like television, automobiles,

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The African-American Odyssey

    The African-American Odyssey

    Eric D. Joseph May 9, 2006 Afro-Amer. Hist.4223 The African-American Odyssey The Promise of Reconstruction, 1865-1868 The emancipation of the African slave who was now disconnected from their traditions and way of life after nearly 300 years, is seemingly a great gush from the dam to the ebbs and flows of the struggle. The end of slavery as we know it, presented a ball of mixed emotions among the nation; North and SOUTH. Some slaves

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Monika
  • Federal Reserve and the American Economy

    Federal Reserve and the American Economy

    Federal Reserve and the American Economy This paper will focus on the Federal Reserve and the American economy. The American economy is not doing well at all compared it successes in the past. Tuesday, January twenty ninth the Dow Jones industrial average fall to almost 600 points. (Gross, Daniel. The U.S. Economy Faces the Guillotine, Newsweek). The United States economy has entered a time of economic trouble. People are losing there jobs. The prices of

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The Business of Maintaining American Business

    The Business of Maintaining American Business

    The Business of Maintaining American Business Gary Kemper, of Banks, Oregon, could picture his retirement just four years away. At the age of 58, Gary and his wife Jeanine had paid off their cars, house, and raised four children all while dumping the maximum amount of money into Gary’s 401K retirement plan. They had plans of buying a motorhome and maybe a condo in Arizona to get away from the cold weather of Oregon. He

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Wendy
  • The American Revolution

    The American Revolution

    American Revolution Valley Forge was one of the darkest hours I the war for independence. No one was sure if the Patriots could be strong enough to defeat the British Empire. On that same day the Continental Congress voted for independence. By mid-august the British, under the command of General William Howe had assembled an estimated 32,000 men. The British troops were well equipped, trained, and disciplined. Compared to the British troops, the continental Army

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Yan
  • Dbq: American and Muslim Slaveries

    Dbq: American and Muslim Slaveries

    Document-based Question: American and Muslim Slaveries Slavery is as old as the world's first civilizations. Two important slave movements were the one across the Sahara Desert and another along the East African coasts of the Indian Ocean, both of which terminated in slave markets in the Muslim world. The subject of slavery is viewed in contrast by different parts of the world. Narrowing to the topic of slavery in the Americas and the Muslim states,

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Jon
  • Native American Struggles

    Native American Struggles

    The article, "Sacred Landscapes", is about the south west Native American tribes struggle to keep their land, especially their sacred lands, from being destroyed by big corporation's and the United States Government for their mineral recourses. The Native Americans don't like the fact that The U.S. Government is taking their main source of living, water. "Our ancestors taught us that if we lose respect for the gods, our clan relationships, and the sacred, we may

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Jack
  • Vince Lombardi: American Coaching Legend

    Vince Lombardi: American Coaching Legend

    Vince Lombardi: American Coaching Legend Vince Lombardi inspired his players to do great things. He had the desire to win at whatever he did. He was determined to succeed, and made his players work hard to do just that. He was very successful as a result of his strict work ethic. Vince Lombardi was a man who was to be respected, possessing a commitment to excellence and the will to succeed. Vince Lombardi was born

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Kevin
  • American Foreign Policy Toward Iraq Since 2006

    American Foreign Policy Toward Iraq Since 2006

    Foreign policy of major powers Jennifer skulte ouaiss American Foreign policy toward Iraq since 2006 Introduction I) War on Terror Shaping United States Foreign Policy II) Installation of a new Iraqi government based on 18 benchmarks a. New way forward b. Application of all elements of national powers c. Security III) General Interest in Iraqi: The New Iraqi oil law. Conclusion Introduction The invasion of Iraq was in 2003 after the 9/11 attacks of twin

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Tommy
  • African Americans Who Live in Low-Income Communities Are More Likely to Engage in Unprotected Sexual Activities Than Those Who Live in Higher-Income Communities

    African Americans Who Live in Low-Income Communities Are More Likely to Engage in Unprotected Sexual Activities Than Those Who Live in Higher-Income Communities

    African Americans who live in low-income communities are more likely to engage in unprotected sexual activities than those who live in higher-income communities. ii Table of Contents Chapter Page/s I. The Problem 1-2 II. Theoretical Framework 3-5 III. Hypothesis 6 IV. Population and Design 7-8 V. Conclusion 9-10 VI. Bibliography 11-12 1 I. Problem Little to nothing was known about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) when it first erupted in the 1970s. When the

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Tasha
  • American Exceptionalism

    American Exceptionalism

    The term “American Exceptionalism” refers to the historical perception of the United States as an inherently idiosyncratic nation, because of its unique origins, national principles, historical evolution, distinguishing political and religious institutions. It is an ethnocentric idea that places the United States and the American people at a special place in the world by offering opportunity and hope for humanity and uniquely balancing public and private interests governed by constitutional ideals that are focused on

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Jon
  • The American Family

    The American Family

    What is the American Family? Well, when I think about the American Family I think about my 10th grade health class and the “atomic family”. A perfect couple, husband works at the bank and wife is home vacuuming and doing laundry; and they have the two most perfect children. Of course, one is a boy and the other is a girl. The funny thing about this mental image is that it is so out dated.

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Anna
  • African American Artists

    African American Artists

    The multi-talented Camille Billops has found many different ways to express her artistic ability throughout her career. Her works that were done throughout her career was an expression of her life. Throughout the life of Camille she had many influences leading her into the art world. This paper has the artist going through her life coming up through the world as a student to a teacher then artist, and her works making her a legend.

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Monika
  • True American

    True American

    A True American What makes an American, an American? Is it the way they dress or could it be the color of their skin or hair? An American is someone who strives for excellence and has the passion for a free nation. I believe to be an American is to have that feeling to believe in your country no matter the situation. I believe you’re an American if you have the feeling that you are

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Mike
  • Causes of American Revolution

    Causes of American Revolution

    Many countries have wars that affect them in one way or another. Now, the outcome is different, the outcome of any war can totally change the way of life in a country or do nothing for it. A war that made a great impact on the united states of America was the revolutionary war. The revolutionary war was the united states way of moving towards independence. Americans were under the control of the British

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global

    Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global

    Barbie: The American Girl Goes Global 1. Describe Mattel’s global marketing strategy for Barbie and assess its success. Mattel pushed Barbie in to Global market by adapting fashion and culture trends to it product. Difficulties for Mattel to enter global market are culture, barriers and competitors. Mattel faced problem in the Middle East about religious and social grounds. Parents and religious leaders think Barbie is odd with their culture value and Arab girl’s reality is

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Monika
  • Affluenza: A Product of the American Dream

    Affluenza: A Product of the American Dream

    Affluenza: A Product of the American Dream Wait….what is Affluenza? Don’t you mean Influenza? Well no, actually many people haven’t heard of the disease known as Affluenza. It’s more common than you might think. In fact there is a good chance that you might be showing some symptoms of the disease; many Americans are. Everywhere you look you get bombarded by the promoter of this evil. Affluenza has been described as an epidemic of stress,

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Jon
  • Journal Entry of an Arab American

    Journal Entry of an Arab American

    Journal Entry of an Arab American Journal Entry 9/11/2002 Well it has been five years since the attacks on the United States and things are still hard for my Arab American family. At work today I was called a terrorist; they have been whispering it for almost a year now. I went to McDonald’s for lunch and no one seemed to want to take my order. It has been hard since my family moved out

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Native Americans and the Rituals of Birth

    Native Americans and the Rituals of Birth

    Native Americans and the Rituals of Birth There are so many different cultures inside the American Indian culture. Although within the American Indian culture you can categorize or generalize the culture by making factual statements such as: Native Americans value your word, Trust is important, and Native Americans rely on information networks, there are still numerous different religions, tribes, rituals and ceremonies that all lie within the one culture of Native Americans. Birthing rituals in

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Andrew
  • North American Free Trade Agreement

    North American Free Trade Agreement

    Regional Paper North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994. This agreement will remove most barriers to trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under the NAFTA, all non-tariff barriers to agricultural trade between the United States and Mexico were eliminated. In addition, many tariffs were eliminated immediately, with others being phased out over periods of 5 to 15 years. This allowed for an orderly adjustment to free trade

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Effects of Outsourcing American Jobs to Foreign Countries

    Effects of Outsourcing American Jobs to Foreign Countries

    Job outsourcing to foreign countries 2 Effects of Outsourcing American Jobs to Foreign Countries The nation’s economy will be adversely affected in areas such as unemployment, Social Security, and even retirement benefits, by the outsourcing of American jobs to foreign countries. This country needs to take a look at some of the ways that outsourcing to foreign countries has affected those who have already lost their jobs due to outsourcing. An article by the

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    Submitted: March 21, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Huck Finn: An American Masterpiece

    Huck Finn: An American Masterpiece

    For more than two centuries, American authors have consistently produced outstanding works that have achieved national acclaim and international recognition. Many of these works have achieved have come to be celebrated as masterpieces in American literature and influential in the shaping of our nation. Since its publication in 1884, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has risen to such a status and has been added to the curriculum of most schools. Unlike any other

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    Submitted: March 21, 2010 By: Andrew

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