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  • Don’t Disgrace the American Flag in a War with Iraq

    Don’t Disgrace the American Flag in a War with Iraq

    Don’t Disgrace the American Flag in a War with Iraq Everywhere I go, I see American flags. Taped to people's windows, sewn onto pockets, worn in a band around the arm. People call it the unification of America, the great coming-together of a wounded people, a show of support and of national feeling from every corner of our nation. Patriotism, they call it, and proudly display their red, white, and blue. And yet I wonder

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    Submitted: December 27, 2009 By: Artur
  • African Americans in the South

    African Americans in the South

    As a social and economic institution, slavery originated in the times when humans began farming instead of hunting and gathering. Slave labor became commonplace in ancient Greece and Rome. Slaves were created through the capture of enemies, the birth of children to slave parents, and means of punishment. Enslaved Africans represented many different peoples, each with distinct cultures, religions, and languages. Most originated from the coast or the interior of West Africa, between present-day Senegal

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Jazz History in 1920

    Jazz History in 1920

    Jazz Poetry in the 1920's Jazz Poetry can be defined as poetry that demonstrates jazz-like rhythm or the feeling of improvisation. During the 1920's many poets began to experiment with the conventional forms of writing with rhythm which led to the invention of Jazz Poetry. Poetry and Jazz seemed to both evolve into each other which led to the merge that became known as “Jazz Poetry”. Jazz poetry has been an unorthodox style of writing

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Wendy
  • The Donner Party and the American Character

    The Donner Party and the American Character

    According to the thesis of Fredrick Jackson Turner, the frontier changed America. Americans, from the earliest settlement, were always on the frontier, for they were always expanding to the west. It was Manifest Destiny; spreading American culture westward was so apparent and so powerful that it couldn’t be stopped. Turner’s Frontier Theory says that this continuous exposure to the frontier has shaped the American character. The frontier made the American settlers revert back to

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Steve
  • Prostitution for the Early Chinese American as to the Scottish Prostitute

    Prostitution for the Early Chinese American as to the Scottish Prostitute

    Prostitution for the early Chinese American as to the Scottish Prostitute In 49 states of this country prostitution is an illegal activity. Nevada legalized prostitution, however it does not mean the entire state is open to prostitution. Indeed, only certain cities allow this act. As Troubnikoff states in Trafficking in Women and Children, "Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, frued of coercion, or in which the person induced to

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • American Dream

    American Dream

    “We talk about the American Dream, and want to tell the world about the American Dream, but what is the dream, in most cases, but the dream of material things? I sometimes think that the United States for this reason is the greatest failure the world has ever seen.” -Eugene O’Neil Through various pieces of literature, including F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, the words of Eugene O’Neil are undeniably and vividly illustrated valid on

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Victor
  • What Is History?

    What Is History?

    History is of great importance to our world and everyday lives. The knowledge of what has happened in the past is what prevents it from happening again, as long as we pay close attention. History gives us insight into our world, and how everything has come to be. The study of it can improve our lives, by learning the lessons learned in the past, without having to experience them ourselves. History is the study of

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Theatre's Troublesome History

    Theatre's Troublesome History

    Although theatre was considered dangerous throughout various periods in History, I believe its one of the best things that could have happened to our society. That’s why, I believe, theatre is a necessary art form. Its one thing to sit and read a political article in the newspaper at home, criticising the government for trampling on freedom; its another to absorb this idea in a room full of people all focused on the play unfolding

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Relations Between Britain and Its American Colonies

    The Relations Between Britain and Its American Colonies

    From 14 to 1763, the French and Indian War took place. This war altered the political, economic, and ideological relations between Britain and its American colonies. It was the last of four North American wars waged from 1689 to 1763 between the British and the French. In these struggles, each country fought for control of the continent with the assistance of Native American and colonial allies. The French and Indian War occurred to end

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Bred
  • History of Snow Boarding

    History of Snow Boarding

    History of Snowboarding Snowboarding is the world's fastest growing winter sport and is set to become even more popular than skiing. It is still a young sport and there are many people eager to learn more about the enjoyment the sport has to offer. Without going to a mountain and taking a few lessons it is hard to fully appreciate what the sport really is, and the sensation that riding a snowboard gives. This essay

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Patriots and True Americans

    Patriots and True Americans

    Patriots and True Americans In news today you hear about patriots over and over again on television or in newspapers mostly concerning the War in Iraq. The statements given about patriots are false these days. Patriots are long gone with the framers of the constitution. Patriots were figures represented back in the revolution. The people who are considered patriots today are actually just good hearted americans in society. These people represent the small amount

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Steve
  • Dbq - American Revolution

    Dbq - American Revolution

    One of the most significant events in the history of America was the American Revolution. It was not so significant because of the number of deaths or the affects it had on America’s relationship with Great Britain, but more because of the changes it caused in society socially, economically, and politically. American society was greatly affected socially by the American Revolution. Compared to women in Europe, women in America already held a slightly greater role

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Edward
  • Lessons of the Imperialist Propaganda (indonesian History)

    Lessons of the Imperialist Propaganda (indonesian History)

    The Legacy Between Oranje Boven and The Holy Red and White Up to 1942, Indonesia had been stably ruled by a three-and-a-half century-old Dutch regime which continued to dampen down Indonesia's desire for an independent, sovereign state. The Japanese invasion, three-and-a-half years brief as it was, contributed significantly to the development modern Indonesian state. This period is a stage where Indonesia becomes the spotlight on mass communication, as parties of various political interests strive to

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Wendy
  • History of Fda

    History of Fda

    History of the FDA From a staff of one to over 9,000, the Food and Drug Administration has seen great changes since it was first created in 1862. Stemming from a single chemist in the U.S. Department of agriculture, the FDA now encompasses most food products, both human and animal drugs, cosmetics and animal feed. The FDA received it start under a different name. First called the Division of Chemistry, which played a small part

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Fatih
  • American Imperialism

    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

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Mike
  • History and Trends of Free Market Capitalism

    History and Trends of Free Market Capitalism

    Free Market Capitalism History of Capitalism Free Market Capitalism emerged in the mid to late 1700's and grew in popularity and strength as individuals realized the benefits specialization and trade and antiquated infrastructures began to grow increasingly more capable and efficient. Improvements in travel and transportation, the monetization of individuals and the softening of attitudes towards the promise of a market based system were important obstacles that needed to be overcome before a region could

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Jon
  • Pre-Revolutionary Americans

    Pre-Revolutionary Americans

    Pre-Revolutionary Americans Historically, conflicts entail two defined sides; in the Seven Years’ War, started in the colonies, the English fought the French for the Ohio River Valley. The outcomes dealt personally with how the people of the English colonies defined their futures. A pioneering people, these colonists achieved a certain American identity and unity clearly represented in the years preceding the Revolution with which they further developed ideals of liberty, economic growth, and merited authority.

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Instructing African - American Students

    Instructing African - American Students

    Young, C., Laster, J. and Wright, J., (2005). Instructing African-American students. Education 125(3), pp.216-525. Teachers must begin to examine the instructional process utilized in urban public schools. And, with the achievement gap slowly closing, they must identify effective teaching strategies for those children who have traditionally underachieved. Now more than ever, there is a need to examine the role of culture and its impact of learning styles in the classroom if we are to develop

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Edward
  • Bangladesh - the History of Development and It’s Proverty

    Bangladesh - the History of Development and It’s Proverty

    Bangladesh- The history of development and it's proverty When our mind thinks about poverty the first thing our mind thinks about is the third world. As a citizen of such a third world country I never realized my country is such a poor country until I came to Canada. Bangladesh is my homeland, one of the poorest countries in South Asia. Bangladesh has the highest incidence of poverty in South Asia. The country known as

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: David
  • Are African Americans Still Oppressed?

    Are African Americans Still Oppressed?

    Are African Americans Still Oppressed? African Americans in society today like the prisoners in the Allegory of the Cave are hostage to their own mentality. The two characteristics commonly shared between both is ignorance to reality and a reluctance to change. Thus in the essay the prisoners are locked and chained down in darkness with only a glow of light that allows for little sight. In turn objects placed in front of the glow cast

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: David
  • Samsung History

    Samsung History

    Samsung Group Timeline and History Samsung’s beginnings (1938 ~ 1969) On March 1, 1938, founding chairman Byung-Chull Lee started a business in Taegu, Korea with 30,000 won. At first, Mr. Lee's little business was primarily in trade export, selling dried Korean fish, vegetables, and fruit to Manchuria and Beijing. But in just over a decade, SAMSUNG - meaning literally "three stars" in Korean - would have its own flour mills and confectionery machines, its own

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Janna
  • History of McPenises

    History of McPenises

    Hello Lover, I've been thinking of you constantly.... The sound of your laugh. The way you smile. Even the way you watch over me, making sure I'm safe. And then, there are those other things... like our Lovemaking. Let me tell you of the things I so enjoy... The way you giggle when we play, and the way you taunt me. The feel of your firm body in my arms and your silken skin

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Top
  • Bias of the American Mass Media

    Bias of the American Mass Media

    Bias Media 1 Running head: BIAS MASS MEDIA Bias of the American Mass Media Race Issue Paper Drake Glasen English 111 Jacqueline Cason Ms. Cornell 4/05/2006 Bias Media 2 The Bias of the American Mass Media Race and gender codes are constructed from cultural histories, beliefs, and most influentially, the media. According to Omi, (1989) people use race and gender to help identify with a person and how they should relate to others. This way

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Dave Thomas: An American Philantropist

    Dave Thomas: An American Philantropist

    Dave Thomas Dave Thomas was an All American philanthropist as well as a most successful business man. Thomas was the founder and CEO of Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, which became popular for its square patties. He is also known for personally appearing in eight hundred television commercials for the chain from 1989 to 2002, more than any other person not just in the fast food industry but in television history (Newsweek 1). He created such

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    Submitted: December 29, 2009 By: Jon
  • The History of the Russiam Blue Cat in Israel

    The History of the Russiam Blue Cat in Israel

    THE HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN BLUE CAT IN ISRAEL The first Russian Blue cats were brought to Israel by immigrants arriving from the former Soviet Union. Over the past 15 years over a million people have immigrated to Israel from the Soviet Union and of course they brought their beloved pets with them, including the wonderful Russian Blue cat. There are now three cat clubs in Israel, one FIFe club, one WCF club and one

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    Submitted: December 30, 2009 By: Mike