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  • Ib History How the War of 1812 Reflect the Same Tensions That Led to the American Civil War?

    Ib History How the War of 1812 Reflect the Same Tensions That Led to the American Civil War?

    September, 2005 Internal Assessment Plan of the investigation How the war of 1812 reflect the same tensions that led to the American civil war? For this assignment I will start out by researching my topic on the internet with two websites. Then I will give evidence for my topic by stating what the authors from the websites concluded. Afterwards I will then give my analysis on the topic and answer the question in my conclusion.

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    Submitted: February 26, 2011
  • Mexican American Culture

    Mexican American Culture

    As I begin this essay comparing two separate cultures I feel it is necessary to first describe what exactly culture is. Culture has been called "the way of life for an entire society." It includes codes of manners, dress, language, religion, rituals, norms of behavior such as law and morality, and systems of belief. Various definitions of culture reflect differing theories for understanding or criteria for evaluating human activity. Edward Burnett Tylor writing from the

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  • Econ 2010 Macroeconomics - the American Economy in the 19th Century

    Econ 2010 Macroeconomics - the American Economy in the 19th Century

    Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship ECON 2010 Macroeconomics Chapter 1 Part 1: The American Economy in the 19th Century. At the time of the American revolution, 9 out of every 10 Americans lived on a farm; 100 years later, however, fewer than 1 out of every two people worked in agriculture. The great abundance of land was the most influential factor in our economic development during the 19th century.

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    Submitted: February 26, 2011
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History

    Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History

    Harriet Beecher Stowe and Her Influences on American History Harriet Beecher Stowe was a very influential writer. Stowe wrote for a political purpose and for people to understand the inhumanity of slavery. She expressed her opinions in each of her writings. Harriet Beecher Stowe was born in Litchfield, Connecticut and brought up with puritanical strictness. She had one sister and six brothers. Her father was a controversial Calvinist preacher, thus influenced Harriet's religious, and political

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    Submitted: February 27, 2011
  • Factors Leading to the American Revolution

    Factors Leading to the American Revolution

    The factors leading to the American Revolution were the effects of the Seven Year War, taxation without representation, the overwhelming distance from the motherland, and a general feeling of the colonists basic rights as Englishmen were being eroded by the colonial policies of the Parliament, the King and his advisors. In Canada and the United Kingdom, the Seven Years' War is used to describe the North American conflict as well as the European and Asian

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    Submitted: February 27, 2011
  • Spanish and American Colonialism

    Spanish and American Colonialism

    At the turn of the 15th century, the Spanish entered the New World under the blessing of the Pope and Catholic Church. The Spanish were in the New World to conquer, trade, find precious metals like gold and silver, use the native Indians for slave labor, and convert them to Christianity. They wished to gain important territory and prestige. The Spanish started colonies in Mexico, Peru, and most of Central and South America. Hernan Cortes

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  • An American Dream

    An American Dream

    An American Dream Arthur Ashe rose from a segregated Virginia neighborhood to become not only one of the best professional tennis players in history, but also a trailblazer for African-American athlete's everywhere. Ashe was faced with adversity throughout all years of his life because of his race, which made his moment of greatness that much sweeter. This moment came in 1980 when Ashe was named as the first African-American Davis Cup captain. An honor, and

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    Submitted: February 27, 2011
  • Education and the American Dream

    Education and the American Dream

    The "American dream" was a term coined by James Truslow Adams in his book, "The Epics of America." It has become a familiar slogan, but each individual's perception of this abstract phrase varies and can have multiple meanings. Although, each interpretation commonly states the American dream is the hope of an ideal life of happiness and success for all who may aspire. When I think of the American dream, I think of a "rag to

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  • Abortion and the American Civil Liberties Union

    Abortion and the American Civil Liberties Union

    Abortion In 1973, the Supreme Court's decision made it possible for women to get safe, legal abortions from well-trained medical surgeons, and therefore led to dramatic decreases in pregnancy-related injury and death ("abortion"). Now there is a new proposal to close abortion clinics. This proposal takes away the privacy rights of American women that are guaranteed by our Constitution. By closing abortion clinics the government is not only taking away women's rights, but is also

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    Submitted: February 27, 2011
  • African American Heritage in Chicago

    African American Heritage in Chicago

    A History of African American Heritage in Chicago The massive exodus to the north began in 1915; a population of people weary of pervasive hostility and constraint in their former lives, fleeing a social system comprised of miserable oppression and repeated violence. The primary cities for resettlement became New York and Chicago, metropolises humming with the vigor of big-city life and the excitement of a new beginning. When the Chicago Commission asked African American migrants

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  • American Vintage

    American Vintage

    1000 A.D. - Leif Ericson, a Viking seaman, explores the east coast of North America and sights Newfoundland, establishing a short-lived settlement there. 1215 - The Magna Carta document is adopted in England, guaranteeing liberties to the English people, and proclaiming basic rights and procedures which later become the foundation stone of modern democracy. 1492 - Christopher Columbus makes the first of four voyages to the New World, funded by the Spanish Crown, seeking a

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  • An American Requiem by James Carroll

    An American Requiem by James Carroll

    In An American Requiem, by James Carroll, Carroll describes his struggle for knowledge, individuality and separation from his father's beliefs. The relationship between them slowly degenerates with age, and as James becomes more aware of the life happening outside of his family. Throughout the novel, Carroll focuses on many of the prominent world issues of the time, giving light to both extreme sides through his father and himself, as his father eventually comes to represent

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  • Strategic Analysis for American Based Airlines

    Strategic Analysis for American Based Airlines

    Strategic Analysis Of Hospitality and Tourism Businesses U54081 The US Airline Industry Portfolio Simon Houston Jessica McCormack Mark Surguy Shuangshuang zhao Jiaying Zhang Table Of Contents Page 1.1 Background to the Industry 3 2.0 External Analysis - PEST 4 2.1 Political Factors 4 2.2 Economic Factors 6 2.3 Socio-Cultural Factors 7 2.4 Technological Factors 9 3.0 Porter's Five Forces 11 3.1 Threat of Competitive Rivalry 11 3.2 Threat of New Entrants 12 3.3 Bargaining Power

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    Submitted: February 27, 2011
  • Analysis of African American Culture

    Analysis of African American Culture

    Running Head: Analysis of African American Culture Analysis of African American Culture Abstract The African American society is filled with many negative attributes which make it unsuitable for one to desire to be a part of it. These negative attributes are as follows: decades of unwed mothers, poor educational background, violence, gang activity, drug abuse, poor work ethic, high numbers of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, lower morals and standards, and poverty-stricken. Many research

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  • Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity Introduction Many people think that all Hispanic people are the same. There are many differences in the culture. Many Hispanic groups have commonalities and then there are some that are completely different. This research will explain the difference between Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Colombian Americans. This research will identify linguistics, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, and Venezuelan Americans. Research will

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  • Programs & Policies; the United States Fight Against Organized Crime

    Programs & Policies; the United States Fight Against Organized Crime

    Abstract The purpose of this thesis is to explore programs used by the United States Government in its attempt to rid the country of organized crime. An in-depth look into the history of La Cosa Nostra and their operations will be followed by examinations of governmental programs such as the Internal Revenue Service, Grants of Immunity, Witness Protection Program, Informants & Undercover Agents, and finally the RICO Act. Conclusions regarding the overall effectiveness of

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  • American Society and Abortion

    American Society and Abortion

    How American society would change if abortion were restricted or eliminated is a very interesting question. On the surface we all would think that as a society there would be an influx of back alley abortions or mothers murdering their newborns or maybe even an increase in self abortion attempts. This issue goes deeper than that. In 1973, when the United States Supreme Court ruled that a Texas law making abortions illegal was an

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  • The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of American Civil War, by Stephen Crane

    The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of American Civil War, by Stephen Crane

    The Red Badge of Courage: an Episode of American Civil War, by Stephen Crane Henry was a teenage boy around the age of sixteen years old. He lived in New York City in the year 1893. The Civil War had started and Henry made his mind up that he wanted to fight in the northern army. Henry's mother tried very hard to persuade him not to enlist into the army. She told him old veteran's

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  • American Flag Is Significant to Me

    American Flag Is Significant to Me

    American Flag is Significant to me The American flag has always been important to me. I feel inspired and patriotic every time I see a car's back bumper sticker featuring an American flag stating, "Freedom Isn't Free!" Ultimately the American flag is close to me for many reasons. My husband is in the army. I buy a lot of object in the shape of the American Flag. My significant object is a flag keychain given

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    Submitted: February 28, 2011
  • Justification of American Slavery

    Justification of American Slavery

    How can you justify something that's incredibly wrong? Our "founding fathers" were face with the same dilemma over 400 years ago when it came to the issue of building up The New World. They wanted create a place where freedom and justice roamed, escaping the lifestyle from which they came. However, our "founding fathers" knew that creating this New World(America) need cheap labor and a way to build up their economy. This lead to

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  • The Impact of Gandhi on American Society Through Martin Luther King Jr.

    The Impact of Gandhi on American Society Through Martin Luther King Jr.

    Most Americans know little about Hinduism and few imagine that the values of Hinduism had any influence on the development of American society. But what little they do know of Hinduism is most likely derived from their knowledge of Mahatma Gandhi. Few Americans realize that Gandhi's teachings and life's work had a tremendous impact on the development of American society during the Civil Rights Movement. Mohandas K. Gandhi, known to the world as The Mahatma,

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  • American Tragedy: The Kennedy Assassination

    American Tragedy: The Kennedy Assassination

    "American Tragedy: The Kennedy Assassination" Where were you November 22, 1963? Any and every American old enough to mourn, to feel sorrow remember where they were and what they were doing when they received the news that President John F. Kennedy had been murdered. My mother was only three and she remembers the day. She was in the living room of her childhood home when a weeping neighbor called my Grandmother and broke the news.

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  • Is American Society Becoming More Violent?

    Is American Society Becoming More Violent?

    Is American society becoming more violent? Most people would probably say yes, and it's understandable considering all of the horrific stories that American's are fed on a daily basis. You'll hear tales of violent robberies, rapes and murders. You'll see shows on major TV networks about people like Scott Peterson and Jeffrey Dahmer that will give you statistics like, "the leading cause of death among (healthy) pregnant women is murder" and "there is one child

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  • Crime Scene Invesigation

    Crime Scene Invesigation

    Have you ever watched CSI, Crossing Jordan, and the ever popular but old show Sherlock Holms? You may have seen these shows, what is Crime Scene Investigation you may ask is, well I have an answer for you. It is the investigation of a crime scene involving a violent death or murder. Some crime scenes can involve natural causes, but the police will never know till they do an in-depth and extensive look into what

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  • Parental Responsibility, a Deterrent to Juvenile Crime

    Parental Responsibility, a Deterrent to Juvenile Crime

    Parental Responsibility, a Deterrent to Juvenile Crime Growing up in a family where both parents have thirty years experience working in the juvenile justice system, I have learned to value and respect parental responsibility for their children and their children's behavior. In 1995, a small community in the Willamette Valley, passed an ordinance which held parents responsible in just this way. The ordinance (No. 94-132) that was adopted in Silverton OR, in 1995 charged parents

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    Submitted: February 28, 2011