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Road to the Revolution4th PeriodBryce SandersParagraph #1Introduction Have you ever heard of the “Road to the Revolution? ” Well, the “Road to the Revolution” is what led up to the American Revolution. Many factors including: the Navigation Acts of 1660, the French and Indian War: 1754-1763, Pontiac’s Rebellion and Proclamation of 1763, the Sugar Act … Read more
Reflections That Show the Hidden Truth The use of reflections is common in pieces of literature so that authors can incorporate hidden meaning behind simple actions in their works. For example the eyes are commonly known as the windows to the soul making the simple action of looking into another’s eyes much more complicated in … Read more
Avatar Archetypes Archetypes are one of the rare things in the world that speak a universal language. By using powerful archetypes in literature, an author can move a story forward and make it more comprehensible for the reader. The movie Avatar was written and directed by James Camryn in 2009 and is a prime example … Read more
Once stated by Edith Hamilton, the author of the original myth “Perseus”, “The fullness of life is in the hazards of life. ” (Hamilton). Meaning that you aren’t living unless you are truly face to face with death and risk. You are on edge and not cooped up afraid of going for something. And that … Read more
On April 7, 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit in order to reward those in the military who performed singular meritorious actions. But for unknown reasons following the Revolutionary War, the award had “broken service” and was not presented to anyone for approximately 150 years. However, it was redesigned in the 20th … Read more
There are many thoughts when it comes to degrees and which ones you should major in to become an FBI Agent. Some of these thoughts can be misleading by the law aspect of being in the FBI agency like how most say it’s the best to have a degree in Criminal Justice and criminology. Even … Read more
Why does the mental health of the woman in The Yellow Wallpaper, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, seem to deteriorate throughout the entirety of the short story? The woman does not seem to be very ill; but, as time progresses, it can be assumed that her state of mind is slowly worsening. While her husband, … Read more
Communication can be affected by the surrounding culture. Language is one of the most prominent examples of diverse communication. Language can consist of different communication styles that can be used with technology and between family, friends, and associates. The Deaf Culture has had a definite impact on how to communicate lessons in school systems. This … Read more
Creon has decided to sentence Antigone to death by execution for the crime of burying her dead brother, Polynices, against his own decree. Creon first heard of this from the Sentry, who at the time, did not know who did it. The Sentry later informs Creon that it was indeed Antigone who committed the crime. … Read more
Reconstruction was an attempt to rebuild the South after the Civil War. It was noble in its aspirations; not only was Southern society and its economy to be rebuilt, Blacks were to be given rights and freedoms. They were to become Americans at last. However, this noble effort was ultimately doomed, and would fail. Reconstruction … Read more
Sir Francis Drake: The Queen’s Captain In 1548 arguably one of the best captains in England’s history was born. Sir Francis Drake was born to a wealthy family on the Crowndale estate of Lord Francis Russell. What started Drake’s obsession and controversial career for battle and for the sea began when he enlisted as an … Read more
Ralph Ellison an American novelist, literary critic, and scholar is best known for his novel Invisible Man, which won the National Book Award in 1953. A story of a black man and collegeeducated stuck in a vendetta between a racially divided society, trying to overcome and succeed in the stigma that a black man is … Read more
Love Medicine Examination Section A: (Remember) – 5-10 minutes, (10 points, 1 points each statement) Denote whether the below statements are true or false. If wrong, underline and fix the mistake. Marie being stabbed through the hand is construed by Leopolda to be an act of God. Directly after the death of her husband, Beverly … Read more
On August 28. 1983, a group of over 200,000 people supported and attended the March on Washington. (www. history. com). This statistic demonstrates the fact of how impactful the March on Washington was and how many people were on the same side. The speeches in this assembly are some of the most famous and well … Read more
The status of some popular sports athletes believe they have the right to be outspoken about their beliefs on the sports field. One of these popular athletes is Tim Tebow, acknowledged by many as the greatest player in the history of college football. His status confirms that Tebow went onto playing in the National football … Read more
Art is Restricted by the Chains of Censorship The thought that the book they have to read in class was close to being banned at one point in time, might delight a lot of high school students. The book The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain was and is still criticized for the exceeding … Read more
The war on drugs and this new wave of dangerous youth gave momentum for Zero Tolerance policies. The adoption of Zero Tolerance policies was an attitude that school officials thought was necessary to keep their schools safe. School officials adopted the Broken Windows theory of crime to fix the problems within schools. This theory analogizes … Read more
How Did Martin Luther Influence John Calvin’s Philosophy On October 31, A nervous young man named Martin Luther climbed up the cathedral’s stairs and nailed his ninety-five grievances against a corrupt church. Martin Luther’s defiance sparked off the Protestant Reformation, an event that forever turned the world upside down and changed the landscape of religion. … Read more
made friends and experienced cultures from around the world. Khanna and Johnson (2010), also state that biracial individuals have found that having the ability to associate with various races have actually worked as an advantaged because of their ability to associate with multiple groups. This attitude eventually became the approach the student had with dealing … Read more
Racial identity is the perception one forms of him or herself based on the racial group they most identify with. Although it can be said that one belongs to a particular racial group based off his or her background and physical appearance, race is not biological. Rather, it is a social construct that places barriers … Read more
The Tampa Police Department started out in 1886 as a small department one year before Tampa was officially named a city In 1887(“The Tampa Police Department:A Historical Guide”, n. d, Para 1). Now, the Tampa Police Department, or the TPD, serves over 350,000 people in the Tampa, Florida area. The mission statement of the TPD … Read more
By implementing a curriculum inclusive of diversity and white privilege, middle schools can further the understanding of each concept to the students. Kendall (2002) defines and details white privilege and how to overcome its institutional prowess over the United States by examining the epistemology of his life. However, implementing white privilege is difficult for anyone, … Read more
“But Fatima thought wretched years should be rounded out by a few good one, which she had yet to have” (72) Boo continues to characterize Fatima by showing the reader that she is slightly superstitious and believes in the balancing of life’s fair and unfair events. “… the rain came down like nails. ” (73) … Read more
Heroes are the best-known part of Greek mythology. what makes a hero in Greek Mythology are battling tyrants and conquering dangerous journeys and completing difficult tasks. These heroes who conquered their obstacle’s, deserve to be recognized. Thave chosen to highlighted my two favorite Greek heroes, I believe have shown incredible strength through every turn of … Read more
How Fitzgerald’s use of colors assists the reader with understanding the underline meaning of the storyline within The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald is known as one of the most renowned writers of the 20th century and in world literature: because of his significant public fascination of his lifestyle. He is understood as a passionate … Read more
The 1930’s was a period of empowerment for women. The Great Depression gave women a taste of what life would be like as strong, independent people. However, when the Great Depression came to an end life returned to the way things were. In American author John Steinbeck’s short story “The Chrysanthemums” (1938), he explores the … Read more
Judgment is commonly referred as an evaluation or an opinion. The word is often seen with a negative connotation of criticism. Yet, as much of a negative connotation as it withholds it is an action used to give one’s opinion about something. As our time period changes and the norms and standards change so does … Read more
Proverbs 27:4 says quote “Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? ” End quote ESV Today| would like to talk to you about jealousy and I would like to persuade you why it is wrong. through my personal experiences, biblical examples. And we will be taking a look at what … Read more
Did you know that Okinawa was the deadliest battle of the Pacific in World War II? Have you ever wondered how this battle got so gruesome and what the intent could possibly be? Maybe you’ve wondered how this battle was significant to both sides of the war. In this paper we will discuss why the … Read more
Anthropologists can learn about different cultures and generations by visiting cemeteries worldwide. Tombstones can be observed, compared, and analyzed so we will have an idea how different cultures buried their dead. I visited the Live Oak Cemetery and the Greenville Cemetery in Greenville. MS. The Live Oak Cemetery is a predominately black cemetery and the … Read more
Synopsis In the movie Selma directed by (name), tells the story about Martin Luther King Jr and the journey from conflicts of interest to boycotts leading to the violent walk to Montgomery. Risking lives and freedom just for the ability for people of color to vote. Keep in mind that voting for everyone is the … Read more
In Golden Pond, there are three particular characters that are in the film, which consists of Norman, Ethel Thayer, and their daughter Chelsea Thayer Wayne, who are in Golden Pond. There is a particular approach that corresponds to the understanding of the human development cycle and psychosocial development through an analysis of the Thayer family. … Read more
Courts often prove to be corrupt through the abundance of wrongful or unfair convictions found within them. Many people around the world have been wrongfully convicted, and sentenced to death despite their innocence because of issues like “eyewitness misidentification,” “junk science,” “false confessions,” “government misconduct,” “snitches,” and “bad lawyering” (Causes of Wrongful Convictions). As an … Read more
After Pericles’ death, Thucydides foreshadows the plight of all later leaders, noting they were unable to rule the people as Pericles had, instead they “managed all these affairs in the opposite way” and “resorted to handing over affairs to the people’s pleasure” (2. 65), resulting in frequent missteps. Although this is presented to the reader, … Read more
Over time there have been people who have impacted the world and changed the way we live. Many have created new technology that has made our lives easier, and others have advanced medical technology to make our lives last longer and make us healthier. One person who impacted society in a positive way is named … Read more
Optimism is defined as the belief that good ultimately predominates over evil in the world. Everyone has the ability to be optimistic, but it is up to those to chose if they will be, or not. In “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, Junior is a Spokane Indian who was … Read more
There’s a war going on, and you have broken your best friend’s leg. How will you escape the consuming war, and cope with crippling your best friend? In A Separate Peace by John Knowles, this is what character Gene Forrester is going through. At the Devon school in New England, World War II is coming, … Read more
The Statue of Liberty is a lie. She stands tall and proud, asking for the world’s tired, poor, and “huddled masses”; and yet the Immigration Acts passed between 1875 and 2005 have told a different story. Time and time again only certain people, ironically dependent on their wealth and ethnicity have been welcome. “Undesirables”, which … Read more
What does one gain from murdering a family? Capote wrote, “Then I aimed my gun. The room just exploded. Went blue. Just blazed up” (244). In Truman Capote’s “In Cold Blood,” four shots to four heads occurred in the Clutter home in the isolated city of Holcomb, Kansas on November 15, 1959. The main characters … Read more
One man comprised a book of over three hundred poems with nine editions that he wrote from 1855 to his death in 1892. This man was Walt Whitman. He was an inspirational and influential writer who wrote many poems along with several books. Whitman got his start in literature working as an editor and journalist … Read more
In world literature Gilgamesh and the Book of Job are considered to be masterpieces. These stories are two of the oldest epics literature written, however they appear to be more of a myth or a dream of great leaders. Both stories cover pain and suffering in the eyes of humans who wish they were Gods. … Read more
75 years ago, 120,000 Japanese Americans went from living peacefully in their homes, to living in constant fear and misery in prison camps. Their crime? Being of Japanese descent. Words will never be able to fully explain the horrors that the Japanese American internees went through, but in this essay, their experiences will be explained … Read more
The first mass shooting was in Austin, Texas in 1966 by Charles Whitman at the University of Texas. He snipped fourteen people and wounded thirty-two others in less than ninety minutes. Students used their weapons from their vehicles and helped police take him down. Democratic parties are scared to bring up the topic of gun … Read more
Everyone is born into this world with a set of characteristics, proclivities, and personalities, simply, an identity. When we look in the mirror, we have a set of beliefs about ourselves that makes up our self-consciousnessness-this is what makes us human, being self-conscious. We go about our lives believing what we are told based on … Read more
There were 23,000 casualties between the union soldiers in the Battle of Gettysburg. This battle was the only one his regiment fought in during his time apart of the the Union army. Some could say Daniel was lucky because he became ill shortly before the battle, because of this, he missed out on one of … Read more
FACTS: The plaintiffs, five abortion clinics, a class of physicians who provided abortion services, and one physician representing himself independently, challenged provisions of the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982 which they argued were unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade, in which it was decided that abortion is a fundamental right protected by the Due Process … Read more
The Holocaust was a terrible event that can often be compared to the horrific practice of slavery. Both events dealt with lowering human beings to a status of dehumanization. Slavery and the Holocaust created social and racial hierarchies that destroyed human rights and races as a whole. The Holocaust can be compared and contrasted to … Read more
Adoptable health care system for the older population confront the challenge of long term health care needs. Adoptable health care system help the pay health care cost, housing, and living requirements like food. The programs and policies were created under the OAA (Older Americans Act). In 1965, the Older American Act was designed to meet … Read more
How does the extreme hardship and conflict of war affect an individual? War always takes a toll on the individual and leaves drastic changes to the human soul; this loss of innocence is a recurring motif and major theme throughout the novel. Erich Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the greatest … Read more
Separated by society from experience. Leaving as a boy, changing into a soldier, returning as a man, who has seen and experienced more than words can explain or understand. Some by force, others by choice, yet all who were there understand and relate to one another through a bond that not one else can begin … Read more