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The Constitution Essays and Term Papers
Affirmative ActionSince its inception in the early 1960’s, has been ranked among the most controversial issues in the United States. By definition is the equal opportunity of women, minorities, and small groups so they will have the same tools, education, and allotment to achieve their goals. Legal scholars and ...
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Gun ControlWith the possible exception of abortion, no other current issue has
split the country in two like the debate surrounding . Both sides
are equally adamant. The pro gun side, as represented by the National Rifle
Association, continues to oppose all measures primarily on the
grounds that any law ...
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To The People Of Texas And All Americans In The World: The Alamo"To the people of Texas and all Americans in the World: I shall never surrender or retreat ... I Am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what it is due to his honor and that of his country-VICTORY OR DEATH." This was a letter sent by William ...
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ReconstructionThe period that occurred following the Civil War is known as . In the South, during this period of time many people suffered. There was great amount of property damage done to such things as farms, factories and railroads. Many other things were destroyed that citizens depended upon to keep ...
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Ben Franklin 2When one takes a look at the world in which he currently lives, he often sees it as being normal since it is so slow in changing. When a historian looks at the present, he sees the effects of many events and many wise people. Benjamin Franklin was one of these wise people. His participation in ...
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The Rise And Fall Of American CommunismDuring the twentieth century, the popularity of the American Communist party was fueled less by its beliefs, than by the Government’s ever-more-antagonistic attitude toward foreign influences in America. After the armistice of World War I, disillusioned by the political and social turmoil ...
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The Downfall Of The Middle AgesThere were many reasons for the downfall for the Middle Ages, but the
most crucial ones were the decline of the feudal system, and the declination of
the Church's power over the nation-states. In feudal society, everyone had a
definite place and a definite role, with the power resting in the ...
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The Library Of Congresswas established by an act of congress on April 24, 1800. It was originally housed in the United States capitol. The collection, which stared out small at 740 volumes, slowly increased to over 3,000 volumes by 1814. That year, though, the British along with the capitol burned those books during ...
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The Ideal Dinner (Billy Corgan, Jimi Hendrix, And G. Washington)The Ideal Dinner (Billy Corgan, Jimi Hendrix, and G. Washington)
If I could invite any three people to dinner, I would probably choose
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, Jimi Hendrix, and George Washington.
A strange combination to say the least, but I feel that I could learn a
lot from all ...
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African - American Civil RightsReturning from the second world war, black Americans, just as those three decades prior, expected to find America a land of equality for all people and specifically a land endowed with increased black civil rights. Although the late 1940's and 1950's are not generally considered a period ...
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Alcoholism 3Alcohol consumption Alcohol, probably the oldest drug known, has been used at least since the earliest societies for which records exist. Of the numerous types of alcohol, ethyl alcohol is the type consumed in drinking. In its pure form it is a clear substance with little odor. People drink ...
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Pompey The GreatPompey was a Roman general and political leader. He was a member of the
first Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Marcus Crassus, but later became
Caesar's enemy.
Pompey was born September 30, 106 B.C. His first important military
experiences were in the Social war during which his father ...
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Hate Crimes Should Not Be Punished differently than other crimes. The actual crime should be punished, not the reasoning behind it. The idea of punishing crimes differently based on victims might make some people or groups feel that others are more protected or valued than they are. The concept of punishing crimes differently ...
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EuthanasiaThis is the scenario: You are terminally ill, all medical treatments acceptable to you have been exhausted, and the suffering in its different forms is unbearable. Because the illness is so serious, you recognize that your life is drawing to a close. comes to mind as a way of release. The ...
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Cross-Cultural EthicsAn old Vietnamese proverb states, "The law of the Emperor stops at the village gate." This saying illustrates the principle that rules tend to lose their power as they get further away from their source. The distance needs to be measured both in miles and cultural norms. Different cultures and ...
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Violence On Television"There was murderers going around killing lots of people and stealing jewelry." This quote comes from the mouth of an eight year old girl after watching the evening news on television. The eight year old girl claims that she is afraid "when there is a murder near because you never know if he ...
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Zinn's A People's History Of The United States: The OppressedDr. Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States might be
better titled A Proletarian's History of the United States. In the first three
chapters Zinn looks at not only the history of the conquerors, rulers, and
leaders; but also the history of the enslaved, the oppressed, and the led. ...
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Andrew JacksonLike any hall of fame, its inductees are the best in whatever they do, from baseball or football to something like being President. If you are a member of any hall of fame (including the one for the Presidents), it means that you have done something special or have a certain quality about yourself ...
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Jefferson, Thomas 1743 -- 1826Third U.S. president; born in Albermarle County, Va. Son of a surveyor-landowner and a mother who was a member of the distinguished Randolph family of Virginia, he graduated from the College of William and Mary (1762) and read law under George Wythe. After several years of law practice, ...
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ProstitutionOutline Thesis: should be legalized because not only does it financially benefit the country, but legalized could also reduce crime. I. Illegalized A. Preservation of morality B. Health risks C. Violent crime D. Costs to citizens II. Legalized A. Constitutional right B. Regular health exam C. ...
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