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  • Why Uncle Sam Represents America

    Why Uncle Sam Represents America

    This picture represents the United States of America best. It displays Uncle Sam, a world famous icon which was invented in the 19th century. It was based upon the meatpacker Samual Wilson. The picture is for me the symbol of America, as it is based upon an earlier British propaganda poster with Lord Kitchener. This also shows the connection America had with its former ruler Britain. American artist were heavily influenced by the British arts,

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    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Slavery in Colonial America

    Slavery in Colonial America

    Slavery in Colonial America Slavery was created in pre-revolutionary America at the start of the seventeenth century. By the time of the Revolution, slavery had undergone drastic changes and was nothing at all what it was like when it was started. In fact the beginning of slavery did not even start with the enslavement of African Americans. Not only did the people who were enslaved change, but the treatment of slaves and the culture that

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    Essay Length: 1,757 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Vika
  • Coming to America

    Coming to America

    Coming to America Introduction Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, with conquering limbs astride from land to land; here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command the air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. "Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she with silent lips. "Give

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    Essay Length: 4,718 Words / 19 Pages
    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Bred
  • Controversial Advertisement for Children

    Controversial Advertisement for Children

    Controversial TelevisionAdvertising for Children Today’s children are unique in many ways from previous generations, but perhaps the most influencing on our young children today is Television advertisements. "In 1997, the nation’s estimated 34 million children age 12 and under will have spent or influenced spending of a record $500 billion" (Horovitz 1997). There is obviously a great deal of interest in this subject, many books have been written, and many studies and reports done on

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    Essay Length: 720 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 2, 2010 By: Mike
  • Children and Discipline

    Children and Discipline

    Comprehensive Paper 1. My personal philosophy on discipline is that I feel that all children are different. Some children are quiet and shy while others are talkative and outgoing. Some children are people pleasers which mean they do not want to do anything that will upset their parent or guardian. While there are some children that do not care who they make mad as long as they get their way. So for each child there

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    Essay Length: 606 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Mike
  • A Bill to Ban Emergency Contraceptives in the United States of America

    A Bill to Ban Emergency Contraceptives in the United States of America

    A bill to ban emergency contraceptives in the United States of America. Section 1. The prescribing, use and sale of any emergency contraceptive by anyone in the United States shall be deemed illegal. Section 2. Definitions: The term “emergency contraceptive” shall be defined as: (1) Any pill, drug or device that is intended to prevent or terminate a pregnancy. (2) Any such pill, drug or device in (1) that is used post-coitally. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporters of

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    Essay Length: 452 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Land Rover North America, Inc.

    Land Rover North America, Inc.

    BACKGROUND ANALYSIS: Charles Hughes, president and CEO of Land Rover North America, Inc., needs to determine how to best position the new Land Rover Discovery in the US market. The main items that need to be taken into consideration are the role of Discovery vs. other models in the Land Rover line, the strength’s and weaknesses of Land Rover, and strong competition from Japan who were the most well known brand in the U.S. 4x4

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    Essay Length: 1,369 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: April 3, 2010 By: Yan
  • Capital Punishment in America

    Capital Punishment in America

    Capital Punishment in America In recent news there has been a highly controversial issue regarding the use of capital punishment. Studies have shown that the newest form of punishment to those on death row may not be as beneficial and painless as once thought. Lethal injection could in fact be excruciatingly painful to the inmates that are put through it. This form of punishment took the place of the electric chair back in the 1970’s

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    Essay Length: 1,304 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: April 4, 2010 By: Steve
  • Gun Control in America

    Gun Control in America

    Gun Control in America The issue of gun control has been debated for several years. People have given many arguments towards this subject. Some of which have been that it is people’s second amendment right to own a gun, while others have argued that owning a gun is vital for their protection because of the society that we live in today. Furthermore I believe that gun laws should be strict so that they can

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    Essay Length: 587 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 4, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Caudillo System in Latin America

    Caudillo System in Latin America

    The caudillo system established in Latin America after the wars for independence consisted of unstable transitional governments that achieved few of the goals recognized in an effective democratic government. Despite these shortcomings, the caudillo system maintained a predictable social order and prevented chaos. This system was the best available until the formation of a middle class could be achieved, resulting in a more democratic political system. The caudillo system came to be a common form

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    Essay Length: 468 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: April 4, 2010 By: Anna
  • Obesity in Children

    Obesity in Children

    It is a shame that so many children are obese. I am shocked that 2 million deaths each year can be contributed to physical inactivity (Wharry, 2002). The "How we Grew so Big" article is about the evolutionary reasons behind obesity. I worked in a factory this past summer where there was very physical labour. I ate way more food than I had before I started working there but was a lot slimmer by

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    Essay Length: 1,096 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: April 4, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Children’s Advertising

    Children’s Advertising

    Today, most commercials are aimed at younger children and often involve showing kids what they should look like instead of what they want to look like. Toys, cereal, and fast food restaurants each have their own techniques to persuade children into wanting their products. Different types of commercials usually sell products that show children what they “have to have” and not what they need. I think childrens commercials today make kids think they need

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    Essay Length: 703 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Latin America Revolutions Essay

    Latin America Revolutions Essay

    In the years following the Congress of Vienna, revolts plagued many European countries as well as several areas in Latin America. France was driven from Haiti, Portugal lost control of Brazil, and Spain was forced to withdraw from all its American empire except for Cuba and Puerto Rico. Colonial government in South America came to an end. Three countries where revolts were successfully established were Haiti, Venezuela, and Brazil. The countries in Latin America benefited

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Bred
  • Emerging Markets of Latin America

    Emerging Markets of Latin America

    Recent Developments 1. In the LAC region, growth is moderating after reaching a 24-year high in 2004. (Figure 26) Nonetheless, projected growth rates of about 4 percent in 2005 and 3ѕ percent in 2006 are still well above historical averages. Recent growth performance has been supported by the continued strength of global commodity and raw material prices that have boosted terms of trade and exports receipts. Mexico and countries in South America have gained, in

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Vika
  • Raising Cattle Across America

    Raising Cattle Across America

    Raising Cattle across America Cattle are being produced all across the United States. From Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and from California to the Atlantic Ocean there are several thousand head of cattle being raised. However these cattle are all being raised the some way or under the same conditions. Ranchers in the north have to deal with snow and ice while the southern ranchers are dealing with mud, water, and, mosquitoes. The people

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    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Children Are Being Cheated out of an Education in Charter Schools

    Children Are Being Cheated out of an Education in Charter Schools

    There is no reason to have charter schools because they are performing even worse than most public schools, even with all their funding. The reasons why they fail are due to the inconsistency in each institution, racial discrimination, instructor credentials and the inability to spend money wisely. We have a time-honored system of public education in the District of Columbia and the United States of America. Although it has its shortcomings, tax money should go

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    Essay Length: 2,905 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Victor
  • Colonial America

    Colonial America

    Colonial America For colonies not among the Thirteen colonies, see European colonization of the Americas or English colonization of the Americas." Starting in the late 16th century, the English, the French, the Spanish, and the Dutch began to colonize eastern North America. The first English attempts, notably the Lost Colony of Roanoke, ended in failure, but successful colonies were soon established. The colonists, who came to the New World, were by no means a homogeneous

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    Essay Length: 736 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Yan
  • Is Walmart Good for America

    Is Walmart Good for America

    Wal Mart is a store that is dedicated to keep low prices for the consumers of America. The low prices that they keep due come at a cost not only to the employees but industries trying to make enough money to stay in business and be able to pay their employees. To be able to keep the prices low Wal Mart is no stranger to using foreign labor. “The sweatshop conditions in which thousands of

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    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Steve
  • Should Teenaged Children of Divorced Parents Have the Right to Decide Which Parent to Live With?

    Should Teenaged Children of Divorced Parents Have the Right to Decide Which Parent to Live With?

    TOPIC: Should teenaged children of divorced parents have the right to decide which parent to live with? Nowadays we come across more and more cases where married couples with children are getting divorced. These children unfortunately, have to deal with their parents who compete with each other for the custody of their kids. This unhappy situation creates to the children and especially to teenagers various problems not only at home but also at school. Nevertheless,

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    Submitted: April 7, 2010 By: Mike
  • Homeless in the Usa

    Homeless in the Usa

    Homelessness in the USA For this project, our group chose to do research on a serious problem in the United States. Homelessness occurs throughout the whole nation and it is growing as we speak. Homelessness can be caused by a variety of problems. The main cause is unaffordable housing for the poor. Secondary causes include mental illness, physical illnesses, substance abuse, lack of incentives to work, poor work ethics, and also lack of descent

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    Essay Length: 507 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 9, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Technology, Children, and the Power of the Heart

    Technology, Children, and the Power of the Heart

    Technology, Children, and the Power of the Heart By: Cindy Bravaco September 18, 2003 The primary focus of this article is to teach or give educators a better understanding of how children grasp new technology. The article stated that many teachers are stuck in the transmission or “lecture/demonstration” type of teaching. It seems that lecturing is best used in transferring simple knowledge but ineffective for more complex learning. The article described two different events. These

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    Submitted: April 9, 2010 By: Artur
  • America Is a Melting Pot

    America Is a Melting Pot

    America is a Melting Pot America has become a melting pot of ethnic people. If you live in or near a city you can see the many ethnic cultures that influence our lives. America began with waves of immigrants, bringing their own cultures and traditions to a new country so they can express them. Nowhere else on this planet can you find such a diverse population. It’s this mixture that makes America what it is

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • America's National Pastime

    America's National Pastime

    Tearing down stadiums for profit is also misguided. Owners may feel that replacing an old, historical stadium with a new one, perhaps named “Bank One Field,” will attract more fans, but it will not. Imagine if Yankee Stadium were torn down. Owners would miss out on all those fans willing to buy a ticket to see where “The Sultan of Swat,” became a homerun champion or where Lou Gehrig uttered those famous words, “Today,

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Vika
  • Americas Pastime

    Americas Pastime

    Composition I, 9:00 MWF Compare and Contrast Essay Professor Taylor Americas Pastime A true American game and past time that has been part of our lives from the beginning. It has stood the test of time simply because of it’s purity and infinite list of players that have fostered the game into what it is today. Yet a single blemish remains that took place in 1919 when the World Series was thrown by eight

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    Submitted: April 10, 2010 By: Top
  • Afericans in America

    Afericans in America

    During the 17th and 18th centuries, African American slaves lived in all of England's North American colonies. Although, the number of African American slaves grew slowly at first, by the 1680s they were essential to the economy of Virginia. Before Great Britain prohibited its subjects from participating in the slave trade, between 600,000 and 650,000 Africans had been forcibly transported to North America. The effects of the institutionalization of slavery in America are still felt

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    Essay Length: 1,103 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: April 11, 2010 By: Mike