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  • A New Chapter for American Immigration

    A New Chapter for American Immigration

    A New Chapter for American Immigration Immigrants are what make America the melting pot. They come from all parts of the world and for all kinds of reason. Many have done so legally through the system; however when the public thinks of immigration, they think about the problem of illegal immigration. But, many immigrants contribute to America by enlisting to become citizens. According to Max Boot and Michael O'Hanlon, authors of the Washington Post's column

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    Submitted: February 8, 2010 By: July
  • The American Economy in the 19th Century

    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 8, 2010 By: Yan
  • My Diary on Tom Robinson's Case

    My Diary on Tom Robinson's Case

    Now that I am looking back on Tom Robinson’s court case, I have seen what my decision has done to my family and I have heard what my friends and neighbors have to say about the ordeal. If I could go back in time, I would still make the decision to defend Tom Robinson. This decision is backed by many reasons of logic and my morals. Many decisions people make are decided on what

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Stenly
  • American Beauty

    American Beauty

    In chapters fifteen and sixteen we learn about one’s decision making, self-identity, moratorium, adolescent egocentrism, invincibility fable, rebellion as well as many others. All can be viewed from the movie, American Beauty. A movie where the main character is middle aged, but I assure he has issues just as any other adolescent would have. Along with the supporting cast one being his wife the other high school students, we see the relation between adolescence. American

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Top
  • Native American Repartition

    Native American Repartition

    Tensions between science and religion have recurred throughout history. The issues of what to do with the remains of our ancestors are viewed differently by people. Some people believe that the burial site should be left untouched. Among this group of people fall the Native Americans. Archaeologists, on the other hand, think we should uncover the burial site to be able to discover more about the history of the land from which the grave lies.

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Mike
  • American Slavery Narrative Essay

    American Slavery Narrative Essay

    American slavery was an evil institution. I always inherently knew this fact was true in the back of my mind. However, after reading these three different narratives on the lives of slaves, my eyes have been opened to a whole new meaning of understanding. Just being able to put faces with the stories makes my heart cringe and makes me feel disgusted for the way these people were forced to live their lives. The

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: regina
  • Elementry Swiss Family Robinson

    Elementry Swiss Family Robinson

    1. NAME: 2. DATE: 3. PERIOD: 4. BOOK REPORT: Swiss Family Robinson Author Johann Wyss 5. DUE DATE: 6. OPTION: 1. What is your name? My name is Elizabeth Robinson I am a wife and mother. I have four beautiful sons named Fritz, Ernest, Jack and young Francis. 2. How did you feel when your ship began to sink? I was afraid and sad it felt as if something had went through my heart. I

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Jon
  • The Main Changes That the Paramount Decree Effected on the Structure of the American Film Industry and the Measures the Ex-Studios Took to Remain in Control of the Film Market

    The Main Changes That the Paramount Decree Effected on the Structure of the American Film Industry and the Measures the Ex-Studios Took to Remain in Control of the Film Market

    Outline the main changes the paramount decree effected on the structure of the American film industry and discuss the measures the ex-studios took to remain in control of the film market. The period of the 1920’s to 1950’s where known as the studio era in Hollywood. A few major companies monopolized the industry through vertical integration when the film companies controlled all production distribution and exhibition. The majors determined which movies were shown in which

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: regina
  • Assignment Hispanic American Diversity

    Assignment Hispanic American Diversity

    Summary The purpose of this paper is to discuss the culture and beliefs of four Hispanic groups. The groups I have chosen to cover are: Puerto Rican, Mexican, Dominican and Cuban. Included in the paper will be each group’s linguistic, social, economical, political, familial and religious ties or beliefs. Assignment: Hispanic American Diversity Puerto Rican Puerto Rico’s linguistic background is strongly defined by Spanish and English. Most Puerto Ricans speak both languages fluently and use

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: David
  • The American Dream

    The American Dream

    The American Dream in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men In the novel, "Of Mice and Men", Steinbeck questions the existence of the American Dream. "Of Mice and Men" is set in the Salinas Valley of California in the United States of America during the time of the Depression. During the Depression, businesses and banks closed and money was worthless. Many people became unemployed and suffered poverty; they were hungry with the lack of food,

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Edward
  • Isolation in American Literature

    Isolation in American Literature

    The individual and his role in society, based on American Literature, is portrayed through many different characters, all sharing the same feelings of isolation. The feeling of isolation, in reference to Huckleberry Finn , is a choice that Huck Finn brings on himself. Throughout rebellion towards his father, Huck tries to find his true self by isolating himself from societies views and beliefs. In the novel Great Gatsby , by F. Scoot Fitzgerald, Jay Gatsby

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Bred
  • Bush’s First Term

    Bush’s First Term

    Bush’s First Term President George W. Bush began his first term as president on January 20, 2001 and ended on January 20, 2005, which is when his second term began. During his first term George W. Bush faced many challenges such as terrorist, immigration, war, and oil prices. He had at one point the highest approval rating of any president. (Biography of President George W. Bush) Internet. On September 11, 2001, eight months after

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Edward
  • Dbq on American Identity

    Dbq on American Identity

    Within the time frame from 10 to 1781, historical evidence, as well as many documents, suggests that although the colonists at this time had developed a strong sense of unity, they had a weaker sense of identity. Leading up to the eve of revolution, the colonists had began developing bonds among them through unified acts against English taxes, the stamp act congress, and Townshend acts; also, organizations such as the sons and daughters of

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Anti-Americanism

    Anti-Americanism

    Anti-Americanism Most political "isms" are mainly dead or discarded by the 20th Century through our human society. Anti-Americanism has not been discarded yet and by the look of it, it seems like it will not be discarded anytime soon. Anti-Americanism is a disapproval or resentment towards the government, culture, history, and the people of the United States. Anti-Americanism exists not only in Latin America but also specifically and recently in Iraq, Europe, and Venezuela because

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Mike
  • Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity

    Hispanic American Diversity Hispanic groups of all origins have a profound interest when relocating to the United States. Hispanic groups such as Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Central and South Americans share the same common interest of prosperity and a future for their families. Language of these groups is commonly Spanish speaking and they relish with religion of the Roman Catholics and Protestant faith. The United States Census Bureau shows different percentages in

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Vika
  • The African Jihads

    The African Jihads

    The African Jihads Jihad, the Muslim word meaning holy war. During the 18th and 19th centuries, this word brought fear to anyone who did not fully believe in the Islamic state and resided in West Africa. The Jihads of this era not only changed the faith of many people, but also the landscape of West African democracy. Although Islamic Jihads had occurred in the past, they never surmounted to the magnitude of those of the

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Bred
  • American Cultural Imperialism: Fact or Myth?

    American Cultural Imperialism: Fact or Myth?

    American Cultural Imperialism: Fact or Myth? The phenomenon known as globalization has brought sweeping changes to the world. Forces associated with globalization like the spread of capitalism, advancements in communications and information technology, and expansion of the media have contributed to these changes. The main trademark of globalization has been an increasing flow of exchange in trade and culture. With this lowering of barriers, some people have begun to talk of a global culture. Others

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Monika
  • Witness or Not, Credibility Comes First.

    Witness or Not, Credibility Comes First.

    Persuasive Speech Witness or not, Credibility comes first. Title of Speech: Witness or not, Credibility comes first Specific Speech Purpose: After hearing my Speech, my classmates will argue that Rodolfo Noel “Jun” I. Lozada is not a credible witness. Proposition/Claim: Jun Lozada is not a credible whistleblower. INTRODUCTION I. Attention Step: A. Good speakers make a story float, but lacking substance the story sinks in a matter of time. B. This morning, I am about

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Vika
  • American Dream

    American Dream

    My dad usually goes to Mexico City once per month for business purposes. He leaves at morning and came back at night. He usually has only a portfolio with him, so he always leaves the airport quickly. As him, are hundreds of people who go to my city (Hermosillo, Mexico), every night without any heavy suitcase. So they also leave the airport very quickly. The difference between them and my dad is that my dad

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Artur
  • Working Women and the American Family

    Working Women and the American Family

    Working Women and the American Family The increased role of women in the workplace has certainly changed the face of the American family, as well as strengthening the family itself. Because we as Americans do not have the deep past and rich cultural history of older nations, we are allowed a larger range of flexibility in our social structures – including family. Indeed, this flexibility extends to the familial unit, allowing this construct to change

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Yan
  • American History X

    American History X

    AMERICAN HISTORY X This film is a very good film. It shows us what causes people to hate other races and ethnic groups. Normally we hear about people killing, robbing and abusing other persons but we only see it from the victims’ point of view. In this film we get to take part in the “bad guys” lives. Things that’s happened in their childhood, family life and the point being insecure of themselves causes them

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The North American Free Trade Agreement

    The North American Free Trade Agreement

    It is stated in the preamble of The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that "The Government of Canada, the Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of the United States of America resolved to ENHANCE the competitiveness of their firms in global markets, FOSTER creativity and innovation, and promote trade in goods and services that are the subject of intellectual property rights, CREATE new employment opportunities and improve working conditions and living

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Anna
  • The Quiet American

    The Quiet American

    Graham Green’s novel, The Quiet American takes place in Vietnam as the French Colonization of the country is coming closer to an end. It is a time where the American’s are beginning to arrive in Vietnam with hope of ending the colonization while attempting to “protect” the south from communism and the ever-dreaded “Domino Theory”. Within this one novel, Graham Greene has different stories and can capture diverse readers. One story tells a love story

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: regina
  • Globalization, American Wages, and Inequality

    Globalization, American Wages, and Inequality

    A strange argument has begun making the rounds in the globalization debate, one that asserts there is a puzzle in American politics: economics teaches that globalization leads to national gains, yet popular opinion is am bivalent at best about it. This puzzle even comes with a plausible-sounding explanation: globalization’s benefits are huge but diffuse (consisting of lower prices for imported goods), while its costs are small but concentrated (workers displaced by imports); hence, the gains

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Monika
  • Who Among the Twelve Great Economists Discussed in the Course Would You Rank First, and Who Second?

    Who Among the Twelve Great Economists Discussed in the Course Would You Rank First, and Who Second?

    All the twelve great economists had great contributions to economics and they all showed great enthusiasm in studying economics. There were some differences between their concepts of economics, but all of these concepts built up the basic ideas of the economics we studied today. There were several criterion employed in ranking the economists. First of all, the economist should have great influences in economics. He / she should have substantial theories which could be applied

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Artur

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