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16 Th Century Northwest Passage
1,228 words
The promise of new riches and the potential
discovery of the fabled Northwest Passage were the
primary objectives, which fueled the exploration
of the New World. Yet these goals were not
practical enough when the European nations decided
to colonize the Americas. Apparently, "a
prosperous and enduring colonial empire depended
on self-sustaining economic development" (page 33)
rather than an autocratic and rigidly controlled
colony in which everything was to benefit the
parent country. The degree...
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Eighteenth Century Hudson River
1,095 words
Artwork during that Americans did were brought on
by the European style of artwork. America
eventually warped that style into their own
personal style concerning the type of people from
different cultures who had settled in America.
Spanish and Indian cultures were where folk art
came from. They were mainly of church and other
religious focused artwork. The painting style from
the English was also a hand in the definition of
the nations artwork. Also before cameras were
invented an artist would ...
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Public Schools School Uniforms
1,700 words
Ever since Adam and Eve discovered the shame of
sex, clothing has become an important part of
human society. It creates confidence, controversy,
creativity, individuality, diversity, currency,
and express religious identity. Too much of it
(clothing) may proclaim mystery and complexity,
while little of it may encourage an erotic
character. An individuals attire has always played
an important role in Americas society as well. On
many occasions, a person can be evaluated both
positively and negati...
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Theodore Roosevelt Migrant Workers
1,331 words
Unlike the majority of immigrants of his time,
Jacob Riis assimilated easily into Americas
melting pot. A Dutch born police reporter and
amateur photographer, Riis dove into the
impoverished streets of Americas most populated
city and proved to the upper classes that horror
does exist next door. In his early days of church
exhibitions and in the writing of his novel, How
the Other Half Lives, originally published on 15
November 1890, Riis depicted the color lines,
tenements, stereotypes, careers...
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Phil Knight Asia Pacific
2,343 words
... nd recreate the very best performance product.
The company that we know today as Nike (received
this name in 1972) was formally known as Blue
Ribbon Sports. Between 1957 - 1960, Bill Bowerman,
a coach at the University of Oregon was
handcrafting shoes for his runners, when he met
Phil Knight an athlete at Stanford Business
school. Knight, interested in breaking the
domination of Germany over the United States
athletic shoe industry, thought it would be
logical to do so with high-tech exports...
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The Spanish American War
1,281 words
During the last years of the nineteenth century,
the United States would find itself involved in
what John Jay, the American secretary of state,
later referred to as a "splendid little war; begun
with highest motives, carried on with magnificent
intelligence and spirit, favored by that fortune
which loves the brave. " From an American
standpoint, because there were few negative
results, and so many significantly positive
consequences, John Jay was correct in calling the
Spanish-American War a "s...
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Major League Baseball First African American
1,716 words
African Americans have had a rough time trying to
participate in major athletics in the past. Some
sports, such as baseball took large aspirations
for the athletic community to integrate black
athletes into their major league sports. African
Americans have made great strides in the world of
sports in the United States. Sports in America
show extremes in culture and its the passion to
succeed that unites most of America. African
American athletes have been able to participate in
Americas several ...
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American Foreign Policy Cold War
738 words
Through his excellent explanations, eloquent
language, and expert understanding of American
foreign policy, Ambrose has created a book worthy
of praise and valuable as a source of knowledge
for anyone seeking an understanding of Americas
foreign policy. His skill and writing ability
bring out the true meaning and importance of
Americas foreign policy and its incredible impact
on the world. As a source of basic understanding,
Rise to Globalism is an excellent volume worthy of
full consideration. ...
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Early 20 Th Century War With Spain
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The end of the nineteenth century was a turning
point in United States foreign policy. The paper
analyses what motivated United States to move from
isolationism to expansionism. The paper discusses
how the U. S. saw its position in the world by the
early 20 th century. Outline Introduction
Discussion Late 19 th century politics
Isolationist and expansionist views Economic and
geographical causes for expansionism Political
causes Conclusion The U. S. History Powerful and
productive in the world o...
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Persian Gulf War War Against Iraq
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Gulf War (1) When it comes to analyzing reasons
for any war, we need to be able to distinguish
between propaganda, on the part of warring
parties, and the actual circumstances, which
brought about the beginning of hostilities. This
thesis appears to be especially applicable, within
a context of discussing the reasons for Gulf War
of 1991. At the time, George Bush administrations
spokespersons used to justify going to war against
Iraq by humanitarian and geopolitical reasoning.
Citizens were bein...
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Affordable Housing Metropolitan Areas
1,301 words
Urban Problems and Solutions Urbanization is one
of the global trends that is followed by almost
all of the states and nations through out the
globe. This trend brings up many environmental and
other issues that concern with life of societies
living in urban areas. There are many positive and
negative affects that follow the trend of
urbanization and in this report we are going to
talk about problems and possible ways of solutions
faced by American cities. In particular we are
going to talk abou...
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16 Th Century Religious And Political
1,666 words
American History 1. The promise of new riches and
the potential discovery of the fabled Northwest
Passage were the primary objectives, which fueled
the exploration of the New World. Yet these goals
were not practical enough when the European
nations decided to colonize the Americas.
Apparently, a prosperous and enduring colonial
empire depended on self-sustaining economic
development (article) rather than an autocratic
and rigidly controlled colony in which everything
was to benefit the parent c...
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Amount Of Carbon Costa Rica
1,265 words
Greg Costa Bio 190 /Costa Rican Adventures 11 / 30
/ 1999 Part I Banana: Bananas were most likely
picked up by the European traders in Southeast
Asia when in search for spices. Soon, as the
discovery of the Tropics arrived, traders took
bananas to Central America. Breadfruit: this fruit
commonly grows among the southern Pacific islands,
and it probably found its way to Costa Rica when
the natives started to explore on boat. Chocolate:
as far as I could find, chocolate is native to
Central Americ...
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United States Foreign Policy U S Foreign Policy
1,576 words
Strengths of Foreign Policy Decline Of America In
Foreign Policy I. Introduction A. Foreign Policy
1. Foreign Policy 2. Areas Foreign Policy Involves
3. Is America On The Decline? II. America Is On
The Decline A. U. S. Foreign Policy Is Unsound And
Ineffective 1. Falling Behind As A World Leader B.
Our Policies Are Unsuccessful 1. Loss Of American
Powers 2. Loss Of Allies Trust C. Military
Ineffectiveness D. Economic Policies 1. Fall Of
American Currency Value 2. Downward Spiral Of
International...
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Part Of American Racial Intolerance
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Does Amis Present A Picture Of America Does Amis
Present A Picture Of America In Decay In The
Moronic Inferno? Amis himself describes the phrase
the moronic inferno as a metaphor for human
infamy, and this appears to be a remarkably apt
title for a collection of essays which recount
views on an America often portrayed as being
infamous. Americas preoccupation with money is
world-renowned and this theme continuously emerges
during Amiss writings. With one of the highest
murder rates in the world,...
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy Civil Rights Movement
2,671 words
Heros, are They Born or Made? Throughout recorded
history, mankind has followed their leaders where
ever they lead. Be it with John Fitzgerald Kennedy
to Camelot, or Lyndon Baines Johnson to the Gulf
of Tonkin. In their own respective manners, both
of these men were great heroes and villains. James
Reston (1994) wrote that the tragedy of John
Fitzgerald Kennedy was greater than the
accomplishment, but in the end the tragedy
enhances the accomplishment and revives hope.
(Hilty, 1994 p. 418). Henr...
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Long Term Care Minimum Wage
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Helping Parents Balance Work and Family Today more
than ever, parents need support in their efforts
to balance their responsibilities at home and at
work. From quality child care and after-school
programs to long-term care assistance, the First
Lady has supported initiatives that help Americans
with the most important of all duties, the care of
their families. Mrs. Clinton has worked tirelessly
to make child care better, safer, and more
affordable for Americas working families and to
ensure that...
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Corpus Christi Hispanic Whites
985 words
Hispanic Heritage Month When Europeans first came
to the Americas more than five hundred years ago,
there were 60 to 75 million indigenous peoples
already inhabiting what we now call Latin America.
Most of these Native Americans that were already
here came from Asia around forty thousand years
ago. They crossed the Bering Straight and fanned
out through North, Central, and South America. The
dispersion of their geography led to many distinct
languages, cultures and civilizations. Two major
Empir...
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U S Immigration Legal And Illegal
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Writen by Randy j 11 / 28 / 00 This paper was
writen for political Life 1110 America has, is,
and will always be a nation of immigrants: the
great melting pot. In the years that have passed
since Emma Lazarus poem was inscribed on the
Statue of Liberty the golden door Americans have
seen times when the door was open wide and times
when it was close shut to most immigrants (Sure
4). Many people look at the present immigration
problems as a purely modern dilemma. The truth is
America has always st...
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Test Ban Treaty Wealth And Power
3,812 words
We end this century at a unique moment for
America, when our power and prosperity are greater
than at any time in our history, unrivaled by any
other nation. Our leadership has never been more
needed, or more in demand. Therefore, it is
perplexing that America finds itself today accused
of both hegemony and isolationism at the same
time. I want to talk about that this evening
American power and how it is both perceived and
used. The contours of our power are beyond
dispute. Our military expendit...
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