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Gun Control In America
1,392 wordsOn March 24, 1998, firing from the woods overlooking their school, 13 -year-old Andrew Golden and 11 -year-old Mitchell Johnson shot and killed four middle school students and a teacher and injured ten other students in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The two boys had a semiautomatic M- 1 carbine with a large ammunition magazine, two other rifles, seven handguns and more than 500 rounds of ammunition which they took from the home of one of the boys grandfather, who had a large arsenal of weapons left unsec...
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16 Th Century Canada And Mexico
895 wordsIn the early 16 th century, the European super powers, England, France and Spain decided to "broaden" their horizons. All three set sail in an attempt to further their power. But when they reached the shores of what is now known as Canada and Mexico what would they find? Would they find a land all ready occupied by a new and distinctly fascinating society? No, they found a land for the taking. These European "settlers" gave no regard to the native populations whom already occupied this vast land...
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Health And Safety Technological Advancements
1,017 wordsThe expeditious augmentation of consumer product transactions taking place on the Internet have developed new risk for the public's health and safety, especially with the rise of online self-prescription drug sites. Online Pharmacies have been created to benefit the consumer but pose many risks for credulous purchasers, increased health fraud, and unique challenges to regulators, law enforcement, and policymakers. With these latest technological advancements, former regulations utilized by the F...
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Billion Dollars Trade Balance
732 wordsThe United States and Italy are interdependent on each other for various products. For example, we often see Americans wearing Italian designer clothes, while on the other hand; Italians covet the American brand clothes. As a nation, Italy has been on a steady decline with their exports to the United States. Italy has exported 238. 2 billion dollars of total in 1997; 242. 3 billion dollars of total exports in 1998; and 148. 6 billion dollars of total exports in 1999. On the reverse side, Italy h...
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Twenty Five Years War For Independence
3,263 wordsOne must decide the meaning of "progressive historiography. " It can mean either the history written by "progressive historians, " or it can mean history written by historians of the Progressive era of American history and shortly after. The focus that was chosen for this paper is more in keeping with the latter interpretation, if for no other reason than it provides a useful compare-and-contrast "control" literature. The caveat is this: the focus of this report is on the predominant question of...
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George Washingtons On Black Relations
1,528 wordsGeorge Washington's Impact on Black Relations During the Colonial Era there was much debate regarding slavery. The north was primarily against slavery while the south was economically dependent on slavery. When colonist started to settle North America they had come from England for religious and political freedom. Many were subsistence farmers (raising just enough food to survive on, with perhaps a little surplus to sell or trade). There was no need for slaves. Later, in Virginia indentured serv...
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La Cosa Nostra Don Corleone
1,570 wordsThe Accuracy of Drugs as portrayed in the Godfather by Mario Puzo, as opposed to reality Throughout history Writers have been writing fictional novels based on real historical events. The Godfather by Mario Puzo is such a book in which Puzo portrays Mafia life and business starting at the late 40 's. The Corleone crime Family in this novel is shown having troubles with the other organized crime syndicates concerning drugs. Many of the other families are pushing the idea of joining the narcotics ...
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Continental Congress West Indies
2,032 wordsThe Continental Congress met in one of the most conservative of the seaport towns from which the revolutionary movement stemmed. Philadelphia patriots complained that there was more Toryism in Pennsylvania than in all the colonies combined; certainly the Quakers who dominated the province were more concerned in putting down radicalism at home than resisting tyranny from abroad. The character of the delegates who assembled in Philadelphia in September 1774 was likewise a good augury to the conser...
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Health Care Systems Public Vs Private
1,051 wordsHealth care systems: Public vs. Private The main task of this paper is to provide information about public and private health care systems. Having the whole spectrum of both systems will help to make main distinctions between the two of them. As contrast I will use some facts about Danish health care system. The US healthcare system is one of the most technologically developed in the world and expensive too. Our doctors are the most qualified specialists in medical spheres and the rate of medica...
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Database Management End User
581 wordsBasic ideas and Concepts of Software Design An Interface to the End-User The Project Management System was designed with the goal that the end-user can handle the system on his own. The interactive user interface is based on the Windows interface. The interface programs use standard software of the market like Visual Basic, Microsoft Access and Crystal Reports. Documentation The software should be documented. The documentation should cover: h Description of the database architecture h Analysis o...
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Opium Wars Hong Kong
1,267 wordsOpium- an addictive drug originally used as a painkiller. It is obtained from the unripe seeds of the opium poppy and can be made into substances that a person can smoke causing relaxation, alleviated anxiety, and a state of euphoria. Continued use of the drug also induces deterioration to the mind and body of a person eventually causing death. The substance was therefore stated illegal in China during the late 18 th Century yet consistently smuggled into the country via British merchant ships. ...
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Articles Of Confederation System Of Government
1,083 wordsThank God it was Ratified Description of this essay: Constitution Thank God it was ratified! With the Constitution, the elite society protected rights for every American that would secure and ensure our nations existence for hundreds of years. Under the Articles of Confederation, the United States government was in a state of chaos. To end the existing chaos and build a stronger democratic society for the future, the government would need to before powerful and centralized. Thus, the elite class...
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Assault Weapon Ban Background Checks
970 wordsThe problem with guns is fairly obvious: they decrease the difficulty of killing or injuring a person. In Jeffrey A. Roth's Firearms and Violence (NIJ Research in Brief, February 1994), he points out the obvious dangers. About 60 percent of all murder victims in the United States in 1989 (about 12, 000 people) were killed with firearms. Firearm attacks injured another 70, 000 victims, some of whom were left permanently disabled. In 1985, the cost of shootings was an estimated $ 14 billion nation...
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Number Of Immigrants Five Years
322 wordsWhat could be more captivating than an oasis in a desert with green foliage, cool fresh water, and succulent fruits? An oasis is a paradise to a fatigued, dehydrated, and hungry person who must survive in the desert. The United States is the oasis, the paradise to immigrants who live in other countries in undesirable conditions. The preferred land where shelter, water, and food are plentiful. Unfortunately, not everyone can live in paradise. A limited number of immigrants should be allowed into ...
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South Florida U S Drug
378 wordsCocaine-a powerful central nervous system stimulant-has been a big problem for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in south Florida since the 1960 s. Drug cartels ship coke to the United States frequently, Miami being the main port. Cocaine has several nicknames: C, cream, snow, powder, and blow. This drug doesnt only affect the user but can also affects who ever is around the user. Cocaine isnt just a problem in south Florida, but its a problem worldwide. Through an investigation a solution will ...
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African Slave Trade Founding Fathers
800 wordsThe Founding Fathers and Slavery William W. Freehling presents his view of the Founding Fathers and slavery in the article The Founding Fathers and Slavery. He contends that America s Founding Fathers were antislavery but gives viewpoints of other historians to the contrary. The first sentence of the article states, Only a few years ago no man needed to defend the Founding Fathers on slavery. This implies that there was a change in the interpretation of the Founding Fathers position on slavery a...
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