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- 6471: Dueling
- ... John Randolf of Virginia refused to duel with General James Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson posted Mr. Randolf for this. The flyer the he made read: "HECTOR UNMASKED - IN JUSTICE TO MY CHARACTER I DENOUNCE TO THE WORLD JOHN RANDOLF, A MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AS A PREVARICATING, BASE, CALUMINATING SCOUNDREL, POLTROON AND COWARD"(Cochran 20). The other option that would happen after sending letters would to actually fight the duel. The second would ... look at the way the typical southern cities were at this time. The South was very primitive compared to their northern brothers. Southern cities often had unpaved streets and poor sewage control. Williams wrote that New Orleans, Louisiana "had open gutters for sewers until eighteen fifty-seven. In the south there was no push for industrial movement, so northern cities were well ahead of the latter. It would not be long ... be looked at as a reason for the decline of the duel. By the mid eighteen thirties the duel was coming to a close. Class lines were beginning to shift as the country was expanding. New territories to the west were temptations to planters to move off of their worn out land and settle the new, uncultivated land west of the Mississippi. "This weakened the aristocratic structure and reduced the ...
- 6472: Harriet Tubman
- ... then led more than 300 slaves to safety and freedom. When the Civil War began, she tirelessly scouted for the Union army and continued to free her people. Many of these newly freed slaves became new recruits for the Union army. Tubman rose from slavery to become one of the most remarkable stories in the history of the United States of America. About 40 years before the Civil War began, a ... s house wasnt very fine. It had a wooden floor and several rooms, including a parlor that was furnished with tables, chairs, and oil lamps. Araminta had never seen such nice things. Apparently her new mistress, Miss Susan, had never had a servant before, because she seemed to have no understanding of her own responsibility toward the child. Her most important duty was caring for the baby. Many years later ... were still visible. Later the woman took Araminta back to the Brodas and she was put to another job. This time she had to work in the fields. She was still very small but her new master expected her to do heavy work. He made her chop wood and load it onto his wagon. If she was unable to lift a heavy load, he whipped her. She labored in this ...
- 6473: Jfk Alliance
- The dawning of the sixties erupted with John F. Kennedy as President, the beginning of an anti-war movement, and the fear of communism. It was a new decade and called for many changes, domestic and foreign. New policies were initiated in the hopes for a better economy and relations with other countries. In 1961, President Kennedy called for the establishment of the Alliance for Progress. The program was aimed towards promoting the ... of human rights. With the Alliance for Progress and the Peace Corps, he brought American idealism to the aid of developing nations. But the hard reality of the Communist challenge remained. His domestic program, the New Frontier, called for tax reform, federal aid to education, medical care for the aged under Social Security, and the extension of civil rights. Many of his reforms, however, stalled in Congress, and foreign-affairs ...
- 6474: Early 1900s In N. America
- ... arriving immigrants. At this time some of the modern convienences were just being invented and even if it were for sale only the extremely rich had the option of purchasing the items. Sports being very new, in the aspect of it being organized was small time compared to present day. Travelling required time and was uncomfortable. Only the rich could have the luxurious accomadations for those long journeys. Many jobs were ... canadians because of its easy maintence compared to a horse. The bike allowed an option of transportation. The bicycle also gave a sense of freedom to virtually anybody willing to learn. Henry Ford revolutionized the world we live in by inventing the "horseless carriage", if it had not been for him, instead of taking the GO bus in the morning we'd be riding a horse named Wanda. Not only did ... Orville and Wilbur Wright made a successful flight in the first airplane at the beach of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Although the flight only lasted 12 seconds it would change the way we see the world. The telephone allowed the houseneeds to be satisfied without leaving they're homes. Women received an oppurtunity to work as a a switch board operator. I don't know if I can stress the ...
- 6475: Society's Influence on the American Dream
- ... temporary relationship and Babbit is not able to truly feel joy. Although Babbit recognizes that a change has occurred he also notices that "nothing has been gained by his rebellion" and is unsatisfied with his new situation. Even though unhappy, Babbit "asserts his new independence [and]
refuses to join" a new respected organization formed in Zenith. This takes much courage and Babbit prides himself for his perseverance. Although Babbit is proud of his independence, many people end their friendships with him because he will not ...
- 6476: Biography of Thomas Edison
- ... business named Laws than hired him. Soon after he was recruited, he put together a perfect stock ticker machine in his spare time. For his work, he was paid $40,000. With all of this new money Edison bought many books and scientific equipment to create new inventions. Then, he bought a factory. Quickly he had three hundred employers, and business was booming. He held the factory until he became very sick at the age of thirty, and gave it up. When he regained his strength, he ounce again opened up a laboratory located in Melano Park, New Jersey. From the years 1876 to 1880, he devoted all of his time to working on inventions. It was there where he created his most famous inventions. The light bulb, phonograph and motion picture ...
- 6477: Wallace Stevens
- ... older brother. At Harvard, Wallace also joined the Signet Society, and was soon after elected secretary. It was here where he met his good friend George Santayana. After finishing school at Harvard, Wallace moved to New York and began writing for the New York Tribune. But in 1901 he abandoned journalism and went to New York Law School in 1902. It was here that he developed a professional relationship with W.C. Peckham. After returning to Reading in 1904, he met Elsie Kachel Moll. He had said that he ...
- 6478: Martin Luther
- ... the priesthood. Ordained in 1507, he approached his first celebration of the mass with awe. After his ordination, Luther was asked to study theology in order to become a professor at one of the many new German universities staffed by monks. In 1508 he was assigned by Johann von Staupitz, vicar-general of the Augustinians and a friend and counselor, to the new University of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) to give introductory lectures in moral philosophy. He received his bachelor's degree in theology in 1509 and returned to Erfurt, where he taught and studied. In November 1510 ... of biblical theology which he held till his death. Although still uncertain of God's love and his own salvation, Luther was active as a preacher, teacher, and administrator. Sometime during his study of the New Testament in preparation for his lectures, he came to believe that Christians are saved not through their own efforts but by the gift of God's grace, which they accept in faith. Both the ...
- 6479: Macbeth 5
- Thesis: Macbeth's changing character over the course of the play can be seen in his roles a general, husband and a king. I. General A. Early in the play he is brave 1. Captain reports 2. Duncan conversation B. Late in the play he is ineffective 1. Fearful 2. Cornered II. Husband A. Initially close to wife 1. Confides in her via letter 2. Has pet name ... of the play can be seen in his roles a general, husband and a king. First, Macbeth's changing character is evident in his role as a general. As the play begins, he is a brave general, well respected by his peers. The captain returning from battle reports of this saying, "But all's too weak; for brave Macbeth (he deserves that name)" (1.2. 17-18) Duncan later confers his title as king of Scotland, claiming, "No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go, pronounce his present ...
- 6480: The Effects Of Poverty In Our
- All over the world, disparities between the rich and poor, even in the wealthiest of nations is rising sharply. Fewer people are becoming increasingly successful and wealthy while a disproportionately larger population is also becoming even poorer. There are ... children live in poverty, and a half a million people are homeless (Shein: 1998, 13). It is statistics like this that says our economic system depends on inequality in order to survive. How would this world be if the wealth were evenly spread out for all to share? What would we do without poverty? Our society has been deeply divided for so long that I think change would be too difficult ... made many attempts. However, they have not given up. The people who are living on the streets may be unimportant to those with no financial limits, but they have not been forgotten. According to the World Bank, the international plan to reduce poverty by half was originally supposed to be reached by the year 2015, but the high number of poor people is high, and they are spread out everywhere. ...
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