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- 2781: The Work of Robert Frost
- ... party could be made out. Distance is a good thing, and so is admitted difference, even when it sounds like hostility. For there can be a harmony of separate sounds that seem to be at war with another, but one sound is like no sound at all, or else it is like death. Let each thing know its limits even as it strains to pass them. No limit will ever be ... things, including those things his ancestors have said. The minister says of the old lady who used to live in The Black Cottage:-- One wasn't long in learning that she thought Whatever else the Civil War was for, It wasn't just to keep the States together, Nor just to free the slaves, though it did both. She wouldn't have believed those ends enough To have given outright for ...
- 2782: Martin Luther King Jr And Malcolm X
- ... made on equality. He started promoting non-violent sabotage, which including blocking the normal functioning of government. At one time, Malcolm X actually wanted "to join forces with King and the progressive elements of the Civil Rights Movement," (pg. 262, Malcolm X: The man and his times). To many, King and Malcolm X were heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. However, many have also seen that King was more pessimistic, while Malcolm X was more optimistic about separatism for most of his life. Some have said that later on in their lives, they ... of the lack of success the blacks were making in America. This discomfort is reflected in his "A time to break the silence" speech. In this speech, he openly condemns American involvement in the Vietnam war. He preaches that America should solve its own racial and social problems before sending vulnerable young men, especially black men, to fight other country's battles. "So we have been respectfully forced with the ...
- 2783: Ivan the Terrible
- ... Since he was too young to reign, his mother Elena was made regent on his behalf. This was surprising because she was a woman, a commoner, and a foreigner by birth. Anxious to avoid a civil war, it was the older prelates of the church who supported Elena's regency. Elena herself had no illusions about her position, and she feared for the safety of her sons since she knew that Vasili ... always run to church because he felt bad about killing. Then, the next day, he would kill and return to church again. This happened over and over again. General Kurbsky was the hero of the war in Kazan and was the right-hand man of Ivan. Because of the number of confiscations, tortures, and deaths, Kurbsky fled Russia and became the commander of the Polish army. This is Scar Number ...
- 2784: Copper and Molybdenum Deposits in the United States
- ... resources did not satisfy national needs until the discovery of gold in California shifted the focus of mineral exploration westward and strikes of rich copper ores occurred in Tennessee and the Cordilleran base regions. The Civil War caused copper demand to increase greatly in order to manufacture cartridges and canned goods, this resulted in the openings of numerous copper mines of which more than 90% were in the Lake Superior area giving ... important advantage to the Union armies. Major copper production districts then shifted to Montana and Arizona in the early 1890's. Production increased to reach peak levels of 900,000 tons a year during World War I and in 1970 1,600,000 tons of copper were produced but recent levels are lower, fluctuating between 1-1.5 million tons a year. Technology has aided in increasing production efficiency wich ...
- 2785: The 26 Amendments of the US Constitution
- ... people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III (1791) No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV (1791) The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be ... or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness ... number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state. Section 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of ...
- 2786: National Constituent Assembly
- ... was an ownership right to a piece of land, a kind of collateral from the government. Most of the land had previously been owned by the Church, but was forfeited to the State under the Civil Constitution of the Clergy, an act that proclaimed the Clergy had to swear allegiance to the State, rather than the Pope, and therefore all their property and wages were put under State control. It was ... end the revolution. These accusations were thought to be only rumours, until King Louis himself, obviously unhappy with the abolishment of his absolutism, was found guilty of conspiring with Austria's King Leopold to declare war on France and put an end to the revolution. The most significant discontent of this period, was in direct link with the King. Since the formation of the National Constituent Assembly, there had been a ... It was not long before the people of France would see through the self satisfying reforms of the Bourgeoisie. A sense of frustration and anger also lay in the Church, after the passing of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. Many Clergymen did not want to swear allegiance to the State, and were angered that the Constituent Assembly had involved themselves in Clergy affairs. It only worsened things when the ...
- 2787: American Drug Laws- Do They He
- ... I believe the drug laws are in serious need of reform. We tend to forget that alcohol is a drug and that at one time it was prohibited without success. Also, I believe that a civil body of government rather than a criminal one should regulate drug use. It is a social problem, not a criminal one. As a largely victimless crime they should not have their civil rights taken away just because they like to take drugs which we have arbitrarily made illegal. Drugs are very expensive because they are illegal. Their procurement and use fuel crime and violence, which could be ... key components in recreational drugs people use to cerebral endorphins, satiation is always temporary and there is no inhibiting mechanism to prevent misuse of even toxic amounts. Millions of dollars now wasted on the "Drug War" could be redirected into programs to fight poverty, hunger, medical research, and countless other social programs which would be more valuable to society. If we learned anything from Prohibition it is that people in ...
- 2788: Japan
- ... justices appointed by the cabinet. Four types of lower courts are prescribed by the constitution: high courts, district courts, family courts, and summary courts. The Supreme Court is the tribunal of final appeal in all civil and criminal cases and has authority to decide on the constitutionality of any act of the legislature or executive. High courts hear appeals in civil and criminal cases from lower courts. District courts have both appellate and original jurisdiction. Family and summary courts are exclusively courts of first instance. Type of Law The Japanese do not have a law as ... insurance system has been in effect in Japan since 1927. Self-employed people and employees in the private and public sectors are included under the medical plan. Social welfare services have greatly expanded since World War II; legislation enacted or amended in the postwar years includes the Livelihood Security Law for Needy Persons, the Law for the Welfare of Disabled Persons, the National Health Insurance Law, the Welfare Pension Insurance ...
- 2789: Racism
- ... kids grow up "brain-washed" that black people are their enemies and, taught by example, will continue this trend (The Volume Library; 1988). The Ku Klux Klan has been around since the end of the civil war. It is a roller coaster of a history. From extreme power, to rapid decline, and slow reemergence (Software Toolworks Encyclopedia; 1992). The clan, who is notorious for its violence, has a relatively innocent beginning. It ... skinheads are a family... A lot of us don't have what you'd call a home" commented Joshua, who is a 16 year old recruiter in California (United They Hate; Michael Kronenwetter). The race war was in full force by the 1960's. With the growth of white supremacy and their groups, black too had a weapon. Martin Luther King Jr. lead his people to march in Washington to ...
- 2790: The Life And Death Of Julius C
- ... allow no compromises and bullied all the frightened senators that Caesar should disband his armies or be declared enemy of the state. The Senate then stripped Julius of all his offices and the Republic declared war on him. Julius Caesar's reaction to this was on January 11. He led his single legion, which he had assembled, across the bridge over a small stream that marked the boundary between his province ... if they had a commander who was a winner." Caesar now chased after Pompeius towards Pharsalus. Here Caesar's 32,000 faced Pompeius 43,000. It was going to be the largest conflict of the civil war over the Roman Empire. On a morning in early August both armies attacked. Caesar's left and center held strong, while his right withdrew. Pompeius, noticing Caesar's weak side headed his cavalry in ...
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