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- 5111: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Grew It, Why Cant We?
- ... the Great Depression. There was a popular movement called the Alcohol Prohibition, making alcohol sales illegal. At this time, crime got out of hand due to the fighting between various gangs and the Mob for control of the black market alcohol sales. A large force of police officers was formed to enforce this new law. After fighting a losing battle, the government decided to just give up and legalize alcohol once ...
- 5112: John Dalton
- ... When Dalton was twelve he opened his school in Eaglesfield. He was smaller than some boys so he was threatened by the older boys who wanted to fight with the young teacher. He managed to control the kids for two years, but eventually due to poor salary Dalton return to work the land for his rich uncle. In 1785 Dalton and his brother opened another school this time at Kendall where ...
- 5113: John Dalton
- ... 12, John opened a school in Eagelsfield where he was the master. He was often threatened by the older boys who wanted to fight him because he was smarter, but he managed to keep in control for 2 years.Due to a poor salary, John was forced to leave his school and work in the fields with his brother. In 1781 John and his brother moved to Kendall. There John, his ...
- 5114: John Dillinger
- ... They told the sheriff that they had come to return Dillinger to the Indiana State Prison for violation of his parole. When the sheriff asked to see their credentials, one of the men pulled a gun, shot the sheriff and beat him into unconsciousness. They took the keys, freed Dillinger, locked the sheriff's wife and a deputy in the cell, and left. Leaving the sheriff to die on the floor ...
- 5115: Legalization of Drugs
- ... provide their own protection from predators, even "mules" who deliver drugs need weapons. The drug dealers today are animals; they do not care about any one but themselves, and the money they make. Packing a gun, like fancy clothing or gold jewelry, has become a status symbol among many adolescents. Keep in mind these kids would not think twice about shooting any one for their "drugs." In such an atmosphere, other ...
- 5116: Legalization of Marijuana
- ... would lend strength and credibility to our government (Christie, 54). In conclusion, there is no legitimate reason for keeping marijuana illegal. The reasons for legalizing the drug, however, are many. Legalization would bring both government control and increased tax revenue. Furthermore, marijuana is less harmful and less addictive than are other already legal drugs, such as alcohol and tobacco. We need to face the fact that the war on drugs is ...
- 5117: John Paul Jones
- ... be brought to hit the attacker), but The Richard quickly moved ahead and Jones was nearly able to hook up and board the Serapis. By this time over 80 of the 144 men working the gun deck battery of Richard were either killed or wounded and the deck was slippery with blood and fragments of bodies. Unfortunately, it was also riding two feet lower due to water entering through cannon shot ...
- 5118: The Push For Legalizing Marijuana
- ... causing great harm. When most people imagine the legalization of marijuana, they fear a marijuana free-for-all with everybody constantly getting high. Legalization would include a law passed by Congress allowing the government to control the content, quality, and distribution of marijuana. The laws would be similar to the current laws regulating alcohol, including laws governing age, limits for driving, and distribution (Bring 13). The three general areas where people ...
- 5119: Joseph Stalin
- ... became a member of the Grand Alliance, and Stalin, as was leader, took the name of Generalissimo. He took part in the conferences of Tehran, Yelta, and Potsdam that resulted in Soviet military and political control over the liberated countries of postwar E and C Europe. Much of the blame of the concentration camps and German invasion are blamed on Adolph Hitler, but in the lost shadows is this man, Joseph ...
- 5120: The Intentional Death of Francis Macomber
- ... statements as: In addition, more details are revealed about the character of Francis through the other principal characters and even through the characters who play a very small role in the story (e.g., the gun-bearers). For example, (p 250). By means of a combination of this type of information, Francis Macombers character is changed due to constant abuse from other characters, an inner struggle with fear and embarrassment ...
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