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- 16401: Annexation Of The 50th State
- Annexation of Hawaii John L. Stevens came to the island of Oahu in September 1889, acting as the U.S. Minister to Hawaii. While his mission in Hawaii was not clearly stated, his political actions on the islands clearly showed that Stevens thought that the annexation of Hawaii was proper and inevitable. Stevens held firm ... of Hawaii in the hands of the United States. From the start of his stay in Hawaii, Stevens made it clear whose side he was on in the political war. He would openly criticize Hawaii’s monarchy, and at times would refer to Queen Liliuokalani and her advisors as “incompetent”(2). Stevens may have not held anything against the Queen herself or any of her cabinet members, but rather degraded them simply to achieve his goals of the annexation of Hawaii, something that he considered “the only effective remedy for Hawaii’s troubles.” (2) Queen Liliuokalani naturally spoke out against the degradation of herself and her cabinet, and on behalf of her position of defending the Hawaiian Monarchy. “The U.S. Minister John Stevens was influenced ...
- 16402: Lao-Tzu: The Moderation Of Rul
- ... on this particular passage even among Americans. Lao-Tzu feels that taking action in order to make people feel safer and ensure their well being will actually be detrimental; although I agree with Lao-Tzu's tactics, most Americans hold differentiating views. The more restrictions you place on a people, the less moral the people will be. Americans encounter this on a daily basis. American society was founded upon and is ... the United States. The majority of crime committed against the government or any official organization by the people is out of spite or revolt for the prohibitions that are placed upon them. Therefore, Lao-Tzu's ideal is illustrated through the actions of the early American colonists. Having a greater amount of weapons will cause the people to feel less safe. If you live in a neighborhood where you do not ... biological weapons by Iraqi officials alerted America and the United Nations. The Iraqi people then felt unsafe as well as the rest of the world, especially the American people as the world was questioning Iraq's motives. Why would Iraq store such significant amounts of detrimental biological weapons if they did not have any intent to use them? Lao-Tzu's theory is found to be factual through the movements ...
- 16403: Endangered Species Of South Am
- ... is called the background rate of extinction (Lampton 14). Species have slowly evolved and disappeared throughout geological time because of climate changes and the inability to adapt to survive competition and predation. Since the 1600's, however, the rate of extinction has accelerated rapidly because of human population growth and resource consumption (17). Today, most of the world's habitats are changing faster than most species can adapt to such changes through evolution, or natural selection. The current global extinction rate is estimated at about 20,000 species per year, exponentially greater than the ... richest marine habitats known - they are the home or breeding ground of many species and other wildlife, such as sea otters. When the sea otter population off the western coast of Canada and the U.S. was hunted almost to extinction in the 19th and early 20th centuries, invertebrates such as the sea urchins were left without a major predator. The population of sea urchins increased dramatically and rapidly consumed ...
- 16404: Crimes Of The Heart By Beth He
- ... very separate lives and are very individual in their characters and personalities but all, in one way or another, commit “crimes of the heart.” But I believe that the title is derived directly from Babe’s situation. She has the most problems, from an abusive husband, to trying to find love in a secret relationship with a 15 year old black boy named Willie Jay. When her husband, Zachary Botrelle, discovers this relationship, Babe attempts to kill him and is placed on trial for this attempted homicide. The title is thus derived. However, it is also, I believe, a crime not to follow your heart's desires. The play had allot of meaning, to me in particular, because I in a way, am like Lenny, the eldest sister. I am, as she is, the glue in the family. I am the ... realized that she was most likely going to grow old alone, and never get married, and it became a major internal conflict for her. Another conflict, that is later revealed to be major, is Lenny’s jealousy of Meg, the younger sister, and the favoritism that was shown towards her as they were all growing up. Meg, twenty-seven years of age, dealt with being the middle child and suffers ...
- 16405: The Use Of The Color White In Frost's Poem "Design"
- The Use Of The Color White In Frost's Poem "Design" In the poem "Design" by Robert Frost, the classic use of the color white, meaning innocence and purity is turned around. Instead of giving this color to wholesome, pure objects he gives them ... moth is also commonly thought of a gross bug, but they are not harmful. The innocent little moth was tricked and it cost its life. I feel that there is a deeper meaning in Frost's poem. I think he is telling us that any color can have any meaning. The innocence that this spider has is similar to the innocence of a toddler who smacks his younger sibling and runs ... flower? This is a question that is not directly answered in the poem, but it makes the reader think a little bit more about the writing. Maybe there is no logical explanation to the spider's whereabouts. I think that the spider was on that flower simply because he could be. It seems to me that the best explanation for this poem is that the almighty creator does not have ...
- 16406: Barn Burning: An Endless Circle
- Barn Burning: An Endless Circle William Faulkner's short story “Barn Burning” is the tale of a southern man forced into a role by society. “Barn Burning” takes place in the post Civil War South where a mans place in society is derived ... taking control from the authority figure, and reverting back to his mercenary ways. Having no allegiance, Ab makes the move from helping hand to the enemy by burning down barns. Along with many of Faulkner's short stories, “Barn Burning” is set in the imaginary Mississippi county of Yoknapatawpha. During the restoration of the South, the time period following the Civil War, the only thing that kept the South alive and ... honor seemed to carry on to those who shared the names of the great war heroes. “‘Hey', the Justice said. ‘Talk louder. Colonel Sartoris? I reckon anybody named for Colonel Sartoris in this county can't help but tell the truth, can they?'” (Kennedy 163). On the other hand, the Snopses are viewed as dishonorable. During the war, Ab Snopse was considered a mercenary for serving both sides of the ...
- 16407: Theodore Roosevelt’s Domestic Accomplishments As President
- Theodore Roosevelt’s Domestic Accomplishments As President Theodore Roosevelt was the father of six children Theodore Roosevelt was the 26 th President of the United States, he was also an assemblyman of New York, and the governor that same state. Vice of America President of the United States of America. Roosevelt was also a deputy sheriff of the Dakota Territory, a New York police commissioner, and U.S. civil service commissioner, assistant secretary of the Navy, and Colonel of the rough Riders. Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president at the age of 42. In 1933 he stayed in office until 1945. Roosevelt won ... the Hepburn Act, for regulation of the railroads. The Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Foods and Drugs Acts were for consumer protection. The Federal Employers Liability Act, for labor was passed also. Theodore Roosevelt’s, presidency was one of the most dynamic periods of history of the United States of America. Roosevelt had no trouble using his office to the fullest allowable power and beyond, but he never used ...
- 16408: Macbeth-tragic Hero
- ... the play, Shakespeare defines Macbeth as a hero very clearly to the reader. However, as the play progresses, Shakespeare gradually indicates that Macbeth is a tragic hero. There are many factors that contribute to Macbeth¡¦s degeneration. First, Macbeth is shown to be a man of exceptional nature as well as high position. However, he errs in listening and trusting too much in others. This error brings ruin to him. Finally, Macbeth possesses a tragic flaw in his personality, which leads to his acting in a certain manner. Macbeth is ambitious, and it is this ambition which eventually dooms him. Macbeth¡¦s character gradually degenerates from that of a noble man to that of a violent individual. At first, Shakespeare shows Macbeth¡¦s exceptional nature as well as his high position. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is portrayed as a brave, selfless warrior - competent and loyal to his lord Duncan. He defends Duncan by killing ...
- 16409: Madness In Macbeth And Hamlet
- ... in earlier times people were considered to be "sick in the mind." As further illustrated, the presence of madness is quite evident and plays a strong role in the formation of the plot in Shakespeare's writings of Hamlet and Macbeth. It is evident that in both Hamlet and Macbeth, there is proof of madness in some of the minor characters. The issue of madness in any form of writing shows ... Be so much the man." (M1.7.50- 51) This means that Lady Macbeth is pushing Macbeth by bringing up the issue of manliness and if Macbeth is up to the challenge. Since Hamlet didn't have witches and a wife to drive him insane, he had to deal with himself and a ghost. This could probably drive anybody crazy if they had to consider the significance of life and death so many times and deal with a spirit. As Shakespeare famously wrote it, "To be, or not to be: that is the question:" this is where the reader may question Hamlet's sanity. (H3.1.56) Why? When someone begins to question life and death they are beginning to question their very existence or their value. Since the beginning of the play, Hamlet seemed distressed over ...
- 16410: Analysis of Frost's "Desert Places" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"
- Analysis of Frost's "Desert Places" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" Robert Frost takes our imaginations to a journey through wintertime with his two poems "Desert Places" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening". Frost ... farmhouse near". He admits that just stopping does seem odd. He is also somewhat concerned about the man who owns the woods. The man almost feels guilty for looking so lovingly at this other man's woods. "He will not see me stopping here/ To watch his woods fill up with snow". I think that the speakers life may be a little better off since he stopped to take a deep ... cold seems to chill to the very soul at times. Winter can also be very uplifting. It can wipe the slate clean with its pureness and it can be a time of starting over. Snow's whiteness can, in a way, blind you with its beauty and make you forget about your troubles. Winter for me is a time of silent reflection. I could sit for hours and gaze at ...
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