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- 17041: Native Americans
- ... in the beginning of the 20th century the United States census bureau has reported an almost continuous increases in native populations (with some exceptions, notably an influenza epidemic that occurred in 1918). From the 1980’s to the 1990’s there is reported a growth of almost 500,000; from 1,478,523 in 1980 to 1,937,391 in 1990. Despite these promising statistics the population of Native Americans is only a small fraction ... and supplies they were denied. There have been many famous clashes between Indians and the United States government. On November 4th 1791, In what is considered the worst ever defeat administered by Indians to U. S. troops more than 600 soldiers were killed by a force of mostly Shawnees and other Indians. The cause of the conflict was settlers moving into the Indian’s land in large numbers, ignoring Indians ...
- 17042: Home School
- ... American public schools in the mid-19th century, home schooling was the norm. Founding father John Adams encouraged his spouse to educate their children while he was on diplomatic missions (Clark, 1994). By the 1840's instruction books for the home were becoming popular in the United States and Britain. The difficulty of traveling to the system of community schools was provoking detractors. At this time, most of the country began ... 1898 the number of children enrolling in the public schools outpaced the population growth. Except for certain religious sects and correspondence schools home schooling remained limited for most of the 20th century. During the 1960's the hippie counterculture exploded into the scene. This culture led a revolt against the education establishment. Thousands of young Americans began dropping out of society and going back to the land to live on communes that generated the modern home schooling movement. Twenty years ago, many states did not allow home schooling. Constitutional protection has always been uncertain. The U.S. Supreme Court has never explicitly ruled on home schooling. Although in 1972, in Wisconsin v. Yoder, the Court did restrict compulsory school requirements in a limited ruling involving the right of Amish students not ...
- 17043: Signs Of The Zodiac
- ... occupations relating to the communications field. Leo the Lion (July 24 to August 23) Leo is a natural leader and loves to give free advice. A Leo will give money to almost anybody. The lion's roar is often not indicative of his true feelings. Leo is a fiercely loyal friend. Libra the Scales (September 24 to October 23) The Libran's goal in life is to achieve harmony-the balancing of the scales. The Libran character is a curious mixture of kindness, gentleness, fairness, stubbornness, logic and indecision. Most Librans have a good ability to concentrate ... Scorpion is intensely loyal to friends and never forgets a gift or a kindness. Taurus the Bull (April 21 to May 21) The Taurean is solid and practical. It is difficult to change the Taurean's mind once it has been set. Worrying or fretting isn't part of the bull's nature. The average Taurean is healthy, with a strong constitution, and has an excellent appetite. Virgo the Virgin ( ...
- 17044: Leonardo Da Vinci
- Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15,1452 in the village of Anchiano, close to the town of Vinci. His illegitimately father was Ser Piero, a notary a lawyer and Leonardo's mother was Caterina, a peasant girl (Costantino 9). Born during a time when it was possible to believe that man can do all things, and Leonardo proved the Renaissance correct. Around 1466 he occupied himself ... simple function of a machine he applied rules to improve or invent other machines (later in life) for other tasks that might be carried out. His unbelievable talent to manipulate simple machines surpassed normal men's intellect that they mistook it for magic (Cooper 15). He learned mathematics as a young boy, but amazingly he was bad at arithmetic. Found in some of his notes was an error in multiplying (8 ... his most famous painting, the "Mona Lisa". Combining science and techniques at times left his works into technical disaster, yet left the work itself marvellous. The best example for that was possibly Leonardo da Vinci's last piece, "The Last Supper" (Costantino 18). By his understanding and involvement of nature, Leonardo made art a science, by his inner sense of form and beauty, he made science an art. More absorbent ...
- 17045: Anne Frank Remembered: Review
- ... world war. It is also the first hand account of the hiding of Jews such as the Frank family, the Van Daan family, and Dr. Albert Dussel during this time. In regard to the book's autobiographical format, the author, Miep Gies, does not present the reader with a clear thesis statement. Instead, throughout the book the author discusses her main views toward the actions of the Nazis and their oppression ... good look at me and see with her own eyes that some 'Aryan' woman was not to be swept in by the Nazis." (Gies, p. 41, 1987). The main source of background to the author's viewpoint is her own story. In order to further discuss her main points and views, a summary of her story must be given. The book began with a brief history of the childhood of Miep ... with the Frank family began when she was given a job with the Pectacon Company, owned and operated by Mr. Otto Frank. His company made and sold pectin, which was used for making jam. Miep's first part of the job was to make jam with different formulas of pectin. After becoming an expert jam maker, she was placed at a desk in the office to do office work. She ...
- 17046: Jungle Book
- Summary: The story The Jungle Book is a collection of stories written about the ecosystems and everyone’s part in it. This book is written mostly from the animals point of view telling their feelings and their unheard laws. The book was written in a very simple form and was very easy to ... through the night. Later on the next day when the two had returned back to camp Toomai told all the old elephant trainers about what he had seen and participated in. The elephant trainers didn’t believe him so they had to go out into the jungle and see for themselves. When they saw how the elephants had trampled the jungle floor during their dance they were ashamed. They then raised little Toomai up and gave him the praise that he deserved. For little Toomai had seen what no other had seen before, and was therefore the greatest among the trainers. Her Majesty’s Servants This story is about a group of animals that are used in the war efforts of India. These animals include a donkey, a yoke of oxen, a horse, a elephant, and a camel. ...
- 17047: The Catcher In The Rye: Book Review
- ... years old and serves as the narrator of this novel. Holden does not like anybody or anything around him. He is an emotionally troubled kid and has many problems with his life. Phoebe is Holden's little sister. She is ten years old and lives at home with their parents. Phoebe really admires and loves her big brother, Holden. This novel begins when Holden is in a mental hospital in California ... to understand life and his place in the world. Holden decides that he wants to go see Mr. Antolini, an old teacher, to help him get a better understanding of his life. At Mr. Antolini's home, Holden discusses many of the problems that he is facing. Mr. Antolini tells Holden that he has to learn not to hate everyone around him. He has to learn to love people. Holden is told that he has to think about his future. He has to decide when he is going to start to take life seriously and apply himself in school. Holden's conversation with Mr. Antolini is the climax of the novel. This is the point of the novel when Holden starts to listen and understand his problems. He realizes that it is time he put ...
- 17048: Macbeth: Good and Evil In One Human Heart
- ... in war by giving the title “Thane of Cawdor” to “noble Macbeth”. A pronouncement made by three witches that Macbeth will be King , served as the primary catalyst for the development of evil in Macbeth’s heart. Macbeth struggles with the choice, should he let the witches prophecies realize themselves, or should he take steps to achieve them. Under the cloaking shadows of his skins, Macbeth hides his one weakness-that ... the king. In doing so, Macbeth unrobed himself of all that is good in human soul-kindness, honor, and love. Macbeth became so blind by his new robes of kingdom and power that he didn’t even noticed her wife slipping in to insanity. In the beginning Macbeth had a hard time with the concept of murder that he regrets killing Duncan “wake Duncan with thoust knocking, I would if I could.” Macbeth’s heart causes him to feel remorse as he states “I am afraid to think what I have done… To know my deed,’twere best not know myself.” After he kills the king, Macbeth’s ...
- 17049: Bartleby The Scrivener Essay
- ... story written by Herman Melville. The plot is based on the character Bartleby, an office worker who decides to stop doing his work. Bartleby is thrown in prison because he does not adapt to society's expectations. It is in prison where he dies a lonely man. The Story of "Bartleby the Scrivener" can be interpreted from a social, psychological and moral standpoint. Bartleby teaches many lessons which are learned through his social status situation in the story. The main theme in this short story is that it is extremely hard to go against the grain in society especially during the middle 1800's. This becomes a major dilemma for Bartleby as he wards off everyday occurrences such as going to work. Bartleby is sent to prison and this becomes very hard for him because in his mind the ... a psychological mindset. The short story is very vague as to the mental stability of Bartleby. It is necessary read between the lines to understand how lonely and 'down in the dumps' Bartleby is. Bartleby's aura has a psychological affect on his co-workers in his office as well. Bartleby's co-workers experience both distraction and frustration because of Bartleby's neglecting of his work. Bartleby becomes isolated ...
- 17050: Child Development
- ... his peers. Sometimes, Robert watches his peers to see whether or not what he is doing is right; as shown in Kates letter "B" lesson on 3/7. Robert has shown that he enjoys Tyler's company in Lindsey's nursery rhyme lesson on 3/14. In Katie's lesson on 3/14 Robert shows that he also enjoys Justin's presence as they danced together. On 3/14 Robert also shows that he likes parallel play when he says no to Kate ...
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