1. The earth consists of iron‚ oxygen‚ silicon and magnesium. This makes up about 90% of the earth’s elements. Jupiter and Saturn on the other hand consist mostly of volatile gases like water‚ methane and ammonia. These two planets retained their volatiles due to their greater gravitational force. 2. Scientist believe that the collision of earth with a smaller body caused the earth to tilt on it axis at 23 degrees. The blasting debris is said to have formed the moon. The period from the accretion
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white men that had powerful authority had the mindset that all English men had‚ they deserve it all. In A Different Mirror written by Ronald Takaki‚ he explains how the English were able to acquire all they land and how they used force by any means to push out the other races. He also describes the living conditions of certain races when they are in America. Ronal Takaki opens our eyes to a different view of one of our early presidents. Andrew Jackson was for removing the Indians‚ “He supported the efforts
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Chapter 17 Assessment 1. progressive movement- Efforts to make govt. more responsive to the people‚ restore economic opportunities‚ and correct injustices. 2. muckraker- One of the magazine journalists who exposed the corrupt side of business and public life 3. suffrage- The right to vote 4. Susan B. Anthony- Co-founder of the national woman suffrage association in 1869. 5. Theodore Roosevelt- 26th president of the US. His term lasted from 1901-1909. Known for the “square deal” politics
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CH 17 BIOLOGY VOCABULARY AND ASSESSMENT CH 17 SEC 1 1. Binomial nomenclature: Linnaeus’s system of naming organisms‚ giving a scientific two-word name to each species- the first part being the genus‚ and the second the species 2. Class: taxonomic group that contains one or more related orders 3. Classification: grouping of organisms or objects based on a set of criteria that helps organize‚ communicate‚ and retain information 4. Division: taxonomic term used instead of phylum to group related
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Chapter 17 The Cold War Begins (1945-1952) Postwar America Fear: Americas were terrified the U.S. would fall into another depression and economic hard times would return Problem: Finding jobs and housing for returning soldiers became a large issue GI Bill of Rights/ Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 * Stated that returning soldiers can now go to college at the governments expense * Each veteran could receive a low interest loan to buy a home‚ a farm or start a business
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BOOK REVIEW OF MIRROR MIRROR IDENTITY‚ RACE AND PROTEST IN JAMAICA by Rex Nettleford Taneisha Malcolm April 1‚ 2013 TABLE OF CONTENT Title Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page3 Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- page 4 Summary of Content ---------------------------------------------------------------------- page 6 Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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with different goals. The Spanish was the first to come over in the 1500’s and quickly took jurisdiction over the southwest and Florida‚ their quest was to find gold‚ glory‚ and their God. Next‚ about 1530’s the French‚ perusing the northwest passage‚ came to Canada. After they had secured Canada they traveled down the Mississippi river and claimed all the land from the great lakes to Louisiana. France’s main goal was to
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how insignificant the crime. Michael L. Lasser takes a similar approach‚ arguing that Pearl is a mirror image of Hesters guilt—a constant reminder of her mistake. Lassers argument has merit because Hawthorne not only uses mirror imagery in relation to Hesters guilt‚ but also in regards the emotions of all characters. In Mirror Imagery in The Scarlet Letter‚ Michael Lasser argues that Hawthorne uses mirror imagery to reveal a characters innermost secrets and ulterior motives. The child Pearl is described
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our present‚ colonialism as well as the struggle for independence and in latter years definition as to who we are as a people‚ we have chronicled our adaptation‚ explained our resilience and tenacity as a nation. Professor Nettleford’s book “Mirror Mirror “is an invaluable source of reference which seeks to explain some cultural modalities. Professor Nettleford explores some of the prevalent issues such as that of identity ‚ Race and Protest in Jamaica and gives a current perspective on such issues
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The trial begins. Heck Tate is the first witness. Under cross-examination‚ he admits that a doctor was never called to the scene to examine Mayella Ewell. Bob Ewell takes the stand next and causes a stir in the courtroom with his bad attitude and foul language. Mr. Ewell is not shaken from his story‚ but Atticus carefully plants the seed that Mr. Ewell himself could’ve beaten Mayella. Mayella takes the stand next. Even though Atticus believes that she’s lying‚ he treats her with courtesy and respect;
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