Graduated income tax Increase in paper money‚ Government ownership of transportation‚ Direct election of Senators‚ Civil service reform Eight hour work days‚ Immigration regulation changes. 2. Emerging world powers: The American battleship the Maine exploded. Over 250 American soldiers died in the tragedy. Headlines like "Spanish Treachery" convinced the American people that the Spanish were to blame for the explosion. On April 25th 1899‚ the United States declared war on Spain. The Spanish-American
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clarified the sad truth when he said‚ “It’s a hidden epidemic” (Banta 2). Looking around Auburn University‚ the problem is not visible at a glance‚ but it is adamantly buried. How can this problem be prevented? First‚ start small. A program in Maine attempted to address the improper disposal of medications ("Prescription Medication Collection" 1). The program was designed to get people to put unused prescription or over-the-counter drugs in pre-addressed‚ postage-paid pouches and mail
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The Vikings The Vikings were extraordinary mariners from modern-day northern Germany who traveled and settled in areas throughout Europe‚ Asia‚ and the north Atlantic islands from the late 800s to the early 1100s A.D. Because of their amazing ability to travel by sea‚ archaeologists have wondered if the Vikings ever reached North America. The Vinland Sagas are two Icelandic documents that contain information regarding the travels of Viking explorers in the Americas. These two documents are called:
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Olive Kitteridge and the Fascination With Suicide Thousands‚ if not millions‚ of people around the world are plagued by the false belief that suicide will solve their problems. Characters in the novel Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout are no different. The novel consists of several short stories that weave together the complex life of protagonist Olive Kitteridge‚ an abrasive‚ strong-willed middle school teacher. Olive’s interactions with others like her family and former students reveal an
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The Four Emphasized Areas of Art in Education The National Summary Statement summarizes what every young American should know and be able to do in the arts. It is focused on four areas of emphasis: dance‚ music‚ theatre and visual arts. The scope of the summary statement is grades K-12 and speaks to both content and achievement. (National Standards for Arts Education) In this essay I will first describe the four areas of emphasis in art education and then provide recommendations of how the
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The territorial expansion from 1800 to 1850 did not unite the nation‚ but rather tore it apart. The concept of Manifest Destiny had most citizens believe that the territory of the United States should extend all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Through the expansion of territory the issue of slavery between the North and the South did not unite the nation but rather split it apart. The territorial expansion can be seen as splitting the nation apart when Missouri was added to the nation from 1819-1821
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successes was in 1851 in Maine where a prohibition law was passed. Although this law was not very well enforced and many did not follow it‚ it allowed for a model for other states to follow (“The Temperance Movement”). This initial law in the state of Maine was seen as a blessing‚ as one newspaper described a scene where‚ “The clamor‚ and rioting‚ and fierce turbulence of drunkenness are nowhere to be seen.” The article then goes on to reflect what happens as a result of Maine passing its Prohibition
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With this newfound enthusiasm for temperance came better organised fellowships‚ such as the ‘Blue Ribbon societies’ and ‘Good Templars’. In 1850 president of the Temperance Society Maine state branch‚ Neal Dow was called upon by the legislature to draft a bill that would ban the manufacture and sale of hard liquor in Maine. A further ten states passed similar prohibitory legislation over the following five years. What’s more associations played a pivotal role in evolving anti-slavery sentiment into
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We call America the land of the free truth is no one is free. The United States has had the highest incarceration rates compared to other countries all around the world. Many illegal activities and narcotics play a huge role to becoming incarcerated. We’re born into a violent society and have no other choice but to live with it. Crime‚ violence‚ drugs and poverty are around us on a daily basis and young children see these things and think it’s normal. By certain individuals acting in ways they shouldn’t
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