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    A dubious legacy‚ by Mary Wesley‚ describes a woman who didn’t do anything at all except sleeping in the bed‚ letting others pleased her. It was published in 1992 in England. The story is about a couple who married without love‚ but parent’s wish instead.The husband named Henry Tillotson and the wife named Margaret Tillotson. Henry got married to Margaret because it was his father’s wish and to save her from going to prison. Henry brought Margaret to his farmhouse in Cotteshaw. When Margaret got

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    Harper Lee‚ the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird‚" left behind a massive legacy. Her book sold more than 40 million copies since it was published in 1960‚ and Americans rank it among the most influential books they’ve read. But after more than 50 years and millions of classrooms lessons‚ some of its central lessons still‚ at least at times‚ go unheard. the same racial prejudices that led to Robinson’s conviction are thriving‚ if in more subtle ways‚ in courtrooms today. It is not unknown that black

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    Sojourner Truth: “Ain’t I A Woman” Speech Analysis Sojourner Truth was an outstanding lady that fought for equality for all Americans‚ especially blacks and women. She was born a slave in the year of 1797 (“National Women’s History Museum”). She spent the earliest parts of her life on an estate in New York‚ owned by Colonnel Johannes Hardenbergh (“Sojourner Truth”). There were a series of laws passed in the state of New York including the Gradual Emancipation and the New York Anti-Slavery Law of

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    as the “Godfather of Gangsta Rap‚” was one of the most authoritative African-American forces of the hip hop and rap revolution in the 1990s. Eazy-E‚ hailing from Compton‚ California‚ became an unstoppable‚ dynamic force in the hip-hop and rap community after his wild success in the rap group known as NWA. His innovative and explosive music stylings continue to influence the music industry today and have ensured his legacy will live on for years to come. Born September 7th‚ 1964 as Eric Wright

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    Egypt’s Greatest Legacy Ancient Egypt has many great legacies varying from their architecture‚ to their culture to their gods and goddesses. Egypt is very well known for their pyramids‚ temples and tombs‚ but I believe that their greatest legacy are the pharaohs who ruled Ancient Egypt. The pharaohs in Ancient Egypt were not only the rulers of Egypt‚ but they were seen as living gods. The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt are a great legacy because they were so well respected and powerful. The pharaohs

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    countries. He left a lasting legacy as a great president. Early life for Thomas Jefferson was mainly with his parents and his siblings. His dad was a very busy ship captain. His mother was just a stay at home worker. He had three other siblings. He had one brother and two sisters. Early life helped Thomas Jefferson become the man he was because his parents were with him a lot and they taught him well although they were very busy. There was many problems in the

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    efforts‚ the motto of their hopes‚” as said by Napoleon Bonaparte about himself and glory (Moore). But how did Napoleon get into power‚ what was his role in the French Revolution‚ what were his first tasks once he did get into power‚ and what was his legacy? Napoleon Bonaparte was a very influential man with a very interesting history. One very interesting thing is that napoleon was very young for one who gained power as quickly as he did‚ but in turbulent times such as the French Revolution it was

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    The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ was an important part of history. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ encountered difficulties in his life. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ had reasons for exploring. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ has a legacy that involves changing the world. The Explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ encountered difficulties in his life. “His ship was burned and Columbus had to swim to the Portuguese shore and make his way to Lisbon.” (text) “Rejected by a Portuguese king

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    The Irish War of Independence and its Legacy The Irish War of Independence is by no means a cut and dry issue. The legacy of this War‚ which began in 1919 and ended 1921 and its consequences are not confined to this specific time period. It resulted in an immediate Civil War between Irish pro-Treaty and anti-Treaty forces‚ which lasted for one violent and bloody year post independence. It’s legacy can also be seen in Northern Ireland today which has seen acts of extreme terrorism by loyalist

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    Ben Parsell Dr. Castaldo English 11‚ Period 2 October 1‚ 2013 Remnants of a Puritan Legacy: The American Work Ethic What is the first thing that we as Americans think about when we hear Puritanism? For many‚ religion is the main idea that comes to mind. The Puritans were a very devoutly religious group as a whole. Religion had a strong influence on all of their actions. And they often used religion to explain things they themselves couldn’t. William Bradford writes‚ “These troubles being blown

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