Approximately 186000 Negroes became federal soldiers. They served under white officers and often suffered discrimination in such matters as pay and bounties. But they proved courageous fighters in several of the battles in which they participated. Confederate officials were shortsighted in failing to use slaves as soldiers. Many confederate leaders feared an uprising once the Negroes were given arms. Others opposed the use of slaves on grounds that the Negroes were ill-prepared for such high
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opportunity to make a country that future generations will thank us for. We just need to rely slightly more on patriotism‚ working together‚ and our responsibilities as a citizen of this great country. Some of the responsibilities of an American citizen include paying taxes‚ casting votes‚ and obeying laws. Taxes put on the American public are found from everywhere. They come out of a paycheck‚ we pay them when we buy a bag of chips‚ we even write the community a check for the taxes we owe. Taxes are
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In 1941‚ the sophisticated and classical screenplay‚ Citizen Kane was released to the public in America. The motion picture is known to be as probably one of the world’s most famous and highly-rated films‚ with its remarkable scenes‚ and use of literary devices. Director‚ star‚ and producer of the film were all the duty of one man by the name of Orsen Welles. He stars as Charles Foster Kane‚ who was ripped away from his parents during childhood‚ then went on to live a very lavish lifestyle‚ but never
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Voter Suppression On October 23‚ I went to the lecture Mr. Wilson gave at the Methodist Center about voter suppression. He started by talking about the old ways of voter suppression. These were very indiscrete forms of voter suppression all targeting a specific population of people. For instance in the 1880’s in New York voting was only allowed on Saturdays‚ this was an attempt to try to stop the Jewish community from casting there vote. There were also poll taxes in many places; this was an
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the land of opportunity‚ land of the free‚ and the pursuit of happiness. People living in poverty from all different countries across the world dream about migrating to America for a better life. But how difficult is it to actually become an American Citizen? In the book‚ “The Circuit” by Francisco Jimenez‚ the author puts together short stories of his life from a family of undocumented immigrants of Mexico trying to cross the border to California; in hope to pursue their dream of achieving a better
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Citizen means the members of the particular nation either they are native or through naturalization. Citizen can be both native and naturalization. For instance‚ if the people came from different countries like Nepal‚ India through different Visa status and fortunately they receive the citizenship of US then they are called naturalization or migrated people. On the other hand‚ native citizen means he/she take birth in particular countries as well as his/her parents are originated from the same country
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In an advanced society such as ours‚ it is unfortunate we are not able to provide what should be a basic human right to all American citizens‚ quality healthcare. The quality or level of healthcare should be a right for all and not a privilege for some. Once a single definition is established‚ health care professionals can begin to measure quality and improve the process of healthcare in this country. The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality defines quality healthcare as "doing the right
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Argumentative Research Paper The Patriot Act 12-10-08 Eng101:423 Argumentative Essay The Patriot Act America is based on two things: Blood and the Constitution. America is currently at war‚ fighting for our freedom. But what use is that if our Constitution‚ the very thing that grants us freedom‚ is no longer valid? Only five weeks after the September 11 attacks congress passed an act granting greater judicial power to information gathering agencies. The Patriot act‚ passed October 26 2001(New
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even know the pain if you have never been there. Many ask does war change a man or women? In the movie American Sniper you really see the aftermath of war. War has changed of the years and became different. The different war tactics have come and went. Still the same gruesome thoughts of the battlefield; roll through the minds of many men and women. The American Sniper a true war movie about American hero Chris Kyle. Chris was born in Odessa‚ Texas where he was in the rodeo. Chris was a wild young
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In the classic film Citizen Kane‚ director Orson Welles introduces the idea of the American Dream: a life of success and wealth. One ’s formal expectation of this theme would be that of a perfect family life‚ large amounts of money‚ a successful career and ultimately‚ happiness. Welles redefined these expectations through the mise-en-scene of the first flashback in which Kane ’s parents bequeath him to Thatcher. The scene opens with Charles Kane ’s mother‚ father and their banker‚ Thatcher‚ in the
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