happens. If nobody took a stand‚ then the world would still be ran by kings and monarchies. For example‚ during the 1700s in modern day eastern America‚ back when England ruled the colonies‚ people took a stand from England and won. Everybody thought it was going to be a cake walk for the England super power‚ but the colonist won. The independence of America inspired many people to take a stand. The actions of people in the colonies standing up against a world super power and winning‚ made other people
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Climate Change: The Effects and Reforms in America Ninety-seven percent of climate scientists in the United States agree that climate change is happening and is becoming an unfortunate reality for future generations (TechTimes). In the United States‚ large corporations receive little to no environmental regulations leading to unhealthy gas levels potentially breaching holes in the ozone layer. Slowly‚ this issue has become a public concern and has more recently been brought into the radar of the
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present day America. On the one hand‚ people view discrimination as just and equal towards minorities in order to separate the races in society. On the other hand‚ segregation brought by Jim Crow and Immigration Laws during the 19th century was unjust towards the targeted races. Although segregation and immigration acts have been ended with newer laws‚ such as the 13th amendment‚ complete freedom has not yet been granted due to the ongoing racism‚ injustice‚ and inequality in present day America. It is
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“War has a damaging effect on all those involved” Do you agree? I agree with this statement whole heartedly‚ the text’ Dear America’ edited by Bernard Edelman‚ demonstrates the damaging effect of the war in depth. The compilation of letters writer by soldiers serving in Vietnam to family and friends home in America establishers the varying effects war has on the people involved. I will outline the significant cases. War is both brutal and brutalising‚ its dehumanising influence can bee seen in
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Gangs in America 06-06-09 Gangs in America It is estimated that there are roughly 24‚000 gangs in America today. There are 750‚000 stated gang members. Gangs are taking over our youth and our county. In 1996 50% of all gang members were juveniles. Twelve years later that percentage has not changed. Gang violence is on the rise and it has to stop. We have to take back our streets and our children. The history of gangs goes back to biblical times. Gangs have always caused social issue
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Why is America really obese compared to other countries around the world? The problem with America’s eating disorder is that we usually believe in the fad diets in order to really lose weight. Why are American ’s so obese compared to other countries around the world? What is the real truth behind the situation? Society is also a giant exploitation of getting into people’s heads in order for them to believe that being a “size 0” is really what everyone needs to be. I believe that these fad diets
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Welfare in America is one of the top issues that America faces today. Americans face a problem because instead of giving welfare benefits to people who truly need it‚ the government is just handing out money to anyone who ask for it. And in return it does not help the other problem America faces which is poverty. Federal funding welfare began during the the Great Depression in the 1930’s. The government created the system to help out families and individuals who have little income and who needed
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Belonging is a natural reaction‚ intrinsic. We search in order to find a community‚ a group of friends‚ a country in which we belong. America is a place whereWhen we feel uncomfortable‚ we say “I don’t belong here” and when you find a situation in which you are happy‚ you can be yourself‚ natural and free you feel as if it was created only for you. It can also be the most wonderfully liberating experience when you find yourself in a culture in which you do not belong. In not belonging‚ you become
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The United States of America‚ through its core democratic values‚ is greatly divided on civil rights issues because of the weight of consideration given to all who can voice their opinions. This gives rise to many topics of strong debate‚ delaying progressive action due to liberties granted by the Bill of Rights‚ and implications of impeding civil rights discrepancies. Currently there is a major debate in the white house‚ concerning the legal rights of gay people‚ mainly their right to have a marital
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Saving America In todays world it is common knowledge of the issues with recycling and pollution. However‚ there is a way to help slow down the process of over-running our earth. A new initiative is being spoken about‚ three trash cans for each method of recycling:compost‚ paper and plastic‚ and landfill. Other ways include recycling centers‚ projects for turning your no longer useable items into recycled treasures. I firmly believe in adopting and putting these into practice in our United States
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