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    AP U.S. History Goal 1: DQs 1. What were the plans Alexander Hamilton had for organizing the new nation’s finances? What were the Jeffersonian Republicans’ major objections to those plans? - George Washington chose the talented Alexander Hamilton‚ who had served with him throughout the Revolutionary War‚ to take on the challenge of directing federal economic policy as the Secretary of Treasury. The first issue that Hamilton tackled as Washington’s Secretary of Treasury concerned the problem of

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    Iago and Roderigo speaks of Othello they him a “Barbary horse‚” an “old black ram‚” and also tells Brabantio that his daughter and Othello are “making the beast with two backs”. These phrases dehumanises Othello and makes him different from the other characters. Animal imagery is used to express prejudice against Othello’s race and it is used to help convey Othello as a monster and the choices of animals shows the underlying racism: “ram” and “Barbary horse”. The "Moor” which is a reference

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    Question: Analyze the policies of three European colonial powers regarding Africa between 1871 and 1914. (1997 #3) Introduction: Between 16th and 18th centuries European powers did not usually acquire territory in Africa and Asia but rather built a series of trading stations. European migration was growing and the population was gradually decreasing in Europe and rising in places that were being conquered. The rise of new imperialism (the control of one people by another –can be political‚ economic

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    “We hold these truths to be self-evident‚ that all men are created equal‚ that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights‚ that among these are Life‚ Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Thomas Jefferson wrote those words to express the emotions of a nation that desired freedom‚ and to shake the foundation of the British Empire. However‚ this simple‚ but eloquent phrase has sparked one of the greatest debates in American history. Is America a Christian nation? One question

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    Willow Scene

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    that love comes with great consequences and love can equally affect the person giving it as much as the person receiving it. The use of symbolism and foreshadowing is instantly recognizable when Desdemona tells the story about her mother’s maid Barbary‚ who died while singing The Willow Song. This song portrays the sadness and resignation felt by a woman who is betrayed by her lover. In a way this song resembles what Desdemona and Othello are going through because they are in a moment of sadness

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    Thomas Jefferson- became the victim of one of America’s first "whispering campaigns."  The Federalists accused him of having an affair with one of his slaves. Beat John Adams to win the election of 1800 by a majority of 73 to 65 electoral votes. Jefferson preferred to make the military smaller. Jefferson was forced to bend his thoughts of not using military force when the leader of Tripoli informally declared war on the United States. Jefferson sent the new navy to Tripoli and after 4 years of fighting

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    World Civ. II/Hansen Iago’s Bestiary Due: Friday‚ Dec. 2nd. Background: In the middle ages‚ animal stories were immensely popular. There was a spiritual and mystical lore associated with beast in many of the stories. A bestiary is an encyclopedia or catalogue of beast. Many of the descriptions of the beast were accompanied with a moral lesson. Directions: Review Act 1 of Othello. Look for animals‚ birds‚ insects‚ and creatures that Iago mentions. List at least ten of them in the

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    additionally suggest that merely Othello’s skin colour is also a hint as to internal qualities such as naivety and oblivion. Iago essentially compares Othello to an animal incapable of virtuous human qualities when he says “Barbary Horse” (I.i.111). The choice of the words ‘Barbary’ and ‘horse’ is demeaning to Othello as it implies he is a brutal and domineering person. This is in keeping with the stereotypical assumption of black-skinned men as violent and physical being. Additional racism that Iago

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    Chapter 11 Practice Test Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Why were changes to manufacturing needed in the mid-1700s? a. Factory owners were not satisfied with the size of their profits. b. Demand was greater than the available supply of goods. c. Workers were not satisfied with the level of their daily wages. d. Traders faced higher shipping prices for smaller amounts of goods. ____ 2. Which small‚ inexpensive

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    AP US HISTORY ELMORE FALL 2007 UNIT THREE: THE BIRTH OF A NEW COUNTRY The US Constitution is one of the most influential documents in the history of modern governance. The system of government established by the writers of this document not only reflected and helped to ensure the hopes and desires of many citizens of the newly independent American state‚ but‚ perhaps more importantly‚ this system has served as a dramatic symbol for those people throughout the world who have struggled

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