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    genre of movies interests me‚ because you are constantly kept on the edge of your seat. I think when you take a look at various horror films and compare them; you will notice an array of different scare tactics/methods. You will also notice many cliché ideas that a lot horror flicks have in common. I will point these ideas out in detail‚ when I compare The Dawn of The Dead horror flick released in 1978‚ with the one released in 2004; Two and a half decades later. The original Dawn of The Dead

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    George Washington helped to form the foundation of the United States through his emphasis on organizing the new government‚ pulling the country out of heavy debt‚ and obtaining a better relationship with Great Britain. George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was born in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia in 1732. Washington served as a general and commander-in-chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution‚ and later became the first president of the United States

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    “Do you want to know who you are ? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” -Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was born in Virginia on April 13‚ 1743 and later died on July 4‚ 1826. Jefferson grew up in the Shad well ‚ Virginia where his father peter Jefferson was very wealthy. Jefferson and his family moved to Tuckahoe in 1745 ‚ and later his father died in 1775. He is the third of ten children. On June 11‚1776 anticipated that the vote for independence would be unfavorable. Something that

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    others. He does not set out to be a leader‚ but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent”(Kruse). This quote accurately describes one of the greatest military leaders in American history‚ George Washington. Many history books glamorize Washington by referring to him as the “Father of the Country”‚ but very few Americans know about the man behind the glorious reputation. To understand the man behind the infamous dollar bill image‚ one must first understand his origins

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    worthy presidents. One amazing and powerful president was George Washington. George Washington is one of the strongest and most influential presidents America has ever seen. One reason George Washington is one of the strongest and most influential presidents America has ever seen is because of his military experience. Washington had fought in the French and Indian War. As a result of being involved in the French and Indian War‚ George gained a lot of military experience (Weston.

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    George Washington As a soldier George Washington demonstrated enough courage to become the commander of the Virginia troops that defended the state’s western frontier during the French and Indian War. He was also a successful tobacco planter at his family plantation. In 1787 Washington’s concerns about the crumbling of the nation prompted him to serve as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. He presided over the convention and his support was very important to the ratification

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    THE THESIS OF THE TWO RIVER OF MISSISSPPI Twain gained a new attitude towards the river when he became a riverboat pilot. After being trained to navigate the river‚ it soon lost it’s magic‚ and he became neutral to it’s charms. But worse that that‚ he also saw the dangers to his boat within the river. Not only was he desensitized to the majestic‚ bewitching qualities of the river‚ but it also became his enemy‚ trying to damage his boat‚ the cargo‚ and the passengers in each of its twists and turns

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    them was George Washington. Firstly and foremost‚ George Washington was the commander in chief during the Revolutionary war‚ so his role was crucial to it’s victory for America. Secondly‚ George Washington had served as head of the militia forces during the Whiskey Rebellion to save America when it was still considered young. Finally‚ Washington had facilitated the Jay treaty‚ preventing the still young America from a war with Britain‚ which it wasn’t prepared for. Firstly‚ George Washington was commander

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    George Washington wins the election as the first president in 1789‚ inaugurating the Government. He was seen as “virtuous” and seen as a good choice to “elevate the public good.” Washington believed the government should become the ruler over the president. Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789‚ creating a federal court system. The passing of the Bill of Rights was promised under ratification of the Constitution. However‚ not everyone was satisfied with the 80 proposed amendments. Alexander Hamilton

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    In the years prior to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency‚ he was a very vocal critic of a centralized federal government and he was an avid follower of the constitution‚ yet once he became Commander in Chief he changed his tune towards these issues. The three largest contradictions that stand out amongst his actions were his war with the Barbary pirates‚ using restrictive economic policies to achieve his goals‚ and his acquiring of Louisiana. Although these contradictions were for the good of the country

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