Death: A Consequence of Being Cool In "We Real Cool"‚ Gwendolyn Brooks is describing the thoughts of seven high school dropouts that have gathered together at the Golden Shovel‚ a local pool hall. These teenagers boast about staying out late‚ dropping out of school‚ and committing sins. Each one of them is aware that death will ultimately be the outcome of their destructive lifestyles‚ but they are willing to accept their fate because they want to continue to be "cool." The language that
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something to do with the attack‚ however there has been some red flags pointing to just the opposite‚ in fact some people believe the U.S sunk the ship on purpose as a pretext to the military actions that followed. The U.S did gain many positive consequences as a result of the Spanish-American war. For example‚ the U.S gained control over the territories of Cuba (which became independent)‚ Puerto Rico‚ Philippine islands‚ and Guam. By acquiring these territories‚ the U.S not only softened
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There were several main causes and consequences that led up to the War of 1812. The War of 1812 often referred to by some as being the second war against England for Independence or the Forgotten War. America was young and faced conflict for wanting neutral rights‚ the freedom of trade‚ and the right to remain neutral. But not all felt the same and America was divided. America’s northern states bared the brunt of England’s wrath of targeting the shipping industry; while the southern states suffered
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Causes and Consequences of broken family Introduction: Family is said to be the first institution where one starts to equip oneself to grow. But differences have been found to each family. According to the administration and organizing family‚ each produces various kinds of character. Having healthy and happy family is what everyone’s dream. But many could not succeed it. Due to different problem‚ the healthy families have been broken up as well. When unwanted things are coming up‚ many families
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Council stated that‚ “Physical consequences range from minor injuries to severe brain damage and even death. Psychological consequences range from chronic low self-esteem to severe dissociative states. The cognitive effects of abuse range from attentional problems and learning disorders to severe organic brain syndromes. Behaviorally‚ the consequences of abuse range from poor peer relations all the way to extraordinarily violent behaviors. Thus‚ the consequences of abuse and neglect affect the victims
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Canada had many consequences after the battle to capture Vimy Ridge. The battle itself changed people’s perspectives about Canada. Canadians earned a good reputation among the world for their significant victory against the Germans.They were known as “ tough‚ effective‚ and courageous fighters” (Eaton and Newman 169) The Canadian troops were exceptionally brave and were prepared for all kinds of assault. This battle was also the start for Canada to become a separate nation. After Arthur Carrie was
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Flu is an acute infectious disease. It is most often observed in the autumn-winter period. A special kind of viruses that transmits through airborne droplets can induce it. Influenza is a dangerous disease. It can lead to serious consequences in the case of improper treatment. That is why medicine has developed many ways to prevent the flu. And the most effective of them is vaccination. In the modern world‚ flu vaccines become available. Still‚ there are concerns about the quality of these vaccines
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When discussing absent fathers and its consequences‚ all angles must be considered. The researchers of this study assessed approximately 3‚000 urban children and the impact incarceration made upon their development. Considering the growing rate of incarcerated parents‚ it’s essential to understand the negative repercussions associated with this type of father absence. The study from Geller‚ Cooper‚ Garfinkel‚ Schwartz-Soicher and Mincy (2012) aimed to expand on the limited previous research regarding
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Laurie Ann Campbell History A Learning Outcome 1 Cause and Consequences of Urbanisation This essay will explore relevant cause and consequences of urbanisation in Scotland from 1700-1860. A dictionary-defined term would be "the social process whereby cities grow and societies become more urban."(1. 30/08/2005). Scotland went through huge political and economical changes from the 1700’s onwards. The country went from being a rural‚ agricultural society with an estimated population of 1.2 million
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droughty; however‚ some coastal areas are more humid than usual. This change has resulted in some of the plants has become difficult to continue to grow. In such situation‚ the farmers will not be able to harvest crops‚ which will be disastrous consequences. In addition‚ global warming will not only aggravate desertification of land‚ but also the result in agricultural pests breed rapidly and abundantly. Thus‚ the global warming also will exacerbate the harm to crops. Furthermore‚ global
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