Could the Spanish Armada have succeeded? The relentless decline in relations between Spain and England post 1558 engender a feeling of certain inevitability within the hostilities that broke out in 1585. Although tension between the two countries was extremely high it took years of preparations to actually instigate war. When Mary Queen of England died Philip lost all attachments with England and when Elizabeth came to power England no longer remained Catholic‚ Philip felt that England had
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COULD THE HOLOCAUST HAVE BEEN PREVENTED? You have probably heard about a period of time‚ not so long ago‚ known as ’The Holocaust.’ A holocaust‚ according to Webster’s dictionary‚ is ’a complete destruction by fire’ (Stadtler‚ 1). In Europe‚ during this period‚ there was a complete destruction by fire - of Jewish homes‚ Jewish businesses‚ Jewish neighborhoods‚ and Jewish people. This destruction was carried out under the direction of Adolf Hitler‚ during the years 1939-1945‚ but it actually began
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I am Hot and You Are Cold Why we Should Insulate the Basement “Winter is coming.” As we approach the imminent arrival of winter in our world‚ these words from Game of Thrones should definitely be kept in mind (Martin 1). For many of the people of Westeros have fallen to the cold‚ and we in our realm are no more immune to this hazard. Keeping oneself in a thermally stable and comfortable environment is important to the health‚ welfare‚ happiness‚ and productivity of an individual. Unfortunately‚ people
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8 months before the story the Curtis brothers parents died in a car crash. They could’ve been Socs before it happened or maybe they were Greasers. Why’d they have to join a gang of Greasers? Could they have joined the Socs instead? This is why Pony and his brothers joined the Greasers. They had to join the gang after their parents had died. When their parents were alive‚ why join a gang? They didn’t need to at the time while having nice parents to provide and be a family so they didn’t need a gang
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The craziest thing I ever done We have a twirp on November the 3rd‚ a dance which girls ask boys out. I want to enjoy myself in my first and last twirp and all I need is a date. Obviously‚ things become awkward when you try to ask a boy out at a school that you hardly know anybody-yes I have some people in mind but how am I suppose to tell whether they already have a date or not! I want a date so much that eventually I came up with a crazy idea: make some cookies and put chocolate chips in only
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What Commercials have done to the American Dream In the article “Master of Desire” Jack Solomon claims the American dream has two faces that contradict the dream and lures us to achieve social distinction and bask alone in the glory. Although this article was written in the 80’s when it comes to advertisement nothing has changed in the aspect that advertisers can still persuade us into believing that their product will make our life better. The two faces that are mentioned are communally
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What have mentors done in my life to allow me to get to where I am today. In todays class assignment I understood what most of my mentors have done in my life. Throughout my existence I have had many people to help me continue on my journey as I went thru many test and trials. As I have had troubles with getting thru school with classes‚ students life‚ and motivation. One of my mentors would always be available to lend a helping hand to move on. My parents‚ siblings‚ family‚ and family friends have
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Keishla Diaz C Block‚ Mr. Willard Sept 16‚ 2010 “ IF I COULD ONLY HAVE THREE WISHES”…. If I could find something/someone who could grant me three wishes I would have many thoughts going through my mind. It would be a great‚ yet very indecisive moment. I would have to think of what that wish can do to my future‚ if it would make it better or make it a bad future that no one would like to have. My 1st wish would be to have a great future not only me but my family as well‚ because I know that by
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NASCAR: Every Second Counts Helping Win From The Pits. By: Mark Appolloni: Introduction to the case: NASCAR‚ The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing‚ is the largest approved body of motorsports in the United States. In 2006‚ after 15 years of working in NASCAR racing as an athletic director for HMS‚ Andy Papathanassiou (known as Papa) began searching for the next breakthrough to improve pit crew performances and times. His innovative techniques and determination had successfully
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English Composition – Final “The only thing we have to fear...is fear itself” The creature of deep-settled uneasiness prowls in the realm of your subliminal mind. It creeps with assurance; very familiar with its prey. It slowly eases its way around the serpentine vines that shield the fragile peace and tranquillity. Being cautious as to not attack to rapidly‚ it envelops its prey with its puissant body‚ suffocating it of all certitude. Without warning it mercilessly injects its all-consuming
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