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    The period between the American Revolution and the Civil War had great significance for the United States’ economy. Although initially the economy seemed unstable at first‚ after the second war that America fought with England‚ the economy began to show considerable growth thereafter. This can be seen as the result of the cotton trade in the South and the eventual industrialisation of America‚ especially in the Northeast and later the West. From the invention of cotton gins to the adaptation of railways

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    fighting for your country. In today’s war‚ the honor is all gone. It used to be an entire country’s effort; everyone became involved. Today‚ people are less focused on it. During World War I‚ the Germans were sinking American vessels ( at the time America was neutral). This enrages the American people and the result is they all pledged their support when war was declared. At the time of World War II‚ Americans were attacked at home. This sparked fear in the people and nationalism spread around the

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    Maxine Buott Cory Baldwin HIST-1500Y November 19th‚ 2014 Religion and Music = Freedom? Slavery in America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown‚ Virginia‚ in 1619‚ to aid in the production of lucrative crops such as tobacco. Since then slavery has expanded and become very popular‚ which is why during the major cotton boom in America during the Antebellum Period there was another increase of slavery. Slavery deprived slaves of their basic rights

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    not vote that is blatant sexism. Women are paid less than men‚ School Teachers call on boys more than girls‚ people think this example of sexism. Sexism and racism are types of discrimination. Sexism is the discrimination against someone’s gender. America is getting better with sexism‚ however Gender inequality is still a problem in the United States but it has diminished advancements towards equality‚ However‚ despite progress gender inequality in United States persist. Disparity women’s political

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    Professor Sochacki GHUM200 The Impact of Poverty on Children in America The U.S. is among the richest countries in the world today‚ yet millions of people still live below the poverty level. The number of American children living in poverty is increasing day by day. “Poverty in America has become a great menace to children’s wellbeing as it affects them emotionally‚ socially‚ and even in their school performance (Wood 720)”. Poverty in America is mainly caused by lack of jobs and minimum wage. Moreover

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    can not lead the country effectively if he has no idea what he is doing. Being educated in matters of politics is a must. But traditional‚ “book-smart” intelligence is not the only kind need. Sometimes‚ being smart is knowing when to compromise. America would not be where it is today if people did not compromise in government. Unanimous decisions are very rare‚ and it usually takes two groups meeting each other halfway to get anything done. Without that mentality‚

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    especially true for Colonial America. The reason fashion played an important role in colonial life is because it depicts status‚ connects the colonists to Europe‚ and helps them express themselves. Clothing also helps explain a great deal about the colonists in America. Colonial America’s fashion was influenced by Europe‚ but ultimately became American through creating clothing styles specifically for colonists’ daily needs (Loren‚ 4). Trade played an important role in Colonial America because it was responsible

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    significant issue in the U.S. and has been for a long time; however‚ by no means does that make racism exclusive to one country. In fact‚ when it comes to racial equality in terms of treatment of individuals with varying races‚ America is far ahead of other countries. America has been home to major issues of racism‚ especially with the African American community. This

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    very frustrating to adapt to the new circumstances. I was no exception. After moving to several other countries‚ I felt tired and scared of moving. I strongly protested to my parents about moving to America‚ yet I had no choice but follow them. At that time‚ I did not know that moving to America would be the most important turning point of my life. The reason that I moved to different

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    Wendy Kopp is the co-founder of Teach for America which recruits college graduates to teach in low income areas for two years (Zhou). The idea for Teach for America came when she was attending college at Princeton and became aware of how her peers that lived wealthier childhoods in private school were doing well as compared to her struggling roommate who grew up in a poorer public school system (Maker). She began to think about this education gap she was seeing and how it could be reduced and the

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