Chelsea Hahm Latin II - 3 Mrs. Downer 09 May 2014 America‚ the New Rome If one were to be asked what is one of the most prosperous cities in history‚ one would most likely answer with Rome. Rome has the appearance of a very significant and vital city that led to development of the world. Rome and America have similarities that‚ unfortunately‚ may not be for the better. The foundation of Rome was not built in a day. It is said that Rome was originally founded by Romulus - who named Rome after
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Obesity in North America In 1999‚ an estimated 61% of adults in the United States were obese. One in seven children was also obese. Obesity is the biggest public health problem in North America. It can cause serious disease such as diabetes. In economic term‚ the cost of obesity in the United States was about $117 billion in 2000. Therefore‚ North American Society needs to be aware that modern life can cause obesity. This modern life includes fast food‚ transportation and new technology.
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The Major Differences in the Colonization of North and South America between the French‚ Spanish and English and Subsequent Civil Rights. The Major Differences in the Colonization of North and South America between the French‚ Spanish and English and Subsequent Civil Rights. Even in the twenty first century North America‚ the United States and Canada in particular‚ is viewed as a bountiful land with rich resources and numerous civil liberties that have inspired different ethnic
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Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) (p.794) -- hailed as a liberator in Latin America. Worked for the establishment of a large confederation that would provide Latin America with the political‚ military‚ and economic strength to resist encroachment by foreign powers. Pofirio Diaz (p.805) -- dictator who ruled Mexico (1876-1911). Diaz represented the interests of large landowners‚ wealthy merchants‚ and foreign investors. Under his rule‚ Mexico industrialized as railroads and telegraphs connected all of Mexico
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On August 19‚ 1910 the Big Burn in the Rocky Moutains began‚ recorded as the largest and most destrustive fire‚ in North America. At the time the United States fire service was only five years old‚ with very little experience and preparation to handle such a large forest fire. It destroys an area the size of Connecticut within a matter of 36 hours‚ equaling more than three-million acres of forest‚ and $1 billion worth lost in timber. There were atleast 78 firefighter fatalities‚ however it is unknown
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things differently and inspires everyone to do something wonderful. Traveling always introduces new cultures to people. If an American travel to a country like Ghana‚ they will experience the cultural difference between America and Ghana. Perhaps the most significant differences they will notice are the languages‚ hospitality and lifestyle of Ghanaians. They will realize that Ghana like other African
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We can’t let racism continue‚ we must stop it‚ we can’t let it do anymore damage it has already done way too much. Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan is a supremacist group; a terrorist secret society organized in the south after the civil war that used violence and murder to promote its white supremacist beliefs. Origins • Founded in 1866‚ after the end of the Civil War. • The founders were six educated Confederate veterans from Tennessee‚ who were who were against
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The Differences between the North and South During the Industrial Revolution During the early 1800s‚ the United States changed in numerous ways in a little amount of time. The changes that occurred were a result of the industrial development and advancements that took place in the 19th century. Consequently‚ there were both many positive and negative effects that occurred as a result of these changes. However‚ these developments affected the North and the South in great ways. The differences between
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Have you ever read 14 cows for America or The Giving tree? If not then you’ll be learning a lot in my passage. Both books teach us that you can’t just take you also have to give‚ but they have different and similar approaches to the lesson. Each book is wonderful and I don’t want to spoil too much. So each of the book’s have similarities and‚ they have a lot of them. Both lessons seem put their approaches on greed. Like how the Americans in 14 cows for America never give back for the cows or‚ how
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There are many similarities and differences between Romania and America‚ especially when someone has lived in them both like I have. Every country has different customs‚ beliefs‚ and ways in which they live their everyday lives. Both cultures are very different from one another. I loved living in Romania and I also love living in America very much but I do prefer one to the other and I will explain why. Romanians are very known for being naturally hospitable people. They are always eager to make
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