A.) The First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the government for a redress of grievances”(U.S. Const. amend. I). This amendment gives American citizens several basic rights regarding religion and speech. The first two clauses pertain to freedom of religion‚ addressing
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Architect Eero Saarinen TWA Terminal‚ JFK Airport‚ New York Architect Eero Saarinen(1910-1961)‚ classified as a Neo-Expressionist‚ brought a sculptor’s sensibility to his buildings. Neo-Expressionism architecture is modernist and abstract‚ but with romantic imagery and the intuitive shapes. Saarinen is best known for the TWA Terminal‚ JFK Airport‚ New York‚ where he captured the excitement of flight with giant wings of concrete. Other examples of the Neo-Expressionism style of architecture are
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Most scientists in the 1900s were worried about the earth only because they thought it looked too beautiful to destroy‚ however scientists created a new science that will help preserve nature and the earth. Ecology teaches that the damage done to forests‚ the extinction of animals and the toxic wastes in the water and oceans were not just coincidental but were man-made mistakes. Aldo Leopold a scientist that argued that ecology was not something to be taken lightly but it is a solution to a serious
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One of the most important parts of the Constitution is the Bill of Rights‚ also known as the ten amendments. The ten amendments were ratified December 15‚ 1791. The ten amendments were written by James Madison as a response for the great demand for greater constitutional protection for individual liberties (Bill of Rights...). Commonly violated amendments are the 5th‚ 6th‚ and 7th. Everyone has the right to be accused but us still innocent until proven guilty and cannot be tried for the same crime
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The First Amendment guarantees every American’s right to the free exchange of ideas‚ beliefs‚ and political debate. The First Amendment of the Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the government for a redress of grievances" (National Archives and Records Administration 2001). We have the right of freedom of speech and by definition‚ this means that we have “the right
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Assess to what extent the French revolution was the main factor in the growth of nationalism during the 19th century. Throughout the 19th Century nationalism became an increasingly important ideology. In fact‚ M.S. Anderson states‚ “The most important political fact of the nineteenth century in Europe was the growth of nationalism”. In some cases it took the form of regions seeking independence from the country they were currently part of. In others bigger countries formed out of smaller states
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period. Hopefully this essay can spread knowledge and awareness on how much history has to do with influences in today’s music. In the 20th century‚ there were several American and European composers who were highly interested in the jazz industry. Composers have been using parts of native music for centuries. Some of the most popular names such as Mozart‚ Haydn‚ Beethoven and Bach‚ developed some of the most popular tunes of their time. In the earlier stages of the 20th century composers began
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The Second Amendment promotes hunting. By giving people access to guns‚ they are able to use them for many things‚ one being killing innocent animals for entertainment. Although some people say they need food‚ going to the grocery store would cost less than a rifle. When hunting occurs‚ animal populations decrease. Similarly‚ a plethora of animal species have become extinct and endangered due to the overkilling of them for small parts of their body‚ like the ivory of elephant tusks. With less animals
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International Relations: At the beginning of twentieth century‚ international relations around the world were poisoned by tensions emanating from several sources. New levels of nationalistic pride spilled over into international affairs‚ heightening existing fears and hostilities inherited from past. Imperialist competition for the control of territories around the world added more fuel to the fire‚ driving nations to search for security in arms races‚ alliances‚ and plans of war. Imperialism:
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The most important freedom of the First Amendment is free speech because people need it for a healthy democracy‚ is the building block of other freedoms and promote nonviolence. The First Amendment allows people to have 5 freedoms‚ the freedom to freely speak‚ publish something against the government‚ petition for change‚ peacefully protest‚ and practice any religion of a person’s choosing. The first reason why it is the most important freedom is it the key to a healthy democracy. Benjamin Franklin
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