The definition of “justified” is having‚ done for‚ or marked by a good or legitimate reason. The second definition is declared or made righteous in the sight of God. The war with Mexico was both of these definitions. It was justified. In 1836‚ Texas had won it’s independence and had become apart of America. Mexico had attacked U.S. soldiers on Texas territory. Polk became president. He believed in Manifest Destiny. Manifest Destiny was the belief that God wanted America to spread across the continent
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Romeo and Juliet are unlike most love stories where the characters live happily ever after; instead‚ they both died early in their marriage. They could have lived a long life together‚ but there were many obstacles in their way. First of all‚ their fathers’ feud‚ that nobody knew the reason behind‚ assisted in the outcome. Friar Laurence’s hasty and ill-advised plan resulted in an ignorant Romeo killing himself. Finally‚ Juliet also had a helping hand in her own death because she should have known
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Kaylie Etie Ms. Guidroz English II/ 4th hour 12 May 2016 Casey Anthony: Mother or Murderer? Have you ever heard of the court system acquitting someone that the public unanimously believed was guilty? Casey Anthony was a young mother who appeared outwardly to be a promiscuous woman who was living life with a rough childhood behind her. She appeared like a normal young person‚ trying to find herself‚ until she was accused of the murder of her two-year-old daughter‚ Caylee Anthony. An abundance of
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NAME : DO THI PHUONG GRADE: 4A13 LACK OF NATURAL BODY LANGUAGE USE IN PRESENTATION SKILL ENCOUNTERED BY SECOND - YEAR ENGLISH MAJORS AT HA NOI UNIVERSITY LITERATURE REVIEW 1. The definition of body language Body language use in presentation skill has not been an elusive and nebulous concept for English majors at university. Richard (2012) claimed that‚ “Body language is a type of nonverbal communication that relies on body movements (such as gestures‚ posture‚ and facial expressions)
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Women in Lit. Take-home essay: The Handmaid’s Tale – Question 1 A rebel is defined as a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler. In Margaret Atwood’s book‚ The Handmaid’s Tale‚ I characterized Moira to be a rebel. She showed much resistance against Gilead and wanting to be treated like the old ways‚ before the city was taken over. She also shared many of the same qualities as Offred’s mother‚ Janine‚ and Aunt Lydia. Offred’s mother was
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Campbell 1 Campbell Mr. Hockin English 421‚ Block B 19 April 2013 “Ancient Rome vs. Modern Times” “Peace‚ ho! Let us hear him.” (III.ii.79) Said the plebeians of Rome as they were about to be manipulated by Mark Antony the day that their mighty true leader had been brutally murdered minutes before‚ and will yet be easily contrived to switch side to a guy who was loyal to their leader. Although many people find his strange to do‚ Americans are just as easily manipulated when Barrack Obama
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Dogs are man’s best friend‚ but let’s pay attention to the underdog here. Or rather‚ the under-cat. The nation is in a debate about which is the best pet‚ dogs or cats. Dogs are great‚ however‚ here’s the reasons why cats are superior. Cats are independent animals and can be left unattended. Cats are not raucous‚ unlike dogs. Cats can align themselves upright. (or save themselves.) To begin with‚ the reason why cats are more desirable is: cats are independent and can be left unaided
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Simply Complicated: An oxymoron meaning something is undeviating or plain in matter‚ but in another levelt is intricate and difficult to analyze. By the time you are an adult‚ the phrase easier said than done is said by anyone learning‚ or working through a troublesome moment. The phrase exposes the debilitating moment of adversity and how much harder it is to overcome after some words of advice that seem so simple. This simply complicated saying can sometimes get the best of us. Whether it’s a
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In the times of hamlet women were viewed as being better seen than heard. Men were dominant over them and it was their job to obey. The character of Gertrude in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” is a prime example of this role that women played in society. In the opening of Act 1 Scene 2 we learn of King Hamlet’s death and his widowed wife‚ Gertrude’s‚ hasty remarriage to his brother‚ the new King Claudius. This rash act is a symbol of her weakness and how she can’t live without the control of
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Psychosomatic illnesses are physical conditions that are usually psychologically prompted. If a person’s mind believes that they are unwell‚ their body will respond in kind with corresponding physical symptoms. However‚ this does not imply the person is faking the disease. Whether or not the placebo effect can be labeled as a hoax is merely impossible at this point because of the thin
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