“Give me liberty or give me death”‚ a speech given by Patrick Henry to the Virginia House of Burgesses‚ this speech became one of the most famous quotes in American History. On April 19‚ 1775‚ the American Revolution began‚ and shots were fired. Robert Gross‚ he wrote a good book on the lives of ordinary people during the Revolution war called‚ “The Minuteman and their World”. The Revolution began at the Old North Bride in Concord‚ Massachusetts. Gross used documents that were legal and other sources
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Charity is one of the leading foundations of America and even the entire world. It brings people together to provide for those in need. Without charity‚ the lives of many would be crushed or some even lost. A charity organization I was apart of‚ called Alpha Charity League (ACL)‚ assembles men from the ages of 12 through 18 to get together and raise money for local charities‚ like the Chris Saiz Foundation. If Blinn could make another chapter of ACL and offered 15 hours of credit for participating
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Money‚ Is It The Source of Happiness? The thought of money being the source of happiness is quite interesting. It is a fact that we need money to survive in this expensive economy‚ and without it we might tend to struggle. Money gives us the opportunity to buy clothes‚ food‚ shelter‚ and many other necessities of life. But does money truly bring happiness? Some may argue that money can make you happy and others will argue that it doesn’t. Why do some believe that money is the source of
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the poor‚ elderly and disabled.. Social welfare services began back in 1601 when the Elizabethan Poor Laws was established in England. It was the first time the government established laws that put the responsibility on the government instead of charities to assist the poor. When the Pilgrims came to America‚ hey also used the same policies to help the poor and elderly. This practice continued throughout history and by 1926‚ forty states had established some type of public relief program for mothers
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Businesses are willing to give‚ but are often confused as to which causes might be best for them. A successful match can lead to a fulfilling partnership and helping others‚ while a mismatch may lead to disaster. Businesses can build stronger relationships with their stakeholders through their charitable endeavors. Helping others while helping themselves can lead businesses to bigger profits. Here are some quick tips and pro advice for helping your business choose the right charities to support. First
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Our lives are gradually improving and our money need for daily life is thus on the increase. It is obvious that money is very helpful to us‚ but in addition to their benefits‚ there are many downsides that it has brought to life. Firstly‚ money brings about a lot ot advantages as seen from the fact. We use it to equip our houses with furniture‚ to buy food‚ clothes and all other things we need to live comfortably. Money is an essential condition for every student to go to school and for every
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Sumel Singh Newcomer English 10 honors 10 October 2012 Liberty "Give me Liberty‚ or give me Death!” (Henry 100) The date is March 20‚ 1774‚ we as a nation must choose between one of these two proclamations. The British have increased our taxation and yet we have no representation‚ in addition‚ the British allow their soldiers quarters in our homes‚ alongside our families‚ with no consent of ours? Furthermore‚ when we try to protest against
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times‚ certain expenditures are needed to make a festival lively; this helps us spend quality time with the family. To get the feel of the day and make it different from the normal days‚ you do need a little bit of colour‚ pomp and grandness that gives a break from monotony. If the festivals were not grand‚ then nobody would look forward to them. Extravagance‚ is a “Mark of one’s individuality.” Celebration does not mean wastage; we spend it to find a true festive meaning‚ or to make a festival more
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In 1775‚ Patrick Henry introduced a proposal to the Virginia Convention to form a local militia to be prepared to fight the British. In order for his proposal to pass and for his vision to become a reality‚ he had to persuade the members of the Virginia Convention to arm themselves as patriots to fight the British if they did not meet their demands. To do this‚ he had to appeal to their emotions‚ logic and many other aspects in order to make his speech effective and to obtain the goal that he wanted
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Give Me A G! Give Me A O! In an american high school‚ students assemble a pep rally‚ before a rival game. My first pep rally was held for the football team who played against St. Mark’s that night. After lunch all 9th through 12th graders herded into the gym for the pow wow. I settled restlessly into my cold metal seat‚ only to jump back up as the cheerleaders burst through the door. I was enthralled by their amazing rubber band choreography and energized by the upbeat top 20 music they danced
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