and Indianapolis‚ and Triaxx‚ an investment vehicle that bought mortgage securities. They contend that a proposed $8.5 billion settlement that Bank of America struck in 2011 to resolve claims over Countrywide’s mortgage abuses is far too low and shortchanges thousands of ordinary investors. The filing raises new questions about whether a judge will approve the settlement. If it is denied‚ the bank would face steeper legal obligations. Lawrence Grayson‚ a spokesman for Bank of America‚ denied
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escaping persecution. The colonies of Plymouth and Jamestown are an excellent example of the diverse cultures and reasons behind why colonies were formed. Although Jamestown and Plymouth were alike and suffered many of the same hardships‚ their way of life was completely different. Whether the colony suffered or prospered therein fell with how prepared the colonists were for the hardships that ensued in the new world. The colonists who settled in Jamestown were entrepreneurs who were granted a charter
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The leadership strengths and weaknesses of John Smith evoked a profound effect on the Jamestown colony. The fact that Smith actually arrived in the colony as a common prisoner and was able to achieve the leadership role that he gained is amazing. His creativity and knowledge in certain areas actually saved the colonists from attack and starvation in the early days. Some of the rules he enforced as a leader were actually instrumental in saving the colony. His skill in dealing with the natives
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Black settlement houses as well as black churches served as centers for the community‚ offering classes‚ forums‚ and lectures. Middle class black men and women formed literary societies‚ which not only brought in speakers and held discussions‚ but also provided training for both men and women in many different aspects of community life and social activism. Beginning around 1890‚ black women began to speak out on various social justice topics. Women such as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper spoke at the
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Evaluate the career of Captain Arthur Phillip in his role as the first Governor. Captain Arthur Phillip’s role as first Governor of the colony of New South Wales proved to be efficient and successful despite the difficulties. Difficulties included‚ limited supplies and the soils around Sydney were of poor quality making cultivation difficult. Tools were scarce and the Marines were unsupportive and not at all interested in instilling the discipline the convicts required. Along with these chaotic
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In 1767‚ Daniel Boone came to the state and further explored it. Seven years later‚ James Harrod became the first person to construct a permanent settlement in the state. Originally‚ Kentucky was part of the state of Virginia‚ but later during the American Revolution‚ a movement of separation started. Isaac Shelby became the first governor in Kentucky. The first constitution was drafted in April
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In these two stories‚ The General history of Virginia by John Smith and Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford‚ were about the making of two different colonies‚ Jamestown and Plymouth‚ and the reasons why they came to the New World. Both stories are written in different point of views‚ Jon Smith wrote in the 3rd person point of view‚ while William Bradford wrote in 1st person point of view. Many came for many different reasons‚ maybe because of religion reason others start a new life in the New
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Picking up and starting over in life isn’t always easy. When New Netherlands was first discovered the people living there experienced this. They had to think of ways to bring people into their new colony and ways to make their colony strive. Through sponsors giving out land and hard work‚ the people were able to make a go of New Netherlands. Eventually‚ King Charles II granted all of the land that included New Netherlands to his brother‚ the Duke of York. Duke of York eventually renamed New Netherlands
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After unsuccessful years of trying to establish Virginia‚ and a growing reputation as a deathtrap‚ Virginia and the London Company launched a new plan to invigorate the venture. This was done through a plan called “The Great Charter” of 1618. The intent of the new charter was to reform land tenures‚ improve local administration and to supplant current laws with English common laws; giving Virginia a more representative resident government. This charter was led by the treasurer‚ Sir Edwin Sandys.
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Twenty years ago Hillton was a small city (about 70‚000 residents) that served as an outer to a large Midwest metropolitan area. The city treated employees like family and gave them a great deal of autonomy in their work. Everyone in the organization (including the two labor unions representing employees) implicitly agreed that the leaders and supervisors of the organization should rise through the ranks based on their experience. Few people were ever hired from the outside into middle or senior
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