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    1. All of the rights in the “Mississippi Black Code” are given similarly like backhanded compliments. There’s a right that’s given‚ but it’s most often fowllowed by a restriction of some sort. Freed black men and women basically only received the right to rent or lease land in incorporated towns‚ right to legally marry other freed black men and women‚ and the right to be considered competent witnesses. (6) 2. I believed that the laws continually referred to “freedman‚ free negroes‚ and mulattoes”

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    the 1960’s‚ burning the flag has been protected under the First Amendment. Many attempts throughout the years have been made to overrule that decision.(Garbus Martin) In 1968‚ the Federal Flag Desecration Law was enacted. It prohibited any action of “contempt” against the flag. (Flag Burning and Desecration) Many Americans sacrifice their lives to keep our American Flag flying. Although many believe burning the American Flag is okay‚ it should be illegal. Some people believe that burning the flag

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    national pride comes occasional radicalism. While this anti-American activity may take on many forms‚ flag burning infuriates other citizens unlike no other. These acts of pure hatred toward this country are controversial in terms of free speech and first amendment rights‚ which is why many Americans see fit to punish these offenders even though they are protected by the constitution. The burning of the American flag is not attributed to a certain group of citizens but to those who strongly disagree

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    The Impact of Prohibition on the State of Mississippi Prohibition is an often untold story in American History. It was overshadowed by the Great Depression and it lasted only 13 years. Prohibition was revoked on a national level in 1933‚ however Mississippi held onto Prohibition until 1966. Prohibition caused many of Mississippi’s current problems such as a low quality education and higher teen drinking rates. When Prohibition first came into effect‚ organized crime was on a decline. The days of

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    into. When a student encounters diversity‚ he or she may become more aware of his or her own prejudices and biases. Then‚ a student can use the lessons to grow‚ lead‚ and communicate. I believe that I can bring a unique view to the University of Mississippi through my challenges with family‚ faith‚ and myself and my ability to understand and view other’s opinions and beliefs with an objective view. To begin with‚ let us be blunt: I identify as a Caucasian female who

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    Two Views of the Mississippi” described a river from two different perspectives. The comparisons‚ however‚ were not of the river; but from the eyes of a passenger uneducated in the nature of steam boating. While the passenger saw the river’s pure‚ natural beauty‚ the experienced pilot saw that the beauty as a way of learning. At Twain’s first innocent view of the river he saw the grace of radiating lines‚ slanting marks and tumbling‚ rings on the sparkling red and gold water. As the story continued

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    by Andre Dubus‚ it is very clear that the main character‚ Matt Fowler shares many similarities and differences with Abner Snopes of “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner. Both Abner and Matt are father figures who seek revenge in order to feel at ease‚ but their thoughtless actions affect both their families and themselves. In both” Killings” and “Barn Burning”‚ revenge is used by both Matt Fowler and Abner Snopes to cheat the justice system. Matt Fowlers youngest son Frank was murdered by a man

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    always a stronger or unpredictable power to throw you right off you’re path. This theme from “To a Mouse” is universal. Big Lannie‚ from the short story “Clothe the Naked”‚ is a strong‚ caring and loving woman. Who always makes the brightest of plans for her children and grandson’s‚ Raymond‚ futures. But the force that ruins her dreams of Raymond’s joy‚ is prejudice‚ due to her African American heritage and ignorance. And then there is Doodle‚ from the short story “The Scarlet Ibis”‚ this poor

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    Barn Burning Close Reading In “Barn Burning”‚ William Faulkner creates the ultimate story of choosing between right and wrong. Colonel Sartoris Snopes‚ a young boy nicknamed Sarty‚ lives torn between two different worlds. One is the life he actually lives‚ an ever-changing life of farm work and moving‚ where his father‚ Abner Snopes‚ burns down barns of anyone he feels has wronged him. Filled with despair‚ Sarty lives in constant fear of his father’s destructive and violent nature. The other world

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    Burning Man: A Ticket to Free Expression August 27‚ 2012‚ you and your friends pile into the care and you drive until you finally reach nowhere‚ also known as Black Rock Desert. Burning Man‚ a week long experience of art‚ exploration‚ freedom‚ and expression. When attending Burning Man there are not many rules‚ only a select few that are enforced. One of the enforced rules of Burning Man is that you leave the land the way you found it. If you bring it you take it. Volunteers stay weeks after Burning

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