the city. Emergency crews could have been evacuating the city instead of rushing to the harbour to try and put out the flames. Thirteen vehicles in all‚ including the newly acquired fire truck‚ were sent to the blaze . The Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal Navy sent crews in small boats to investigate and help . The Stella Maris tried to douse the flames with its onboard hose‚ but to
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youth and vigour most horribly‚” the weatherbeaten appearance of the navy men could be interpreted as a badge of honour as it is proof of the hardship they were forced to endure in order to serve their country. Austen uses this to mock the aristocracy through Sir Walter’s opinion that “they are all knocked about … till they are not fit to be seen‚” and how “a man is in great
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and room for growth and advancement. While I was working there I thought it was what I wanted‚ but as time progressed I realized it may not be for me. I had been out of school for 2 years when I accepted this job‚ so I wasn’t quite sure as to what career path I wanted to take. My decision at the time was to work full time and remain productive with that. Sometime you have to make a few changes within in yourself in order to grow as a person. Just because a certain job makes a decent amount of money
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many years took a toll on the British fleet‚ considered the strongest fleet in the world at the time. England needed to keep a full crew on the ships. The British began seizing America merchant ships and impressed thousands of sailors into the British navy. President James Madison saw this and other violations from England as a threat against the united states. On June 1 ‚ 1812 Madison sent a war message to congress‚ the first president to make their request. The declaration was signed on June 18‚ 1812
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As you know‚ the battle of Trafalgar has recently taken place. This major victory over the French had taken place October 20‚ 1805. We were under the command of a very brilliant man‚ Admiral Nelson. The battle was mainly between the British Royal Navy against the fleet of France and Spain. When we first approached the fleet ship‚ I have to admit mother‚ I was a bit scared noticing the line of French ships as they had one more ship than us. Never the less‚ I sucked it up and remembered why I was
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1. Know the main roles of different uniformed public services Emergency services: The police Fire Ambulance The armed forces: Army Royal Navy Royal Marines Royal Air Force Other uniformed services: The Prison Service UK Border Agency HM Revenue & Customs Coast Guard Purpose: Organisational objectives mission statements legislation e.g. Fire Service Act 1997/2002‚ Police Act 2004 Roles: dealing with accidents and emergencies routine work peace-keeping activities
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British Mistakes during the Revolutionary War December 17‚ 2012 Topic: Was American success in achieving independence due more to General Washington’s strategic skill or to British blunders? While there are numerous contributing factors to America’s success in achieving independence‚ the most critical factor can be attributed to the series of British mistakes throughout the conflict. Prior to the onset of the Revolutionary War‚ the British government faced serious challenges‚ both
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Chapter Seven: The Jeffersonian Era I. The Rise of Cultural Nationalism A. Patterns of Education 1. Central to the Republican vision was the concept of a virtuous and enlightened citizenry. 2. Republicans believed in the establishment of a nationwide system of public schools to create the educated electorate they believe a republic required. 3. A Massachusetts law of 1789 reaffirmed the colonial laws by which each town was obligated to support a school‚ but there was little enforcement. 4
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Privateers The word "privateer" conjures a romantic image in the minds of most Americans. Tales of battle and bounty pervade the folklore of privateering‚ which has become a cherished‚ if often overlooked part of our shared heritage. Legends were forged during the battle for American independence‚ and these men were understandably glorified as part of the formation of our national identity. The fact of the matter is that the vast majority of these men were common opportunists‚ if noteworthy
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Chapter 7 ~ The Jeffersonian Era As you read chapter 6 in Brinkley‚ please define the terms listed below. In your definitions you must demonstrate why each person‚ event‚ concept‚ or issue is important to a thorough understanding of this chapter‚ particularly with regard to the Jeffersonian Era. Noah Webster American authors and nationalism Deism Second Great Awakening Eli Whitney and the cotton gin Robert Fulton and the steamboat Turnpikes Washington D.C. Barbary Coast piracy Marbury
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