Ellis island was an immigration station from 1892-1954 in the United States. Ellis Island in the New York harbor was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States‚ having millions of immigrants pass through the island making it the site of the nations busiest immigrant inspection station. The name “Ellis Island” brings back many memories and historical associations both good and bad. The great wave of immigration from southern and eastern Europe that took place in America in the late
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took place in the public schools in New York in 1975. A group of parents called the Parents of New York United or for short “PONYU”(2001) formed a group to try and get a list of nine books banned from the school’s library. According to the article Island Trees Union Free School District Board of Education v. Pico 1982‚ some of the books that were banned were Slaughterhouse Five and Best Short Stories of Negro Writers.(2001) The reason why these specific titles were banned is because the books contained
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With 13 miles of pristine beaches‚ Amelia Island is a top holiday destination in Northeast Florida. From water sports to sightseeing and boat tours‚ this place offers plenty of fun for thrill seekers as well as for those who prefer a slower pace. Here you will find the best local seafood‚ live jazz festivals‚ world-class golf‚ and preserved areas framed by natural beauty. What Makes Amelia Island So Popular? Each year‚ this place attracts couples‚ families‚ and sports fans with its abundant wildlife
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Boracay‚ an island in the province of Aklan‚ still remains as one of the world’s best island getaways. In February this year‚ Boracay was named the top island getaway of Travel+Leisure Magazine (ABS-CBN‚ 2013). The island has always been part of many other rankings of beaches and island destinations. Amidst all the praises that the island has gained‚ many issues have risen and still exist in the island. In 1997‚ the Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced that Boracay’s waters
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Old</i><br><br>Although Mackinaw Island is very small‚ it is very beautiful and has lots of exciting activities‚ such as bicycling‚ horseback riding‚ buggy riding‚ and fudge shopping. Mackinaw Island is located in the upper part of Michigan between Lake Huron‚ Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. It makes a perfect place for a quick getaway. The tourist season runs from mid-May to mid-October. The Island‚ being only 8.2 miles around‚ looks like a small old-fashioned town. <br><br><br>Mackinaw Island is usually packed
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Conclusion about sparkly islands The geographical location of the South China Sea is very important. It is a route that fishermen must take‚ is rich in fishery resources and has very rich petroleum reserves. This has made it a bone of contention between the countries in the region‚ resulting in a never-ending conflict‚ especially in the Spratly Islands. Each littoral state has occupied islands as a means of declaring their sovereignty over them‚ so there is a high level of tension in the area
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Film Paper: Island of Flowers Island of Flowers is a short documentary that follows the life of tomato from its cultivation to its demise. The first few minutes of the film are rather comedic with the narrator’s monotone description of the most mundane of things; how humans have opposable thumbs‚ the explanation of what money is‚ etc. However‚ the film takes a rather serious turn towards the end when we visit what’s known as the “Island of Flowers.” This area is essentially a dumping ground
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title. Coconut island? It sounds interesting. Can you guess what it can be about? Ss: It can be about the features of island Ss: It can be about the importance of island Ss: It can be about ………. (Teacher writes all ideas on the board) T: Yes‚ well let’s read and see whether our guess are correct or not? Don’t try to understand in detail. Just read and decide whether it is about one of the these ideas. (Students read the text) Coconut Island is a beautiful‚ tropical island with‚ of course
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“Discrimination has a lot of layers that make it tough for minorities to get a leg up” (Bill Gates). As we all know‚ discrimination has a lot of layers. But both Angel Island detainees and the Japanese internees were treated similarly. Both the Japanese and Chinese were part of racism and hatred‚ both groups had violence against them and they were imprisoned without cause. First of all‚ both the Chinese and the Japanese were imprisoned because of racism and hatred. Both group had trouble because
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men and women of the sea. Deriving from all corners of the earth‚ battling for gold and glory. But‚ how did this image of pirates enter the minds of many? Romanticism‚ a word that undoubtedly changed the way the world viewed life‚ long ago. Treasure Island is a main contender for this topic. Stevenson‚ gave a reader an opportunity to escape into a new reality. He made pirate stories seem realistic‚ he shined light on drama between pirates and used factual‚ justifiable information without losing track
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