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    The writing process does not end with your first draft. Revising means “seeing again” and that is exactly what you do when you revise—you see your writing again from as many different angles as possible. More specifically‚ revising your writing means working with it so that it says exactly what you mean in the most effective way. Revision involves both content (what you are trying to say) and form (how you deliver your message). Revising content consists of working with your words until they express

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    four stanzas of iambic tetrameter and is one of Frost’s most popular poems. In "The Road Not Taken"‚ it tells a fabrication of a person who reaches a side road in the forest and must choose which rail to take‚ each caterpillar track being different from the other. Robert Frost illustrates a difficulties decision point when facing the other path‚ and it means that will be two different stories by making two choices. First‚ the setting or the beginning of the poem is already highly related to the main

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    Order Details URGENCY / Delivery Date: 4 Day Rate Number of Pages: 6 Project Type: Essay Field of Study:      American History Educational Level: Bachelor Citation: MLA Complete Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------ DUE Mon‚ March 9‚ 2015‚ 00:03:00PM (4 day rate) Essay—Stephen V. Ash‚ A Year in the South‚ 1865 This assignment is to be no less than 1500 words‚ double-spaced‚ 12pt font. Spelling‚ grammar and style all count toward your grade‚ so please proofread

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    The definition of the American Dream is supposed to say it all. This depends on which definition one chooses to believe. The American Dream can be defined as the ideals of freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American. An alternative definition is a life of personal happiness and material comfort as traditionally sought by individuals in the U.S. Because of the difference of definitions‚ the achievability of the American Dream can become based on an opinion

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    access. African-Americans have not always had an opportunity to receive a formal education‚ and African-American males have not had the same advantages as others. Although African-American males can access higher education today‚ their college completion rates have

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    August 29‚ 1920‚ in Dallas‚ Texas. He graduated from Fisk College in 1941 and took a job with the Majestic Radio and TV Corporation. He later worked at P. J. Nilsen Research Laboratories. He began to invent products on his own‚ with some of his noteworthy inventions including a wire precision resistor used in televisions and radios and a control unit for the pacemaker. He died in 1982 of heart failure. Inventor Otis Boykin was born on August 29‚ 1920‚ in Dallas‚ Texas. After graduating from high school

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    Morality 5/21/13 African Americans fight for equality From the time our country was founded‚ many African Americans lived a life of hardship merely because the color of their skin. In many instances they were treated as animals‚ being sold and traded in shackles and chains. At the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence when the country was founded‚ most African Americans worked as slaves. Working conditions for slaves were inhumane‚ who were often forced to work long hours in

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    It was a myth that most Americans living during 1865-1900s achieved the American Dream. Some groups of Americans who were unable to achieve the American Dream were the native americansAfrican Americans‚ and asian immigrants because they were denied opportunity‚ human rights‚ freedom‚ equality and their safety. However‚ it was a reality that some groups such as Western settlers‚ miners‚ and ranchers achieved the American Dream as they gained wealth and property‚ had many opportunities‚ and access

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    During the American Revolution‚ there were many changes that were happening in America. ----Although the changes were made to make America bigger and better‚ it brought many different effects to many groups of people. There is one group that‚ though they were mistreated for decades‚ they were finally starting to have a taste of freedom. As seen from the evidence that has been given‚ it is clear that the general group of African Americans did benefit from the American Revolution. In the Proclamation

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    Reconstruction Rebuilding the South after the Civil War presented substantial challenges. This challenging period of time following the Civil War from 1865-1877 is known as Reconstruction. It was a time of transformation and a time of turbulence in the South. Abraham Lincoln initially developed a plan for Southern states to rejoin the union (Foner). Over time this plan changed when Lincoln was assassinated and Andrew Johnson became President. Legislation followed to try to resolve the issue of the

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