First Battle of Bull Run Location: Fairfax County and Prince William County Date: July 21‚ 1861 Principal Commanders: Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell [US]; Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and Brig. Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard [CS] Estimated Casualties: 4‚700 total (US 2‚950; CS 1‚750) Description: This was the first major land battle of the armies in Virginia. On July 16‚ 1861‚ the untried Union army under Brig. Gen. Irvin McDowell marched from Washington against the Confederate army‚ which was drawn up
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Topic: Bans on the Pit Bull Terrier General Purpose: To argue Specific Purpose: To argue that there should not be bans on Pit Bull Terriers Thesis Statement: Bans on Pit Bull Terriers should not exist because; (1) Pit Bull breed are not any different from other dog species; (2) most evidence condemning the Pit Bull is inaccurate or a skewed regurgitation from the media; and (3) a ban would‚ and has‚ caused more work and regulations than necessary. Introduction I. [Attention Getter] As of now
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Right to Own Pit Bulls The American Pit Bull Terrier has fallen under harsh criticism in recent years. Several attacks have led to Breed-Specific Legislation or BSL. Breed-Specific Legislation has led to the downright banning of pit bulls in several cities in the United States (“Breed Specific Legislation”). These legislations are unfair and ineffective. The pit bull is only a product of its owner and its surroundings. The pit bull is the most misunderstood and persecuted breed of dogs. If properly
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P. 20 July‚ 2010 Pit Bulls: Mean or Misunderstood? Who’s afraid of the big bad Pit Bulls? Well‚ lots of people are no thanks to damaging myths‚ inexperienced owners‚ and the hyped up media coverage‚ that has been giving this breed of dogs grief for years. “Pit Bulls are famous‚ in circles of knowledgeable dog people‚ for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness”‚ said Linda Wilson-Fuoco. Most people will argue that pit bulls are not born mean or aggressive
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The Hall of Bulls The Hall of Bulls at Lascaux holds a special place in the ongoing history of mankind. Created from 15‚000 to 13‚000 BC during the Upper Paleolithic period the Hall of Bulls is some of the earliest known art. These great bulls may have been the first works of art many men or women ever saw; surely the Hall of Bulls is one of the first great masterpieces an introductory art history student ever sees and learns about. About 17‚500 years ago the temperature of the earth began to change
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Catalina Rojas Willis English 10 Credit 4 Pit Bulls – Dangerous and Vicious? Every year‚ more than 2‚000 children in the U.S. are killed by their parents or guardians either through abuse or neglect. A child is more than 800 times more likely to be killed by their adult caretaker than by a Pit Bull (The Real Pit Bull‚ 2010). Pit Bulls are always portrayed as mean‚ dangerous‚ aggressive‚ vicious‚ etc. but the dog’s behavior towards people all depends on the owner and how it’s trained. On July 16
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Kyle Cosentino Managing Coastal Ecosystems 8/31/10 The Freshwater Shark: Bull Sharks and Their Movement between Fresh and Saline Environments Carcharhinus Leucas or bull sharks are the only species of sharks that are able to travel long distances and spend extended periods of time in freshwater environments. Although many people disagree‚ I believe that one of the bull sharks’ main reason for entering freshwater is to find breeding grounds. There is evidence that supports this theory‚ and it
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Pit Bull Prohibition Tell me‚ what is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions a Pit Bull? I can’t speak for everyone‚ but most of you didn’t think of some cute‚ cuddly‚ playful puppy. Most of you envisioned a savage‚ snarling‚ devil dog‚ chained to post in an abandoned yard totally focused on tearing you to shreds. Such stereotypes are created and amplified by scandalous media reports which contribute greatly to societies’ growing fear of these dogs. Fear implores a responsibility
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The sitting bull The sitting bull was the chief of a Native American tribe and he was one of the bravest people. He was born in 1832 to the Sioux tribe in the North American. When the sitting bull was 43 him and his tribe had battle with the U.S because the Native Americans had gold in there land. He won lots and loss a lot of battles one of his we’ll know battles is Little Bighorn. The sitting bull was one of the best hunters‚leaders‚and
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Nicole Watkins Persuasive Speech Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to petition against Maryland’s law to identify “Pit Bulls” as a dangerous breed of dog. Six months ago‚ almost to the day‚ my best friend and her new puppy were attacked. She was dog sitting her grandmother’s Mastiff‚ whom at the time had no previous violent history. She kept the Mastiff and her puppy in separate rooms in order to make sure there were no problems‚ but that wasn’t enough. One day‚ out of nowhere‚ the Mastiff
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