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    George Washington George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775–1783‚ and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. As the unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States‚ he developed the forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since‚ such as

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    In the poem “Erin’s Daughter” written by Lydia Howard Huntley Sigourney there can be seem a since of Proto-Romanticism. “Erin’s Daughter” is about a young woman who returns home just after the disastrous potato famine in the mid- 1840’s in Ireland‚ where she discovers that her whole family has died because of the famine. This can be seen by her use of emotions‚ and divine spirit in nature. The emotions the beginnings of the poem are quite sad she is homesick for her family and homeland. “Poor

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    2012 Thomas B. Allen‚ George Washington‚ Spymaster (Washington D.C: National Geographic‚ 2004) In Thomas B. Allen’s George Washington‚ Spymaster‚ George Washington quickly realized that he had to lead the American people to victory against King George even if it meant playing dirty. Having intelligence over the enemy was essential during the time of the revolutionary war‚ so both the Americans and the British were trying to get each other’s plans. George Washington started recruiting agents to work

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    The greatest mission of the Transcendentalist Movement was the abolition of slavery. There were many people who worked to end the slavery in so many ways. In Romanticism and Transcendentalism (1800-1860) book‚ one man who stood out was Fredrick Douglass. Fredrick Douglass wanted to fight in a peaceful way. Mr. Fredrick gave speeches‚ and wrote books to convince others to help him fight against slavery. He told others about his life as a slave and why it was wrong to own other people. Only Harriet

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    George Washington? Some dude with a wig? The first president of the United States? Yes he is these things. But if you think that this is all he is your are mistaken. George Washington was one the most important people of the 17th century setting the United States on the train tracks to success. George Washington will have impacted the 17th century and for the rest of time since then‚ also he has accomplished a lot trying to do what is right for this country‚ and in my opinion‚ George Washington is one

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    was the period after the end of American Revolution‚ that’s why Romanticism was known as the period of national extension and determination of a distinctive American voice. American Romanticism was often viewed as artistic movement‚ nevertheless‚ it also had important political‚ social and nationalistic aspects. It was based on the idea of perfection of individuals and society itself through self-realization and improvement. Romanticism had to do with American culture‚ because the very creation of

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    In Irving’s “the devil and tom walker” he has used symbolism to exemplify the elements of romanticism by using the five characteristics of romantic literature. He uses imagination‚ idealism‚ and intuition to create a literary classic that teaches many valuable life lessons. All things considered this is why “the devil and tom walker” is one of the greatest short stories in history. Throughout the entire story imagination is a very prominent aspect‚ his vivid descriptions and writing allows you to

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    5 Constitutional Law George Washington Biography George Washington is a very well known American historical figure. He was‚ among other things‚ most notable for leading the troops American troops during the Revolution‚ becoming the First President of the United States‚ and signing the Constitution of the United States. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732 in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia to Augustine and Mary. From age seven to fifteen‚ Washington was homeschooled in the areas of

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    Railroads impact on Washington The railroad had a positive impact on the geography‚ economy‚ and psychological thought of Washington. The railroad was built by separate companies that built in their area using a checkerboard pattern of land grants from the government. It was built to connect the east and west and have a quicker way of transportation across the nation. It was built in the later 1800’s and took several years to complete. Washington businesses grew‚ improving the economy. More people

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    Works Cited 13 INTRODUCTION The Washington Post began as a local news organization founded by Stilson Hutchins. Publication began on December 6‚ 1877 and during its starting days people paid three cents for a copy of a four page newspaper. Ownership of the Post rotated since 1889 when it was sold to Frank Hatton‚ a Republican Cabinet member‚ and Beriah Wilkins‚ a former Democratic congressman. Together they incorporated their newspaper company as The Washington Post Company. In its early stages

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