under Governor-General Theodore Roosevelt‚ Jr. in February 1932. There were no executions under Manuel L. Quezon‚ the Commonwealth’s first President.[2] 1946 to 1986 The capital crimes after regaining full independence were murder‚ rape and treason. Notable cases includes Julio Gullien‚ executed on for attempting to assassinate President Manuel Roxas‚ or Marcial "Baby" Ama‚ electrocuted at the age of 16 on October 4‚ 1961. "Baby" Ama became a subject of a famous 1976 film Bitayin Si baby Ama. Totally‚ 51 people were electrocuted
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Michelle Paz Narrative Essay Eng 7 Jance/Porter November 9‚ 2012 My Quinceanera Quinceanera is every girl dream‚ it’s a celebration of a girls fifteenth birthday. It’s a tradition where a girl turns into a woman. A Quinceanera is planned one year before your fifteenth birthday. It starts out with a ceremony‚ food reception‚ and a Surprise dance to end it. All my family and friends were there on my big day. On November 22‚ 2008‚ I had one of my memorable nights‚ where I felt like a total princess
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a plan. The plan was to advance to the Philippines to gain control over the harbor of Manila. For three months the fighting continued. The Americans gained control over the Spaniards in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico was invaded with force. Dr. Julio Henna communicated with the United States with hopes that Puerto Rico was included in their Cuban intervention plan. After many interactions and communications‚ the Treaty of Paris was signed in December 1898. The Treaty of Paris Spain ceded Puerto
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Things Fall Apart Chapters 1-3 World Lit. Period 2 Julio Corral 1/12/11 In the beggining chapters of the book called “Things Fall Apart‚” there is a big misunderstanding between Unoka and his son Okonkwo. Their conflict is based on Unokas unprodictuve behavior. Okonkwo on the other hand is a very strong and hard working man. Okonkwo is ashamed to say that his father is the lazyest man on the village. Unoka sits all day and plays his flute while everybody else is out
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Module 1 Exercise B: Hispanic Culture: The World of Spanish Select the response that best answers the question. 1. How many U.S. residents speak Spanish at home? A. 1 in 5 B. 1 in 10 C. 1 in 100 D. 1 in 1000 2. Which of the following holidays is celebrated in the United States to honor Hispanic contributions? E. Quinceañero F. Hispanic Heritage Month G. Calle 8 Festival H. Día de Navidad 3. During which celebration do Hispanic
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The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Numerous myths exist about the creation of Rome‚ from Romulus and Remus to Prince Aeneas and his Trojan warriors. Regardless of the reason‚ it was believed to be founded around 753 BC along the Tiber River‚ a crossroads for traffic and trade. The Etruscans gained political control of the small settlements that had popped up in the area and created the Roman Kingdom. It wasn’t until the Latin and Sabine tribes rose up against the Etruscans did a government
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Culture of Chile The culture of Chile is one of a relatively homogeneous society where historically its geographical isolation and remoteness has played a key role. During colonial times‚ the Chilean culture was a mix of Spanish colonial elements and indigenous (essentially Mapuche) culture. After Independence‚ Chilean culture has been heavily anglicised throughout the 19th century with elements of German‚ French and Italian culture‚ erasing nearly all of the Spanish influence. American influence
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POEMS AND STORIES Ballad of a Mother’s Heart by Jose La Villa Tierra The night was so dark‚ For the moon was young‚ And the Stars were asleep and rare‚ The clouds were thick‚ Yet youth went out‚ To see his Maiden fair. Dear one‚ He pleaded as he knelt before her feet in tears‚ My love is true‚ Why have you kept me waiting all this years? The maiden looked at him. Unmoved it seemed‚ And whispered low. Persistent Youth‚ You have to prove by deeds‚ Your love is true.
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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Cristina Fernández de Kirchner President of Argentina Incumbent Assumed office 10 December 2007 Vice President Julio Cobos (2007–2011) Amado Boudou (2011–present) Preceded by Néstor Kirchner National Senator for Buenos Aires Province In office 10 December 2005 – 28 November 2007 National Senator for Santa Cruz In office 10 December 2001 – 9 December 2005 In office 10 December 1995 – 3 December 1997 National Deputy for Santa Cruz In office
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How Readers are Frightened by Poe and Cortázar “The Fall of the House of Usher” by Edgar Allen Poe and “House Taken Over” by Julio Cortázar are both gothic novels that accomplish their goal (to scare the reader) in similar ways. Since their goals are similar‚ naturally‚ the two share elements of gothic literature‚ but they aren’t one and the same. “House Taken Over” and “The Fall of the House of Usher” are two very different stories‚ though they leave the reader with similar feelings after the story
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