[pic] ENC 1101 - 1591 English Composition Semester: Spring 2013 Instructor: Ms. Nancy Fletcher Campus: Sanford/Lake Mary Building: UP Room: 3205 English Office phone: 407-708-2060 Email: FletcherN@seminolestate.edu Days: Monday evening Hours: 6:30 - 9:15pm Credit hours: 3 Prerequisite: College Prep reading and writing requirements must be fulfilled Textbooks: Lunsford‚ Everything’s An Argument with Readings‚ 5th ed. Kirszner & Mandell‚ The Brief Wadsworth Handbook
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teams. But the Native Americans look at that and feel discriminated against‚ because of the negative stereotype given by that type of label. In a pro perspective‚ the teams and schools that want to use the names of “Brave‚ Chief’s‚ Apache‚ and Seminoles” chose to label their team after legendary historical warriors‚ or brave fighting figures. Just like some other schools mascots are Lions‚ Tigers‚ and Panthers. It is not meant to be directly dishonorable or to look down on the Native American population
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legislature. During the American Civil War‚ Bass parted company with George Reeves. "Some say because Bass beat up George after a dispute in a card game. Bass Reeves fled north into the Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) and lived with the Cherokee‚ Seminole‚ and Creek Indians until he was freed by the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865 Reeves and his family farmed until 1875‚ when Isaac Parker‚ the noted “hanging judge” of the Old West‚ was appointed federal judge for the Indian Territory. Parker appointed James
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As new people came to America and began to settle‚ Native Americans were pushed farther and farther away from their homeland. Their land was taken from them and their freedoms were long gone. White settlers had created restrictions on their land‚ trade‚ and freedom which are still in effect today. The real crisis began soon after Andrew Jackson was elected president. Native Americans had already lost freedom of trade in 1787‚ when the Constitution granted power to the government to regulate
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1. What was the economy like for Native Americans in various regions before European settlers arrived. It is important to understand that the Native American population grew and dispersed all over the continent prior to European settlers arriving. Therefore each region would have a different economy than the other. However the overall structure to each economy‚ in each region was similar. The different regions would force the Native Americans to adapt to that specific region and build their
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4. 4. After rereading para 9‚ name the three types of writing L.H. says she does. 5. In para 12‚ what are the two choices for L. H. ’s main character in her novel Power? What is the main character’s name? 6. What endangered animal did a Seminole man kill in the controversial case that L.H. researched for an article she was writing? 7. What animal does L.H. write about in her poem “Affinity: Mustang”? What words describe the animal? 8. In the final para‚ according to L.H.‚ why does
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Native American Mascots Imagine yourself at a sporting event. You are enjoying the last bite of your foot-long hot dog‚ anticipating the moment the half time show will begin. Out comes the shoe-less‚ plaid-shirt wearing‚ ripped and dirty blue jean sporting mascot. His name is “Billy Bob-- the wildest hillbilly in the boondocks.” He goes running around‚ chugging down his fake moonshine and spitting tobacco. Being a native of Appalachia‚ you find yourself upset‚ and state this to be extremely
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President Andrew Jackson; A Fallicy President Andrew Jackson was one of the better embodiments of the “American Dream.” His humble beginnings made him a common man‚ while his vast intellect and determination made him successful. Throughout his presidency‚ Andrew Jackson was praised for acting on the behalf of the ordinary Americans. Yet‚ his personal motivations and interests that influenced his actions were often contradictory. Jackson’s first term was distinguished by private opinions altering
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crustaceans live in the ocean. However‚ some also live on land or in freshwater habitats. 6. She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother; she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork. She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother and she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork. 7. Don’t throw that soda can in the trash. Recycle them! Don’t throw that soda can in the trash; recycle them. 8. My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years‚ nevertheless
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performance reviews. 1. Responsible for scheduling to include: work assignments/rotations‚ employee training‚ employee breaks‚ overtime assignment‚ back-up for absent employees‚ and shift rotations‚ schedule and conduct department meetings. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.- Hollywood‚ FL (12/05 - 07/07) Supervisor (housekeeping)/ Res. Agent.(sales) 1. Thorough knowledge of ways and methods for providing superb customer and personal services. 1. Strong
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