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    Virginia Henderson

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    The person I chose whose theory best fits me is Virginia Henderson. She believed that health is basic to human functioning‚ and an individual’s ability to function independently depends on health. She categorized nursing into 14 different components which are as listed: breath normally eliminate body waste maintain desirable posture sleep and rest select suitable clothes maintain body temperature keep the body clean and groomed avoid dangers in the environment

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    Virginia Wolf

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    TEST NO. 1‚ QUESTION 1 In Virginia Woolf’s two passages describing two very opposite meals that was served at the men’s college and the other at the women’s college; reflects Woolf’s attitude toward women’s place in society. When Woolf describes her meal at the men’s college she describes in such a way that implies luxury and choice. The syntax and diction work with Woolf to possess this tone‚ "many‚ various‚ rewards‚ succulent‚ and heaven" all contribute to Woolf’s view on men. The implication

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    Slavery in Virginia

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    Tina Tenhopen Mod 3 “Unthinking Decision? Why Did Slavery Emerge in Virginia?” June 9 2008 Virginia’s decision to shift from indentured servants to slaves during the course of the 17th century was contributed by the belief that Africans and their “blackness” was cause by a curse and a natural infection of the blood. (http://www.dhr.history.vt.edu #2) Colonist believed that during the great flood Cham‚ son of Noe‚ disobeyed the commandment of God and the punishment was that he be cursed with

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    Virginia Woolf

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    Virginia Woolf‚ and educated woman‚ described two luncheons at a male and female college. The intended audience of both passages is educated men who can make a change. Virginia Woolf demonstrates the differences in quality of education between men and women through narrative structure‚ selection of detail‚ and tone in order to garner support to change the quality of education for female students. The quality of food served at the men’s college reflects the quality of the education. For example

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    The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was deemed a great success in many eyes. This constitution laid the foundation for the great nation called the United States of America. Looking back on America’s first plan of government‚ the Articles of Confederation‚ it is known that change was necessary in order to keep our nation moving forward and the Constitutional Convention was the first step to accomplishing success. The quarreling between the Federalists and Anti-Federalist over the ratification of

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    The agenda of this convention started out with a draft that was presented by James Madison and his colleagues. This draft became known as the “Virginia Plan”. In this plan it was proposed that they scrape the articles of confederation in favor of a central government. Within this plan the power of each state would be reduced and the federal government would increase its power and control. Along with this draft another provision was introduced that caused quite a stir within the smaller populated

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    Pa. There was a total of 38 signings. Two from Conn.‚ 5 from Delaware‚ 2 from Georgia‚ 3 from Maryland‚ 2 from Massachusetts‚ 2 from New Hampshire‚ 4 from New Jersey‚ 3 from North Carolina ‚ 8 from Pennsylvania‚ 3 from South Carolina and 3 from Virginia. Some important names that signed was George Washington‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ Alexander Hamilton‚ and James Madison. http://www.history.com/topics/articles-of-confederation However before the US Constitution was established it was the Articles of Confederation

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    Constitutional convention feels that a bill of rights is unneeded. Guarantee of Habeas Corpus is the legal action which requires people to be brought before a judge or into court under arrest. Constitutional convention feels that way because the Bill of Rights must be charged for a crime‚ no ex post facto laws that punish crimes‚ get a jury trial for all crimes‚ no punishment for treason for anyone but the accused with two witnesses. Overall‚ the constitutional convention opinions on Bill of Rights

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    18th Century Convention

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    Yoda: Welcomed to the 200th annual Convention of Historical Figures‚ you are. Gathered we are‚ in the Jedi Council room on the planet‚ Coruscant. Quickly! Everyone take their seats and prepare to share their stories. The eight historical figures that have gathered together are now shuffling to their seats‚ preparing for the long night ahead. This assembly is held every year for people who had once lived long ago to reminisce in their previous accomplishments. Each attendee share a story that they

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    I believe convention is very simply what people around you identify as “normal”. Defying convention could simply be what makes you abnormal or “different” in people’s eyes‚ but since no two people are the same‚ I do not think that this definition gives the word “defy” enough credit. Truly defying convention is more than just not being identical to other people‚ but daring to be different not only in easy situations‚ but also in situations where defying convention may put you at odds with society

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