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    forest. You begin to see that the dark figure is a man. He waves to you and starts to slowly walk towards you. You are unsure what to do. 2 You approach the man. As he approaches‚ you notice that he is carrying a blunt knife in his right hand. You feel anxious as he approaches you and you question whether you made the right choice. He is much more muscular than you are. He suddenly stops about 10 feet away from you. 3 You run away from the man. Behind you‚ you can

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    Two of the greatest men in history‚ President Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.‚ had died in the same month just one hundred three years apart. Abraham Lincoln and Reverend King both lead the country through hard times. These men had to overcome difficulties and had similarities even though they went about problems differently. During Lincoln’s youth‚ he faced many adversities‚ and experienced great adventures(5). His father‚ Thomas Lincoln‚ had migrated to the U.S. from England in 1637. During

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    In a portion of fourth debate with Stephen Douglas on 18 September‚ 1858‚ Abraham Lincoln brought up a notion of racial equality between the whites and the negroes. He affirmed a physical difference that would forever “forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality.” At the same time‚ he also declared in the debate that the white race had the superior position than the negroes while keeping supporting slavery abolition to free black men‚ which showed conflicts and

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    In his speech‚ Lincoln never condemns the Southern states for causing the Civil War‚ however he offered the idea that both the North and the South should receive the judgement from God because of their American sin of slavery. His address serves the purpose of an apology

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    and things that they accomplished. What some people fail to realize is that‚ behind every great man‚ is a great woman. A woman who sometimes may not receive accolades for the aid she provides for the man‚ but nevertheless never fails to remain strong and rule with him. Isabella I of Castile‚ Queen Hatsheput‚ and Jiang Qing were all perfect examples of terrific women working behind their men‚ because they all prove that behind the framework of a brilliant male‚ lies support and strength of a brilliant

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    Abraham Lincoln’s words and deeds have made him a very important person in American History. Have you ever wandered the journey that Abraham Lincoln took to become a man that led our nation? Lincoln did not have an easy childhood. He faced many challenges. Lincoln was born on February 12‚ 1809. At only nine years old‚ Lincoln lost his mother‚ Nancy. She had died from a disease called milk sickness. Two of Nancy’s relatives also died from this terrible disease. Lincoln had to learn to work

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    Robin hood: Man or Myth Whether Robin Hood was a man or myth is unknown‚ but who really was Robin Hood? Was he a real historical figure who changed the lives of many? Or simply a fictional character made up by a group of bored village men. There are too many options to decide between either. But why has the so called Robin Hood evolved over time to be this legend of great heroics and courage? He was known for his incredible  gallantry and his skillful archery. His stories tell him as a fearless

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    The Man on the Penny The man on the penny was definitely had a lot more worth than just one cent. Born on February 12‚ 1809 Abraham Lincoln came into this world‚ but little did he know he would make a difference. Abraham was a wise man or as some may call him “Honest Abe.” He was the 16th president of the United States and he was known for strengthening federal government‚ and modernizing the economy. Not only was he just the man on the penny and the president he also was a self taught Illinois

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    from chapter nine: Defending a New Birth of Freedom‚ Abraham Lincoln’s main intentions in regards to the reconstruction of the Union was to reunite the country. The reason being simply because Abraham Lincoln had been involved in doing so much to perform such a deed which had included the following: General Grant’s promotion to general in chief during the ongoing feud with the Confederacy‚ the passing of the Wade-Davis Bill and refusal by Lincoln to sign it‚ incorporating women’s contributions into

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    What’s Worth Fighting For Essay Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. were men who both stood up for people and their beliefs. This takes a great deal of courage. Courage means to overcome the ability to do something that frightens someone. Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. both were exceptional Americans that stood up for people that had no voice and in the end both of their lives were taken by a bullet because of their ethical stand. Non-existing prejudice is worth fighting for

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