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    An Inconvenient Truth? More Like a Convenient Lie. Scientific method states that any given hypothesis must be tested and predictions that it makes must be valid in order to be considered a theory. “Data tests hypothetical concepts and predictions. If they don’t hold up‚ then the hypothesis requires modification.” (Gerhard12) Anthropogenic global warming (AGW) does not meet these criteria. The AGW hypothesis states that temperature increases are the result of CO2 increases produced

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    The Compromises of the Constitution: Strengths‚ or Weaknesses? Throughout the history of the independence of our country‚ the framework of government built by our forefathers has held up our nation in times both thick and thin. This Constitution is the backbone of the United States of America that has stood the test of time‚ and continues to guide as the supreme law of the land; however‚ as time progresses‚ rules must be reviewed and altered to adapt to the changing world. Without these compromises

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    .In the historical speeches “No compromise with the evil slavery 1854” by William Lloyd Garrison‚” The Mudsoill Theory” by James Henry Hammond and Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speeches relates to abolish slavery . Slaves were treated differently than others.for example ‚ William used statistics as in slaves were treated like “dogs in the streets‚ the swine in the pens ‚ or the utensils in our dwelling”. This has an impact as if religious wise. Is this a disappointment to our Heavenly father

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    of 1825-1850 During the time period between 1825-1850‚ ideals of equality‚ liberty and the pursuit of happiness defined democracy and were inculcated into the masses of America through a series of reform movements that emerged in the antebellum era. These reforms were based on the desire to make America a civilized‚ utopian society. The main types of reforms in this era were social reforms‚ religious reforms‚ institutional reforms‚ and abolitionist reforms. The main social reform made was the temperance

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    How far do you agree that Henry VII was never seriously threatened by rebellions? Henry VII ascended to the throne in 1485 with a weak claim due to dynastic issues following on from his mother‚ Lady Margaret Beaufort. Despite discontent and rebellion within Henry VII’s reign‚ it is debatable whether the monarch was actually threatened by rebellions due to the simple reason that Henry VII was able to remain on the throne and secure a succession until his death‚ however the challenge to his authority

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    One approach to this question would be to say that the creature in ’Frankentein’ was himself the only monster. However‚ as we soon realise‚ the creature is benevolent at heart and only becomes monstrous due to the unjust way in which society treats him. The bleak‚ miserable world which Shelley portrays‚ full of hypocrisy‚ oppression and prejudice gains exposure through the depiction of the monsters ’fall from grace’. It is through the monsters suffering that he becomes truly monstrous. Shelley is

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    Compromise of 1877 The compromise of 1877 was a few promises that were made by the Republics to the Democrats. Among these promises were to remove military from South‚ Appoint a Democrat to cabinet ‚ and Federal money for railroad construction and levees on Mississippi river. But the promise that affected the Environment and Geography was the promise for federal money for construction of a railroad and levees on the Mississippi river. That promise would require a lot of steel which would contribute

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    Exemplification Essay What was it like without photography? It was not as dull as many would think. One could paint mountains‚ valleys‚ and even people‚ but things change. Those mountains could flow with lava‚ that valley could be a river‚ those people could pass away. According to photography‚ one can make multiple memories as time goes on. One can get better results than a painting‚ and photos do not take time to make. A painting‚ on the other hand‚ requires a lot of time and patience.

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    Civil War and Reconstruction era was it more liberty During the Civil War and Reconstruction Era‚ was one of the most historical moments in the United States American‚ which last from 1860-1877. There been serious argument if the Civil War and Reconstruction era was it more economic freedom‚ political freedom‚ religious freedom or social freedom on liberty? In 1860‚ Abraham Lincoln was elected to be president of the United States‚ he had idea that slavery should be abolish‚ which let people feared

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    Explain what you like or ‘dislike’ about the world of celebrities The meaning of the word ‘celebrity’‚ in my opinion‚ is someone whose talents or achievements should be publically recognised. People like musicians‚ artist‚ and scientists and so on‚ someone with real talent and passion for what they chose to do‚ not to seek fame and fortune‚ but because it’s their calling. Unfortunately‚ there is not much publicity for people like that (with some rare exceptions). Modern definition of ‘celebrity’

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