post-revolutionary France. Written by acclaimed author Victor Hugo‚ Les Misérables follows the transformation of its two main characters from criminal to honest man and from dedicated reactionary to compassionate fellow man. Written sometime between 1845 and 1862‚ Hugo provides a detailed look into nineteenth century France’s society and politics. BY combining his story of redemption with the wrongdoings of the French government‚ Hugo sharply criticized French political policies and hoped his work may encourage
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land. Some background of the Dakota Pipeline is it is a 1‚172-mile pipeline would stretch from the oil-rich Bakken Formation to the southeast into South Dakota‚ Iowa‚ and Illinois. The Army Corps of Engineers approved the project then Standing Rock Sioux tribe sued the Corps because it would threaten the tribe environmentally and economically. Some people are arguing that they need the pipeline because it will be an economic boom but on the other hand‚ people are
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MOUNT RUSHMORE 1868 A treaty between the U.S. government and the native Sioux gives the Sioux property rights in perpetuity over a territory that includes the Black Hills. 1876 After gold is discovered in the Black Hills (1874)‚ prospectors move in and displace the Sioux. 1885 Charles Rushmore goes to the Black Hills to inspect mining claims; Mount Rushmore is named in his honor. 1923 South Dakota state historian Doane Robinson writes to eminent Chicago sculptor Lorado Taft proposing that one
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Wounded knee- Date December 29‚ 1890 Location Wounded Knee Creek‚ South Dakota Result Decisive United States victory Belligerents United States Miniconjou Sioux Hunkpapa Sioux Commanders and leaders United States James W. Forsyth Spotted Elk † Strength 7th U.S. Cavalry four Hotchkiss guns ~350 Sioux‚ the majority of whom were women and children Casualties and losses 25 killed‚ 39 wounded (6 fatally) 153 killed‚ 51 wounded The after math-Following a three-day blizzard
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these issues has raised the question should the town of Whiteclay be close down? Because of the devastating amount of alcoholism and the known sales to minors and intoxicated people‚ by closing down Whiteclay would this action save lives of the Oglala Sioux Indians who live on the Pine Ridge Reservation? The three issues regarding Whiteclay locals and the Pine Ridge residents are alcoholism/death‚ social reasonability and the question should Whiteclay be shut down. What is my position on this issue?
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He showed that commitment through his numerous relationships with Stands with a Fist‚ Cisco‚ Two Socks‚ and Kicking Bird. John J. Dunbar can also be described as a receptive individual because of the way he communicated with the Sioux Indians. When he first met the Sioux Indians he was very persistent on initiating their communication. 2. I thought that the cinematography in Dances with Wolves was
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CHRISTMAS LIST! Boots Boots –Steve Madden Creation –black ($79.98) (Juju) ~AND~ Boots –Madden Girl Zanzabar Over the Knee Boot –tan ($69.95) (Dad) Size –9.5 (maybe?) Wristlet –Dillard’s Wristlet –MICHAEL Michael Kors Signature Multi–Function Case ($98.00) (Milla –birthday) Sephora Make up ($?) (Mom) Urban Outfitters Purse –Ecote Braid–Strap Tasseled Hobo Bag ($69.00) (Dad) Sweater –BDG Twist Back Shaker Cardigan –ivory(white)($69) (Juju) Walmart Dry Erase Board –Office Impressions
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Textual Rhetorical Analysis John Fire Lame Deer was a Sioux Indian tribal leader‚ medicine man‚ rodeo clown‚ and storyteller amongst other things. A selection from his autobiography Seeker Of Visions: The Life Of A Sioux Medicine Man titled “Talking to the Owls and Butterflies” is a short piece regarding nature and man’s relationship with it. The piece was intended to make an impression on white people in order to help salvage what is remaining in the environment. Lame Deer reprimands the “white
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Business Description Children’s Diabetic Care Clinic‚ is a specialized clinic to help children suffering from diabetes. The clinic is open to people of all ages‚ but primarily focuses on children with diabetes. Someone suffering from diabetes can go through many emotions trying to balance life and stabilize their glucose reading‚ one can say it’s an emotional roller coaster. Living with diabetes can be stressful‚ some say a hassle because of all the demands of staying healthy in order to live
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LTC Custer was not willing to execute his plan early because of the opposing threat that was looming with the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians. Instead‚ he waited until night fall to execute a foot march close to the Indian village and conduct a surprise attack on the Indians the next morning. There were a lot of moving pieces during this time and LTC Custer made sure his subordinates were on the same sheet of music like himself. The only problem that the 7th Calvary was faced with was slow and poor communication
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