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    George Washington‚ the General‚ savior of The Revolutionary War‚ His Excellency‚ and the first president of the United States‚ had many qualities that I personally can not find myself relating to. Besides the basics: the height‚ stern face‚ and strong build‚ I find myself an opposite of Washington for more internal matters. To begin‚ Washington spent a large portion of his life fighting or taking part in a war. His early years spent in fighting on the side of the British where he served under the

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    Barn Burning: An Endless Circle William Faulkner’s short story "Barn Burning" is the tale of a southern man forced into a role by society. "Barn Burning" takes place in the post Civil War South where a mans place in society is derived by their actions during the war. Ab Snopse‚ a man who served both the North and the South‚ is plagued with his non-allegiance and failure to accept authority. When Ab comes into conflict with his employer‚ he finds himself taking control from the authority figure

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    5 Constitutional Law George Washington Biography George Washington is a very well known American historical figure. He was‚ among other things‚ most notable for leading the troops American troops during the Revolution‚ becoming the First President of the United States‚ and signing the Constitution of the United States. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732 in Westmoreland County‚ Virginia to Augustine and Mary. From age seven to fifteen‚ Washington was homeschooled in the areas of

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    wouldn’t do that well. George Washington grew into being a leader for the United States. George Washington was a great leader and always had the right tactics for his Generals in order to achieve his goals in the Revolutionary. As a courageous and outstanding leader‚ George Washington lead the Continental Army in Valley Forge. Washington was the father of his country‚ also known as The United States of America. He was a young leader during the French and Indian War but he was beyond the right choice

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    the three branches of the government were each responsible for laying the foundation of a country for future generations. In the executive branch‚ presidential members assumed the roles of setting precedents for the following presidents. George Washington knew his influences as the first president. Along with his cabinet‚ he began the journey by the United States‚ in stabilizing the country through the power he held. In lieu of Washington’s reserved ways‚ the successive president‚ known as John Adams

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    The American Revolutionary War went on between 1775-1783 and was lead by the patriot general George Washington. George Washington was born on February 22‚ 1732‚ and was the eldest Washington to make it into adulthood. George was the General in charge of the Continental Army‚ he had prior experience as a soldier during the French and Indian war. The reason why George Washington was selected to be the general of the continental army was because he was determined to the cause‚ was “vigorous and young

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    of Speech: Flag Burning Flag burning has been one of the most controversial forms of nonviolent protests. It is often linked with the Middle East and Hezbollah with depictions of Arabs against President Bush burning the American flag. Americans are intimidated and threatened by this action‚ but that does not make it illegal. Supreme Court rulings have upheld that peaceful flag desecration is a form of political speech that should be protected by our Constitution (Flag Burning Myths). This decision

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    Where would the United States of America be without George Washington? This question shows the impact that one amazing leader can have not just to those they lead‚ but to society as a whole. Without George Washington‚ the colonial militia would not have had a leader. The First or Second Continental Congress would not have had their President. The first president of the United States of America would be someone else. The effect of one person on history can completely change the history of one nation

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    The Story of Hour Once upon a time there was a young man name Chris. Chris was 16 years old at the time. It was Chris 11th year of high school. He had worked all summer day and night to save up for a car. The car he wanted cost 3 grand. He had saved $2500. All he needed was 500 more. He was impatient and didn’t want to work another week to buy the car‚ so he tried to figure a way to get some quick money. So he decided to go rob a corner store. He knew this was the wrong thing

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    Washington Irving‚ and Herman Melville. Washington Irving was born in New York City as the youngest of 11 children. His father was a wealthy merchant‚ and his mother‚ an English woman‚ was the granddaughter of a clergyman. According to a story‚ George Washington met Irving‚ named after him‚ and gave his blessing. In the years to come Irving would write one of his greatest works‚ THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON (1855-59). Early in his life Irving developed a passion for books. He read Robinson Crusoe

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