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    Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist who was involved in the fight to end slavery. She established the underground railroad‚ which was a way to get slaves safely to the north.Harriet Tubman was born between 1820-1825‚ but it is not certain the exact day or year.She was born in Dorchester County‚ Maryland. Harriet Tubman was originally named Araminta Harriet Ross and went by the nickname “Minty”. She was born to enslaved parents and had 10 siblings. When she was young‚ she was beat very often by her

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    The Emancipator refers to those people who majorly participated in the declaration and enacting the Emancipation Proclamation which played a role in bringing slavery in the United States to an end. The pioneer and drafter of the Emancipation was Abraham Lincoln. He‚ however‚ declared that the Emancipation Proclamation would operate towards fulfilling the enactment in both the southern and northern states. Therefore‚ Lincoln is considered as the most influential president in America. Lincoln’s’ achievement

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    When I Was One and Twenty

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    Tyler Jones Brown Eng. 12/ p.2 When I was One-and-Twenty In the poem‚ When I Was One-And-Twenty‚ by A. E. Housman‚ the author begins by describing the setting around the time when he was twenty-one. He mentions how an older man had given him some advice. The wise man could possibly be a mentor‚ father‚ grandfather‚ or another male figure in the author’s life. The wise man tells the author‚ “Give crowns and pounds and guineas‚ but not your heart away.” The man means that you can give away

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    Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War? Although differences between communism and capitalism - two opposing systems - existed before the start of World War II‚ relations between the United States and USSR deteriorated rapidly after the war. The US was so opposed to communism that a policy of containment was developed to prevent communism spreading. In addition‚ open hostility‚ lack of understanding‚ and deliberate provoking further separated the two countries. Though the Cold War was

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    it‚ so why did he kill the king? Was it for himself or was Lady Macbeth’s pressure to much so he did or maybe was it the witches put a spell on him? I I have done my research and I strongly believe that it was his wife’s fault she pushed him into killing King Duncan! So first off most people won’t realize the hold a wife has over her husband‚until they’re married! In one part of the book she called him a “coward” and said he was “ not a man” and tell him he was no good

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    The American Revolution was an extremely important event in history; social‚ political and economic aspects all helped develop a very strong revolutionary spirit within the colonists of America. It helped enlightenment philosophers like John Locke or Benjamin Franklin to step up and lead the revolution politically with great success. All these aspects made the American Revolution the historical landmark that it is today; it symbolizes the way that Americans came together to become independent and

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    How To Play Soccer Soccer is one of the most played and watched sport in the world. More than 240 million people around the world play soccer regular according to (FIFA). This sport is played more in Europe than in the U.S. But do people ever wonder how to play this sport? It is not as easy as it seems. In soccer everyone knows the main rules are not to use your hands.But that isn’t the only rule. There are many rules in soccer. One rule in soccer is that you cant be too physical. When players

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    Πόλις The Polis "The polis was a complex hierarchical society built around the notion of citizenship. It was made up of hundreds or even thousands of independent peasant households… All citizens had a share in the polis..." (Morris) Originally‚ the polis referred to a defensible area to which farmers of a particular area could retreat in the event of an attack. This defensible hill became known as an acropolis. The Acropolis in Athens is one example. Over time‚ towns grew around these

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    the Great was an important historical figure known for his education‚ rise to power‚ and what he did while in power. He grew up in Diocletian’s court and was taught to a very high standard. What he learned was very important. “This education left a lasting imprint on him.” (Matthews and Nicol). While battling in war as a military commander‚ Constantine was declared emperor by his fellow soldiers because his father‚ Constantius I‚ had died while fighting in battle. Constantine the Great was well known

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    Juliet‚ both Romeo and Juliet find themselves in this situation. In fault in our stars both Augustus and Hazel fell in love while acknowledging that the love they share shall not last long. In Romeo and Juliet‚ both Romeo and Juliet were interested in one another after the first glance but they don’t have family support which shows a signs of a healthy relationship but there surely are unhealthy points. In fault in our stars both Augustus and Hazel stayed by each other in difficult times. In my perspective

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