Question 1 Write down three points of contrast for each of the following topics. Then pick just ONE point of contrast and write a paragraph explaining that particular contrast. Use transitional expressions when necessary. 1) two close friends-Esha:Quiet‚ Shy‚ Short..Andrea: Tall‚ Outgoing‚ Goofy. 2) two church services 3) two holidays-Christmas: Jesus‚ December‚ Gifts...Easter:Jesus‚ Spring‚ Eggs 4) two sports teams-Miami Heat: NBA‚Florida‚Basketball..New York Giants:NFL‚ New York‚ Football
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"Quaker Women in the American Colonies" During the colonial period‚ women were considered inferior to men and “nothing more than servants for their husbands.” During the eighteenth century‚ unmarried Quaker women were the first to vote‚ stand up in court‚ and evangelize; although Quaker women enjoyed rights that women today take for granted‚ they were most known for their religious radicalism. According to Rufus Jones‚ a professor at Harvard‚ the Quakers “felt‚ as their own testimony plainly
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From outward appearances North Americans seem very similar‚ but Canadians have a distinct culture of which they are extremely proud and that is celebrated around the world. These subtle social‚ economic‚ religious and political differences can be hard to detect unless one is immersed in the culture. Canada’s unique culture is due in part to the various ethnicities who have been integrated over time. From her inception‚ Canada had two founding cultures (French and British) and today we are proud to
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Compare and Contrast Essay Your Name Your School Course Teacher Term/Date Compare and Contrast Essay Web design and multimedia/web design seem like two sides of the same job and both have their challenges and gratifications‚ and within this essay the two jobs will be compared and contrasted to see how each will match up. A web designer designs the graphics of a site or the site as a whole in hopes of selling the design(s) to a company or corporation. These designs can
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The age of exploration marked the period of Europe’s expeditions to India‚ Asia‚ and the Americas. The focal point of these voyages were to attain wealth. These discoveries permanently altered the face of geography. The first country to set off the dawn of discovery was Portugal‚ sponsored by Prince Henry‚ where they explored the west coast of Africa. Later Portugal successfully ventured around the southern tip of Africa and found a new sea route to India by Vasco de Gama. Portugal also discovered
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Compare and Contrast: “Fish Cheeks” and “Caged Bird” Rachael Becker Assignment 5 Nicole Yurchak 1/30/2014 The differences between a narrative and a descriptive essay determine the way in which the reader receives the story. The purpose of each is still very clear‚ to connect to the reader using story telling. In order for the reader to receive the story as intended‚ the author must create a clear picture of; events‚ settings‚ and purpose. In both
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converting thousands of Native Americans to Christianity‚ teaching the Native Americans Spanish‚ and introducing them to settled agriculture and skilled crafts. Foner writes‚ “Today‚ he is being considered by the Catholic Church for elevation to sainthood. But forced labor and disease took a heavy toll among native americans who lived at the missions Serra directed.” (Foner 165) How did the ideas of republicanism and liberalism differ in 18th century British North America? Republicanism emphasized
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thought slavery was acceptable‚ New World slavery was cruel. In 17th century Africa‚ being the property of slave owners for debt and committed crimes was not a new concept. However‚ the trading of slaves overseas was new after Europeans including British and Portuguese introduced themselves to the Africa. Before stepping on the slave ship to the New World‚ African slaves though of white men as cruel people who were buying them to eat. Even though white men were cruel toward slaves‚ which will be discussed
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Compare and Contrast Essay Shoe and apparel companies like Nike and Vans‚ have made many products throughout the world that are very popular. Nike and vans are known for the shoes they make which are both of great quality. Despite bearing some minor similarities the differences between Nike and Vans are remarkable. These two shoes are used for completely different activities. Nike shoes are mostly seen on athletes and in sporting events such as basketball‚ running‚ volleyball‚ and numerous others
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Government Comparisons The United States of America’s government has progressed significantly since the Mayflower landed in 1620. What was once dominated by an unjust monarch once dominated is now governed under a fair and democratic republic. Despite this progress‚ it is important that one takes the time to step back and analyze our roots and the environment in which we live now. By doing this‚ one gains insight into how different governments function and how their country is affected by the government
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