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    Jasmine Criner AP US History Period 1 August 22nd 2013 Mr.Pierre There are many stereotypes that pertain to black people. One that really stands out is "If you want to hide something from a black person hide it in a book" which the white man is trying to call us African Americans illiterate. Which is ignorant is so many type of ways. But yet we do nothing more to make that statement false by not being educated‚ well organized and full of wisdom. Years ago‚ when slavery was in its actions

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    Teach every child about food Chad Yooprangthong ECPI University People all over the world and especially in America are dying from the food that they eat‚ simply because they were not well educated about the importance of healthy food. As of now every 18 minutes four Americans will lose their lives from health problems related to bad diet and obesity. Heart disease‚ cancer‚ stroke‚ and diabetes are topping the charts for causes of death in the United States while people are worried about homicide

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    DBQ – Reconstruction In the time period from 1860 to 1877 many major changes occurred in the United States that made it more similar to how we know it today. During this time the 13th‚ 14th‚ and 15th amendments were acquired. In addition‚ many welfare and federal government programs began‚ however some of the social developments were less effective. Between 1860 and 1877 constitutional developments‚ to an extreme extent‚ and social developments‚ to a lesser extent‚ amounted to a revolution. During

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    habit of eating sugar and sweets. Unless and until I change my habit and practice this myself‚ how can I ask another person to follow my instruction?"  The story reminds us that example is better than precept. An ideal leader is one who "knows the way‚ shows the way and goes the way." A preacher who has the habit of smoking does not have the authority or credibility to ask others to quit the habit.  Society needs credible leaders who practice what they preach.  St. Paul advises‚ "Put into practice

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    Natalie Crusan 4-23-2013 White Ag Econ 410 Natalie Crusan 4-23-2013 White Ag Econ 410 “How To Sell Anything to Anybody” By Joe Girard “Salesmen are made‚ not born. If I did it‚ you can do it. I guarantee it “ says Mr. Joe Girard . 
On January 1st 1978‚ Joe Girard quit selling cars. During his fifteen years of selling Cars (1963 – 1977) he sold 13001 cars at retail. Most of his time is now spent in writing books and

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    Assignment 14 1. Andrew Johnson- A political leader of the nineteenth century. He was vice president in 1864 and became president when Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865. He was an honest man but an unfortunate President. He is one of the two presidents that have been impeached. The House of Representatives charged him with illegally dismissing a government official. The senate tired him and he was acquitted by only one vote. He grew up in poverty and opened a tailor shop in Tennessee. He

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    During the late 19th century and early 20th century‚ immigration to the United States was wrought with challenges. The newly arriving aliens were met with racist native-borns who feared that they would threaten their way of life. This tension between these new groups facilitated the U.S. government’s anti-immigration laws‚ which also caused political outbursts from those who supported immigrants. Despite gaining the Chinese exclusion act during the 19th century‚ nativists were not satisfied. The

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    Wars have never achieved anything and never will. Discuss. War is a fight between countries or groups over a particular issue. It is not always harmful or always helpful‚ it can be both at times depending on the issue and situation. It also depends on the style of war to decide who is right on their side. Wars are fought to resolve a certain problem‚ issue or conflict. They are also fought so that one country or group can defend themselves or to attain power.  Some people say that wars are necessary

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    confidently‚ but when they do‚ their English often contains fewer errors and they will be proud of their English ability. It’s a matter of quantity vs. quality‚ and neither approach is wrong. However‚ if the aim of speaking is communication and that does not require perfect English‚ then it makes sense to encourage quantity in your classroom. Break the silence and get students communicating with whatever English they can use‚ correct or not‚ and selectively address errors that block communication.

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    The Atomic Bomb Should Not Have Been Dropped Cayla Dunaway Sims 1.29.13 We have come a long way since we decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. It is amazing that we continue debating on this subject today. The US should not have decided to drop these atomic bombs. This decision was totally unnecessary. Thousands of people died who did not need to die‚ and many more became sick from radiation poisoning. The bombs wiped two entire cities off the map. How can anyone

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