We call America the land of the free truth is no one is free. The United States has had the highest incarceration rates compared to other countries all around the world. Many illegal activities and narcotics play a huge role to becoming incarcerated. We’re born into a violent society and have no other choice but to live with it. Crime‚ violence‚ drugs and poverty are around us on a daily basis and young children see these things and think it’s normal. By certain individuals acting in ways they shouldn’t
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Daniela Mota Exam 1 Chapter 1) Before the arrival of the Europeans to the Americas‚ Indians had lived and eventually developed different types of societies. The first and most simple of the type of society were called “nomadic societies”. These usually consisted of about fifteen to fifty people and usually no more than that. Men were primarily the hunters and women were the gatherers. These societies were also equalitarian which was a system based on everyone in the community contributing equally
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between the United States and Britain‚ and started to build a new nation; one built using the concept of Revolution. By 1826‚ they had reorganized the government of America into something entirely different from Britain’s monarchical reign. Additionally‚ the Americans started to implement new ideas and views on the social structure in America. Lastly‚ they had a distinct geographical separation‚ that demonstrated their individuality. By 1826‚ the United States is a truly legitimate‚ independent‚ and unique
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Poverty in America is a form of murder to the weakest and most innocent of our society. Struggling parents are more apt to take their frustrations out on their children when they are faced with the stress of mounting bills‚ inadequate housing‚ or lack of stable and supportive employment. In the last 10 years here in America‚ there have been well over 20‚000 children who have been murdered as a direct result of living in an impoverished home. The totals are devastating when compared to the fact that
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States and costs the national economy nearly $122.9 billion annually” (Obesity in America). Obesity is a rising problem in America for adults as well as children. Being overweight can be defined as having a weight of over 10 percent of the recommended weight for an individual of a certain age (Obesity in America). In today’s society over 15 percent of children under the age of 18 are overweight (Obesity in America). Obesity is not only detrimental to health but also can affect one mentally. Obesity
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Buddhism in America Buddhism first came to America in the late 1800’s from the Europeans. 1893 is the year most often given to the birth of Buddhism in America. It was said to have come over during the first World Parliament of Religions‚ which took place in Chicago The first known Buddhist monk in the Western hemisphere was‚ Allan Bennett. He eventually took the name Ananda Metteya. As Buddhism began to flower in America‚ it began to influence important thinkers‚ who in turn influenced
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From Asian backgrounds‚ learning new concepts and political parties in America are foreign to Asians. From the entire continent of Asia‚ most of the population never participated‚ or had the opportunity to participate‚ in a unified nation. Most countries were ruled by brutal dictators‚ extremist rule‚ and corrupt governments based from ones own ideology. Several factors have been constructed to explain why Chinese Americans‚ and majority of Asians‚ have not been active in politics. Certain traits
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Contemporary America Modern America: her roots fortified by societal prosperity and rigorous efforts towards perfection‚ has allowed her to flourish in matters unfeasible to other countries. Freedom and opportunity reign adjacent to democratic powers‚ a partnership coveted by foreigners. Where communities‚ no matter the tongue‚ race‚ or religion‚ join together as one. Everyday America births new ideas‚ jobs‚ technologies‚ and opportunities for a better way of living. She captures the very essence
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that you have two hands‚ one for helping yourself‚ the other for helping others.”-Audrey Hepburn When times get tough‚ a helping hand can always be a sigh of relief. Throughout my life I have witnessed many people endure hard times‚ but with the help of others that particular person made it. The non-profit organization Feeding America provides help to nearly 46 million people in the U.S. This organization has provided assistance to many families and people I have meet. Feeding America is a spectacular
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Generation America stands strong through hardships and wars‚ yet in America‚ we have civilians that tear each other apart and come back with scars. Civilians in America and other countries should be able to live with no worries or fretts of devastation. I love my country and all of its Gifts even though we are not perfect. Being able to understand that it’s a blessing to live in America‚ freely worship‚ be able to do things many other people can not. I’ve lived in America my whole entire
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