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    Use the figure above and predict how many mice will survive in months 5 – 7 using the table below. Mouse type Month 1 Month 2 Month 3*** White # of mice = 4 # of mice = 3 # of mice = 1 Gray # of mice = 4 # of mice = 4 # of mice = 4 My Predictions: Mouse type Month 4 Month 5 Month 6*** Month 7 White # of mice = 4 # of mice = 3 # of mice = 1 # of mice = 4 Gray # of mice = 16 # of mice = 14 # of mice = 11 # of mice =44 *** Mice‚ reproduce once every 3 months‚ with

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    determination Answer: It all began because Britian was taxing on everything like‚ playing cards‚ writing paper‚ but the colonies were not receiving any representation in the British Government. How the American’s won the Revolutionary War. In my opinion‚ it was purely by determination and luck. If the British had actually known that there were planted‚ so to speak‚ they probably would’ve won. They just didn’t know the territory and walked directly into attacks that they were not expecting.

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    The American Revolutionary War began on April 19‚ 1775. It all began because Britian was taxing on everything like‚ playing cards‚ writing paper‚ but the colonies were not receiving any representation in the British Government. There are many reasons why the Americans won the war. Starting with the fact that it was United States‚ Kingdom of France‚ Spain‚ Dutch Republic‚ and Vermont Republic- versus Great Britian and Loyalists. Britian was fighting at the end of a long communication line. This was

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    President Andrew Johnson wanted the country to reunite also presidential Reconstruction but the congress passed the reconstruction act of 1867 which undid all the things Johnson completed so Johnson dismissed Stanton‚ once dismissed congress brought impeachment charges against Johnson. Radical Republicans wanted to be in control of the south to stop them from returning to its pre-civil war ways with the wade-davis bill but instead Lincoln didn’t want such a strict bill so he refused to sign it

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    and many of the so called comforts of life‚ are not only not indispensible‚ but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries and comforts‚ the wisest have ever lived a more simple and meager life than the poor” (8). Thoreau makes it clear that his central complaint is the way society values wealth and materialism. He deems that it is better to live a simplified life with only the basic necessities. It is obvious that Thoreau’s chief complaint certainly applies to modern

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    The Early American Republic (1776 – 1870) In the year 1776‚ America broke out from Great Britain’s hold and started to serve itself. Almost a hundred years go by‚ and its political stand‚ economy‚ and society have changed so much. The Declaration of Independence was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and was approved in spring 1776. This document made America officially free from Great Britain’s rule. The document gave “natural rights‚” something inspired by early Enlightenment. The plans for the

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    Abdulhakim Muhammad Law and Social Change Soc-235 Dr. Hocne Fetni 11-12-11 Why are prisons overcrowded??? 1) Introduction to thesis‚ statement of purpose Most prisons do not make education a priority‚ so prisoners who are released without education are more likely to return to prison increasing recidivism and overcrowding. Most prisons do not make education a priority because teaching basic skills in prison is fraught with tensions‚ most particularly through exposure of concealed perceived

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    the fullest? In “Where I Lived‚ And What I Lived For”‚ the critical Thoreau uses certain language to appeal to his audience. Thoreau uses metaphors‚ diction‚ and analogy to make his readers question the way they see reality. Through his language Thoreau creates a pathos appeal to capture his audience with emotional ideas. Thoreau uses juxtaposition to convey contrast between reality and shams. In the beginning of paragraph 6 Thoreau says‚ “ Shams and delusions are esteemed for soundless truths‚ while

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    1800’s that prisons began to develop and be widely used. One of the largest differences that came with this century-turn was the idea that along with punishment‚ criminals could‚ and should‚ be rehabilitated. It was not until 1790‚ when the Quakers built a prison serving for both reasons‚ that the idea was seriously introduced in the United States. This prison‚ The Walnut Jail in Philadelphia‚ “Is considered the birthplace of the modern prison system.” (Biggs). Over

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    Ch. 12 1) Among the primary reasons that young farm women moved from the farms to work in textile mill towns in the early 19th century was: To escape farm life and earn wages 2) The history of Lowell epitomizes this transition: Self-sufficient farm families to urban wageworkers 3)In the pre-industrial system‚ a boy who wanted to learn a trade Entered a formal apprenticeship system 4)The organization of a family business in the pre-industrial era was Patriarchal 5) If you lived in Boston

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