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    Very outstanding and influential‚ Abraham Lincoln had a divine gift of leadership‚ which he adequately exploited in the nation’s politic issues. Like every great leader‚ Lincoln comprehended people-characters‚ talents‚ desires‚ etc.‚ in a distinct way‚ so he was able to communicate with people who supported him or even opposed him successfully and let them function in the nation. Elected to be the President of the United States‚ Lincoln started constructing his cabinet on his election night. Surprised

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    To this very day‚ many still believe that Abraham Lincoln‚ with his Emancipation Proclamation‚ serves as a revolutionary train that guided America in a forward direction to the abolishment of slavery. As dainty and “happily ever after” as such sounds‚ sadly this is not the case at all. Though Lincoln and many other Northerners opposed slavery‚ emancipation of the millions of enslaved blacks wasn’t always well accepted in the racist society of the North or the South. Northern blacks were typically

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    Comparison and Contrast Essay Prepared for the Communication Competencies Center University of Puerto Rico at Humacao Title V Project Aníbal Muñoz Claudio May 2005 Contents Introduction …………………...………………………………………………………i General Objective ………….…………………………………………………………ii Specific Objectives ……………..…………………………………………….………ii How can you use this module? ……….……….……………………………………...1 Part I. General Knowledge of Essay Structures and Content…………………………………2 Part II. Writing a Comparison and Contrast

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    change of abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln change the country in many ways like ending the civil war‚slavery‚ racial rights and help all Americans in the country. Slavery was in America though 1619-1865 and it merge in everyday life‚ Slaves were used to work on plantations. Slaves could had a cruel life because when you bought a slave they were your ‚ not cool right? A lot of slaves were free after the civil war because of Abraham Lincoln. Abraham

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    Lincoln believed that bending the Constitution was necessary to preserve the Union. During this era or period of time‚ congress was not in session so Lincoln had to do some things by himself. In August‚ 1862 Lincoln wrote a letter to Horace Greeley‚ an editor of the New York Tribune‚ who published an open letter insisting President Lincoln free the slaves immediately. In Lincoln’s reply he wrote "If I could save the Union without freeing any slaves‚ I would do it‚ and if I could save it by freeing

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    1789 was great turning point in our country. George Washington had been inaugurated in New York City as the first president of the United States. During his years of being president‚ he set an important precedent by setting the standard of 2 terms for a president when he stepped down in 1796. After being elected‚ the first Congress created 5 executive departments to help Washington carry out his duties‚ which was also known as the first Cabinet. Washington set a precedent by choosing very influential

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    Ellana Slade Mrs. Castleberry 5 November 2012 Comparison Between Fathers of The Chosen and Abraham of Genesis The characters and the stories of the Bible have influenced Western literature more than any other work‚ many becoming easily identifiable archetypes. In the Book of Genesis of the Old Testament‚ Abraham‚ father of Isaac‚ values the word of God above anything else‚ willing to suffer any consequence. His religious beliefs reign above all aspect of life‚ including the lives of his own children

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    masterpieces of the United States of America stands as the George Washington Bridge (GWB) located above the Hudson River. The eastern side of the Bridge rests on the shores of Manhattan while the western end of the Bridge lies on the woody areas of the New Jersey Palisades. The construction of the Bridge was meant to give a connection to New York City and New Jersey and facilitate traveling over the vast expanse. The construction of the George Washington Bridge began in the October of 1927. It became operational

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    work in unbearable conditions‚ and if they didn’t want to work‚ land owners had the right to shoot them. Many colored people wanted to rebel against them‚ including Haitian Revolution leader Toussaint Louverture. Also referred to as the “Black George Washington”‚ he was an ambitious leader who trained thousands of people and fought against three empires-the

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    abraham Lincoln is regarded by many Americans as the greatest president to ever hold office in the history of the United States‚ and his reputation is definitely well deserved. Lincoln wasn’t scared to stand up and fight for what he knew was right. He was convinced that within the branches of government‚ the presidency alone was empowered not only to uphold the Constitution‚ but also to protect‚ and defend it. Lincoln was able to lead our country and preserve the Union‚ keeping the United States

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