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    Nation of Poverty

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    A Nation Of Poverty “In a country well governed‚ poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed‚ wealth is something to be ashamed of.” Confucius was quoted saying that in regards to Poverty and its role it can play in a nation’s well being. Poverty is a major problem in the world still in this present day‚ mainly in many underdeveloped countries. Poverty leads to poorer living conditions‚ a lower morale‚ and can stall a lot of growth that a country can generally strive for

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    Nation At Risk

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    Introduction Our nation is at risk: this is how the legendary “A Nation at Risk” opened its scathing assessment of American public schools in 1983. The paper gave five recommendations to fix the problems of the U.S. education system: strengthened requirements‚ measurable standards‚ higher pay for teachers‚ increased time in the classroom‚ and accountability. Today‚ the country still faces many of the same problems‚ such as teacher shortages‚ low test scores‚ and poor teacher training programs. In

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    Citizenship in the nation

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    1.Explain what citizenship in the nation means and what it takes to be a good citizen of this country. Discuss the rights‚ duties‚ and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen. 2.Do TWO of the following: a. Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your counselor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you found interesting about it. b. Tour your state capitol building or the U.S. Capitol

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    The Weight of the Nation

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    The Weight Of The Nation The first film in "The Weight of the Nation" series is about the obesity epidemic and the serious health consequences of being over weight or obese. The first character in the film is Cindy. She was born and raised in Bogalusa‚ Louisiana. Cindy was only 99 pounds when she got married‚ she has struggled with her weight ever since her first pregnancy and it has only gotten harder for her. Health in the early childhood can have serious consequences later on in life. The

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    A Terrostic Nation

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    A Terroristic Nation The nation of Iran is poised to strike with nuclear devastation towards the United States and several of its allies. How long does the world have before this is the headlines of every newspaper and television news report? What are the nations of the world to do with a nation that is willing to use nuclear weapons as a strike of terrorism? Can this be stopped and if so how? These are just a few of the questions that are arising as a result of Iran’s recent rhetoric and actions

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    Our Nation

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    As our nation has paused recently to remember and honor the late President Ronald Reagan - it has given way to much reflection‚ contemplation and honor for the life of one man as a leader‚ family man as well as his personal strengths and values which have left a mark on many. There has been much discussion about his life and the legacy he has left. If you were to die today‚ what would your legacy be? What would you want it to be? Sobering thoughts‚ but‚ to have a life filled with meaning and purpose

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    The Wealth of Nations

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    The Wealth of Nations History The Wealth of Nations was published 9 March 1776‚ during the Scottish Enlightenment and the Scottish Agricultural Revolution. It influenced a number of authors and economists‚ as well as governments and organizations. Synopsis I: Of the Causes of Improvement in the productive Powers of Labour Of the Division of Labour: Division of labour has caused a greater increase in production than any other factor. This diversification is greatest for nations with more industry

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    Guests of Nation

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    Guests of the Nation Summary | Detailed Summary "Guests of the Nation" was written in 1931 by Frank O’Connor. It is set in the middle of a war between the English and the Irish. In the opening‚ there are two Englishmen that have been captured and are being held hostage by some Irish. One of the Irishmen is the narrator of the story and telling of a past event. The narrator‚ Bonaparte‚ and another soldier‚ Noble‚ were in charge of watching the two Englishmen‚ Belcher and Hawkins. They were keeping

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    500 Nations

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    For Centuries‚ Indian Nations converted their knowledge into wealth and social order through that process of innovation. The purpose of innovation is to create a new value for a society at large. Indian Nations created those new values in the form of advancements in many fields like Mathematics‚ Architecture and Religion that modern society continues to build on. Divergent Indian Tribes‚ throughout North and South America‚ had been thriving and living for generations with a deep reverence for their

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    Inventing a Nation

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    INVENTING A NATION (Washington‚ Adams‚ Jefferson) In Contempt Book Report: This report is based upon the book “Inventing a Nation” (Washington‚ Adams‚ Jefferson)‚ written by Gore Vidal. This book is published by Gore Vidal himself in 1925 and is copyrighted in 2003 by the same publisher Gore Vidal. Introduction of the Author: Gore Vidal published his first novel‚ “Williwaw”‚ in 1946 at the age of 21. A precocious talent‚ he began writing poems and stories as a young teen-ager and took his first

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