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    The American Dream Over the course of time‚ the term “The American Dream” has changed. Although the goal for many who come to America has remained the same. That goal is to make their mark on these great lands and better themselves in away that could not be accomplished in their home land. To live a life that is filled with many opportunities for the user to succeed. An excellent example of this is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby‚ written in the 1920’s but shows many different views of the

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    own knowledge to evaluate this statement. Do you agree with this explanation of the causes of the Spanish American War? Why or why not? Use and cite evidence from the documents to support your analysis of this statement. The statement‚ “The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine caused the United States to invade Cuba in 1898‚” is not agreeable because there were other causes for the Spanish American War. The explosion of the Maine was perhaps caused America’s attention towards war to increase. When the Maine

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    cultural stressors found on Native American reservations inhibit the healthy development of its adolescents‚ reservations do however‚ inspire a strong sense of tribal identity as well as family and community-oriented culture. These supportive aspects of living on the reservation can help to combat the difficulties facing these adolescents. Poverty‚ substance abuse‚ drop-out and violent crime rates are especially high in this area‚ which can affect the Native American youth’s state of mind. Adolescence

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    African Americans men and woman’s via race‚ gender‚ and music. The novel offers many critical approaches but Feminist/Gender stands out as the main approach because of the novel themes portrayed by the African American women’s characters‚ such as their romantic love and relationships; desire; power and role in the society; and the violence. Toni Morrison does an exceptional job with the novel characters and depicting them with the different persona‚ but her portrayal of African American women stands

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    This American essay will show that the reasons for the American Revolution were rooted in economics. The people of the thirteen colonies that made up the then United States resented the British Government’s levies of tax without representation. The Revenue Act of 1774 was primarily the reason for the rift between the colonies and the Crown. It was the phrase ’taxation without representation’ that brought the colonists together to rise against the mother country. Often this revulsion against the tax

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    European’s view that they were savages‚ Native American lives were steeped in culture. They had an abundance of technological advances and ways to make their lives easier. From their day to day lives‚ they lived off the land as hunters‚ fishers‚ and farmers. This‚ in turn‚ led to constant moving from place to place to find better land and soil for their agricultural needs. Land as they saw it was a common resource for all‚ not a privilege for some. Native Americans were not devoted to accumulation of wealth

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    Several years and many events pushed colonists to a point where they wanted to fight for their independence. In 1775 the American Revolution began between Britain and the thirteen colonies. The colonies felt they should be treated a certain way and Britain felt differently on the issue. Americans sought the same rights as Englishmen but Britain wanted to use the colonies in a way that best suited them. Starting in 1754 and ending in 1763 the French and Indian War left the British in enormous debt

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    The Great Gatsby (Prompt # 1) The American Dream Introduction The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald is a tragic love story on the surface‚ but it is commonly known for it’s pessimistic critique of the American Dream. In the novel‚ Jay Gatsby overcomes his poor past to gain an incredible amount of money and a very limited social reputation to be closer to his American Dream (Daisy). He did all that only to be turned down by the “old money” crowd‚ he then gets killed after being

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    American School Counselor Association (ASCA)‚ a branch of ACA‚ was set up in 1952‚ helps school counselors to support the students focus on academic‚ social/personal and career development so that they can succeed in the school and graduate then become responsible member of society. ASCA offers professional progress‚ various resources‚ academic studies and advocacy to all its members in USA and worldwide. In 2001‚ The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) started The ASCA National Model: A

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    In the novel “The Best American Essay” Jonathan Franzen has an undoubtedly negative tone when it comes to essays in this new generation. Franzen wants his readers to get back to the basics when it comes to writing an essay‚ he unquestionably analyzes the essays when he tells the different scenarios about different situations . Finding the true concept when it comes to finding yourself within an essay or just writing one from the perspective of another personage. There is also a positive side when

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