Thomas Johnson Jackson, also known short as Stonewall Jackson was a senior general under Robert E. Lee. He was the general of the Confederate Army during the Civil War and died on May 2, 1863 after he was shot by his own troops in battle. The Confederate Army were fighting against the Union Troops. The text titled, “The death of Jackson” was based on primary source evidence, while the other text titled, “Mystery of how Confederate General ‘Stonewall’ Jackson was mistakenly killed by his own troops is solved...and it was all down to the Moon” was based on research. It was when night fell that Jackson was shot by mistake.…
When Jerry West was a boy, he was kept out of sports do to his small stature. He mostly spent all of his free time shooting basketball at a hoop that is nailed to his neighbors storage shed. That is the place where he started to perfect his shooting style and skills. Later on Jerry West finally worked his way onto East Bank high school’s varsity basketball team, he spent his junior year mostly on the bench. He was the first high schooler in West Virginia to score 900 in a single season.…
The parents of Westside High School senior, Chris Browning, were killed in a tragic car accident right outside of Savannah, Georgia when he was 8 years old. He now resides with Alan and Melissa Smith, who adopted Chris after a few short months after the accident. He also has a step brother Jacob (18 years old). Chris excels in baseball, as well as in the classroom. Chris grew up in a house where he did not feel so welcomed by his step brother, Jacob.…
Bryant was born on November 3, 1794, in a log cabin near Cummington, Massachusetts; the home of his birth is today marked with a plaque. He was the second son of Peter Bryant, a doctor and later a state legislator, and Sarah Snell. His maternal ancestry traces back to passengers on the Mayflower; his father's, to colonists who arrived about a dozen years later. Bryant and his family moved to a new home when he was two years old. The William Cullen Bryant Homestead, his boyhood home, is now a museum.…
Drunk driving through threw a quiet neighborhood, throwing eggs at peoples homes, and smiling in a mug shot. Justin Beiber is breaking lots of laws and getting away with it. Should Justin Beiber be deported? Yes, Justin Beiber should be doported. One reason Juistin Beiber should be deported is because he is breaking the law in many different ways.…
1) “Rooted: Tim Miller” is a one man performance featuring Tim Miller who focuses on his life, before and after marriage equality. Before marriage equality, Tim Miller faced a life of discrimination and hardship; this was due to the constant homophobia brought on by our country. From a young age, Tim Miller bestowed to never back down from discrimination; thus, Tim Miller has been an avid egalitarian and participates in protest groups for immigration rights, homosexual rights, Binational Same-Sex Couples, etc. Throughout his performance, Tim Miller used the analogy of “getting his hand slapped” to symbolize pain / “punishment” brought on by rivals of equality; his hands were slapped when his boyfriend was “queer bashed” in high school, when…
The key facts and critical issues of JonBenet Ramsey's death, in my opinion, on December 26, 1996, a little girl by the name of JonBenet Ramsey was mysteriously murdered in her parent’s home located in Boulder, Colorado. JonBenet Ramsey was a beauty pageant queen born to John and Patsy Ramsey in Atlanta, Georgia on August 6, 1990. JonBenet was six at the time of her murder. (Safestein, 2015) She was hit in the head with a blunt object and strangled to her death.…
If you are a fan of soccer or know anything about the game. You would have sometime heard about the name Tim Howard. Tim Howard is considered one of the best goalkeepers in history. In my paper we will learn more about his childhood, beginning of his career, and his future and why I think he should be on a Wheaties box. Tim Howard didn’t grow up in a wealthy family and had to work hard to earn money for lunch at school.…
The life of David G. Burnet wasn’t what anyone would expect it to be. He was born as an orphan in Newark, New Jersey on April 4, 1787. David Burnet’s middle name was Gouverneur. When David Burnet had spare time the ran to the Passaic River when he was younger. A man of the name of Dr. William Burnet took David in.…
Music and society have a large impact on each other, and how they shape the way people view and act in the world. There are four themes that identify and characterize how music has evolved over the past one hundred years. These themes also show how music affects and expresses the culture that not only we live in today, but also how we have changed in our views on numerous aspects of today’s society. The four themes that are explored directly with a specific artist and, or, band are how they impact society, politics, and several cultural issues that have stood the test of time and the way race, class, and gender are expressed in music. The development of the music industry and the technology used in it are widely affected by the change in music over decades, but also by outstanding individuals during their careers, which span over a variable amount of time.…
Tim Howard once said “Today, I am living a dream; and yet, if it all went away tomorrow, I know I would still have peace.” Tim Howard, is a brilliant soccer player that has had many impacts throughout his life, which makes him who he is today. Many may not know, but from the age of 10 he began to suffer from Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This didn’t stop him from reaching for the stars; he excelled through school and soccer practice to be where he is today. Tim has had plenty of events through his life that have greatly affected his career.…
On the 26th of May, 1926, the city of Alton, Illinois had the good fortune of seeing an infant boy delivered there, one that would grow up to be stunningly talented, charismatic and versatile. Miles Davis, son of Cleota and Miles Dewey Davis Junior, began his life in Illinois, but the average life in an average town had nothing for him. He played professionally even before he graduated high school, but the gig he found on his home turf simply were not enough. At 18, Miles Dewey Davis III left his middle-class home and comfortable life for an uncertain future in New York City.…
It was on December 6, 1936, when the founder of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries was brought forth to the world. Kenneth Copeland is distinguished as an author of best-selling books in America, a great preacher and a televangelist. Ken Copeland and his wife Gloria Copeland had started their Journey as Christians on November 2, 1962. He was 25 then when he gave his life to Christ and accepted Him as his personal Savior.…
Stevie Wonder, one musician that sees the world through music, not eyes. Stevie went through many hard times with his disability. He overcame his disabilities by doing what he loves most. From Singing to Harmonica to Piano, Stevie showed how much he loved the vocal and instrumental arts. Stevie was blind his entire life.…
“Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, who performs as Kendrick Lamar, was born in Compton, California, on June 17, 1987.”(Biography.com, 2016) “Kendrick Lamar is an award-winning rapper and songwriter best known for his innovative take on life in Southern California as well as for his affiliation with rap star and super-producer Dr. Dre.” (Biography.com, 2016) Kendrick Lamar is quickly becoming one of the most exciting rappers in today’s entertainment world. Like many other known rappers Kendrick Lamar came from a negative and struggling beginning, to a life of money and fame.…