Ammunition

The black bean episode, or the black bean lottery, was the result of the Mier expedition. Alexander Somervell had led his militia to raid border towns, such as Guerrero and Laredo, and decided to quit due to the fear of a deadly clash with Mexican troops. Only 189 troops listened to his orders and went on the long journey back home. Over three hundred troops continued on their journey with their new leader, William S. Fisher. The Texans decided to cross the Rio Grande River and enter the town…

A Trip to the Past Being a sailor during World War II was an emotional roller coaster. Herb Hanson, now 92 served during World War II. Growing up in central Minnesota, with loving parents, eight brothers and sisters, he left to fight a war, that he at the time didn’t fully understand. Herb was the only sibling to serve during the second great war. Listening to his stories, I felt like I was there in the middle of the war myself. The reason of this paper is to give you a glimpse at what it would…

This attitude was fostered by the American troop’s victorious experience when confronted during Operation Torch in November 1942 in Algeria. They became very sure of themselves and perceived Battle the Kasserine Pass as just a battle of live ammunition. The American troops only saw themselves as victorious. Martin Blumenson wrote this battle raised doubts that the righteous will…

John Adams- During Adams's presidency, a war between the French and British was causing political difficulties for the United States. Adams's administration focused its diplomatic efforts on France, whose government had suspended commercial relations. Adams sent three commissioners to France, but the French refused to negotiate unless the United States agreed to pay what amounted to a bribe. When this became public knowledge, the nation broke out in favor of war. However, Adams did not call for…

Restrictions and Requirements Should be placed on Firearms Projectile weapons that are capable of harming a mass of people in the matter of seconds should be kept out of the hand of the public for safety. Gun laws and restriction should be placed to limit the amount of guns in society. Limiting guns would decrease the crime rate, suicide rate and death toll in America. Restrictions and background checks should also be placed on people who are suicidal, mentally ill, and anyone with a criminal…

Black Caesar was a pirate of the Golden Age. He was a well-respected and highly feared pirate from West Africa. His career lasted nearly a decade, which was an impressive amount of time for a pirate. During his time as a captain, he was notoriously known for raiding ships off the Florida Keys. Like many well-known pirates, much of what is known about Black Caesar comes from text written by Captain Charles Johnson. In the first edition of Captain Charles Johnson’s account General History of the…

for an imminent attack. It is considered the gateway to the world for both shipping and travel needs, with three major railroads that receive goods from other countries, as well as commercial freight and transportation of military goods to include ammunition. Terrorist attacks such as planting a bomb to detonate within the downtown area, or gaining access to the military goods being transported can make for a nightmare on the railways. The downtown portion of Metropolis is a prime spot for…

You need materials like a gun, ammunition, orange jacket, and some warm clothes to get you through the bitter coldness of winter. I love it when it’s Christmas time and you get new hunting clothes that are so warm. This last Christmas I got a new fur hat and the hat was so warm I started…

“The Lottery”, written by Shirley Jackson, is a fictional story set in a society of farming and tradition. The lottery, an annual event in the story, is dark and barbaric; this illustrates the negative side of tradition in a seemingly beautiful community. The illusion of a purity and beauty is portrayed in the description of the setting and by the character’s names and dialog. After reading the story a second time it becomes apparent that the scene and characters created a sense of irony to the…

The primary purpose of the preamble is to call forth that the Constitution is a document of Law by virtue of our agreement, the people, to be governed. It also lays out and identifies primary principals to be considered when establishing any laws we must live by. The first three words also make clear that America is to be a nation formed and led by its people. It establishes clearly that we the People ordained and established this Constitution to protect us. The preamble identifies how this new…