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    In fact, the company was considered one of the most technology advanced firms of their time. So, it wasn’t a surprise that during the second world war they were awarded a contract to produce grenades as well as artillery shells and chests to hold ammunition. The factory also made the bolts and bushing for the Lancaster Bombers- and during the war, Frost & Wood was the largest producer of…

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    Having no food, limited supplies, and scarce ammunition, American troops held Breeds Hill, one of the hills that surrounded the city of Boston as long as they could to prevent British forces from occupying the hills. Being the first official battle for the Continental Army, the Battle of Bunker hill gave the Rebels hope that they take a chance against the strongest army in the world; Britain. Building trenches and redoubts overnight, the yankees waited for the British arrival and ambush. Three…

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    protection, guns can also provide an income that may be crucial to a family. Many people participated in gun shooting competitions. Gun control laws restrict marksmen from using certain firearms. Another way of income is by selling firearms and ammunition. Many gun control laws and…

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    Joliet Army Ammunition Plant is now Midewin. Since the land transfer from the Department of Defense to the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Forest Service along with other federal & non-governmental partner manage the restoration of the 19,161 acres of the historical prairie habitat. In 2004 Midewin was opened to the public. Forms of degradation found in Midewin was pasture or cropland from surrounding areas, rusting munition factories and abandoned ammunitions bunkers. The Joliet Ammunition Plant…

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    one of the most important colonial victories in the U.S. for independence even though the colonists did not actually win the battle. The real reason the colonists lost was not because they gave up, or ran out of men, it was because they ran out of ammunition. One…

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    The only reason this happened was because an employee at the first store stated that Jared looked uneasy and anxious, he refused to sell him any ammunition forcing Jared to go to another store. In this situation there are so many what ifs, what if the employee called the police, what if Jared’s licenses was flagged, and what if that could have prevented the tragic shooting. There are various arguments…

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    “Kata” means downward and “pultos” is a small shield. When combined, “Katapultos” means “shield piercer” (Catapults). The word “Catapult” is a rather vague and general term for any machine which overhauls an object. Like trebuchets, catapults are ammunition overhauling machines that caused great destruction throughout history. They were first assembled and designed by the Chinese, Greeks, and Romans. The designs of catapults made leeway for improvements, which is what the French did in 1216 when…

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    Race In American History

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    From the 1400s to 1750, there were various factors that affected American history, but none more substantial than race. Since Columbus stepped foot on the New World, up until the colonies became established, race has played a vital role in American history. Whether we discuss African Americans and the Atlantic Slave Trade, the relationships with the Natives, or the English, the significance that race had on the social hierarchy, labor, and the lack of order in American society is undeniable.…

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    crime in the United States. On the journey to find the causes of gun violence, Moore interviews experts on crime as well as everyday Americans to ask about their opinions on firearm ownership and usage. He eventually concludes that the US’ lack of ammunition restrictions and paranoia are key factors in the ever increasing gun violence that plagues American communities. In Bowling for Columbine, Moore tries to persuade the audience to support gun control and restrictions by attempting to use…

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    During the Vietnam War, non combatant roles served as off the battlefield support squadrons helping the military function and according to “ My Future” about “85 percent of today’s enlisted military jobs are non-combatant” (My Future 1). Steven Ruud served as non combatant mechanical engineer during 1968-1970, eight weeks of his term were spent at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Steven was assigned to the 1099th TC or Transportation Company Medium Boat Company which surrounded the port of Cat Lai. Ruud…

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