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    My person is Mae c. Jemison. I chose her because she is so inspiring to other african american female women. She shows them that females can do more than what the society labels them to do. I bet it was her for her because she was the only African american female in NASA at the time. Lets see how her life went. Mae c.Jemison born october 17,1956 in decatur alabama. But considered chicago illinois to be her hometown.Her parents are Charlie and Dorothy Jemison born and raised in chicago. Her…

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    that moment and who was actually there. Furthermore, as poems use figurative languages that exaggerate things, it is not a good resource. These lead up to the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which is a secondary source written as a third person point of view. Therefore, the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is unreliable…

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    Paul Revere is worthy of having a famous poem written after him by playing an important role in the American Revolutionary war. First, Paul Revere was a member of the organization called, The Sons of Liberty. This organization had been established established to rebel against the British government. Of which it included several historical figures including Samuel Adams, John Adams, Benedict Arnold, and the Founding Father John Hancock. One of the most memorable events they caused was the Boston…

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    Skateboard Research Paper

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    Skateboard themed accessories for teens are the ideal way for your teen to exert their decorative creativity in his or her personal space. After all, teens have a way of claiming and decorating space like no one else can. For skateboard lovers there are a number of unique skateboard themed accessories for teens that can be used to decorate their bedrooms or other space. One of the favorites among the collection of skateboard themed accessories for teen is the Skateboard Speaker Shelf available…

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    The events that occur off of informational texts have been proven either by someone who experienced the particular event or received information from a trusted source. In The Real Story of Revere's Ride the author included the true event with facts. For example in the text it states “ After delivering his message, Revere was joined by a second rider, William Dawes, who had been sent on the errand by a different route. Deciding on their own to continue…

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    never said that line at all. That well known line is included in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” which is a poem that we usually learn in history class. But, despite the poem being based on Raul Revere’s deposition, there are many inaccuracies. So instead, the poem should be used in a Language Arts classroom and not a history classroom. The inaccuracies in “Paul Revere’s Ride” make it inappropriate for the history classroom. Despite the inaccuracies of the poem, there are also…

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    David Hackett Fischer’s book Paul Revere’s Ride, is the historical recollection of Paul’s midnight ride. The book revolves around mainly the actions and reactions of British parliament, British Troops stationed in America, and the colonists of America. Fischer describes, the trials of which General Thomas Gage endured while stationed in America, along with the constant struggle of keeping the peace in Boston. Through the first few chapters we learn about both Revere and Gage’s past, their…

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    will stay with you forever. The author wants us readers to understand that one time in our life we will be alone, and that you are not gonna be with your loved ones forever. This poem describes the action-packed night of April 18, 1775, the famous ride of Paul Revere. It starts in Boston, where Paul and a friend are talking about the British army. They think the soldiers are going to leave Boston that night, but they aren't sure whether they will go by land or sea. Paul has a plan to warn people…

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    impact on the course of America’s history, the fact of the matter is he had a dramatic impact especially in the American Revolution; Ultimately Paul Revere shaped a great portion of American history with his role in The Boston Massacre, the famous ride to Lexington and Concord, and other historical events. In 1758 Paul Revere was twenty-three years old. Before Paul Revere made an impact on America, he was a gold and silversmith. One of Revere’s earliest dated pieces of work is the prince…

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    Paul Revere's Ride Poem

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    “The Landlord’s Tale. Paul Revere’s Ride” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Tone and Foreshadowing Belfry- a bell tower or a steeple housing bells, especially one that is a part of a church Muster- assemble (troops), especially for inspection or preparation for battle Grenadiers- solder armed with grenades Sombre- dark and gloomy Sentinel- a soldier or guard Impetuous- acting/done quickly and without thought or care Fleet- fast and nimble in movement Spectral- of or like a ghost Alders- a type of…

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