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    The underground railroad was a trial with series of stops or safe houses where runaway slaves would stay to rest, hide, and to eat some food. It was made for slaves to escape the South and go to the North to be freed slave. The fugitive slave act is a law that was passed to prevent slave that escaped the South to go to the North had to be returned back to their owner and be punished. Those who helped the slaves escape either went to to jail for 6 years or had to pay a fee of $1,000. The song…

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    the concubines of a man. From this, their values are measured. Women cannot remarry and “…suicide is the only way a woman can escape a marriage” (234). For example in China,the destiny of marriage is based on a candle. Lindo Jong, one of the mothers, explains the idea behind candle: “The candle (is) a marriage bond that (is) worth more than a Catholic promise no to divorce. It (means a woman cannot) divorce and even remarry, even if the (husband) died.”59.Anyone who goes against the Chinese…

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    Amongst these are sharks, turtles, and whales. Their numbers are decreasing on daily bases due to over fishing, and trashing. Whales are being hunted for their blubber for making candles, lamps, and soap. Meanwhile, the sharks are being finned, slaughtered in order to make food. Whilst sea turtles are being caught in nets, and in fishing gear. They also eat plastic bags thinking that they are jellyfish. Life in the oceans is decreasing…

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    Hinduism and Buddhism both have emerged in the Indian landmass;moreover, they share common religious beliefs while still having many differences. They both have different paths to enlightenment, believe suffering is caused by extreme attachment to objects and people of the outside world, and practice various forms of meditation. We can even refer to the common connection by thinking back on Buddha whom was raised in a common Hindu family, and before finding his own answers had asked for help by…

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    He is alone with only a candle for light. That is, until he crosses paths with a lightbulb. Making the breakthrough that will alter the course of his destiny definitely. Nevertheless, Equality takes it in stride and plans a day to introduce the rest of his brethren to this beacon…

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    Day Of The Dead Speech

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    Day of the Dead is a holiday that is celebrated by many different races such as Mexicans, Catholics, Italians, South Americans, Philippines, and Colombians. Catholics call this holiday “All Soul’s & All Saint’s Day” and Mexicans call it “Dia de los Muertos.” The reason why this holiday is celebrated is because they spend a lot of money on their self-sufficient, rural based, local families, and families that have been deceased for a period of time. Most people that celebrate this holiday…

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    How Montag Changes

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    we were to live in a society were everyone and thing was viewed as happy but yet we wouldn’t be aloud to to think since they'd be taught to conform and not question anything because theyd be all caught up on media.Happiness is surely a life essential but so is the ability to question.In Ray Bradbury “Fahrenheit 451” Montag feels like he is living a normal life but further into the novel we discover otherwise. Although Montag seems to live a good life with an amazing job,a happy marriage meeting…

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    Written in 1952 is The Crucible by Arthur Miller, which is about the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts. The play commences with a little bit of information about the time period and the setting of the play. Act one opens in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris in a cramped upper bedroom in Salem, Massachusetts. The location of this play is in a town, however today it most likely could not even be called a village. A bay and a dark, threatening forest isolate the village from other villages…

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    Ah, The Great Hurricane of 1938. Ever heard of it or know anything about it? Well this will be about the hurricanes surprise, weather conditions and the impacts that this had on people. This hurricane was a surprise to everyone. No one saw it coming except for one junior forecaster that tracked the exact storm. No one listened to him but if they did then the storm might not have been such a big surprise. People were not prepared for this storm at all. There were no warnings and if the other…

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    survive a zombie outbreak. Here is a list of things that you will need: 1 gallon of water per person per day, stock up on nonperishable food, medications, tools and supplies (examples duct tape, utility knife, battery powered radio, flashlights, candles, lighter/lighter fluid, matches, and most importantly plenty of weapons). If possible make sure you have sanitary items, plenty of blankets, and clothing, the last thing that you should have ready is a first aid kit. You also want to make an…

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