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    The Formation of a Collective Society “Totalitarianism begins with using the word “we” without every I’s permission” (Wiśhiewski). In Anthem, Ayn Rand gives a glimpse of what it is like to live in a collective society. Equality 7-2521 is unlike his brothers and is “cursed” because of those differences. Throughout the story, Equality goes on various adventures such as finding light and leaving his society along with its collective nature. The process behind creating a collective society in…

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    From a lot of historiography of the revolution, I choose two amazing interpretation of the revolution. One is revolutionaries or the Whigs interpretation and the second one is loyalist or Tories. The revolutionaries named during the American Revolution. Colonist called revolutions or loyalists according to which side they decided to support. Colonist those didn’t want from England are revolutionaries and loyalist were to stay with British government and think breaking away from them is not the…

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    What if you lived in a world without data? It might be difficult to complete certain tasks such as writing report cards. In the futuristic novel, "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card, uses information and data as something very valuable for two characters- Peter and Valentine. In the novel, words and information serve as ammuntion, influence, and deception for the characters. Peter uses words and information as ammunition in his conspirary to control the world. With Val's help they can "say the…

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    Our first president, George Washington’s, birth took place on February 22, 1732. Washington’s original birth place was in Pope’s Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Washington's birthday is strenuous to figure out because he was born twenty years before the introduction to the calendar. Americans honor Washington's day of birth the Monday before his actual birthday. When Washington was eleven his father, Augustine Washington, died leaving most of the property to George’s older brothers.…

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    1984 Quote Analysis

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    1984 is a book about a man named Winston who lives in a society where you are constantly watched, much of the news is lies and you are constantly at war. Winston knows that anything the government tells him is a lie and that the war Oceania, the country Winston lives in, is constantly fighting is pointless. Winston later on meets a girl named Julia who he at first hates, but as she shows that she also sees the lies Winston comes to love her and they join a secret group called The Brotherhood…

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    Benjamin Franklin was not only an inventor and entrepreneur, he was also a hero of the Revolutionary War. Benjamin was a very intelligent man who was not scared to state his opinion. He was born for greatness and France could not have had anyone better than Benjamin himself to lead everyone to victory. Think about it, the war would have been nothing if he did not pull the strings he did for the U.S. Ben Franklin contributed to the Revolutionary War by becoming popular in France, a member of the…

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    Writing Assignment from History. HIS251A The American Revolution started in 1775 and ended in 1783. There are a few reasons why it started and one of the main reasons was the 7 Years War, as known as The French Indian War from 1754-1763. George Washington who was loyal to the British defeated the French as they started having conflicts because of the French’s expansion towards the Ohio river. Within the war, Canada was also allies with the British. In 1763, a peace treaty named ‘Peace of Paris’…

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    Thomas Jefferson This report is about Thomas Jefferson and I will be giving you information on his past before he was president I will give you fun facts and I will tell you his hobbies. Thomas Jefferson was a good president and a good person. Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 at the age of 83. One of Thomas Jefferson’s memories is when he was 3 and he went on a 50 mile horseback ride with his father’s slave and his family to the Virginia…

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    The American Revolution was revolutionary for many reasons. Some of the reasons were , because of the battles, the taxes, the protests, and the rebellion of the patriots. Because of the American Revolution, the thirteen colonies were able to change socially, politically and economically. This was one of the major causes that started the war. Major events throughout the American Revolution were the reasons why this war was revolutionary. Events such as The Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party…

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    officer that fought in the American Revolution. He is the most-known polish name in the entire United States because he aided the Americans in the defeat of the British. He did many things that helped the American defeat the British, such as saving George Washington's life, leading the army during many battles, and doing many other extraordinary things. That is why he is known as the "Hero of the American Revolution". If he did not participate in the American revolution, it would have been…

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