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Why the United States Developed Naval Power 1775-1815 The United States developed the Navy out of necessity. Although their naval strength was dwarfed by the might of the British fleet during the American Revolution, creating some sort of resistance to hinder the British and to get them away from their naval assets proved to be an integral element in eventually gaining independence in 1783. Also in the nation’s formative years, attacks against U.S. ships by foreign powers including the French…

of it’s opening, the Rainbow Room had one of the only three lighted floors in the world. Unlike the Rainbow Room, many features are not in existence today, due to major renovations. Such features include the Writing Room, the Boathouse, Venetian Gondola rentals, the garage, and the Trophy Room. There used to be several stores and cafes on the main level for the hotel guests’ convenience as…

Signac used oil on canvas, which is a two-dimensional painting. This specific piece of artwork portrays the Grand Canal entrance in Venice, Italy. It is painted with different pastel colored specks, and pictures numerous gondolas on the water along with important historical buildings. Up close, it is more difficult to understanding the content of the painting because the eye focuses more on the individual specks of color instead of the picture as a complete whole. As you…

Isabelle Easton’s paper on Igor Stravinsky Igor Stravinsky was born on June 17, 1882 in Oranienbaum, Russia. Igor Stravinsky was a conductor, pianist, and film score composer. He was considered the most influential composer in the 20th century. Igor Stravinsky had no other professions other than music. His father was a Russian singer, so he was introduced to music very early in his life. His music began to fade away for a while when he began to study law and philosophy. He first made a name for…

Unceasing Bigotry: Cases throughout Decades Countless cases have proven that black lives, for some people, did not count for much. More than eighty years after The Scottsboro case and To Kill a Mockingbird, similar racism is still present in current cases. The Scottsboro and the Mike Brown cases display racial injustice that are illustrated in Harper Lee 's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird; in these two cases, the defendants were innocent, evidence was inadequate, and there was an unfair jury. In…

This proposed ski resort would include building multiple ski lifts, gondolas, stores, and lodging for tourists and staff and supporters argue that it would help to provide around 800 jobs for the local economy. Oberti also believes that this is a modern way to bring an uplifting experience and he compares the ski resort to…

"Welding with Children" by Tim Grauteaux is an easy read and has a humorous feel throughout, but also brings light to social issues, such as children being raised without fathers. Burton is father to four unwed daughters which have one child each. While babysitting his grandchildren one Tuesday afternoon, Burton notices the impact that not having both parents has on the children 's lives. Throughout his story, Gautreaux ties in the acting out of the children with being raised without their…

when you reach the pub, you will be given your photo when you receive your complimentary drink. The photo will be given to you in a glossy quirky frame that is special and unique to Hobbiton. Below is a small example of a tourism competitor Skyline Gondola, they offer this strategy as an additonal cost but it is compulsory for the photo to be taken. http://www.catchingthemagic.com/2013/05/loved-luge-riding-in-queenstown-…

CLASSROOM LIBRARY COLLECTION Rachael Potter Daytona State College Author Note: This paper was prepared for LAE 4314 Children’s Literature taught by Dr. Betty Green. As a DSC Falcon, I give my word that this work is my own and that I have neither given nor received unauthorized help. Abstract This paper presents a collection of books for the 1st grade classroom. A theme and standard were chosen along with seven books fitting into different literary genres. The pre-service teacher gives…

The Trials of Tom Robinson in To Kill a Mockingbird and “The Scottsboro Boys” Racism was prevalent during the 1930s. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the story of a Black man named Tom Robinson illustrates the pressures of racism. Harper Lee depicts what happens when he allegedly rapes a white woman. This case is similar to that of the historical trial of “Scottsboro Boys” in which nine Black males allegedly raped two white women and were sentenced for it. However, in both cases the main…