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    presidential candidate who would guide America into prosperity and progress. Although Wilson is a novice with regards to his political career, he proved to be a very successful governor of New Jersey by having a great deal of progress there. Wilson accomplished all of his goals that he had while holding the position of governor in New Jersey and planned to continue reaching his goals in the presidency. Wilson established a bill to decrease the bribery of government officials’ votes, a bill for…

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    1776-77 Developments Essay

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    1776-77 Developments New Jersey Loyalist military units saw action in New Jersey and surrounding states. Lieutenant Colonel John Morris and the 300 men of his 2nd Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers provided artillery support for the British beginning in November 1776. They learned artillery skills on the job. Morris competed enthusiastically for recruits near his home in Monmouth County. They saw action near New Brunswick, Sandy Hook and eventually New York to supplement British forces.…

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    but also brought about the new notion of freedom of speech in the press. His courage and daring determination to challenge someone in such a imperative place of power was an inspiring moment to the people of the colonies and overseas in Great Britain. John Peter Zenger was a German Born, American Printer and Journalist who started the New York Newspaper named The New York Weekly Journal. Although Mr. Zenger started out his career with an eight year apprenticeship in New York under William…

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    Lindbergh Baby Case Essay

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    information obtained for the case was received by New York Police Department, New Jersey Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The New Jersey State Police became embroiled in jurisdictional battles with New York City Police and the F.B.I. The kidnapping occurred in New Jersey, the child was reported missing from the family’s home. During the investigation the FBI Director at that time J.E. Hoover informed the New Jersey Police to work with New Jersey State Police, they worked together…

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    presented by Edmund Randolph who was the governor of Virginia. The purpose of this plan was to protect the states’ interests in the new government. This would allow them to become stronger than they were when they were under the Articles Of Confederation. Most of the plan was adopted and put into the constitution. New Jersey Plan The New Jersey Plan was introduced by William Paterson. The New Jersey Plan was the response to the Virginia plan. The New Jersey plan gave congress the power of…

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    review: California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey California: Selection Process: The governor appoints nominees to the Supreme Court and courts of appeals to 12-year terms. These judges are subject to retention elections for additional 12-year terms. Superior Court Judges are elected in nonpartisan elections for 6-year terms and may be reflected to additional 6-year terms. Qualifications: One Chief Justice and 6 associate justices are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Commission on…

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    Danny Nguyen Professor Butler Political Science 1 3-27-2016 Summarized Plans The Virginia Plan. The Virginia plan was first drafted by James Madison and the Governor of Virginia Edmund Randolph presented the plan at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. During the Convention, Edmund Randolph argued, "that governments lack the power to defend itself from the intrusion of other state’s rights under the Article of Confederation.” (Levy). However revising the article into The Virginia…

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    Breakout Debate

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    NEW HAMPSHIRE – U.S. Ohio Governor John Kasich had a breakout moment at Saturday evenings’ New Hampshire GOP debate. The 2016 Republican primary has garnered a largely negative reputation. As big name candidates such as Donald Trump and Ted Cruz make statements for shock value and gain attention doing so, many mainstream Americans look to the GOP debates as a spectacle. The remaining candidates who participated in the February 6 debate were governors - Jeb Bush of Florida, John Kasich of Ohio…

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    The first New England colonies, which included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, were all founded in the 17th century, beginning with the Pilgrims at Plymouth in 1620. All but New Hampshire were founded as havens for various religious groups, including Puritans, Separatists, and Quakers. New Hampshire, on the other hand, was distinctive because it was formed primarily for economic reasons. In 1620, the Pilgrims first came to the Plymouth Colony to establish their own…

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    Amboy is a small suburban town full of rich history. This wonderful small community is home to some of New Jersey’s most important history. Perth Amboy consists of a total area of 5,957 square miles. Although that sounds like a big city it is relatively small. The scenery of Perth Amboy is something that is truly unmatched. This magnificent city offers some of the best views in central New Jersey. Perth Amboy features a historical waterfront which was recently reconstructed. The waterfront is…

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