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When looking at the number 15.9 percent can seem both a relatively small chance of being a victim of crime and a relatively high chance when you translate this number into an actual population size. If 1,000 people leave their apartment or house on a particular day, 15.9% of them will be victims of crime that is 159 persons which seems relatively high that people even in neighbourhoods of which are deemed as “dangerous” do not experience crime in this rate in my borough such as Queensbridge…

added as part of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791. From the colonial era to the establishment of the United States Constitution in September 17, 1787, Philadelphia. The implementation of the United States Supreme Court in 1789; under the Judiciary Act of 1789. The many challenges surrounding the notion that “Every man 's home is his castle” The Constitution of the United States: Fourth Amendment Rights During the colonial era the "writs of assistance” was the only…

boggling. I always wonder how we were able to go from cavemen building fires to people living in fancy houses over the course of time. And while it would be easy to point at a history book or timeline and point out the events that have occurred, I know that a simple look at the world’s history won’t satisfy my curiosity. I understand that these events happened, but there had to be some sort of common factor that helped in allowing these events to happen. Whatever it was had to influence all…

Franklin was the first United States post master general. He was married to Deborah Read, and they had three children. His inventions are bifocals, lightning rod, and the Franklin stove. Benjamin Franklin was the only statesman from Boston who signed the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin received honorary degrees from Harvard and…

”(Churchill, Winston) Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill is known as one of the greatest war time heroes of the twentieth century. He was also a British officer, author, historian, artist, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He had a strong influence in not just the United Kingdom, but all over the world. People have been inspired by his books, and his work in the army. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill was born on November 30, 1874 to Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie…

terms of cultural and social significance. For Christian, Christmas is a sacred religious holiday as they celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. People around the world have been observing the traditions and practices in both religious and secular. Common Christmas customs includes exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas tree, attending mass, sharing meals with family and friends and of course waiting for Santa Claus to give out gifts. How do you think Christmas is celebrated in other countries?…

the upcoming generations. In time of fear, people tend to hear screams from one side blaming the Muslims and the other side putting on the blame on the West. The Muslims are as much as at fault as the Western governments are. The relationship of the United States and Europe with terror supporting tyrannical government like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are as much a cover for terrorism as the Muslims who carry the ideology that was established on terror (Bronson). From one side, there are Islamic…

The Real Irish Republican Army, or Real IRA, is a terrorist organization in Northern Ireland conducting an armed campaign to reunite the island of Ireland under an Irish Republic. The Real IRA has conducted some of the most sensational attacks of the conflict in Northern Ireland, including the Omagh bombing in 1998 and a rocket propelled grenade attack on the MI-5 headquarters in England. The Real IRA has also been at the forefront of improvised explosive device technology; utilizing bombs with…

politically. The wars from 1640-1660 completely changed England. The king and the House of Lords lost their power, and England changed from a monarchy to a republic, among other effects. On the first page, the author describes the effects that the war had. It says, “Sometimes such other events have changed the occupancy or the powers of the throne, but the conflict of 1640-60 was more extensive. The monarchy and the House of Lords were abolished, and were replaced by a republic and military…

Wilberforce) After years and decades of campaigning he finally found success in 1807 when Abolition of the Slave Trade Act was given a Royal Assent. His next success came just three days before his death when Abolition of the Slavery Bill was passed in the House of…