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    the country because of the Great Depression, but if it was written in today's times, that would not be the case. If this story was written in the modern era a lot of things would be different. Bud's mother wouldn't have died, Bud would've had more knowledge about Hooverville, and Bud would have been able to find Herman E. Calloway's exact location. I think the changes in this story would make it a lot more eventful. If this story was written in the twenty first century, Bud would have a…

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    The US Constitution was written over 230 years ago, to not only serve its time but hundreds of years into the future. The Constitution implemented laws which settled debates that were imperative in the 1780s, such as the number of slaves included in a state’s population and number of states needed to agree in order to implement any major decision that impacts the country as a whole, while simultaneously creating flexibility for the future by permitting laws to be added or changed. One of the…

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    John Henry Book Vs Movie

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    I am comparing the written and movie versions of the tall tale John Henry. Tall tales are short stories that have action, a problem to solve, and a hero with supernatural abilities. John Henry was a former slave who became a steel driver for a railroad company. He was considered the strongest man working the rails. One day a salesman came to the camp the steel drivers were staying at with a steam drill, and John Henry agreed to a competition to prove a steam driller couldn’t out-drill a man.…

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    Covenant The Israelites were a small society that was located at the border of Egypt. It was between the Mediterranean Sea to the west and the desert to the east. (Tignor 143) The Israelites culture is estimated to have emerged in the area of present-day Israel between 1200 and 1000 BCE. (Tignor, 144) Though it was a small society, the growth of the cities occurred due to religious reasons under the king 's rulerships, in Jerusalem. Under their leadership was a great God that they adhere to.…

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    The ancient Maya independently developed a number of complex verbal and written languages, that were crucial to their culture. Today, 31 Mayan languages are spoken by modern Maya people. These languages all take their roots from older Mayan languages, which originate from the hypothetical language “Proto-Mayan”, which is theorized to have been born in the highlands of what is now Guatemala around 4000 years ago. Mesoamerican societies are special in that they are one of very few societies…

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    Philippines (1899-1900). Directions: Answer the following questions (5Ws and 1H) 1. When and where was the source written? The letters were written in the Philippines in 1899-1900. 2. Who wrote the source and what do you know about them? The letters were written by African-American soldiers serving in the Philippines during the Philippine-American war. 3a. What kind of primary source is it? It is letters written and published during the described time period. 3b. What is being discussed in…

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    Contract Law: Court Cases

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    Generally, contracts do not have to be written down to be legally binding. Most of the everyday contracts we make, such as buying a ticket for a movie or going to the doctor, are not put in writing, but they are still legally binding. There is no need for a written agreement, because everyone understands what their obligations are. An oral contract is just as legal and binding as a written one, although sometimes it can be harder to prove exactly what was agreed. It may be advisable to put a…

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    Historical Context The book of James was written by James, who was the half-brother of Jesus. It was written in Jerusalem, where James lived at the time, and was written around 40 to 50 AD. It is assumed that the book was written before 50 AD, because James did not talk about the Jerusalem conference in the book, which took place in 50 AD. The book was not written for a specific group of people, as stated in James 1:1 –“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes…

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    Mike Lupica is an American Writer that has written more than 60 books. He is also a newspaper columnist, known for his column in the New York Daily and his appearances on ESPN. Michael Lupica is the son of Benedict Lupica and Lee Lupica. His wife is Taylor Lupica, they have 4 kids.He was born on May 11, 1952 (63 years old) on Oneida, New York, but he spent all his childhood on Nashua, New Hampshire. He graduated on Bishop Guertin High School and on Boston College. Later, Mike became a…

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    plans for the Death Star that was destroyed in "A New Hope". Stars Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn, and Forest Whitaker. Written by Chris Weitz off a story written by John Knoll and Gary Whitta, and it will be directed by Gareth Edwards. "A Monster Calls" is in post-production. Stars Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, Geraldine Chaplin, and Toby Kebbell. A boy seeks to cope with his single mom's terminal illness with the help of a tree monster. Written by Patrick Ness, and…

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