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    are the key goals of our government and are ultimately maximized through a science directorate. The group of scientists that are in charge of running the government analyzes situations and comes to the conclusion that benefits the society the most. American philosopher Michael J. Sandel says “maximizing utility is a principle not only for individuals but also for legislators” (Utilitarianism 3). The principle of utility is something that must apply to the government as well as the individual.…

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    strategy. For example, “Can any law enacted under such circumstances be considered democratically structure?” he then stated the answer “ Sometimes a law is just on its face and unjust in its application.” Through hypophora, the questions spark curiosity with the reader and the immediate response heightens the effect. Another effect of using hypophora is that the speaker seems to be more in control with the flow, and with an intensive tone, the author is almost leading the way and taking in…

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    The Impact of the Spanish-American War The Spanish-American War was the clash between the United States and the Spanish Kingdom. The war started when Cuba wanted independence from Spain. Spain’s attempts to layoff the rebellion were addressed in the United States newspapers. Their curiosity sparked. After the anonymous sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba in Havana Harbor, United States’ intervention became a popular and growing command. The War ended when America gained possession of territories…

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    It is the single most important law in the controlling of our countries financials. Leading up to the passing of this act there was much crises amidst the rapid industrialization across the country, investors were insecure about their financing. The central bank was sought to achieve a stable source of currency and resolve the concerns as it is authorized by congress. The irony in the situation is that one of the hidden reasons behind the American Revolution was to escape the binds of the…

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    's leading attraction for immigrants. People leave their countries to pursue opportunities they might not of had for a number of reasons, however the most popular motive for traveling to the United States is for employment. For these individuals their goal is to escape their impoverished environment and start a new life where they have an opportunity to do. This trend has…

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    African American Speech Maker is an oracle of all the great voice written and heard through the time of the Mayflower until now. In the book of Fitch; how sweet the sound is about the spirit of African American History. It shows that they were some of the greatest speechmaker of their own time. The book speaks of African American speech, tradition, community, ceremony, and rituals and how it gave them the strength to persist in their struggle toward freedom. In Vincent Harding speech he uses…

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    Women who tried to be active in political events, speaking out for themselves, were ignored even from Radical parties. The Supreme Court in 1873 rebuked women's labour principles, claiming that, “The law of the Creator had assigned them to the domestic sphere.”1 Social darwinism soon becomes famous, the belief that certain kind of people would never succeed due to their genetics. This concept was applied both to women in general and to race. The Gilded…

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    Civil disobedience, in essence, is an individual’s refusal to comply with a law or regulation as a display of political protest. Thoreau clearly portrays his own application of civil disobedience in his essay, “Resistance to Civil Government”. In his essay, Thoreau states “No man with a genius for legislation has appeared in America…

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    of the Old World as well as the past blunders of English leadership. Shortly before their arrival at the colony, still on the ship, John Winthrop made a renowned sermon entitled “A Model for Christian Charity”. In exerts from the sermon found in American Dream, Vol. 2, Winthrop proclaimed that this new colony would be exceptional; it would combine community, economic, political and religious ties to foster a new type Society. In Winthrop’s famous words, it would be a “City on a hill”, a model…

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    Arab dictators coercively use(d) their hard powers to imprison and execute protestors. A very common theme that recurs in the Arab spring is rich leading families robbing civilians’ riches and businesses, and executing anyone who dares to challenge their authority through barbaric punishments. In addition, they are accused of fabricating elections in order to maintain their powers. Social media has…

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