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    to give approval for the Dartmouth to leave without paying their dues. Two more ships, the Eleanor and the Beaver, entered Boston Harbor soon after and the colonists began to demand that the tea would be returned to England. On December 16, the last day of the Dartmouth's deadline to pay its dues, approximately 7,000 individuals gathered around the Old South Meeting House. After gaining intel that Governor Hutchinson had again refused to let the ships leave, Adams told everybody that "This…

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    because the superspecies would have unique characteristics from each of the animals. The Temperate Deciduous Forest is home to many species such as beavers, newts, opossums, porcupines, foxes, scorpions, skunks, and weasels. The weather in the Temperate Deciduous Forest is cool and rainy. It also has four seasons, just as we do. In the fall the leaves change colors, in the winter they fall off the trees, in the spring they regrow, and in the summer they flourish with bright green colors.…

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    In the Bosom of Oppression “The Yellow Wallpaper” was written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, who suffered from depression. The story begins with the narrator, Jane, explaining her husband, John, has taken her to a country estate to rest. John, a doctor, feels Jane is experiencing a temporary nervous condition after recently giving birth and should have complete rest from all physical and mental stimulation. Jane feels she would better benefit from some stimulating work. John strictly forbids Jane…

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    her freedom. Coming out of hiding in a beaver pond, Chingachgook and Munro join the ensuing battle, in which the Hurons are defeated. Nonetheless, Magua and two warriors escape with Cora through the nearby caves and up a mountainside. Finally cornered by Hawkeye, Heyward, Gamut, and Uncas, the Hurons give defiance and in the fighting Cora, Uncas, and Magua are killed. The next day is one of mourning for the Delawares. Cora and Uncas are buried.Everybody leaves except Hawkeye. Chingachgook says…

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    miles on the island, but there are 12 that stand out as the most physically challenging day of my life. It started at 6:12 in the morning. In my Scout troop, we play the morning ‘game’, Where you start waking up at 6 and every minute you are ready to leave before 7 am, you get to sleep in that much the next day. This was our last hiking day, as tomorrow…

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    The book Changes in the Land by William Cronon explores how the different ways of living – Indigenous and European – caused different altering effects on the New England environments. This review will note the main thesis of the book and how the author utilized evidence as support. Following this summary, the review will delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the book and their ultimate effect on the reader. The book’s main thesis is that: “New England ecology was transformed as the region…

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    6. Boston Tea Party and the reactions in colonies and parliament The Tea Act of May1773 was enacted for the purpose of providing economic aid to the East India Company. High import fees led to the smuggling of non-Britain goods (Dutch tea) which subsequently resulted in the East India Company going into debt and holding a big surplus of tea that no one would buy. Since Britain needed this company they were given a loan and the cancelled the import fees. As a result the tea from the East India…

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    The Pumpkin’s Jaw-dropping Tale Raj Mehta Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………Pg 2 Chapter 1: Crusty Bread……………………………………………………………Pg 2 Chapter 2:The Beaver Who Lives in a Mantle………………....Pg 4 Chapter 3: The Core Burns Up………………………………………………...Pg 5 Chapter 4: The Hottest Layer……………………………………………...Pg 6 Introduction If you think I’m an ordinary pumpkin, you’re wrong. I am the most magical creature on this made-up universe! Yes, I’m even more magical than Harry…

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    Imagine a room full of people wishing for “the good ol’ days” where the fathers worked, the mothers cooked and cleaned, and the kids were well behaved. That vision of the “traditional” nuclear family is deeply embedded in Western Culture-in American culture. It was symbolized in art, television (T.V), advertisements and even “The American Dream”. In the past years that vision has been modernized and in some cases has become more practical over time. You see, the American culture has created a…

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    started heading for the boats the Dartmouth, the Eleanor and the Beaver. Flashback- My Pa was furious. It had something to do with British ships coming to the colonies and not returning when they were asked (demanded) to. The Sons of Liberty talked to the governor of Massachusetts, who was appointed by the British, but he would not permit the ships to leave. My Pa said something to my Ma that was along the lines of “if they aren’t going to leave, then we are going to do something about it.…

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