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    on the history of America as a country. However, the effects are not just limited to the borders of America, for example, Britain was defeated by the American army, so Americans were no longer subject to the British crown. Inside the borders of the United States, the effects were much different. Some of them are obvious, like the fact that America was liberated from the British, and that the midnight ride helped warn the farmers so the militia could defeat the opposing army. There were also…

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    American colonists right in declaring independence and later fighting Britain? The Americans, were indeed justified in declaring independence from Britain because of King George III’s leadership, British cruelty, and lastly, lack of representative in Parliament. The Americans were justified in declaring independence from Britain because of King George III’s poor leadership. The Declaration of Independence stated,”A prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant…

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    The viewpoints of Patrick Henry that were expressed in his speech showed his compassion in fixing the problem with the opposing side, the British. He explained that the colonists must fight against the British and he is urging the colonists to make preparations for war. He states that the efforts for compromise have failed and fighting is their only option [1]. Patrick explains what the British are doing to the colonists, he mentions, “listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us…

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    In the 13 years leading to the American Revolution the British helped the American colonies gain land from the Native Americans. The American colonies signed an agreement with the British Government to help pay for the debts incurred by the French and Indian War. But the American colonies were taxed more with taxes like the Sugar Act and Currency Act. Which led to protests by the American colonies. Then this led to the American colonies to be taxed even more than before. In conclusion, this war…

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    Industrialization is the blame for the scramble for Africa, because without the technologies produced, and the mass production in which they were produced there would be no way for the europeans to over Africa as easily as they did. The “Scramble for Africa” was a complete invasion by european powers, between 1881 and 1914. Industrialization which is to blame for the scramble for africa is a process in which a society is transformed to using more machinery and producing more good along with…

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    This is no time to fight only with your white hand, and allow your black hand to remain tied,” Douglass had urged. Frederick Douglass, in the film Glory, said that a Negro regiment would restore “pride and dignity to those who have only known degradation,” and so the 54th Massachusetts was born. A film about the first all African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Glory shows the strong and proud unit of men as they transform to brave warriors and strong leaders.…

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    The theme of invisibility in “The Invisible Man” is mainly concerned with society’s inability to confront the truth behind racism. Because people don’t see racism as a problem, they are lead to make negative assumptions and stereotypes of how African Americans in society should act. Since society is blind to the truth, they are unable to see African American individuals such as the narrator for who they really are. Instead, they are judged collectively as group. However the concept of…

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    In her article, “Mother’s tongue”, Amy Tan narrates the changes of cognition of her mother’s tongue based on her own experiences. She begins her essay by introducing herself as a writer instead of a scholar of English, which ingeniously makes a closer connection with readers. She describes three personal anecdotes from different time periods of her lifetime to create a comprehensive view for the definition of “Mother’s tongue”. The first one happened recently at her speech, which is the…

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    Boo Radley is who I believe is the character that is often referred to in the book by other characters, and who sets the theme of the book. Boo Radley sets the theme in many ways in the book. He was often referred to in the book because he is very mysterious and nobody knows how he acts. Therefore nobody knows how to treat him. People believe Boo Radley is a mean person that only wants to be left alone. Boo is actually the opposite of what most people believe. Boo Radley sets the theme of the…

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    By viewing life as a curving line, Asagai is subscribing to optimism and faith. He sees that in the end, dreams can be achieved and success can be attained, even if not in a conventional way. In Beneatha’s hardest time, she loses hope and decides that life in a circular trap and the entire human race is marching in an aimless direction. Asagai’s view allows for life’s surprises. Therefore, I agree with his optimistic philosophy. Without realizing it, Walter may be making progress in the minds…

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