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    distillers who had failed to register their stills and were ordered to appear in court in Philadelphia, which was impractical for them to travel over the mountains for. At William Miller’s farm, many words and shots were fired, sending the marshal to Pittsburg and Neville back to Bower Hill for complete safety. The next day, some of the militia showed up at General Neville’s and demanded the turn-over of Lenox. Neville responded in utter shock by shooting and killing William Miller’s youngest…

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    Tom Brady’s Life in the NFL One of the big names of the National Football League, and the biggest face of the New England Patriots organization, is Tom Brady. Brady, whom is one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks is commonly recognized in a lot of different ways. The many mixed emotions about Brady oppose to his abilities on the field, are a concern to many, and amazing to the others. He is pointed at as the greatest quarterback of all time, a cheater, a cry baby, a celebrity, and a role model for…

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    In Pittsburg, a man was easily caught after robbing two banks in broad daylight without wearing a disguise. He believed that rubbing his face with lemon juice had made him invisible to security cameras. Occasionally, the acts of others warrant the covering of one’s eyes and a slight shake of the head. The internet is profuse with “funny grammar mistakes”, “funny construction mistakes”, “dumb criminals”, and the like. “How could anyone be so stupid?” you may ask, (and then chuckle). The purpose…

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    The Civil War The Civil War, known for being the bloodiest war in US history. The events that occurred during the civil war have made us into the nation we are today. The American civil war began in 1861 and lasted until 1865. The separation between the Confederate states and the Union states began when President Lincoln’s inauguration, seven of the southern states fled from the Union and created the Confederate states of America. Since then the battles between the two would begin. The battle…

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    ESSAY QUESTON #1 Geography played an important role in developing the British colonies in North America, but it was not the primary reason. Religion was definitely the most significant factor in characterizing the British colonies. The differences in religion of New England, the Chesapeake, and the Southern colonies had a much greater effect than those in geography and politics. Geography did help create distinctions amongst the three areas in the British colonies, New England, the…

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    SOCIAL MEDIA CAUSES ISOLATION AND LONLINESS While social media may be perceived as a new type of connection that strengthens socials relationships, social media has contributed to social issues such as loneliness and isolation. The use of social media detaches people from their real social world. The social networks also bring only the like-minded people together, which hinders their capability to view social life in different perspectives. On the other hand, the sites have led to the increased…

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    feasible to levy taxes to pay for the war bonds. But, taxes didn’t weren’t too popular with the people of the newly formed nation and as a result rebellion broke out as armed rebels robbed mail, stopped court proceedings, and threatened to assault Pittsburg. Washington saw the resemblance in Shay’s Rebellion just eight months prior to the Whiskey Rebellion and knew this was a threat to the nation’s existence. As a result he decided to make an example of the government’s federal authority in…

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    Baseball throughout history has been there for American’s to enjoy even during its hardest times. Baseball made it through the civil war, the great depression, World War’s one and two. It has had its up’s and down’s just as society and America were having theirs during the same times. The same connection holds true with baseball and the American society when faced with slavery, racism, prejudice, and segregation towards the blacks. Despite the obvious flaws in society’s views in the past, the…

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    so much free time throughout the day that she spends the whole day deciding what to do. In addition, Boy Willie has the attribute of determination. For example, Boy Willie drives an old beat up pick up truck full of watermelons from Missouri to Pittsburg in order to make money to achieve his aspiration of owning land. Further more, Boy Willie doesn’t stop harassing Berniece about selling the piano. In result, Boy Willie is not afraid to stand up for his goal. Conversely, Sonia is different than…

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    Negative Effects of Participation Trophies Participation trophies seem like a good idea for young children. To a child who needs a boost of confidence, enticing them with a potential award at the end of Little League season might keep them motivated to attend practices and contribute their talents in games. If handled properly, participation trophies could motivate young children to want to try other new experiences. The problems arise when the children are old enough to realize that…

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