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    There are three sides to every story: One person’s side, the other person’s side, and the truth. This is no different for the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre took place in March 5, 1770 in the streets of Boston. Some people believe that the colonists were more responsible for the death of the 5 colonists. Others, including myself, believe that the Redcoats were more responsible. I believe this for the following reasons: 1. The Redcoat who started this was drunk, 2. They used extreme force against the colonists, and 3. Tensions were very high between the two groups, so the Redcoats should have been more controlled. Let’s go into greater detail as to why I believe the Redcoats are responsible. Firstly, the Redcoat soldier who initially began this incident was drunk. This soldier was singing his sword around and striking buildings with it as he was parading down an alleyway. With every strike of his sword against the walls of the buildings, he created sparks, sparks that could potentially start a fire. Some “good Samaritans”, if you will, saw the soldier creating these sparks and thought that he needed to be taken care of. They did not use force to try to calm him, but they simply talked with him and tried to persuade him to go home and lay down. But as we all know, drunk people very seldom listen to others. The soldier wasn’t going to listen to these colonists just because they were colonists. So he swung his sword towards them and told them to leave him be. Afraid that…

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    On March 5, 1770, the city of Boston bore witness to a massacre of the vilest kind. A squad of British soldiers fired on an unarmed group of Bostonians and murdered five people. I know some people have the belief that the British are not to blame in this situation and that they were only acting in self-defense. In reality, the opposite is true. So let us review the events of that fateful day. A crowd gathered to protest the unfair Townshend acts that, as you know, have placed taxes on common…

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    They can be cautious and not trust strangers, so they are good watch dogs. They will weigh 35 to 50 pounds and are 17 to 20 inches. They have bobbed tails. They have thick, weather-resistant coats. They are blue speckled or red speckled in color. They can also have tan or dark markings. They are good dogs for farmers, ranchers and families with older children. The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle dog is very independent and do not need a lot of affection or cuddling. They are tough,…

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    This field jacket is fabricated with a light-weight, Nutria brown cotton cloth and has Nutria brown plastic buttons. The jacket has a basic collar that can be folded down or worn pulled up. Both of the shoulders have eppulettes that are buttoned down at the base of the collar. The jacket closes at the front with five concealed buttons. The jacket has six pockets: Two straight set 'patch' style chest pockets, these two pockets each have a flat, internal pocket; and two very large, bottom…

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    Snow leopard Have you ever wanted to learn about a snow leopard? The Snow Leopard is a fascinating animal This essay will provide you with Its appearance, habitat and diet, and give you some interesting facts about it. The first thing that I will be telling you about the snow leopard is what they look like. Snow leopards have natural snow shoes because they are really fuzzy. And also snow leopards have thick hair so the can stay warm in extreme cold. Snow leopard have white fur with black…

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    Help For Your Canine Catastrophe: 12 Ways To Ease Anxiety Over Grooming Canada boasts a heart-warming 5.9 million dogs, but winter snow, springtime mud and summer burrs make for one tangled coat. However, if your pet is fearful and anxious about grooming, you've got big problems. Here are 12 possible solutions. 1. Redirect Bad Behavior While you might be inclined to coddle and coo your misbehaving dog, sympathy isn't going to teach him to change his ways. If he sneers and struggles, give him…

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    Imagine you are managing a locally-owned store. With the newly installed cameras around, you feel safe. Then you notice something suspicious on camera 6. A man in a black trench coat was packing 3 cans of ghost white mayonnaise into his coat. He makes his way around the store, avoiding all workers. You have seen this before. He was obviously a shoplifter. Your suspicions are confirmed when the cameras identify his expression as suspicious. With a simple push of a button, the thief is caught by…

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    Heraldic description of the coat of arms – the coat of arms of Ústí Region is a red and blue quartered shield. The first shield displays the Czech lion. The second shield displays an embossed silver tower with the battlement and seven crenels, the broken gate and the raised golden grate. The tower looms on the blue undulating heel with three silver waved beams into a green mountain consisting of three peaks. The third field displays a silver plough on the green lawn. The fourth field displays a…

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    6: Standard of Conduct 6.1 All members of the peerage and temporary members of the House must sign the Charter of the House of Lords within two weeks of being given keys. Members that have not signed the Charter by the end of this period shall be removed from the House of Lords. 6.2 All peers of the House of Lords are required to display their royal or highest noble title, at minimum, by their Coat of Arms (COA) or by some form of lettering (Text) recognized by the College of Heraldry at all…

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    e. Medieval banners and flags were for decoration, ceremonies, fighting wars, tournaments, and knowing who was who in the medieval world. This is why all the banners and flags were decorated with a personal coat of arms. This decoration could distinguish if the approaching troupes were allies. Banners and flags were all different shapes and sizes decorated with a variety of symbols and colours each with their own meaning. It was a way to show who an individual belonged to and under what king he…

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