Springfield, Missouri

criticised by many sources on how the author wrote the book and the details that was presented. Here are what some critics have said “Wesley Scroggins, a Republic resident and professor at Missouri State University, saw the book differently, and urged the school board to ban Slaughterhouse Five.” "In a column for the Springfield News­Leader headlined "Filthy books demeaning to Republic education," he wrote: "This is a book that contains so much profane language, it would make a sailor blush with…

Abraham Lincoln Essay Abraham Lincoln is known as one of America’s greatest heroes due to both his impeccable impact on the nation and his unique appeal. He has a remarkable story of his rise from humble beginnings to achieving the highest office in the country; then, a sudden and tragic death at a time when his country needed him most to complete the great task remaining before the nation. Abraham Lincoln’s tenure in office was a success due to his issue of the Emancipation Proclamation, his…

Despite what many people may believe, the Underground Railroad was not a railroad, nor was it actually underground. It obtained its name from the process in which it ensued. It used railway terms and was done with many disguises, as well as gave the people involved names like “conductors”. The time of slavery is a time that can now be considered a time of darkness in American history, and it completely abolished the reputation of the white man to African men. The Underground Railroad was a…

him. The incident gained nationwide notoriety and extensive press coverage. In 1893, Cairo citizens played a key role in the lynching of C.J. Miller. Miller, a Springfield, Illinois man, was accused of the murder of two young sisters in Ballard County, Kentucky. A posse of thirty men from western Kentucky detained Miller in Sikeston, Missouri, intent upon returning him to Ballard County. Upon return, a group of 300 Cairoites, reportedly intoxicated, awaited the return of the man along the…

cases Lincoln gained more clients ranging from banks, and insurance companies to men accused of murder. Lincoln’s life in the private sector was going smoothly until his political ambitions were once again awakened. In 1854 Congress repealed the Missouri Compromise which therefore allowed individual states and territories to decide on whether or not to allow slavery. The act caused violent opposition in Illinois, Kansas, and other Northern frontier states. This is turn lead to the formation…

During the mid 1800’s, Westward Expansion dramatically increased and permanently shaped the United States of America. The Gold Rush, trade with Japan, and the end of the Mexican War lead people to travel to the west coast. Many people gained freedom and opportunity by coming to America in the mid 1800’s; however, others encountered misfortunes along the way. The Donner Party traveled to the West Coast in hopes of creating a better life. The Mormons Pioneers traveled west to join the Church of…

NOTIFICATION AND ARRIVAL On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at approximately 2:07 p.m., I, Trooper Brad Brachear, received a telephone call from Sergeant Robert Ventura. Sgt. Ventura advised Trooper Daron Barge of Illinois State Police District 11 requested my assistance with a car vs. two pedestrian crash on the ramp from Interstate 64 westbound to Illinois Route 111 in Canteen Township in St. Clair County. I responded from the Metro East Crime Lab in Belleville, Illinois to assist. The crash…

magazines were published to promote the voice for civil rights. Additionally, during 1913 the NAACP had several offices in big cities such as Boston, Massachusetts; Baltimore, Maryland, Kansas City, Washington D.C.; Detroit, Michigan and St .Louis, Missouri. Through these branches the NAACP grew larger and larger. The NAACP also had great contribution during the Civil Rights Era. The NAACP contributed to getting the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, and 1964 passed and also the Voting Rights Act of…

Malingering Determining if a criminal defendant is malingering or denying a psychiatric disorder is one element of all forensic psychological evaluation. According to the DSM-IV malingering is defined as intentionally faking either physical or psychological symptoms, for external gains included but not limited to, workman 's comp, financial compensation, avoid criminal prosecution and to avoid work or military duty. Faking psychiatric disorders, physical injury, and cognitive impairment are…

short amount of time to speak out against the Mexican-American war, as well as supporting Zachary Taylor for president in 1848. Lincoln ended up getting very unpopular after his criticism of the war, therefore he decided that he would return to Springfield to practice law. In the 1850’s, Abraham Lincoln decided to become a lobbyist for the Illinois Central Railroad as its company attorney. Lincoln was having very big success with this, which brought in other business and clients, like banks,…