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    traitor Benedict Arnold, these two leaked American military information to the British during the American Revolution. The Revolution that was supposed to set the colonies free from Great Britain's rule. Peggy was at first thought of as innocent in the treason but was later found that not only did she comply she even helped infiltrate the plan. Margaret Shippen also known as Peggy grew up in wealth, with a father as a lawyer and two other ancestors who were mayors, along with her other four…

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    Diverse Opinions on Banned and Challenged Books As a critic like myself this book would be acceptable to a certain age group, with an absolute understanding of the world today and the sexual immortality and treason-like perceptions that co-exist in this novel. While explaining my point of view I will use references, word cite, and research articles. There are two different perceptions of the book I am referring to. First, “challenged books” referred to as “a book that has, for whatever reason,…

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    Fascism and Communism changed the face of the world forever after World War II. They were 2 great forces that struck Europe and exploded into the changes of many countries and the death of many people. We are taught about World War II so people know what a tragedy and how to prevent something like this from happening again. As Well as knowing how these events happened and how these men came to power. Fascism and Communism are the 2 political systems that have tried to put an end to each other…

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    to conspire with him and he took action by writing and distributing chain letters, listening to foreign radio stations, and spreading that information. His action was high treason and ultimate denial of Germany and the Nazis. He took his action and in the end got spirit after his execution by floating. Helmuth's high treason involved distributing hand made leaflets with enemy propaganda on them that he learned every night during the british bbc broadcast. He sent some close friends working…

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    The United States Constitution is one of the shortest, longest standing, and most ambiguous constitutions in the world. This document establishes a democratic republic of many states under one federal government. In outlining the responsibilities and powers of each branch of the government and how they relate to state governments, many questions are left unanswered. Though this constitution outlines legislation’s role fairly clearly, it is far too vague concerning executive and judicial roles…

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    law with regard to forming a political alliance with a foreign ruler in order to enhance his personal position, committing adultery, and committing acts of treason. One account of Mark Antony’s violation of Roman law was through his alliance with a foreign leader that benefited primarily himself, but would eventually…

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    Last but not least, love redeems. Sydney Carton was an alcoholic lawyer, he also loved Lucie. Afterward, Charles was convicted of treason, and he was going to be killed. Sydney decided to take Charles’ place and die for him. Sydney Carton sacrificed his own life for Charles, just like how Jesus died for us. Before Sydney died he quoted John 11:25-26 saying, “I am the Resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosever liveth…

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    joined, he and other representatives of the association were arrested for the act of treason, but were released in 1961 after going through a lengthy and protracted court case (biographyonline.net). The ANC was now illegal, but Mandela was not about to quit fighting his struggle. The Umkhonto we Sizwe, a guerilla resistance movement, was formed, but in 1963 Mandela was arrested for the second time for the act of treason. But this time Mandela was convicted of the crime and sentenced to prison.…

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    Alan Moore's ¨V for Vendetta" conceptualizes V as a insane anarchist that wants to destroy UK's fascist government, he despises the totalitarian government and its authoritative leader. The author perceives parallels between the dystopia created in his story and the world today, V's mask symbolizes political resistance; its a method to protest for minor objections. Alan Moore believes that V is a inspiration to modern activism, he serves as a multipurpose iconic character that destroys ruling…

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    The French Revolution was one of the main events on the world’s modern history. This political event changed France as a nation in the late eighteen centuries and served as an example for other countries. The economic crisis in France was huge, people were literally starving. At that time Louis XVI was ruling, he lived in luxury that afford from public money, his only concern well and he did not care at all about the wellbeing of the citizens of France. The French Republic was proclaimed on…

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