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Laura Hillenbrand,best selling author and highly esteemed writer of Unbroken, was born May 15, 1967 in Fairfax,Virginia. Hillenbrand was raised with three other siblings and learned to love reading and riding horses. As a young girl, she loved to listen to her parents and swim coach tell her stories, which sparked her interest in writing; this new hobby soon grew into a passion which took up most of her time. After high school, Hillenbrand attended Kenyon College in Ohio, where she continued her…

The production of A Raisin in the Sun was put on my the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music. The show ran from November 15 through the 19 at the Highlander Theatre. A Raisin in the Sun was written by Lorraine Hansberry and was directed by Dr. Julie Rae Mollenkamp. With the recent presidential election, and backlash that came with it, this was a very important play that could not have come at a better time. The set and acting blended together to create a wonderful show for…

What Motivated the Europeans to Colonize Africa In the early 1870s and 1900s, Africa faced European imperialist aggressions, diplomatic pressures, and invasions by the Europeans, and eventually conquered the nation, and then colonizing it. At the same time, African communities put up various forms of resistance against the temptation to colonize their countries and to foist foreign superiority. The Europeans not only wanted to own the colony, but also wanted the land because you will be able…

All the kids are doing it. They’re doing it in the park, in their yard, between buildings, and just about anywhere there’s two structures to tie down to. I’m talking about the latest sport activity trend, slacklining. Hikers first used slacklining way back in the 70’s. They used the activity as a way to exercise their balance in between hiking adventures. Now, it has grown from an exercise to an everyday activity. The people who participate in slacklining, are often humorously called slackers.…

Politically England would have to change in order to prevent a revolution and the Reform Act of 1832 seemed like it was enough to prevent revolution. “In its final form the Reform Act of 1832 increased the electorate from around 366,000 to 650,000, which was about 18 per cent of the total adult-male population in England and Wales. The vast majority of the working classes, as well as women, were still excluded from voting and the Act failed to introduce a secret ballot. The working classes felt…

Weak states were conquered by stronger states in a similar manner to the “survival of the fittest” in Europe’s period of consolidation. Countries that lacked administrative power were taken over by more powerful countries with substantial administrative power and strategy. According to Herbst, strong leaders in Europe knew that the only way that they could gain power and revenue in order to develop their country was to “expend the necessary political capital [in war] and undertake the coercion…

The English language has many grammar rules that affect the meaning it conveys. ELAGSE8L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. I can complete paragraphs using the topics presented in the unit. Students will write an essay explaining the topics of the unit. Students will fill out a graphic organizer regarding the topics of the unit. The students will complete a cloze activity using the information from the unit. The…

As I am reading the book, I will be predicting the case verdict. I believe that the case will be decided that Tom Robinson is innocent and that Mr. Ewell was bluffing. One major reason I believe the case will be decided in favor of the defendants because there was no evidence to support the rape that was accused by Tom Robinson. First off, he is a crippled human being because “his left arm was fully twelve inches shorter than his right arm “(Lee 248). He is also right-handed so it would be…

Approximately 55, 000 to 62, 000 South Sea Islanders were recruited to Australia during 1863 to 1904. The majority were forced out of their homes and others were bribed with things such as mirrors, knifes and other possessions that assist with their survival. The South Sea Islanders migrated to Queensland and northern New South Wales from over 80 Pacific Islands. They were known as the ‘Kanakas’ which is a Hawaiian word that defines to ‘man’. South Sea Islanders had a huge impact on Australia…

I. History and Structure a. Limited Authority i. Jurisdiction: the right or authority of a particular agency b. English Roots i. Tithing systems: a group of 10 families i. Duties: 1. Agree to follow law 2. Keep the pace in their area 3. Bring law violators to justice (not always defined) ii. Hundred: 10 or more tithing iii. Shire: One or several hundred iv. Shire Reeve: the person who direct the shirt v. Posses: groups of citizens organized by the shire vi. The Constable Watch: 1285 i.…