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    Lewis and Clark started their journey on May 14, 1804 ending March 23, 1806. They were scavenging to find a Northwest passage way, that would prove to be very useful in trade. Lewis and Clark were able to bring a group called the Corps of Discovery who consisted of 33 people not counting Lewis manservant York and Sacagawea. Lewis and Clark journey was very useful for three reasons. For example Lewis and Clark were able to discovered many new species of plant and animals, were able to chart and…

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    Swimsuit Narrative

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    At the height of my removal from my present, realism did snatch me back and when it did I inquired of Alexis, “Did you bring your swimsuit?” “No.” Alexis said. “Don’t you want to swim in the cenote today?” I asked. “No. I’ve been here as an exchange student for almost a year, Grandma. Remember? I’ve swam in it before,” Alexis informed me; then removed my hand which had held onto her arm since the start of our treacherous decent. She placed her hand on my shoulder and looked…

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    Stretching a total of about 3,964 miles, the Yangtze River has played a considerable role in the lives of Chinese citizens for thousands of years. Along with serving as a major form of water transportation and trading, Asia’s longest river is considered a key role in China’s agriculture and economic system. Where the river runs through Sandouping, one would find the Three Gorges Dam—the largest, and possibly the most infamous, dam in the world. Even though the Chinese government had intentions…

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    Huckleberry Finn is recognized as a nobler person when not exposed to the hypocrisy of civilization. Someone who is noble shows fine personal qualities and high moral principles, something that Huck Finn did not do very often when in public constraints. In Mark Twain’s historic novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck is seen as a more noble character when not faced to the hypocrisy of civilization when he protects Jim from slave hunters, and acts out against a crime. However, Huck is…

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    Mark Twain Similarities

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    You have heard of Mark Twain right? Twain is a world famous writer, a great inspiration all over the world. He has written a lot of famous stories, like Huckleberry Finn. He also wrote My Watch, A New Crime, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Canablisum in the Cars, and tons more, twenty more to be exact. All of Twains stories have similarities and differences. All through his stories are similarities. My Watch, The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, and Canablisum in the…

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    Huckleberry Finn Runaways

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    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by renowned author Mark Twain tells the story of Huckleberry Finn, an adventurous, young boy who travels down the Mississippi River on a raft with Jim, a runaway slave. These two runaways share many adventures together on and off the mighty Mississippi River during the distinctive post-Civil War period. During their adventures, they have many exciting encounters, including feuding families, and imposters who claim they are a duke and a king. The Duke and the…

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    widow’s attempts to “reform” him and stays true to his independent demeanor. He is a young and reckless boy who rarely considers the consequences of his actions up until the point he makes the life changing decision to embark on a journey down the river on a raft with…

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    Word Count:617 Huckleberry Finn The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is very controversial on whether or not this classic novel should be banned. Many people believe it should be banned because of its harsh language, but others believe that makes the book believable. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should not be banned because the book provides the reader with an understanding of how people talked, promotes the idea that slavery is wrong, and shows us that sometimes doing the right thing…

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    America is well known for the place of freedom and prosperity; it holds a various amount of lifestyles lived by different people. In the novel of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the two main characters, Huck and Jim portray the American Dream through their attempt of freedom. The novel was written two decades after the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War. Even then, America was still struggling with racism and the aftermath of slavery. When writing this novel, Mark…

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    Over the years, the story of the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has faced many critiques due to racial slurs that Mark Twain uses in the novel. People question the morals of the novel, and whether it should be taught at the high school level. The discussion has brought many opinions to the table on that fact. Should the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn be banned from schools, or taught at a high school level? The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn shouldn't be banned, but should be taught in…

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