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While the amount of statistics is fairly slim, there is general consensus that most Americans cannot in most cases list all fifty states. We can go even further by assuming that the smaller the state or the less “relevant” it is in national affairs, the lesser the chances are that people will know it. Rhode Island is such a state. It is small geographically, unrepresentative of the national racial diversity we observe here in the United States, and has an economy which barely gives the state any…

exception of television, theatre or modelling work and for those areas of employment they’ll need a license (Child employment, 2015). An adolescent may not start working full time until they have reached the minimum school leaving age, which for many is 16 years old, for some it is now 18 years old. With so many laws and policies in place now to ensure the education of adolescent’s, how do we see sex education applied to these…

novel, ‘They Say’ Ida B. Wells and the Reconstruction of Race, James West Davidson invites readers to experience the life of African Americans during the Reconstruction and why Ida B. Wells crusaded against lynching. Ida B. Wells was born on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi raised by the well-respected James and Elizabeth Wells. The Wells became former…

On July 16, 1862 Elizabeth and James Wells gave birth to Ida B. Wells in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was their first child out of seven who was born into slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation set her and her family free, however, they still faced racial prejudice and discrimination laws. Her father, James, was active in the Republican Party, especially the Freedman's Aid Society, which soon created Shaw University. Shaw University was established in 1866 and was a college for slaves that…

counterpunch.org. 2016. The War on Afghanistan’s Environment. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.counterpunch.org/2010/01/07/the-war-on-afghaistan-s-environment/. [Accessed 16 May 2016]. Wikipedia. 2016. Economy of Afghanistan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [ONLINE] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Afghanistan. [Accessed 16 May…

226). On November 19, 1863, President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address in which he spoke about the war and the brave people that sacrificed their lives (Oates 411, 412). In 1864, ran to be reelected for President. He got over 500,000 more votes than George McClellan (Oates 400,…

Panama Democratic Rule: Panama was initially a Constitutional Democracy, but in 1968 a coup to over throw the government succeeded into bringing militants to power. During the 80s General Manuel Noriega of the Panamanian military took control of the government. The US intervened in the situation after diplomatic and economic tactics did not work to remove Noriega form power. In 1991 US troops were sent in to Panama to remove Noriega and implement democracy. As of now, Panama is considered a…

(Stephens 22) The elected Lincoln has no power unless congress is backing him. (Stephens 5) Therefore, though Lincoln challenges slavery, he cannot abolish it without approval from the Senate who is controlled by our Democratic Party. (Freehling & Simpson 16) “If he violates the constitution, then will come our time to act.” (Stephens 5) Because of the lack for…

treatment behind bars strengthened her and made it clear that women needed the right to vote to ever receive proper treatment in society. When Susan B. Anthony passed her leadership on to Carrie Catt at the age of eighty, Catt changed the approach of the movement from Paul’s militancy tactics to passive aggressive protests in order to conserve resources and be more…

I think in general he is a better person, a better candidate, and he actually cares about your well-being. I try to convince people to vote for Bernie because I feel he’d be a great president. His policies would seriously rebuild the middle class, put the breaks on out-of-control financial services, and usher in a new wave of entrepreneurial spirit while reducing major costs on our families…