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    Some events send ripples into the future, while others send large waves of change altering far more than anyone could expect. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was the event that would lead the United States into World War II and it would change the country forever. Prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States entered wars with hesitation and then retreated into themselves when they ended (CS 544). Following World War I the American people were so determined to remain out of foreign wars…

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    Marie Lu’s futuristic dystopian novel, Legend takes place on the west coast of the United States. Except it isn’t the United States anymore. The Republic is in the west and the Colonies are in the east. In all of the poor sectors in the Republic they seem to be getting the plague. If you had the plague your skin would be cracked and you would be bleeding everywhere. Day is the most wanted criminal in all of the Republic. The thing is, they have wanted signs all over. Yet they don’t even know…

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    Violating Civil Liberties During WWII America decided to violate hundreds of thousands of Americans civil rights and Liberties. It all began once the Japanese decided to do a surprise bombing against the United States at Pearl Harbor. This struck fear into the heart of Americans against the Japanese. Not long after, president Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed executive order 9066 which forced all people of Japanese ancestry into relocation camps. The journey to the camps was almost as bad as…

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    to Albert Fish, but he has many alias ' such as, Gray Man, Werewolf of Wysteria, Brooklyn Vampire, Moon Maniac, Boogey Man, and Albert Fish. At the age of twelve Fish started killing people, and he quickly became a famous serial killer in the United States. He is an American Sado-masochistic serial killer and a cannibal. Fish was a father of 6 their names are Anna Fish, Gertrude Fish, Albert Fish, Eugene Fish, John Fish, and Henry Fish. Fish is sex pervert, and he does many things to his…

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    Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

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    Have you heard of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill? In Alaska there were many boats being transported through Alaskan waters and had little to no safety regulations. In 1989, Exxon Valdez oil company had the biggest oil spill in the United States. The spill had a huge impact on wildlife and led to many safety laws and regulations. The Exxon Valdez oil spill was the worst oil spill yet in U.S. history. There were millions of boats going through the Alaskan waters and had no safety restrictions. People…

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    Mayhem Mass hysteria is a phenomenon caused by fear. History has shown us mass hysteria in two forms, and fears of evil or the devil himself. These people whom lived in fear were lead by a persuasive leader, whom they follow because they are convinced of the same threat. Their leader is also authoritative because of his role in power. This power is considered biased because this power comes from within a society. Mass hysteria is started by institutions in society with power, such as armies,…

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    assumption that pioneers had the divine right from God to expand from the east to west coast of the United States was motivation to explore new terrain and territories. The concept of Manifest Destiny had aided the westward expansion (Doc. 3), thus resulting in the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The government and those who held a higher power had a large say on the idea of Native Americans abiding in the United States. Because of Manifest Destiny and the westward expansion, our country received…

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    British won. The War of 1812 was important for the United States because it would set control for the Oregon Territory, and would free international trade from the harsh restrictions that ignited the war. (6) This was a huge change. The California Gold Rush was a major factor in the Westward Expansion. 3. Shockingly, the discovery of gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848, which unleashed the largest migration in the United States history that surprisingly drew people from a…

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    Interdiction. United States of America is a place to visit it is awesome place if you live some were else instead of U.S.A but if you do live in the use and if you already live there you still have more place to visit there .There is 52 states in the U.S.A. History .The United States or North America some people call its was founded by a The Native of Americans but the first states found In the United States was on December 8 ,1787 it was Delaware it was the first place were the colony’s…

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    the vast ranges of climate patterns based on Australia’s location. These are the reasons why Australia is physically unique. The famous sunburnt country, where there is nothing in the centre except for hot desert and the cities are located on the coast which are the ideal sunny paradise. Australia has a diverse range of climates because of its size and it being located below the equator and above the Antarctic circle. Thus giving Australia cold fronts from Antartica and high pressure…

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