Manifest Destiny as a driving force behind American expansion is an element seen throughout America's westward expansion beginning in the 1840s in an attempt to enlighten and better what Americans saw as those who needed saving and to institute their beliefs as God's chosen race of people. ... This belief continued on into 1900 during Senator Beveridge's Speech to the 56th Congress in which he talks of America's duty to the world to influence expansion of all nations into that of the United States because it contains God's chosen people. ...

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I believe that the wilderness is chosen because it is untouched by our society. ... In the future the wilderness will still be the chosen place for Americans to prove to themselves and others that they can survive on their own. ...

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Her parents had chosen a man who they thought was well off in life and would provide for their daughter. ... It is obvious that Shannon does not want to be with the man her parents had chosen for her. ...

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Affirmative action is beneficial to some people; but not everybody. Affirmative action is a program that demands a chosen number of minorities to be given a job or be admitted into a school. In most cases it does help out the minorities, but hurts the Americans that should be given the job. This ...

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We live in a society that drinks heavily, and this influences teens. Most Americans use alcohol to celebrate wedding anniversaries, to welcome the New Year, and to enjoy many other special events. Alcohol is a legal drug for people over the age of twenty-one. By the time most teens reach senior h...

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Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse I chose this book because world war two era is very fascinating tome. I find that this Period of history has many interesting aspects. Also my grandparents were apart of this period in history and lived through many of the hardships described in this book....

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Affirmative action is beneficial to some people; but not everybody. Affirmative action is a program that demands a chosen number of minorities to be given a job or be admitted into a school. In most cases it does help out the minorities, but hurts the Americans that should be given the job. This ...

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This course is offered as part of the History Department program. It is structured to provide the student with a broad appreciation of the historical traditions and methodology of business administration of capitalist enterprise in the broader context of American economic development. This course ex...

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The title for this editorial seems to be chosen in order to show the audience that in fact the skies are not very friendly. In a matter of sarcasm she tells us that United States airlines are indeed to be one of the safest places in the world to fly. Yet after September 11, those kinds of titles w...

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The politics in the colonies during the eighteenth century made enormous progress and became very efficient. In the late 1700s, eight out of thirteen colonies had King-appointed royal governors. Usually the governors picked were capable of doing their job. Occasionally the appointed men were inef...

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I am the chosen one, and not by my choice but by the government. ... That's something you see on TV its make-believe there is no way that aliens could be real. my father began to cry and explained that it was his fault that we were the chosen family. ...

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What the Constitution Means to Me The Constitution means a lot to me. The Constitution to me is like the law of the entire nation. It is broken up into different parts so that all areas of ruling are dealt with. This breaking up of the Constitution is to handle with certain issues specifically....

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Work soon began on the great statue, and Bartholdi had chosen Caget, Gauthier and Company as his workshop. The method chosen for building the statue was repousse, a certain art form that combined casting sheet metal inside molds. ...

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Pornography in the American Social Strata The debate over pornography and its place in society has grown immensely in the last few years, becoming one of the hottest issues in America. The reasons as to why people use porn is a complicated question that can be assessed in many ways and before o...

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The Commercial Revolution comprising of two hundred years of extensive changes in commerce and trade was fueled by mercantilism, which produced a global economy. This globalization can be seen as the worldwide lowering of geographic and economic barriers due to new technologies, trade policies, and ...

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Dear Editor, The recent publication of the seemingly anonymously written pamphlet, "Common Sense," has raised a certain level of concern from myself and my fellow colleagues. I have personally watched the people around me turn from loyal citizens of Britain into conflict hungry revolutionaries. I my...

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Complete democracy is most likely impossible. With the decline of people's involvement in politics, we have to ask ourselves, "Is our democratic government truly legitimate?" A truly democratic political system has certain characteristics that exist to prove its legitimacy. One essential characte...

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Education Produces the Citizen Americans strive for education. Many Americans are very passionate about knowledge. In the late eighteenth century Americans decided to take action. Spending many hours and dollars to build a dream. Land was cleared and schools were formed. One...

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With the help of scientists of whom have studied the drug, as well as the many activists who support legalizing marijuana I believe that this could be the chosen legal drug of the future even amongst nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol....

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I'm in college to acquire more knowledge and to earn a degree in civil engineering. Society makes this a norm that after high school, students should go on to the next level of education: college. There are many forces that compel me to go to college. I believe that when I graduate with a degree, ...

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There is much controversy over pregnancy's initiated by older women. In the controversy there are several viewpoints as to why a pregnancy may be either beneficial or harmful for both the parent and child. Statistically, America has seen a shift in the number of pregnancies that occur into people...

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In the essay "People Like Us,"" David Brooks, maintains that although America is diverse, it's not diverse enough. He said there is a brick wall of segmentation standing between people. "What I've seen all around the country, is people making strenuous efforts to group themselves with people who are...

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Through the time period of 1750 to 1776, the American people made choices that would propel them into a course of action that they had chosen very carefully. This change did not come overnight, and neither was it forced down upon the people. The people themselves made these decisions, for they were ...

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Places To Live Throughout our country, there are many different ways people can go about living. The diversity in America is greater than ever. Depending on an individual's lifestyle, there are several different choices one can have when looking for a place to call home. While in the market for...

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Welfare, a helping hand or a handout? Millions of Americans are signed up for welfare; the program designed to aid poor and needy families. Unfortunately, it has now become a way of life for many. Many argue that welfare is not destroying our culture and creating a dependent people who have learned...

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