In 1821, New York gave freed slaves the right to vote, and 6 years later declared slavery illegal. ... Harriet makes a daring escape and begins her journey to New York where she then works as a nursemaid. ... It was a sick and cruel world they lived in. ... Quite frankly, I would like to think all slaves would have taken the opportunity to share their story to the world as Harriet did as well as jump at the possibility be an activist in hopes they might change the world even if it was just a bit. ... She informs the reader on, "The Slaves' New Year's Day" (Jacobs 15) which ...

• Word Count: 2508
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Magazine and Editorial Review" regarding the annexation of Texas as a new state. ... While some were driven by what they considered G-D's will, others exploited the accepted belief of manifest destiny, and paved new routes to the west for economic purposes. The fur trappers, in search of new beaver reserves, discovered fertile land and paved mountain trails into the deep west. ... The US bought New Orleans, Louisiana and Florida from Spain and France. ... He has made us the master organizers of the world to establish system where chaos reigns . . . ...

• Word Count: 2913
• Approx Pages: 12
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Southerners said that slave owners provided shelter, food, care, and regulation for a race unable to compete in the modern world without proper training. ... All of these views eventually led to an attack on the slavery system in the South, and showed opposition to its spread into whatever new territories that were acquired. ... There were numerous causes of World War One; all with their own amount of contribution, some which had loomed around for many years others that were quick impulsive contributions. ... Rick Shroder stars as Major Charles Whittlesey, a soldier who received the coveted Co...

• Word Count: 4263
• Approx Pages: 17
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School