It was not until after the Civil War, however, that a permanent railroad bridge was constructed across the Ohio River. After the Civil War, the pace of railroad building increased. ... The Pacific Railroads were founded when the Civil War was in progress. ... The two companies struggled to beat each other in slamming down a record mileage of track. ... Another difference between the two companies was their work-forces. ...

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James Otis The Revolutionary War brought out dynamic personalities of men, which have made freedom a reality for us. ... Such orations led to political unrest, often times inciting fellow patriots to seek war. ... As a result, he, the able orator, was able to gain the popular support, maintaining the home front war effort. ... Yet, his mid war selling out to the British, proverbially "bit him in the back."" ... Yet, the British parliament revered tea so greatly, that it imposed a tax on the leaves, and compounded this by forcing the colonists to purchase from the British East India Com...

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Many industries have benefited, communication companies, industrial manufacturers, and the medical field. ... Later, his work motivated future rocket engineers, and von Braun, along with his students, developed the infamous V-2 rocket, later used in World War II (Neal 17). ... During World War II, the American allies were closing in on the German stronghold, and Hitler was terrified, and he issued the manufacturing of notorious V-1 and V-2s. ... At Approximately the same time the government terminated the rocket project World War II was coming to an end. ... With the material seized during...

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The streets were filled with all sorts of people from all different kinds of backgrounds to join in together to protest racism and the war in Afghanistan. ... The protest on September 29th was not just about protesting the war; it was about protesting the racism that was being promoted because of the war. ... Participating in the protest, marching from Freedom Plaza down to the Capitol, and actively supporting those who spoke out against war and racism are all things that I cannot do in the classroom. ... He had fled from Somalia when civil war broke out in his country. ... He held a hi...

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The combined profits of the ten most profitable transnationals (IBM, Ford, Exxon, Dow, AT&T, General Electric, DuPont, General Motors, Shell, British Telecom ) at $40 billion equaled Iraq's entire GNP in the year before the Gulf War. ... The reports concluded that the power of these giant companies and the power they wield are still in the hands of an elite group whose global dominance is unmistakable. ...

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5/11/03 There are many different explanations why the United States is the world superpower it is today and Mexico, while sharing a border, is still merely a developing country. The main reasons, which effected the economic development of both countries, include the cohesion of the country, the nat...

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Gun Control The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else cannot take one's right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A handgun carried concealed is a great way to offer that protection What gun control advocates can't perceive is that gun control laws are aimed at the legal buying and selling of guns. ...

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