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I'm amateur journalist who has a passion for writing and political analysis, as such, most of my articles relate to political science.
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Platonic Perspective of Reason and PowerThe Platonic school of thought's a priori approach to philosophy, "Derived by or designating the process of reasoning without reference to particular facts or experience," is essential in the understanding of the relation among truth, reason, and power.
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Lowering the Drinking AgeThe plentiful and include concerns for the safe consumption of alcohol, the discriminatory and disproportionate nature of the law, and the logical and statistical fallacies of the law's effectiveness.
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Restaurant Recommendations in Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaHere is a list of restaurant recommendations and reviews for Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica, from the perspective of an American traveler who has visited on multiple occasions.
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Malcolm X: A Radical Renegade or a Visionary?Malcolm X was a transformative figure in American history who made a deep impact on modern American society.
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The Portrayal of Muslim Women in Western SocietyAn essay that provides personal anecdotes of Saudi Arabian women and their respective views on women's rights and equality. -
Examining Human Nature in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Very Old ManThe Latin American writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is one who often utilizes an unique literary style known as "magical realism," defined in the Bedford Anthology as a "mixture of realism, myth, and the miraculous." -
Ways to View Behavior: Psychological ApproachesThe behaviorist psychological perspective deals with a method of conditioning, in which a person's reactions are conditioned by reward and punishment...
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An Analysis of the Shakespearean Play Richard IIIThe character Richard III in the Shakespearean play Richard III is one of complex nature, though seldom do people recognize this. The Richard III that William Shakespeare writes of is a man driven by ambition, vengeance, and a thirst for power.
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The Anglican and Episcopalian ChurchThe colonists who were formerly part of the Anglican Church established the Episcopal Church, so that they could continue practicing their same religious beliefs, without associating with the King, who was despised at this time.
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Sharks of the CarribbeanSharks are a unique organism, in that teeth are the the only bones that can be found in a shark's body. The rest of a shark's body is composed of cartilage.
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Church of Christ, Scientist AKA Christian ScienceThe Church of Christ, Scientist has a doctrine that is very distinct from mainstream Christianity. Christian Science followers believe that God is everything in this world.
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The Republic of Kenya, One of the Largest African NationsThe primary ethnic groups, however, are the Kalenjin, Luhya, Luo, Kikuyu, and Maasai, those there are hundreds of other known ethnic groups in the country.
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Burkina Faso and Its Capital City OuagadougouThe Republic of Burkina Faso is a country located in western Africa, that has the unfortunate characteristic of being a landlocked nation, not entitled to access to the coast and the monetary rewards that spawn from it.
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The Balkan Peninsula and the Republic of BulgariaLike most other Soviet republics, the Bulgarian government could be best characterized as a pro-communist government whose practices were most often aligned with those of Moscow.
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The Democratic Socalist Republic of Sri Lanka Formerly Known as CeylonThe Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, and most commonly referred to as simply Sri Lanka, is a mid-size island nation located in the Indian Ocean.
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The Republic of Albania - a Rugged Country Along the Adriatic SeaThe culture in Albania is relatively homogeneous and the single official language that's spoken throughout the country is Albania. Additionally, there are only two main ethnic groups that are present in Albania, and they are the Tosks and the Ghegs.
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The Principality of Andorra, an European Country with Only 75,000 People.Most people in the world today, assuming they don't have a background in geography or tourism, probably won't be familiar with the word Andorra.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain, the First Country in the Middle East to Discover OilBahrain's economic fortune extends beyond the discovery of oil in 1932, as before this tremendous discovery, Bahrain was among the world's largest producers of pearling, a gem that was once widely sought after.
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The Republic of Burundi - an Annual Income of $680 Per Person$680 U.S. dollars per year. This is the average income of a person who lives in Burundi, recently ranked as the poorest country in the world. Burundi has a population of approximately 8,508,000 making it the 91st most populous country in the world, as well aso the poorest.
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The West African Country of Ghana and President John KufourThe demographics of Ghana, like many other African nations, are ethnically diverse and the country is home to several dozen ethnic groups. The most notable and pre-dominant groups that can be found in Ghana, however, are the Akan, Ewe, Ga-Adangme, and the Mole-Dagban tribes.
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The Republic of Chad, Plagued by Political TurmoilChad is among the most diverse countries on the African continent, with over 200 known ethnicities within the country. There are also over 100 languages used in Chad, though French and Arabic are the official languages and are the most widely-spoken
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The Republic of Armenia and the Capital YerevanThe Republic of Armenia is a country with a smallpulation of only 2,980,000 people and much of those inhabitants reside in the capital and largest city of Yerevan, which has approximately 1.1 million people.
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The Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Last Country in the World to Ban SlaveryIn 1980, slavery was finally abolished in the country, making it the last country in the world to abolish the institution of slavery.
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The Kingdom of Morocco and King Mohamed VIThe Moroccan government is a constitutional monarchy and has been governed as such since the inception of the 1972 national constitution.
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The Republic of Cameroon and Its Primary Ally the FrenchCameroon is a diverse country with several different ethnic tribes including: the Fang, Bamileke, Duala, Fulani, and Pygmies, there are also over 200 other tribes, making it one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa.
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The Republic of Maldives - a Rising Star in the Tourism IndustryThe small island nation officially known as the Republic of Maldives, is one of the least populated countries in the world with a mere 306,000 inhabitants.
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The Syrian Arab Republic and the Former United Arab RepublicThe religion of Islam has origins in the country dating back to the 16th century, as Syria was part of the Ottoman Empire (largely composed of Muslims) from 1516 until 1918.
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The Republic of Slovenia - the Newest Country to Adopt the Euro CurrencySurprisingly, the Slovenia economy has been quite successful following its secession from Yugoslavia, and now boasts a GDP per-capita on par with other developed European nations, at approximately $23,843 per person.
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The Republic of Estonia - the World's Second Largest Producer of Oil ShaleEstonia is the world's second largest supplier of oil shale in the world, which made it vital to the Soviet economy when it was occupied by them.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio - My Tour ExperienceWords alone cannot describe how eloquent the design of the house and studio is, from the masterfully designed children's rooms to the placing of the staircase. You simply must observe it for yourself!
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The Gabonese Republic - Sub-Saharan's Richest Country Per CapitaThe Gabonese people are fortunate in comparison to other African nations, in that oil has been discovered in the small African nation, which contributes to the Gabonese economy tremendously.
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The Republic of Niger and Its Struggle for Political StabilityAs one can clearly see, the Niger government has long been plagued with instability and chaos, one can only hope that things will change in the future.
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My Experience Visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, FranceThe most important thing to take into consideration when visiting the Eiffel Tower, is to carefully plan out in your itinerary, the opportunity to visit the Tower during its off-peak hours.
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Top Ten Attractions in Omaha, Nebraska from an Insider's PerspectiveWith Omaha being a thriving metropolitan city, there is plenty to do, and being an Omaha resident myself, it's my intention to give you the inside scoop of the top ten attractions in Omaha
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Amelia Earhart and Her Attempt to Circumnavigate the GlobeThough she made several successful flight voyages over the course of her career, she is most well-known for her mysterious disappearance in during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe in July of 1937.
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The Indian Caste System and Its Discriminatory PracticesThe caste system in India is a social class structure which has led to great social injustices through class discrimination.
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The Republic of Mozambique and Its Portuguese TiesMozambique is a former Portuguese colony that was informally a part of the Portuguese Empire as early as the beginning of the 16th century, though it was formally colonized in the 19th century.
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The West African Nation of Benin Formerly Known as DahomeyBenin is a former French colony that was formerly known as Dahomey, which was an important African kingdom composed of several regional tribes.
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Chuck Hagel Senator from Nebraska and Potential Independent CandidateSupporters of Hagel believe that his moderate views and bold anti-Iraq sentiment would entice voters from both parties, making him a lucrative option.
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The Underlying Causes of World War IIn the years following WWI, scholars have made it their objective to attempt to determine what the primary contributing factors were that inevitably led to the First World War.
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The Political and Humanitarian Situation in the CongoJan Egeland, a U.N. official familiar with the situation in Congo says that the crisis is, "The biggest, most neglected humanitarian emergency in the world today".
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Indonesia and Its Battle Against PovertyThe tsunami and the earthquakes associated with it resulted in over $3 billion dollars in structural damage as well as over 250,000 deaths and 1.5 million people who were left homeless.
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Abkhazia and the Secessionist Movementhe nation has long been victim of unnecessary hostility and aggression, as the Abkhazia natives have fought for secession from the Georgian Republic.
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U.S. Immigration DebateThe issue of immigration has been one of the central debates among the mass of American politicians and their respective constituents, since the mid-1800's, with the influx of new immigrants from Asia and Western Europe.
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The First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the UniverseThe First Three Minutes: A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe is essentially a summary in itself, of the processes involved with the Big Bang theory and the first three minutes of the universe.
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Book Review: Begone Satan!The book Begone Satan follows two priests' ordeal with an exorcism of a forty year-old woman in Earling, Iowa.
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Eastman Kodak Co.'s Anti-Trust SuitEastman Kodak Co.'s alleged monopolistic character, and the prosecution by the Department of Justice, Anti-Trust Division.
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Executive Officers Within the Governor's CabinetThe governor essentially forms a cabinet with individual agency directors to whom he or she allocates certain daily operations to.
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Pros and Cons of a College-Preparatory CurriculumAddressing the pros and cons of a college-preparatory curriculum versus a trade oriented one.
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Poland - Its History, Culture, and a Brief OverviewPoland is an eastern European country with a population of approximately 38 million people and is also retains membership in the coveted European Union
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Medicine in Ancient Greece and HippocratesThe concept of medicine, that is, performing certain rituals and practices as well as the use of natural plants and herbs, is believed to have been first introduced by scholars in ancient Greece.
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Civil Rights Activist Stokely Carmichael AKA Kwame ToureStokely Carmichael was a prominent African-American who was at the forefront of the civil rights movement.
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The Country of PakistanThe name Pakistan comes from two different Urdu words, Pak meaning pure, and Stan meaning country.
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The Current Status of the U.S. Budget DeficitIt has been the economic policy of the United States government to operate at an (at times) severe budget deficit.
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Socrates and PhilosophySocrates in respect to philosophy.
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Taoism Vs. CatholicismA comparison between Taoism and Roman Catholicism.
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Who is Father Dan Berrigan?Father Berrigan is a world-renowned peace activist who was and continues to be a strong advocator for non-violence.
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Hypoxia Causes, Symptoms and Treatment OptionsHypoxia is a disease in which there is an overall lack of oxygen content within the body's tissue and vital human organs (specifically the brain).
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An Introduction to the Cell StructureThis article is intended to provide a brief synopsis over the cellular structure and history, in addition to the present-day perception of it.
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Cystic Fibrosis: A Life-Threatening Disorder that Causes Severe Lung Damage and Nutritional DeficienciesCystic Fibrosis is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies.
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Who is Mahatma Gandhi?Mohandas Karamchand Gandi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was a world-renowned pacifist who led his fellow Indians towards their independence from the British Empire.
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Yellow Fever Resulting from Mosquito TransmissionYellow fever is an incredibly fatal and infectious disease that is caused by the contraction of a flavivirus.
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Joseph Priestley, Pioneer in ChemistryWithout the discoveries of Joseph Priestley, we may not have delicacies such as Coke and Pepsi, as well as many other important discoveries in Chemistry
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Was Martin Luther King Vital to the Civil Rights Movement?A summary and analysis of two varying view points on the question of King's role in the civil rights movement. One historian said yes, he was vital, the other said no.
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Differences Between Lutheranism and Roman CatholicismLutherans and Catholics agree on a lot of the same issues, such as the Bible as a main source of doctrine, Christ as our savior, baptism, and sin. However the main issues that they disagree with are...
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German Immigrants in AmericaFrom the time period of 1820 to 1920, the German ethnicity accounted for the largest amount of immigration, more than every other nationality, including the Irish and Scottish.
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Feminists in AmericaThere were two significant groups that participated in the feminist movement, and historians refer to them as the "first wave" and "second wave". The first wave partook in the movement during the nineteenth century, and the second wave partook in the late twentieth century.
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Loyalists During the American RevolutionLoyalists, also known as "Tories," were American colonists during the American Revolution that chose to participate in the war by embracing the British Empire and advocating for continued English rule over the colonies.
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Edwards Syndrome and Chromosome 18Edwards' syndrome is a disease that is caused by a gene abnormality, where a person has a third copy of chromosome eighteen.
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Indentured Servitude and Early Colonial AmericaHowever, the colonies also experienced heavy immigration (approximately 75%) from indentured servants who signed contracts agreeing to serve their "sponsors," in exchange for passage to the colonies, among other things.
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The Role of Suburbanites in Shaping AmericaMany American families elected to move out of their inner-city homes to more spacious, lucrative houses on the outskirts of the city. People who chose such a path and commuted to work, were known as "suburbanites".
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Reiter's Syndrome and Reactive ArthritisReactive arthritis, as its name suggests, is a form of arthritis that is essentially caused by another illness or disease, and thus it is reactive to the other condition.
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Macbeth ThemesNumerous underlying themes are present throughout Macbeth, the classic play written by the great playwright, William Shakespeare. One of the chiefs themes present throughout the play, however, is that of ambition.
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Who is Nicolas Sarkozy?Nicolas Sarkozy is the newly-elected president of France, the leader of the French conservative party known as UMP, and the former Minister of the Interior.
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Puerperal FeverPuerperal fever, also known as "childbed fever" is an infection within the female reproductive system, present usually after an abortion or childbird takes place.
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Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's Disease is a neurological disease that is also known for its rapid progression and degenerative characteristics.
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Tularemia Disease Affects Mostly AnimalsTularemia is a condition that primarily infects a variety of animal species, including rodents, deer, squirrels, muskrats, and rabbits.
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Dandy-Walker SyndromeDandy-Walker syndrome, also known as both Dandy-Walker malformation and/or Dandy-Walker complex, is a collective set of brain deformations.
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Seattle, WA - Experience Music Project Review and InformationThe Experience Music Project (referred to as the EMP) is an interactive museum of music history, including a large collection of artist memorabilia.
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Huntington's DiseaseHuntington's Disease is a rather common (in comparison to other neurogical diseases) hereditary disease that stems from the basal ganglia.
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Forms of Government OrganizationVarious governmental structures and methods of organization are present throughout the globe, each with its own positive and negative attributes. Some methods may have been more successfully employed than others, but nevertheless, such models exist
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Congress' Expressed PowersThe Founding Fathers clearly displayed some of their essential expectations through the expressed powers provision (Article I, Section 8).
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Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation were drafted during the Second Continental Congress, which convened for a period of approximately seventeen months.
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State Legislature: The BasicsThe individual state legislative bodies share many similarities with not only one another, but many of the upheld traditions of the United States Congress. Like the federal government, the core of the state government
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The Iroquois ConfederacyThe Iroquois Confederacy was the dominant Native American tribal power for a long period of time.
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The an Shi Rebellion: 36 Million CasualtiesThe An Shi Rebellion had the second greatest amount of casualties (second only after World War II) during any single war, with an estimated 36 million civilian deaths, over 2/3 the population of China at that time.
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The House of RepresentativesThe House of Representatives is one of two bodies of the United States Congress (the other being the Senate), and is the larger of the two branches in terms of membership.
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The United Nations: The BasicsThe concept of the United Nations originated from the League of Nations that was founded at the conclusion of World War I. While the United States wasn't a member of the original League of Nations (due to lack of congressional approval and a belief in isolationism)...
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The Job Description of the PresidentThe President's job description requires him to fulfill eight primary roles, the President must also simultaneously act as the chief citizen, party chief, chief diplomat, chief legislator, chief of state, chief administrator, and the commander-in-chief.
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The 13th Anniversary of the Rwandan GenocideApril 6th marks the 13th anniversary" of the beginning of a tragic occurrence in world history, that of the Rwandan Genocide...
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The Space Needle ReviewThe Space Needle is the attraction most synonymous with the city of Seattle, Washington. The Space Needle is located in an area of downtown Seattle known as the Seattle Center, and was built primarily to entice visitors to the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.
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North American Interaction Between Europeans and Native AmericansThe North American continent, in this case, the United States emerged with a cultural background of both Native American traditional tribal culture, and a more modernized European culture, that of the Spanish, English, and French. This
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The Success of Popular Sovereignty in the United StatesPopular sovereignty was a political theory that enabled the settlers of the United States federal territories to decide amongst themselves, whether to be admitted into the Union as a free or slave state.
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Hard Work in America: As Seen in Contemporary American LiteratureThe United States of America was, at the time of its creation, a politically and ideologically innovative community; however; at the same time, America was a nation built on traditional values and beliefs...
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The Critical Period: How Critical was It to American History?This article addresses the vitality of the Critical Period to the United States.
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The Treatment of American Farmers During the Latter Part of the 19th CenturyThis article addresses the treatment of farmers during the latter part of the 19th century, and the methods they employed to better their situation.
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The Purpose of the U.S. Government Per the ConstitutionThe opening preamable of the United States Constitution outlines the Founding Fathers' intent to have the federal government perform six fundamental functions. This article outlines such functions.
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Laissez-faire's Applicability to American HistoryThe political philosophy of laissez faire and the everyday application throughout American history.
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Earning Money OnlineA brief synopsis of various online earning opportunities.