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    When the American Revolutionary War ended, it did not mark the end of the American Revolution as a whole. Rather it marked the first step in a long and difficult process of forming a nation with a strong central government. Even before the Revolutionary War began, leaders of the thirteen American colonies recognized the importance and necessity of some form of centralized government. The Second Continental Congress, held in 1775 , was the first serious attempt to bring organization and unity to the

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    The U.S. Government used treaties as a way to displace Native Americans from their tribal lands, a mechanism that was strengthened with the Removal A ct of 1830. In cases where this strategy failed, the government sometimes violated both treaties and Supreme Court rulings to ensure the spread of Americans westward across the continent. As the 19th century began, many Americans poured into the backcountry of the South and began moving toward and into what would later become the states of Alabama and

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    In the 1830’s, the American government decided to relocate the Native American peoples to territories west of the Mississippi. The government came up with many reasons that the Native Americans had to move. Those tribes that did not move voluntarily were forcefully relocated from their ancestral lands. This forced move would later be known as The Trail of Tears. The American government came up with many reasons that the Native American peoples needed to move west of the Mississippi. Many Easterners

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    explore the marketing strategies of The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and American Red Cross. The essay will further compare the two by analysing its marketing efforts and then drawing managerial inferences for the same. 2.0 Organisational Overview 2.1 UNICEF 2.1.1 Company Profile UNICEF was created by the United Nations General Assembly to provide relief for the children victimized by World War II and was originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. Headquartered

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    The American dream is an ideology that has been around, known, and praised for a long time. It is an aspiration many long to achieve and protect with their lives. A story that has been written out for us and embed in our minds. As children, we begin school and are taught the pledge of allegiance and how important it is for everyone to take a moment to praise and thank what the nation for what it has to offer. We rise and hold this belief too our hearts looking upon the flag representing our nation

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    Columbus discovered America different nations such as the British, French, Africa, Mexico, American Indians, and other countries have occupied this nation. Fortunately, overall as a nation we have been able to live in America and still be able to practice our cultures. Although, some people have biases against others beliefs, values, and norms the majority of Americans respect others rights. This is why America is one of the most hated and respected nations in the world. America is made up of immigrants

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    which are still the backbone of the American nation. Throughout the years, many have attempted to alter or completely banish different Amendments, but they have all held strong after more than two hundred years. The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion and freedom of press. It also allows the freedom to petition, and freedom to peacefully assemble (2*). The First Amendment can be seen as the most important; something almost all American 's know as their true right, and it

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    One of the difficulties in studying and assessing the effects and causes of changing terminologies and beliefs regarding Native American and First Nations gender identities is the incredible variety between both the histories of different tribes and the individual’s understanding of personal identity. It is a frequent and recurring problem in academia surrounding minority groups, whether they be racial, ethnic, sexual, or gender minorities, that the voices of actual members of the group being studied

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    November 5th 2008 was a historical day for the American nation. On this day President Barack Obama gave his victory speech. In the speech Obama addressed multiple things that he wants to accomplish. He uses many ways to connect with the audience and gives them hope to change America. He remains humble and shows character by giving all the credit to the people. He uses a lot of ethos, pathos and logos to persuade the audience that he will do good and honest work in the office. Ethos is the author’s

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    How can war change a nation? The American Civil War was a conflict between the US and the Confederates. It lasted from April 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865, nearly 4 years. It ended in the Confederates victory at Palmito Ranch, where the final battle took place. Tensions were high during the Civil War, and it changed America from a nation full of racism and slavery, to one about true freedom. But how did it start? What series of events could have possibly started something so brutal and tragic? The Civil

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