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    the war. Then the book moved to the Siege of Boston in America. In the siege of Boston an account of both militaries moves and living routines were given leading up to the Continental Army taking Dorchester Heights. This forced the British to evacuate because Washington had sent for cannons and on Dorchester heights was close enough for deadly fire on Boston. From Boston, Washington left a small group, but the rest of his troops moved to New York; which was the British’s next target. At New York the

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    Tubman in her lifetime liberated over three hundred slaves, with her largest group of eleven slaves. As you will soon see, Harriet Tubman is a famous heroine in history who did extraordinary acts of generosity. Harriet Ross was born a slave in Dorchester County, Maryland. She worked all day along with her family under Master Edward. One day while working on the plantation, her sister Tilly was sold to another plantation, leaving Harriet and her family behind. Master Edward believed Harriet and her

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    throughout her life especially in her childhood ,but she was brave and strong enough to become a hero by freeing more than 300 slaves ,and becoming an abolitionist . Firstly, I will describe Tubman’s early life.Born Araminta Ross , c, 1820 in Dorchester County Maryland,She later changed her name

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    Per Ms. Smith (MHS), Samantha is described as moody, verbally aggressive and manipulating. Samantha continues to have positive and negative peer and adult interactions in the community and school. Samantha has difficulties with focusing, accepting redirection and responsibility for her behaviors. Samantha’s behaviors continue to be unpredictable. Samantha is active in the youth church activities, attends events with MHS and family. The activities provide Samantha with social interactions and positive

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    military supplies. This left the colonists with the feeling of hatred and total malice towards the British. Neither side trusted the other, and had concerns that the opposition would launch an attack upon them. When the British planned to occupy Dorchester Heights on the Boston Peninsula, the colonists became alarmed at the build up of British troops off the coast. The colonists decided that action had to be taken; they had to stop the threatening British movement in this territory to protect them

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    What is domestic violence? Domestic Violence is a violent confrontation between family or household members involving physical harm, sexual assault, or fear of physical harm. Family or household members can be spouse/ex-spouses, those in or formerly in a dating relationship, adults, related by blood or marriage, and those who have a biological or legal parent-child relationship. The batterers uses acts of violence and series of behaviors, including intimidation, threats, psychological abuse, and

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    Boston is made up of a variety of people of different ethnic groups, economic classes and ages. In 2012 the population of Boston was made up of about 636,479 residents with 22% being age 19 and under, 14% from 20 to 24, 33% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 10% who were 65 years of age or older. Also, for every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males. Over the last several decades, the racial and ethnic composition of Boston has changed

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    · The British landed near Dorchester Heights and will likely march around Boston in an attempt to outflank the colonists. Significance of Boston and Breed’s Hill: 1. Propaganda and Public Opinion: The Continental Congress sought to use a victory at Boston to continue the momentum

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