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    overall and the author goes in depth on both sides. In the introduction of the argument the author only shows her input on the argument. She gives a flashback experience of how she thinks that the Florida State University Seminoles pre-game ritual is “pageantry and fun,” as well as showcases the Seminole peoples greatness (Willy, 2016). The author is not the only one that feels this type of way, it is a

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    over the Constitution for many reasons. First, he removed the Second Bank of the United States because it did not agree with his way of controlling financial issues. Second, he fought with South Carolina on the Nullification Act, even though he earlier was in favor of what actually became the issue. Most importantly, he removed about 90,000 Native Americans with the Indian Removal Act and in the First Seminole War, because he ignored any territorial rights and thought of his way as the only right

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    residents of the city of Seminole was for Seminole Mall to be rebuilt and bring with it a vibrant shopping destination that would usher in jobs and prosperity. That goal seems within grasp now that developers have proposed tearing down the existing structure and building a spiffy, more modern design with room for a 12-screen movie complex, a fitness center, retail shops and restaurants (Lindberg, July 31, 2014). In this section, the redevelopment of the Seminole Mall into the new Seminole City Center will

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    In the film, Wrestling Alligators (Dir. Andrew Shea, 2016), the lifelong story of Seminole Chief James (Jim) Billie is told through a documentary style piece that involves historical segments with reflection from those involved. The film opens with a segment stating that the Seminole tribe was the only tribe that never signed a peace treaty with the United States, setting a precedent that the tribe is tough and unwilling to be defeated. I believe that Shea’s main message was to portray Chief Billie's

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    University of Central Florida and Seminole State College their Paths to Economic Convenience The University of Central Florida (UCF) and Seminole State College (SSC) both serve the essential purpose of higher education. Nonetheless, future students should still be hesitant in choosing whether to attend UCF or SSC. Consider the cost of tuition and housing rates before choosing between these schools. Taking in consideration the diverge path both take on economic convenience, will help students decide

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    tribes state that the use of Indian names show honor and respect to their tribes as a symbol of Native American Culture. The purpose of this essay is to determine if schools should stop using Native American images as mascots. The newspaper article called “Controversy over Indian names, mascots in sports” dated June 10, 2009 talks about two teams, the Florida State Seminoles and the Washington Redskins. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) tried to get rid of the name “Seminoles” from

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    The Trail of Tears For centuries Indians occupied what is today known as Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina, thriving and prospering there (History-Trail of Tears). The Cherokee Indians lived peacefully in the Southern Appalachians until Europeans settled on their land in 1540 (Perdue 2). Although the Europeans saw themselves as superior to the Cherokees because they were more civilized, the two actually had similar beliefs and upbringings. Both the Cherokee Tribe and the Europeans

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    Andrew Jackson was a General in The United States army, and the 7th president, throughout his presidency he experienced many struggles with the Native Americans like wars and land disputes. In the 1830s he wanted to end these conflicts so he put in place the Indian Removal Act of 1830. I believe Andrew Jackson rightly and correctly removed the Indians. Even though many Indians died along the way Jackson had a reason behind what he did and should not be to blamed for their deaths. One of

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    their homes and way of life. Chief Osceola, known for his representation of the Seminole Tribe, became a prominent figure for Native Americans facing forced removal by white settlers. He used his leadership and determination to lead the Seminoles against the Federal legislations trying to relocate them. His contributions to the various battles against the US government exemplified Osceola’s strong beliefs in Seminole autonomy (Osceola Chief). In an anonymous letter to Nile’s National Register, Osceola

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    Okeechobee County Okeechobee County was created in 1917 from Osceola, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties. It is positioned in south central Florida, just west of the Fort Pierce region and is named for the great lake that it surrounds. The chief industry is agriculture, and the farms generate a huge amount of winter vegetables due to the natural soils of the county. Beside agriculture and dairying, Okeechobee County has a very little industry of any

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