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    SUMMERTIME AND SPRING RAIN Upon first sight, it appears that John Sloan’s Spring Rain and Edward Hopper’s Summertime only common characteristic is that they are both oil paintings on canvas. Spring Rain, from the school of Impressionistic art, was painted in 1912. Summertime, which possesses a simplified, schematic style, was created over thirty years later, in 1943. Therefore, there are extreme differences in the two artists’ technique and style. However, despite these differences, the two

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    Close Reading Essay Shakespeare’s Henry The Fourth: Part 1 is a powerful play that forces the reader to gain a deeper understanding about particular characters. One character who has a complex personality is Prince Henry The Fifth, also known as Hal or Harry. When reading Henry The Fourth: Part 1, it is difficult to determine if Hal’s intentions are pure or devious. He frequently takes part in acts that are considered unfit for a prince. For example, Hal associates himself with robbers and he does

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    Essay about Richard as an Anti-hero

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    perseverance, and is admired for their brave deeds as well as their noble qualities. Richard however, contradicts the character portrayal of a hero and demonstrates himself as the exact opposite: an anti-hero. The play opens up with Richard’s, (Duke of Gloucester) soliloquy: “I am determined to

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    My Story : My Tale

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    My life was one consisting of quite the amount of tragedies, however, as I tell my tale, I am careful in reminiscing of the delightful times that occurred throughout, despite all the burdensome moments I have endured. My story begins in the early twentieth century, when my parents birthed a healthy girl, a prepossessing little creature. I am delighted to say I had a merry childhood, as my wealthy parents raised me to be nothing short of whimsical, up until I reached my teenage years. My Christian

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    Salem Village, Massachusetts. A group of young girls, who claimed to be possessed by the devil, began accusing a few women of witchcraft, which caused hysteria among the people in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Approximately 150 people were convicted of practicing witchcraft, 19 were hanged at Gallows Hill, and others died in captivity (“Salem Witch Trials”). These tragic events lead to the convictions of many innocent people in Salem Village and later in Salem Town, Ipswich, Gloucester, and other towns

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    A general for the American colonials, Nathanael Greene said it best when he stated, "he wished he could sell them another hill at the same price." The battle of Bunker Hill was a significant event for the American colonists cause. It was fought in less than 3 hours on June 17th, 1775, but became a game changer in the struggle for independence. The British’s plan to fortify and occupy the Boston area and harbor was met with a determined colonist army headed by Colonel Prescott. Although the colonists

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    History-Section One Massachusetts has a very interesting history. Massachusetts was made a state on February 6,1788 and was the sixth state and it was one of the 13 colonies. Massachusett  was originally the Province of Massachusetts Bay. It was named after an Algonquian tribe the Massachusett.     Here is five interesting events about Massachusett. The first events is that  Massachusetts is where the first thanksgiving was held. The second event is that in 1632 Boston made capital of Massachusetts Bay Colony

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    Essay on John Hancock

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    In all of American history, there are many men who stand out and emphasize the history ofour country. This man, John Hancock, is one of those extraordinary men that stand out.John’s life began on January 16, 1736 in Braintree, Massachuchetts.John was the middle child of three. He was the son of (Rev.) John Hancock, born on June 1, 1702 in Lexington, Massachuchetts and son of Mary Hawke, born on October 13, 1711 in Hingham, Massachuchetts. Mary was once married before she married John Hancock

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    Casino Development in Massachusetts Essay

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    Casino Development in Massachusetts The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is in trouble. As the Big Dig gets closer to completion and the unemployment rate rises in the state, what are lawmakers doing to help boost the economy and close the deficit? Heading into the fiscal year 2005, Massachusetts is facing a record deficit of close to two billion dollars. Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are scrambling for solutions, but seem to be coming up empty handed. With the elections drawing nearer and nearer, and

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    ASSESSMENT: ASSESSMENT:  Individual Assignment:  Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Health Care Museum As you learn about health care delivery in the United States, it is important to understand its history to develop a working knowledge as you progress throughASSESSMENT:  Individual Assignment:  Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Health Care Museum As you learn about health care delivery in the United States, it is important to understand its history to develop a

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