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    a free public college policy. For a while now there has been a big debate that college should be free, education is one of the biggest factors that will determine our nation’s future. The Morrill Act of 1862 enabled land grant colleges to be created by states on federal lands so that higher education could be available to Americans in every social class. Back then students could attend land grant colleges without paying any tuition. Today, the cost of attending college, university, or trade school

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    Back then, the west was a wild and unknown place. However, in the 1840’s and 1850’s, thousands of Americans migrated west in hopes of new opportunities and a better life (Texas). There was, however, a small problem with expanding west; some of this land was controlled by other strong nations, such as the Spanish, in current-day Texas. The

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    Dbq On The Gilded Age

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    availability of land and technological innovations promised through multiple acts passed throughout the time period, and, as a result, there were many negative changes in the social standing of minorities. During the Civil War a special act of Congress, known as the Homestead Act of 1862, made it possible that federal land in the west, divided

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    Proprietors of Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge.1836 FACTS OF THE CASE: Charles Bridge Company was required to create a bridge and collect tolls. Later, Warren Bridge was created and it was free, meaning no tolls required. Warren Bridge was taking all the traffic away. Charles Bridge suing because legislature was breaching initial contract. LEGAL ISSUES: Does Warren Bridge charter Article 1 section 10 of constitution impair the economic contract with Charles River Bridge? HOLDINGS: No. No exclusive

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    sound of the “Land of Hope and Glory” march commence, it hits you. You have finally accomplished what appeared to be a prolonged journey that would never end, with the early mornings and late night homework out of the way, you now feel free. Suddenly, you catch yourself asking what’s next? And you realize, that your real life has just begun. You are now faced with one of the most drastic decisions that will defy your impending future, should you stay at home and attend a community college or would you

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    destination along this route to maturation is college. Despite the obviousness in continuing education at a college, the “right” or most compatible college is often hidden among the numerous choices that are offered. Out of the multitude of available colleges and universities, the University of South Carolina and Clemson University provides a range of choices and options for large public universities with renowned football teams. Clemson is a large public college in rural South Carolina, with a robust

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    effects practically all demographics, especially students, minorities, and low-income workers. College towns are often face the toughest challenges, with many students experiencing an extremely high cost of living. Without a detailed housing plan drafted by community members there is no chance of improving the conditions of housing or their related expenditures. So, what should be done about housing in college towns? How can we hope to provide for a municipality’s citizens while keeping costs down? Can

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    For-profit education As with any business industry, the education industry is one big and diversified with multiple options ranging from publicly own Universities, private nonprofit colleges to for-profit schools. But today I am going to talk about specifically about for-profit educations. What is for-profit education? What type of product and service do they serve and served? Who are the biggest players and how do they affect the industry and control over price? What are the methods used? What

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    College Should Be Free

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    Why College Should Be Free Do you think college should be free? This question is more relevant now than it has ever been. I think we can all agree that education is a huge factor in Americans lives and it will determine a lot in our futures. College affordability is one of the biggest concerns among people. When the cost of college or universities is too high, a lot of people decide not to pursue a higher education, which makes it harder to find good employment. There used to be a time that people

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    seeking a career as a computer engineer, a person should really take into consideration the knowledgeable skills, immense responsibility, and the adaptation of constant improvement of technology, and the best institution for this training is Texas A&M, College Station. Computer engineers provide information and data processing for certain computer firms and organizations. The engineers conduct research, design software computers. Now, getting into the specifics of this engineering requires a numerous

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