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    going to compare Jamaica and U.S. Although both countries are compelling in different ways, they hold more similarities than we even imagine. Jamaica and U.S are located in two different geographical settings. The U.S is a country which consists of 50 states covering North America, and surrounded by oceans on all sides. It’s the fourth-largest country in the world with a population of approximately 318.9 million people. One the other hand, Jamaica is an island which is situated in the Caribbean; it

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    deal from the symbols of a country. For both France and the United States, two of the most prominent symbols are strong women. Lady Liberty was built by a French architect several years after the conception of Marianne so it is said that Lady Liberty is simply an Americanized version of Marianne, however each country has taken their symbols into their own culture. Marianne and Lady Liberty are two symbols of the same standards: liberty, a strong republic, and enlightenment. Marianne is said to have

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    The Statue of Liberty is a popular icon across the and instantly recognized. This paper offers a brief summary of the site, the history, where it is located within the country and discuss why it is a World Heritage Sites. The Statue welcomes thousands of immigrants and visitors to the United States. The United States means freedom and opportunity for most of the world's oppressed and the Statue of Liberty standing tall in New York Bay symbolize that in New York Bay for the millions of immigrants

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    during two different times in the history of the United States, it can be argued that the New Deal reforms reflected the reform traditions of the Progressive Era. When examining the New Deal, Progressive influence is evident based first off of the social and political issues addressed by reforms. Second, the reforms from the two times themselves are uncannily similar, again due to the focus on the same problems existing in the United States. In addition to this, the icing on the cake is found when

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    by a few Puritan colonists who wanted to use the land as a communal pasture for their livestock to graze. Over the years, the park played a role in the history of the United States as Redcoats made camp on it 1775, and celebratory fireworks were lit for the repeal of the Stamp Act and end of the Revolutionary War. Today, visitors can go for a leisurely stroll through the park while imagining all of the historical events that took place

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    Gandhi, Rosa Parks, and Paul Revere. Today, we look at these three names as heroes who stood up for what’s right and fought oppression. These names are taught in the classroom as some of the most important figures in history. We celebrate these three figures as champions of justice and serve as role models for youth. Yet, at the time of their battles, many regarded them as merely disruptive and wrong. At the time of their actions, they weren’t universally viewed as the guardians we see them as now

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    Background The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes on-road vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, trucks and buses as mobile sources of air pollution (How Mobile Sources, 2016). Additionally, the EPA has stated that individuals who live in proximity to “major roads appear to have an increased incidence and severity of health problems” (How Mobile Sources, 2016). These statements by the EPA formed the basis of my research regarding Philadelphia’s most congested roadways. In

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    The Liberty Bell holds an influential message that symbolizes independence and freedom. The monument bears a significant interpretation of liberty and represents a nation uniting during times of hardship. It signified a petition to end slavery and commence equality as it was a symbol of abolition and civil rights movements. To this day, the Liberty Bell continues to inspire and illustrate equal opportunity for all those that resides in the United States. The Liberty Bell was originally known as

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    different viewpoints because some of them believe that the National Park System is a waste of space and they believe the land should be used to make a profit off of, there are also congressmen that believe we need to preserve the environment around us. Rep. Don Young (R-AK) introduced a new bill to the Congress on the first Tuesday of January 2015. This bill was to completely block the president's authority to create more National Parks or National Monuments. This bill would amend the 1906 Antiquities

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    serving in the United States Air Force, stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base, celebrating Patriots day, takes on a completely new meaning. Patriots’ Day commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. Due to the proximity of Hanscom to the local towns who participate in the Patriots Day festivities base airmen and civilians partake in numerous activities throughout the month of April. Activities stared April 8 with the Bedford Liberty Pole Capping at Willson Park. Colonial troops

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