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Washington Crossing the Delaware: A Symbol of Freedom and Perseverance Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze is best known for his painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware (1850). This famous German-American artist captures a brave moment during the American Revolutionary War in his masterpiece. In addition to being one of the most famous American paintings, it is also a symbol for this country’s fight for freedom and patriotism (Groseclose 70). Based on different art historians’ approaches, Emanuel Leutze’s

course of the war and possibly led to a British victory. Battle of Trenton Information The Battle of Trenton was fought on 26 December 1776 in Trenton, New Jersey. General George Washington, concerned with the low morale among the Soldiers of the Continental Army and

Atlantic City is the gambling capitol of the east. Over 30,000,000 people visit the historic city’s eight major casinos located on the scenic Jersey shore (ferris). In 2011 Atlantic City ,which has dubbed itself AC, made 3.3 billion dollars which resulted in over 300 million dollars in taxes going to the state of New Jersey (ferris). These funds help to keep New Jerseys taxes from rising even higher and also help pay for much needed improvements in the state. Gambling Creates Government Revenue Gambling

as the Society of Friends, who settled in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in colonial times. The history surrounding the establishment and growth of the Quaker colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania will be discussed. William Penn’s efforts in establishing the colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania were paramount to Quakers immigrating to America. John Fenwick also played a major role in founding the colony of West Jersey, which is now known as New Jersey and the later immigration of Quakers to

Kevin Seawright: Data Driven Analysis, Flexibility and Straight-Forward Management We had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin Seawright, CFO and Executive Vice President of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (Newark CEDC) to learn more about his philosophy and outlook on career and family life. Seawright has an interesting work life, spanning both the public and private sectors. He began his noteworthy, finance career with a government position in Baltimore, Maryland. Eleven years

immigrants that come to Newark. Most people of higher classes began to accuse immigrants of bringing the disease, rather than focusing on eradicating the disease. Everyone wants to point fingers at immigrants because it is easier to point out those who are new to town, and are not pivotl to society. For these immigrants, many of them are victims to this disease all due to being forced in a poor lifestyle because of their financial status. Stuart Galishoff, a writer, also touches on Cholera hitting Newark

it has also contributed to a widening gap between the wealthiest and poorest members of society. This essay will examine two of the poorest populations in the United States, the Central Appalachian region of Kentucky and the population in Camden, New Jersey through the lens of two 20/20 segments reported by Diane Sawyer: “Waiting on the World to Change” and “A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains”. This essay will examine the interplay between economic life and family structure in these regions

I was glad to hear you made it back to your home safely. After you left, I reflected back on our conversations about George Washington and the Revolutionary War. Thanks to you and your quest for knowledge, I have done research on the great general and am happy to pass along my findings to you. Leading up to the Revolutionary War the colonists were thriving in America. Tobacco was a major export, and America was making a name on its own globally. There was growing resentment toward Great Britain

All Asian Americans are good at math, or at least that’s what I heard. They are also good at anything involving technology, science, and medicine. They study all the time, work really hard and live a version of the American dream I never thought to dream of. Afterall they’re Asian, their parents wouldn’t allow for anything less. In his article “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority” the ethnic studies expert Ronald Takaki writes about the idea that Asian Americans are more successful than other American

Market. Here… In New Jersey, the learned hatred for people of color stared me right in face, as if it was my time to finally confront something I have never been exposed to. This was one of many life changing events that has happened to me, though it happened at least 10 years ago, the memory is as fresh as yesterday’s occurrences. This very moment opened my eyes to a new respect for any other minority or anyone who has endured racism and discrimination. Springtime in New Jersey meant finally taking