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    Although the New England and Chesapeake regions of the United States were both settled by the English in the 1600s, they developed into two very different communities based mainly on their geographical location and religious devotion. Unlike their European rivals, the English founded colonies in North America. Settlers in the Chesapeake region used force to take possession of Indian lands. The Chesapeake region of the colonies included Virginia, Maryland, the New Jerseys and Pennsylvania. In 1607

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    grocer that delivers to residences and offices in the New York City metropolitan area. FreshDirect also offers next-day delivery to most of Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Westchester County, Fairfield County, Hoboken, New Jersey and Jersey City, New Jersey. The company was founded in July 2001 by Joseph Fedele and Jason Ackerman; FreshDirect pronounced to the New York area that it was “the new way to shop for food.” FreshDirect has had some problems

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    Major Campaigns of the American Revolution The New York and New Jersey Campaigns Actions: -British attacked New York City -The Battle of Staten Island -July 3rd, 1763 British were successful -this drove the Americans back to Manhattan - Drive for Manhattan -12,000 British soldiers moved to take New York City - This was accomplished successfully -Cornwallis manhandle of Americans - Chased Americans through New Jersey until they withdrew to Pennsylvania -Battle of Trenton

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    physician performs the intervention themselves. Currently, just four states (Oregon, Washington, Vermont and Montana) allow physician-assisted suicide. Physician-assisted suicide currently remains a felony in New York. Lawmakers supporting efforts to legalize physician-assisted suicide in New York believe it will likely take years, much like allowing medical marijuana did. I believe it’s somewhat hypocritical for physician-assisted suicide to remain illegal when it’s against the law for physicians

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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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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