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    theatre was a success for the Allies that the Germans needed victory in all three for a future success. The front lasted from June 22, 1941 until May 9th, 1945. 30 million civilians killed in this confrontation. 4 million German soldiers died during the fray, roughly 9 million Russian soldiers died in combat during this. This was the largest confrontation in history. The Confrontation started with the Germans invading the Soviet union. The germans did not prepare for long term warfare against the Russians

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    The Ravens In The Hobbit

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    Eagles, ravens, shape-shifting bears and more, J.R.R. Tolkien captivates his readers with the help of animals. In the fantasy novel, The Hobbit, Tolkien writes to amuse readers with magic, adventures, and animals. Throughout the novel, Tolkien uses animals to help the group of adventurers such as eagles, an old raven, and a shape shifting bear. For example, Tolkien uses eagles to help save the group of adventurers when they were trapped in trees by wargs and goblins. The eagles swoop in and save

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    Fransisco Vaquez de Coronado went to New Spain which was in Mexico with Antonio de Mendoza. Antonio was the Spanish viceroy in 1535 and he earned early distinction in pacifying Indians. In 1538 he was made the governor of Nueva Galicia. In 1539 Fray Marcos de Niza was sent north by Mendoza to explore. He eventually came back with reports of riches in the mythical Seven Golden Cities of Cíbola. It perhaps corresponded to the Zuni Pueblos, which was in the present day New Mexico. Mendoza organized

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    In the United States, the judiciary is a branch of government. Each branch of government have their own duties and responsibilities, accordingly to the United States constitution. The primary purpose of the judicial system is to serve the people by ensuring equal justice under the law. In this way, The Texas judicial system purpose is to interpret and analyze law. It was created and specified by the United States constitution. The constitution laid out its division and how it is supposed to function

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    Patroclus

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    credited enough even though his character practically decides the outcome of the war. Patroclus has been Achilles’ best friend ever since they were children. They were constantly together, whether it was simply enjoying each other’s company or in the fray of battle. However, when Achilles decides to sit out of the war, Patroclus goes to battle alone. Achilles lends Patroclus his armor, but tells him not to go past the ships. Patroclus, caught up in battle, ignores Achilles and continues to show off

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    to the surface. The precarious nature of this whole situation has twisted him stiff for weeks. Han’s well-practiced gait suffered heavily, for his movements have been unusually austere. The cutting awareness of that fact ripples within as disquiet frays the edges of his composure. It's a good thing he doesn't know this woman, it takes a load off his shoulders. However, it's possible she's heard of him, After the destruction of the Death Star, who hasn't? Stars end, he doesn't regret saving Luke at

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    The American Revolution had many things going on and one of them is the French and Indian War. The most significant event led to American Revolution is the French and Indian War. The first settlement in the French was in Quebec. In 1754, George Washington led 150 militiamen in Fort Duquesne but failed because there were more men in the fort so they made George Washington retreat. The militiamen made their own fort called Fort Necessity but also forced Washington to leave to Ohio Territory. Later

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    Film Analysis: King Kong

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    The film that I chose for my AFI Top 100 Film Paper is the movie King Kong (1933 film). The film first released in New York City on March 7, 1933. Universal Studios holds the 1933 copyright to this film. The film is completely unrated. King Kong was the 3rd highest grossing movie in 1933. The film was directed by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack. Merian was an American aviator, United States Air Force officer, Polish Air Force officer, adventurer, screenwriter, film director, and producer

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    Dr. Rush Research Paper

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    wits. Eventually, I realized how poisonous mercury is. That explained why Dr. Rush’s Bilious Pills purged the bowels so well: the body will rid itself of any poison, mercury included. And as toxic as swallowing mercury is, its fumes are worse. They fray the “wires” in the central nervous system and burn holes in the brain, much as advanced Alzheimer’s disease does. But the more I learned about the dangers of mercury, the more—like William Blake’s “Tyger! Tyger! burning bright”—its destructive beauty

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    How do patterns or contrasts in language reveal a central idea of the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? The theme of love and hate in Romeo and Juliet is supported by light and dark through Figurative language, Imagery, and Diction. The author uses figurative language to show the contrast between true and courtly love. In the novel it says, “Well, do not swear”. Although I joy in thee, I have no joy in this contract tonight: it is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden, too like the lightning, which

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