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    Despite having a large agricultural land, Mississippi is still one of the poorest states in America without enough food for its population. One of the reasons is that farming has been taken over by mega-corporations whose harvest is not intended to feed the local population, but instead to feed other parts of the world. The environment pays a big price for this, as these corporations do not find it important to put aside some funds to take care of it. This has caused people like Mr. Wendell Berry

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    England. It's also unarguable that the film gives a very entertaining and exciting plot, through all scenes during this whole film. The film depicts how an ordinary man at the end of the 13th Century, William Wallace,

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    William Wallace, a Scottish patriot, is known around the world as a national hero in Scotland, because he fought and died to free Scotland from the English rule. Even with his simple beginnings Wallace became a prominent rebel leader. He was known for being the leader of country folk against English rule in hopes of regaining freedom for Scotland. Through his actions and choices he was later captured and made an example of by the English. He was captured and executed in August of 1305 in London.

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    William Howe, better known as General Howe, made a large impact on Britain and the rest of Europe. William Howe was born on August 10, 1729, in England. William was also the youngest of three brothers in his family. His parents were wealthy members of the English upper class. His father's name was Viscount Howe, and his mom's name was Maria Sophia. When William was about twelve years old he was sent out from his home to go to Eaton, a famous preparatory school. William was a good student and eventually

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    numerous afflictions of life and fight. William Wallace set up numerous initiative aptitudes that supported his armed force to wind up triumphant as an underdog. Wallace utilized a ton of aptitudes that are regular in today's pioneers. By climbing in an authority part, Wallace developed the high conclusion of the broad armed force despite the fact that he was not the particular case that was placed in control. One of the fundamental things that Wallace did was control through his engagements. By climbing

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    overcast giving background of William Wallace and his family. It takes place in 13th Century Scotland feuding with the ruthless English rule. As a boy, his brother and father are murdered in their efforts to free their country. Consequently, our hero, William Wallace, is placed under his learned uncle’s care where the audience does not meet him again until Wallace is a full grown adult returning to his now deteriorating childhood home. Upon his arrival, Wallace reunites with his true love and plans

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    known as the hammer of the Scottish people. He was determined to get rid of the Scottish. William Wallace was determined to seek bloody vengeance for the death of his wife. That is what started the revolution of the Scottish. He was a determined, loyal, and brave enough to make a change that most men were not brave enough to do. This is what made him a legend that we still speak about. Wallace represented a man that was free. He had respect from many of his comrades, but many Scottish

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    Today is a sad day for the people of Scotland, as I stand here in front of you in mourning, grieving the loss of our King Duncan. Even though he denied a noble death, but instead is murdered in his bed by his most trusted guards, he shall always be remembered in our hearts. Today is a day where we must celebrate the life and the special moments we shared with our King, and also the achievements and the legacy of our good friend. He shall with certainty be instantly thought of and remembered as

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    Killiecrankie was the first and most significant of the battles of the first Jacobite rebellion. The battle was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James VII of Scotland (also known as James II of England) and troops supporting King William of Orange. The Jacobite forces were led by John Graham of Claverhouse, who had won the favor of King James His with the suppression of the Coventers in 1677. His forces numbered about 2,400 men. He arrived at the pass before Mackay and

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    Sir William Wallace William Wallace was a Scottish Knight who became Commander in the Scottish Wars of Independence (along with Andrew de Moray). He was of historical importance because he led the Scots to victory after England was invading Scotland. He was born sometime in 1270 and was brutally executed on the 23rd of August 1305 for high treason against English civilians. He argued the point of treason considering that he was not part of England. But that didn’t stop him from being hanged, drawn

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