# 12/13: Compare and contrast the political economic developments in Russia and Western Europe between 1450 and 1750 Between the years 1450-1750 CE Western Europe and Russia have gone through several political and economic changes, though they have existed in different districts of Europe. Both Western European and Russian cultural patterns have been influenced by […]
“A single man of large fortune; four or five thousand a year. What a fine thing for our girls!” So declares Mrs. Bennett, a mother of five daughters, about a newcomer to the region named Mr. Bingley. In my experience, mothers mean well, but sometimes they can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to […]
Whether it be a family member, friend, or neighbor, most of us are fortunate to know someone who has proudly and honorably served our country. Because of our veterans we live in peace today. Our nation and our way of life has rested upon the shoulders of our veterans, who every night when we lay […]
In literature conflict can be anything from a clash of sensibilities between two races to a world war. In either case, conflict is what drives the story forward, providing interest to readers and insights into the characters of those affected by it. Isak Dinesen’s ‘Out of Africa’ contains many stories of strife, but the conflict […]
What is marijuana? Marijuana is a word used to describe the dried flower seeds of the Indian hemp plant. On the street, it has many other names, such as: astro turf, bhang, dagga, dope, ganja, grass, hemp, homegrown, J, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, roach, Texas tea and weed etc. Marijuana has a form of chemical […]
“Under the Influence” is about a son who a talk about how bad of an alcoholic his father was and what caused his fathers death. The son also talked about how his dad used to hide the alcohol and the disease was just eating him away. Also, the son then realizes at the end of […]
Industrial animal agriculture harvests exceedingly negative aspects towards the United States and its citizens, such as: the promotion of institutionalized animal cruelty, the extensive destruction to the environment, and the grave risks to human health. The statistics that follow will speak for themselves along with the plethora of information presented. As Linda McCartney said, “If […]
There are over 323.1 million civilians in America. Out of those 323. 1 million people, just about 30,000 of them live in in Baltimore and are homeless. A survey was published in 2014, stating 57 percent of them lost their life in the blink of an eye. One man out of all the homeless stood […]
“The Looking Glass Wars” is a fantasy book that is written by Frank Beddor, and the characters are as well-crafted as the storyline itself. The book chronicles the adventures of Alyss Heart, princess of Wonderland, as she faces the many struggles thrust upon her by her evil Aunt Redd. The story begins with seven-year-old Alyss […]
Introduction Throughout Maya Angelou’s life, she uses her love of writing to share and comprehend the experiences that make her stronger. Since she is black and a woman, she struggles to find her voice in a world where she is constantly caged. As a young girl growing up in segregated Arkansas in the 1930s, Angelou […]
Langston Hughes was an African-American poet/writer that lived in the 1900s during the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was a point in time of which African-Americans were getting in the artistic style of the world. Langston Hughes was one of the writers who emerged during this time period. The Harlem Renaissance effected Langston’s writing at […]
On June 4th 1913 at the Epsom Derby while the horse race was drawing to a close a middle aged woman of 40 named Emily Wilding Davison ran out across the track with her arms spread above her head as if to halt the oncoming horse, which was that of the King’s. She apparently was […]
During the 1700s, many authors wrote about the same thing, but had differences. When you compare them, their writings show what these are. Samuel Sewall and John Saffin were both Massachusetts court judges. Although the authors the authors wrote similarly, they expressed very different opinions. Samuel Sewall was an author who wrote very strongly. Sewall […]
With bleary eyes, I grudgingly lift my head from my cloud-like pillow to glare at my alarm clock. “WHAT?!” I screech, as I sit up with a jolt. I feverishly grasp for my alarm clock, praying that my first glance was the remains from a nightmare. No such luck. For a moment, I sit there […]
I chose to review the short story Under the influence, By Scott Russel Sanders. The most interesting thing about the short story is it discusses a story about a child who had to deal with and alcoholic. In many instances the child felt that it was his fault that his drank so much. The story […]
“Galileo Galilei, in supporting the idea that the sun sits motionless at the universe’s center, and the Earth not at its center moves, you have been found guilty of vehement heresy, by holding an idea as probable after it has been declared contrary to the Holy Scripture. You must abjure, curse, and detest these ideas, […]
Mr. Kohls writes about informality in his American Values paper. He says that Americans are a very informal people and that if you come from a formal society you should not be offended if you are called by your first name and not addressed in the formal way. The first statement is true, however I […]
“We are masters of the unsaid words but slaves of those we let slip out,” is a quote by Winston Churchill. Many hours of the day we are left with words unsaid. We are left with our own thoughts that we’d rather not say. The words we let slip out are the words that have […]
In times of great need and suffering, historical figure Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and the fictitious boar Old Major both gave a speech. Both highly influenced the cause on which they spoke. MLK and Old Major each gave their speech with the intention to inspire the masses with a dream of a better future […]
Homework Be Gone Did you finish your writing, reading, and spanish homework? Yes, I finished all my homework, but I was up until 12:30 am finishing it all. Many teachers feel that homework will help you better your education. Others feel that homework is pointless and unnecessary. The amount of homeworkgiven to children per night […]
“Dad why does the moon follow us when we’re driving?” He would reply “It’s not following us it’s just very far away and appears that way.” I replied confused “oh, okay….. Daaadd” “Yes, Brooks” answering with a sigh knowing where this was leading. “Why is the moon so far away?” “Well Brooks are you sure […]
Animal Abuse”60 percent of animals are getting abused” (“Pet Statistics”). Every year, animals are beaten by their owners. Maybe they are not aware it is considered abuse. There are multiple ways people abuse their pets, many statistics about abuse, and consequences for abuse.”In the last ten years, over 30% of cases that we[The Animal Legal […]
Why are bullies bullies? This is a question that I have pondered on for several weeks now. We all know what a bully is and what they do but have you ever thought about why a bully bullies? I have collected an array of facts to answer this question. In addition to that, I have […]
While walking down the school halls you see a great diversity of people. There are the jocks, preps, nerds, popular people, and the outcasts. At first glance they are all completely different types of people. The jocks are obsessed with looking buff, for some reason always needing to prove there superiority. The preps; so incessantly […]
More than once I’ve seen on the news soldiers coming back from across the ocean, from combat with mental problems. This makes me feel upset because soldiers give up their life for their country and then come with mental problems if they survive. There should be world peace. Weapons need to be destroyed. They need […]
Junie B. Jones, A Banned Book? Junie B. Jones, a series of children’s books authored by Barbara Park, is challenged and banned by people all around the nation because of the reviews and criticism the books received. It may be hard to believe, but many concerned teachers and parents protest the series because of its […]
Education. The most craved privilege in the world that some are not granted. For those who do have this privilege, there are limitations placed on them, later directing them towards neglecting getting one. African Americans have been denied certain inalienable freedoms for the past 200 years in America- such as, but not limited too, the […]
For eons, dogs have been helping man survive in the harshest territories imaginable. They have been helping us in every step of our development, from hunting, to herding, to traveling, as well as being one of our greatest companions. However, not all dogs are the same; some excel in certain activities more then others. An […]
In 2008, America faced an economic recession, so awful it has been named The Great Recession. The economy crashed, unemployment rates rose higher than ever, and real estate prices plummeted. Known as a global recession, it does not only affect the U.S., but other developed economies as well. The government struggled to implement economic policies […]
Helen Keller once said, “Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood” (Keller). December thirteenth, 2007, three days before my eighth birthday. I was at my grandmother’s house, playing “Final Fantasy Nine” with my uncle Nick, laughing, having a good time, asking him questions about the game. We were there […]
