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By The Waters Of Babylon
Being brave and breaking societal norms and being different, even at the expense of personal reputation, is worth it. By the Waters of Babylon by
Stephen Vincent BenГ©t is a short story about the journey and discoveries of a boy named John. John is a priest (and the son of a priest) in a
primitive society. In By the Waters of Babylon, John journeys east, even though it is forbidden to do so, and finds a city that we later learn is New
York. This leads to several revelations for John. John is brave, and breaks societal norms, and is rewarded withknowledge that can help his entire
civilisation. Being brave and breaking norms worth it.
John is brave and breaks norms when he ventures east. In doing so, he risks be ostracised by his people. He is also taught that he will be killed by
the gods if he ventures east. This shows John is very brave and courageous, as he risks many things when he goes east. This bravery is represented in
the text by the Ou–dis–sun (Hudson) river. John's culture believes that you will be destroyed by the gods if you cross the river. The river is a
definitive line, a mark in the ground. It is like a mental wall. Yet John summons the courage to cross the river. The river crossing represents that John is
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He learns that their were people in the past with great technology, not gods. He realises that much of the information he has been told by his father
and the rest of his society is simply not true. To come to this revelation, he had to stop believing what he had heard his entire life. He chose to break
from the societal norm, he chose to be brave, and thus was rewarded with knowledge and truth about the
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Laurie Halse's Chains Quotes
In the book "Chains" by Laurie Halse, it talks about a girl named Isabel, who was born as a slave. Isabel has faced many challenges in her life, ranging
from her abusive witch–like owner Madame Lockton, to choosing whether to side with Great Britain or America. The old man Isabel calls
grandfather, tells her, "Everything that stands between you and freedom is the River Jordan." When talking about about the River Jordan, her
grandfather means that Isabel must overcome her problems (the River Jordan) to find freedom and escape from the brutality of being a slave. There
are many things that get in the way of Isabel on her quest to freedom, such as Madame Lockton, choosing sides, finding Ruth, and a potential way
Isabel can find freedom. Each... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Her problems could be interpreted as chains trapping and drowning her in her River Jordan. "He [Captain Campbell] couldn't take me. He would
not. I was chained between two nations... I was a ghost tied to the ground not a living soul." (182) This quote shows Isabel is stuck, not knowing
what side to favor. They used a simile comparing Isabel and the two nations to a ghost trapped in the ground, with Isabel depicted as the ghost. It
explained that Isabel is a like ghost trapped in the ground, not with the British nor the Americans. "The glowing iron streaked in front of my face
like a comet... The man pushed the hot metal against my cheek. It hissed and bubbled. Smoke curled under my nose. They cooked me."(148) This
passage clarifies when Isabel gets branded. This part of the story almost broke Isabel's spirit to fight forward and for freedom. Not like her usual
self, she followed orders received from Madame and rarely thought about Ruth and her parents. "I took a step up. 'Answer me, you miserable cow.
Did you sell my sister?'...'She is only 5 years old.' I rose another step. 'She is a baby and you sold her away from me.'(135) During this section of
the story, this would be the first time Isabel ever truly got mad at Madame, even enough to yell at her with a rude name. This is one of the larger
complications that add more water to Isabel's River Jordan. Ruth was Isabel's only family left, and she sincerely did care for Ruth, but when Ruth
got sold it put Isabel into despair. It was also the cause of Isabel being branded. "But Ruth did. She giggled, a sound like a small silver bell. A bell
tolling disaster. Madam Lockton... pointed her finger at us. 'Which one of you made that noise?' Her face flushed with rage her eyes darting back and
forth between us. 'I did, ma'am,' I quickly lied... Craaack! Lightning struck from a blue sky; Madame near threw me to the ground. This was Isabel's and
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African Americans : Many Rivers
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, is a six–part Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series that chronicles the African–American
experience beginning with the origins of the transatlantic slave trade, journeying to the inauguration of the first African–American president. It
recounts the African American history, exploring the African–American people, including the diversity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and
the religious and social perspectives they have developed– establishing their own culture, history, and society all while traveling a journey of
unimaginable odds. In addition, this series travels through 5 centuries of historical events and struggles, ending with the present– detailing the strides
African Americans made towards resiliency, a sense of community, social connections, social networks, social support, and connections of faith.
Keywords: series, African–Americans, history, diversity, cultural, social, historical, resiliency
The African American Journey to Cross Many Rivers The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross details more than just black history, it explores
black identity and what it truly means to be an African American in the United States today. This documentary unveils the different religious and social
perspectives, as well as the evolution of the African American people. Anyone watching the documentary, The African Americans: Many Rivers to
Cross, is taken on a journey on the black experience–
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Personal Narrative: Crossing The Border Into The United...
This letter is to detail when I crossed the border into the United States. In 1999 I arrived to Tijuana, Mexico I do not remember the day or the month
exactly. A lady came up wondering that if I was going to cross the United States, and I said yes, then she took me to a men. The man said to me that it
could help me to cross into the United States, and I accepted. He took me to Tecate,Mexico where he had 10 more people, when we arrived to tecate,
Mexico at 6 in the afternoon, We went up to the first 8 in a truck and we were driving us as 1 1/2 approximately. From there we went walking in the
mountains, we walked about 5 hours, until we came to a river or canal of water there they already had a chamber of water used as a lifeguard. They
told us that this water was a dirty water or black waters. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
When we got in the water, we realized that the water was dirty water because it was smelling badly and was feeling very thick. We said to the
persons who were taking us that we were very afraid, but us they told us that we had to cross for these black waters. Because we could drown there
because not many we could swim and us was told that that was the only option we had to get to the point where they had to get up. We accept and
we ask God to help us cross that river. We all were treating as the possible thing to cross the river those who were hung opposite they were trying to
pull the camera those who were coming behind were trying of to push it. As to the middle of the river we wick graduation: off to sink with the
camera several of us we took that dirty water I personally take that dirty water thanks to God we could accommodate us again in the
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History Of The River Tees
This route has a delightful blend of woodland and river scenery. We visit the cosy little village of Lartington and explore the sylvan valley of Deepdale
Beck where a wide range of flora and fauna can be enjoyed.
Barnard Castle, or 'Barney' as it is more affectionВately known, is an ancient market town. It grew up in the shadow of Bernard de Balliol's
magnificent fortress, after which it is named. The castle dates from 1125 when the original timber structure was rebuilt in stone. It stands 80 feet (24m)
above the river Tees and uses the natural defence of almost sheer cliffs on the west and south sides. The remains include the Great Hall and a large
circular keep – the Round Tower, also known as the Balliol Tower.
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This area has been landscaped at some time and is planted with Giant Wellingtonia trees. There are also traces of ornamental ponds and waterfalls.
Leaving the village we pass the Lartington Aqueduct and then continue into the sylvan valley of Deepdale. The aqueduct was built in 1863 to take
the beck over a railway cutting, through which the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway ran. We also pass the site of the Deepdale Viaduct,
opened in 1861, to carry the railway on to Tebay. This was 740 feet (225m) in length with eleven spans across the river and it stood 161 feet (49m)
above Deepdale Beck.
Deepdale contains some of the richest deciduous woodland in Upper Teesdale and is a haven for birds and wild flowers. Great spotted woodpecker,
robin, tree creeper and grey wagtail are often seen and, with patience, kingfisher. You may also spot the brown argus and dark green fritillary
butterflies. Our path leads us back to the main road.
Now we follow the road into Barnard Castle via County Bridge, another bridge so named because the river Tees was the former border of Yorkshire
and the Palatinate of Durham. From the bridge we continue up through the town passing the Butter Cross and return to our parking
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The Shimna River Essay
The Shimna River As part of our A level Geography course I have decided to study the Shimna River as my case study. I picked this case study
because I thought it would be both interesting and challenging as well as the fact it was on our doorstep. Before we could do anything we had to plan
our investigation.
Through my fieldwork I must obtain a table of results. For such data I must display it in a clear and straightforward manner so I can analyse and
interpret the results using statistical analysis such as averages, spearman's rank, nearest neighbour, chi square and location quotient.
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We took many safety precautions including going up the mountain when water levels weren't dangerously high, choosing a calm day – avoiding
hazardous weather. We made sure that we all stayed together and set up lines of communication. It was essential that we wore warm comfortable
clothing with a first aid kit always at hand.
Aims
When we set out at the start we had several aims to consider.
1) Does the river discharge increase the further from the source?
2) Is there a relationship between river width and stream velocity?
3) As the wetted perimeter increases, river velocity decreases.
4) The further from the source the stones deposited become smaller, smoother and more rounded.
5) Does river temperature readings increase the further from the source?
Data Collection
At each of our seventeen stops we recorded readings for river width, average depth, cross sectional area, wetted perimeter, river discharge, types of
stones and water temperature.
We systematically obtained our samples by measuring every ten meters at each of our four locations.
In my analysis of the River Shimna I selected three areas within the river study. They were the
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Battle Analysis: The Battle Of Fredericksburg
The Battle of Fredericksburg Did you know that the battle of Fredericksburg was fought from December 11–18 1862 in Fredericksburg, Virginia? Four
important generals for the Union (north) were Franklin, Hooker, Sumner and Burnside leader over all. Another strategy for the south was Burnside
and his brilliant plans. The bridges are strength for the Confederates (south), (Marvel & Pfanz 1993). The Union Generals Did you know that 4
major generals for the Union were William Franklin, Joseph Hooker, Edwin Sumner, and Ambrose Burnside? Ambrose Burnside was a big help to the
Union especially when it came to his plans. One of his plans were to attack the North Carolina coast and it worked they defeated the south, still had to
beat the big man Robert
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Mountain Gorilla Research Paper
Endangered Gorillas
Did you know our closest animal relative is the gorilla? About 98% of the DNA in are genes are almost the exact same. Therefore we need to help
them. In 1989 the population of the Mountain gorilla increased by 17% and by 2010 it had decreased by 26.5%. That shows how the gorilla
population is always changing. Today there are less than 760. In this writing you will read about Mountain gorillas, Cross River gorillas, Dian Fossey,
and ways to help.
Mountain gorillas: The number one reason of endangered gorillas is because of human encroachment also known as poaching, it is a deadly crime to
all wildlife. It kills millions of animals every year. Other reasons are climate change, habitat loss, and diseases. Mountain ... Show more content on
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This is a critically endangered type of gorilla. There are less than 300 of their type. Cross River gorillas are usually about 4 to 5 feet in height, and they
weight up to 450 pounds! Surprisingly, Cross River gorillas were only founded as a new species
Dian Fossey: Dian Fossey is an American zoologist, anthropologist, and primatologist. Over a period of 18 years Dian performed an extensive study
for Mountain gorillas. She lived in Africa for a while to study gorillas, and on the 16th of October, she stayed in a small hotel near the Virunga
Mountains, and there she saw her first Mountain gorilla. Dian Fossey wrote many books like, Gorillas in the Mist, Living with Mountain Gorillas, and
Development of the Mountain Gorilla.
"When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future" – Dian Fossey
How to help: To keep gorillas from extinction we need to help. I'm not saying go to Africa and spend your life as a zoologist like Dian Fossey, you
can do as little as donating a couple cents. If you have internet access here are websites that you might want to look at, www.nationalgeographic.com,
www.wwf.org,
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The Rise and Fall of the Warrant Chief System in the Cross...
INTRODUCTION
Prior to the advent of the British Colonialists to our shores more than four hundred years ago, the traditional institutions held sway as the organisational
structure around which the socio–political, cultural, administrative and economic life of the people revolved. It was therefore, not surprising that the
colonialists who came to exploit us with their imperial motives and to imposed their own social order on the indigenous existing nationalities that later
coalesced into the present day Nigeria, found it expedient to enlist the support and cooperation of traditional rulers in securing their hold on the
conquered territories.
Indeed, the traditional rulers proved so indispensable in this regard that where non seemed to have ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
This was a very crude version of indirect rule. To this extent, many Warrant Chiefs solely constituted colonially–backed usurpers of power and had little
or no legitimacy beyond the fact of them being installed by the colonial state. Without any pedigree and claim to traditional legitimacy, they held to
power and used it for their own parochial ends.
THE WORKINGS OF THE WARRANT CHIEF SYSTEM.
The Warrant Chiefs main source of power was the control of Native Courts and of labour, for example, for colonial road and waterways
constructions.4 These artificially created chiefs were given the authority to arrest and detain people who committed offences; and debtors who could
not meet their financial obligations owed to others. They also acted as tax collectors for the Colonial masters.
Native courts were graded A to D according to the Native Court Ordinance No.44 of 1933, with Grade A courts empowered with full judicial powers
including capital powers, each subsequent grade having diminished capabilities. In the Eastern Region, there were no Grade A Courts, 5 at Grade
B(divided between Calabar and Onitsha), 54 at Grade C(of which29 were in Ogoja province), 492 at Grade D (with 93 in Ogoja) as well as 45 Native
Appeal Courts ,each also possessing status as courts of the first instance. Of these, 12 were in Ogoja province.5 As the courts grew in number
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Comparing How Cat And Mice Became Enemies
Have you ever had someone that has done that to you like Rat did to Cat. One story we read was "Cat and Rat: Legend of the Chinese Zodiac"
about how Rat cheated his friend Cat. The other we read was "How Cats and Mice Became Enemies" about how the cat got made at his friend mouse
for eating their pumpkin boat. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting the story Cat and Rat Legend of the Zodiac and How Cat and Rat
Became Enemies.
I will be comparing an contrasting the two stories. The first story Is Cat and Rat Legend of the Chinese Zodiac. The other story was How Cat And
Mice became enemies. In the story Chinese Zodiac Cat and Rat were friends. They were friends until Rat made Cat last. Rat was not nice. He made
it to where Cat had to cross a river. In the Story How they Became Enemies They were trying to get accost the river and they has to ride a pumpkin. It
was a very wide river 'so it took them a long while. As they were getting close Mice got hungry and started to eat at the pumpkin. And then the Cat
woke up and the Mice said nothing happened. And then when they ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The first comparison is In both of the stories the Rat or Mouse bribed the Cat that there was fish. He said come on come with me there will be fish.
In both of the stories the Cat got mad at the Rat or Mouse. The Cat got mad because he was pushed into water and he was bred for fish to go into
the water and there wasn't any fish. Another Comparison is that in both of the stories the Cat was afraid of water. The only way that Rat got him
to go is because he bribed him. In both of the stories they have to cross a wide river or the widest part of the river. And the cat os afraid of the water
and doesn't want to cross it. The last comparison is that in both the stories The Cat and Rat started off as friends and then at the end of both of the
stores they ended up being enemies and not liking each other. These are just a few similarities of the two
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Essay on Archetypes In Siddhartha
In analyzing the novel Siddhartha, we find that Herman Hesse has incorporated many literary techniques to relay his message to the reader. By using
various writing approaches to convey the theme of the novel, Hesse appeals to the readers' senses and aides them in grasping the novel. Included in
these techniques are symbolism, metaphor, allusion, and archetypes. He compares many issues that Siddhartha faces to everyday objects and forces,
making the novel easier to understand. Three of the main archetypes
Hesse uses to get his point across are trees, rivers, and sleep.
One of the more obvious symbols used in the novel is a tree. Cross–culturally, it is extremely common for trees ... Show more content on
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He lets go of the tree and considers suicide, but immediately sinks back underneath its trunk when he realizes how childish the thought of killing
himself is. By showing the reader how drastically different
Siddhartha's decisions and ideas are while he's away from a tree as opposed to underneath of one, we see just how strong its symbolism in the novel is.
The use of this archetype shows the audience how important wisdom and intelligence are.
Another example of cross–cultural themes found in Siddhartha is the symbolism of the river. We find that in many civilizations rivers represent life
and the path we take to find our destiny. Garth Brooks' song "The River" is a perfect example of the usage of rivers as a metaphor for
life: "...Trying to learn from what's behind you and never knowing what's in store, makes each day a constant battle just to stay between the
shores..." This quote from the song can be directly compared to Siddhartha's life, as he lives his life trying to gain new knowledge and learn
from his experiences. By personifying the river and actually making it a character at the end of the novel, it strengthens the image in a reader's mind of
the path that Siddhartha must follow through his experience on Earth. Hesse further emphasizes this symbol by using the word
"flowing" frequently throughout the novel. Small things, like speech
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The African Americans Many Rivers To Cross Movie Analysis
The film, "The African– Americans: Many Rivers to cross, Episode 5: "Rise!" coves African American history from 1940 to 1968. This film was
written by Henry Louis Gates which is composed of taking us down the road to civil rights. In the beginning of his film, he briefly mentions that even a
century after emancipation things such as segregation would be contradictory. Gates is opposed to the thoughts of segregation; he views segregation as
something that'll never fade – even years after the freeing, there will always be that separation and injustice. He covers all historical people who left
their marks and historical events through that time period. Throughout the 1940s, African Americans experienced a downfall. When it came to
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Also during 1955, a little girl by the name of Ruby Bridges entered into an all–white school until she was later escorted out. 500 white children were
taken out of school by their parents and from that point on left Ruby to become a powerful icon for desegregation. The hopes for desegregation still
remained in the 1960s, when John Lewis showed up to an all–white lunch counter hoping to receive a burger and a coke. The waitress replied with "I
don't serve Niggers." Lewis resisted to move and was brutally beat. However, Nashville later ended up desegregating lunch counters as the first city to
do so. In 1963, Reverend Martin Luther King came to town. He announced that segregation must be removed. On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther
King delivered his I Have a Dream speech in Washington D.C. around the Lincoln Memorial. His influential speech touched many from the civil rights
marchers, to the Federal government, and on June 23, 1963, made it onto the Billboard charts. Another great speech given in 1964 was by Malcom X
which was based off becoming radicalized during
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What Was Alexander's Actions
In 326 B.C.E. Alexander was in a battle at the Hydaspes River in India with King Porus. This is considered by many to be his last major victory.
There he would face a new opponent – elephants. The river was also a mile wide. Alexander would be facing an army again that outnumbered him.
King Porus thought the river was his best defense, but he underestimated Alexander's ability to fight. Porus thought that Alexander would wait until
monsoon season was over because the river was deep and fast. Alexander ordered from his Indian ally, King Taxila, large grain shipments, giving the
indication that he would wait for monsoon season to end. But he had no intention of waiting. Then Alexander started a distraction by putting campfires
along the shore.
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The African American Many Rivers We Cross Summary
Episode 5 titled "Rise" of the PBS series "The African Americans Many Rivers We Cross", tells the story of black Americans fighting for their rights.
In this essay I am going to talk about key events that took place, and my thoughts about them.
We first start of in the 1940's where black Americans pursued economic opportunity in Chicago through the Auto Industry. Where they could be paid
a steady wage job. African Americans were given the most dangerous jobs located in the foundry. A time in the middle of World War 2, where due to
labor demand the assembly line became integrated. Where segregation ran ramped, and they was a lot of hatred toward blacks. In 1943 a race war broke
out in Detroit. White Americans rioted, abused, and destroyed ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
He used the media in a way that would cause people to look at the unjust acts against the African American citizens. Like in the case of the march on
Selma. Where the visual impact of the brutality towards African Americans caused an uproar. While Malcom X was a man who truly wanted to
confront the utter hypocrisy of what the government called law. And yet still have so much inequality towards African Americans.
Then in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. And though this was passed into legislation the voting
process were still rigged against African Americans. A young man James Meredith began to walk along the south to spread awareness of the
challenges African Americans faced to vote. He was shot two days into his cause. The walk was continued by Martin Luther King, and current SNCC
leader Stokely Carmichael. This was the beginning of a decline in nonviolent protest by Martin Luther King, and a more result driven tactics by
Stokely. Stokely Carmichael's approach to the civil rights movement. He wanted the black Americans to embrace their rights and take their freedom.
He starts to influence the people with the phrase "Black Power". You find the voice of the African American people change to a more self
–conscious
of what they
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Compassion In The Man At The River By Dave Eggers
The textbook definition of compassion is, the sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. (google) However, the word
compassion can be described in a variety of different ways. Many authors thread the concept of compassion throughout their stories. It builds the story
line and develops characters. In "The Man at the River," by Dave Eggers, it can be argued that the American man's Sudanese friends were not being
compassionate. In the story, a Sudanese man wanted his American friend to cross the river with him. But the American man had a deep cut on his leg
that would have come in contact with the river water. The Sudanese friend tried to coax him across the river, but the American man refused. He did not
know
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Courage in Pat Barker's Regeneration Essay
Courage in Pat Barker's Regeneration
During the Vietnam War, many Americans decided to choose conscientious objector status and serve the war effort in non
–combative ways; others
moved to Canada, leaving their families, their communities, and their nation because of strong political convictions. While some said these people
were cowards and a disgrace to their families and their nation, others argued that those had just as much courage as the men on the front lines. Although
moving to Canada was far less difficult than being sent to Vietnam, these Draft Dodgers proved they had courage to stand up for what they believed in.
On pages eight and twenty–two of Pat Barker's Regeneration, two very highly esteemed awards are introduced, the ... Show more content on
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37,081 MC awards were given during World War I, and though it was an unusually large number of awards, it did not decrease the valor in receiving
one (Duffy).
The Victoria Cross (VC) Award is the highest medal that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers. It was first instituted by the Royal
Warrant in 1856, but was also used during the Crimean War, starting in 1854. The metal that this award is made out of typically comes from the
guns captured from the enemies. In the Crimean War, metal from the Russian guns was used, and in World War I, metal from the Chinese guns was
used. The metal for these medals has further significance, then, because it is not simply a metal fabricated from everyday materials, but is made with
the valor and honor of the conquered enemies weapons. Throughout the years, the VC medal has continued to be one that is bestowed upon brave
officers, and is today currently presented by the Monarch. This highly prestigious award can only be given to a person whose actions are "in the
presence of the enemy" (Chapman), thus reserving it for the elite few who perform incredibly heroic acts during the war. Due to the tremendous
amount of danger involved in one of these acts, the chances of surviving a VC act is one in ten (Chapman).
The first mention of the MC award, referred to on page eight of Barker's novel, is briefly stated as Dr. W.H.R.Rivers anticipates
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The Manifest Destiny : The Causes Of The Oregon Trail
In early 1843 settlers packed up everything they had into their wagons ready for a long trail. The oregon trail was a 2,200 mile trail that trailed
besides waterways, ran through mountains, and tall and shortgrass prairies. The Oregon trail was the trail to the promise land. By then california was
still owned by mexico. But the rumors were that there was riches in california and oregon. Many people who had lived in mississippi had been going
through rough economic periods. Not to mention the disease outbreak of yellow fever and malaria. The people who went along the trail left to get
away from the struggles and towards the wealth and prosperity. Surprisingly many people survived the oregon trail. The oregon Trail contributed to
manifest destiny. Manifest Destiny was a widespread belief that we should continue to move westward across the land. Because of that people
who were wanting to leave their homes and expand onto new land. Later on people had the bright idea that if you were wanted you would move to
the west, where there was no sheriffs or authority. James W. Marshall found a gold nugget in the american river which started the gold rush which
eventually led to the Oregon Trail. The oregon trail was officially made by fur traders. They had tried many trails before but most of them were only
passable by foot. The oregon trail was along the mississippi river. Making it easier for people to survive the long route. California was still owned by
mexico when people started to
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Frogger Research Paper
A game to raise awareness against child abuse Frogger is a retro arcade game of 1981, noted for its novel game play and theme. In the game, the
player should direct the frogs to their homes one by one by crossing the roads and navigating them from a river full of threats. Ousseynou Khadim
Beye, a computer engineer developed the Frogger clone, Cross city Dakar. He developed the mobile video game in c++ with Open cocos2d–x source.
The main aim of the game is to create awareness of the trouble the children of Senegal face. In Senegal, due to the lack of money some children are
sent to Islamic schools. But most of the children beg in the streets, and are the victims of kidnapping, sexual abuse and road accidents. In daaras, the
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Many from France, US and Italy downloaded the game. Beye said that he wants to convert the game into 3D animation, in future he plans to open his
own game studio with an alliance with any non– profit organization. He said that he wants to develop games on Senegal wrestling game, solar energy
and deforestation that will create awareness on the issues faced in Africa. A game to raise awareness against child abuse Frogger is a retro arcade
game of 1981, noted for its novel game play and theme. In the game, the player should direct the frogs to their homes one by one by crossing the
roads and navigating them from a river full of threats. Ousseynou Khadim Beye, a computer engineer developed the Frogger clone, Cross city Dakar.
He developed the mobile video game in c++ with Open cocos2d–x source. The main aim of the game is to create awareness of the trouble the children
of Senegal face. In Senegal, due to the lack of money some children are sent to Islamic schools. But most of the children beg in the streets, and are
the victims of kidnapping, sexual abuse and road accidents. In daaras, the teachers force the children to beg in the streets and bring 2000 CFA francs,
and are given punishments like beatings with wood, rope or whip if they fail to bring money. The government enforced a law against it, but the
children of Senegal still face
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Symbolism in "The Farming of Bones"
Justin Peterkin
Eng150–014
Prof. N. Essey
11/15/11
Research Essay
Symbolism in The Farming Of Bones
In The Farming of Bones, a story based on tragic real life events written by Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian girl named Amabelle attempts to establish a
new life for herself in the neighboring Dominican Republic after the tragic deaths of both her parents. After establishing herself in the Dominican town
of Alegria as a servant for a Dominican family, Amabelle's whole way of life is once again turned upside down when GeneralissimoRafael Trujillo
orders the slaughter of Haitians who are occupying the Dominican Republic (Derby). Of the many themes and symbols used in this story the most
prominent of them is water. (Scribd Inc.)While ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
During the crossing a member of their group is shot by a Dominican soldier and another drowns in the water. We see here that life is once again
being represented by the river, the lives of two individuals were taken attempting to cross over the border but at the same time a new life awaited
Amabelle and Yves in their native country and for Amabelle the hope for her still remained that she may be able to locate Sebastien.Once they arrived in
Haiti, Amabelle and Yves eventually settled at the family home of Yves and lived there for many years. During her time in Haiti Amabelle
frequently pondered the fate of her lover Sebastien the people she formerly served in the Domincian Republic. Soon her curiosity gets the best of
her and Amabelle arranges to once again cross the border into the Dominican Republic and visit her old home where she lived as a servant, to do
this she would once again have to cross over the water, albeit this time by bridge. After crossing over the bridge Amabelle Is driven back to Alegria,
were she first encountered Sebastian and were she believed that Senora Valencia might still live. After she arrives in Alegria Amabelle finds that
Senora Valencia is in fact still alive and located in the same town. Amabelle locates Senora Valencia and after a brief discussion of the events that have
occurred in the many years since they have seen each other, Amabelle requests one thing from Senora Valencia, to see the stream "the one
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Analysis Of Brent Cross Shopping Centre Essay
This report looks into River Island store visit in Brent Cross Shopping Centre on 15th of November 2016. With over 60 years of experience River
Island is well–know brand on the High Street fashion, which offers stylish and affordable fashion items for its customer. It has over 350 stores across
the UK, Ireland and internationally throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe. (Riverisland.com) The main aim of this report is to overlook stores
visual merchandising, layout, customer service and other factors based on a stores visit and identify the main strengths and weaknesses among its
competitors. As we can see from the market positioning below in terms of quality and price River Island biggest competitors are Zara and Topshop
online and retail stores. Turning to recent financial perfomance, the privately–owned fashion retailer did not publish its recent performance, just in
2015 it has announced a 69.4% increase in pre–tax profits to ВЈ149.1m for the year to December 27, as turnover increased 10.4% to ВЈ925.8m
(Geoghegan,2015). This shows, that River Island is fast–growing and successful apparel retailer in these days.
One cannot deny that visual merchandise plays an important role for shops financial performance. There are different types of window displays and
according to their architecture characteristics it can be: closed window, open–back window, corner window, arcade window or no window displays
(Bailey and Baker, 2014). River Island store at Brent Cross Shopping
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Holy Cross Mountains Lab Report
Background
The Holy Cross Mountains are a Paleozoic fold belt composed of a series of map scale folds with a variable wavelength (1 to over 8km), amplitudes
(0.2 to 1km) and geometry wise the fold are open to isoclinal (orientation of the fold axes is 95–120 degree). It's located in the contact zone between
the Paleozoic platform and the East European Craton. Lysogory and Kielce are the two regions considered as structural facies units and also fold zones
for the tectonic sub–division. 1926 is the beginning of tectonic subdivision of the Holy Cross Mountains by Jan Samsonowicz. "This history is
evidenced by the sedimentary rocks representing every period from the Cambrian to Jurassic outcropped in this region". The sample I received is ...
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Green Rivers Shale Fig 14: Holy Cross Shale and Green river shale
Holly cross 1 to 2 % expansion that tell you that nothing really came out of the rock
Green river shale expends like 50 % the reason it expends hydrocarbon has to come out from the inside to the outside the reason is its pore
permeability and porosity. Green river does that by creating cracks inside the rock. That's what fracking is Creating 'breaking from the inside process f
creating. Usually big company use explosive etc.
The difference between the Holy Cross Shale and Green river Shale is Green river shale is cracking constantly expanding when is done is ashes is all
soft.
IVConclusion
Holly Cross Shale did not expand very much which means it is hardly cracking at all. Once cut in half, it was still black; nothing in the inside came
out that is much harder much denser does have low permeability and probably small pores.
In Holly Cross Shale there is basically nothing substantial. I don't see any realease of ions, most of the hydrocarbons are still in the rock. The few
picks are nitrogen oxygen so we can conclude that with the Holly cross shale is whatever is on the outside because nothing from the inside came out
even after heating up to 800 В°
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Archetypes in Siddhartha
In analyzing the novel Siddhartha, we find that Herman Hesse has incorporated many literary techniques to relay his message to the reader. By using
various writing approaches to convey the theme of the novel, Hesse appeals to the readers' senses and aides them in grasping the novel. Included in
these techniques are symbolism, metaphor, allusion, and archetypes. He compares many issues that Siddhartha faces to everyday objects and forces,
making the novel easier to understand. Three of the main archetypes
Hesse uses to get his point across are trees, rivers, and sleep. One of the more obvious symbols used in the novel is a tree. Cross–culturally, it is
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In several instances is the novel, Siddhartha falls asleep (the reader should also note that this usually occurs under a tree) and wakes up anewed with a
new outlook on life.
"Then he had fallen asleep, and on awakening he looked at the world like a new man.... Never had a sleep so refreshed him, so renewed him, so
rejuvenated him!" (76)
Just as in the traditional English story A Christmas Carol, where Scrooge goes to bed and wakes up a new man after a series of nightmares, many
authors have used the metaphor of sleep to show emotional growth in their characters. Another case in point is Kate Chopin's book on a woman's
self–discovery appropriately titled The Awakening.
Just like these authors, Hesse proves to be no stranger to this choice of symbolism. He illustrates quite effectively and allows the reader to notice and
reflect on Siddhartha's personal development on more than one level. It is easy to see that many cross–cultural themes were brought into Siddhartha.
Through writing on more than one level, Hesse has created a literary masterpiece that is extremely deep and meaningful. The application of the
symbols he chose makes some of the themes in the novel easier to see and decipher. Using the archetypes that he did makes the novel one that many
civilizations will read and understand for generations to come. Works Cited
Hesse, Hermann. Siddhartha. New York: New Directions Publishing Corporation,
1951.
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Aeneas Book 6
Book 6 starts out with the Trojan fleet arriving on the shore of Italy. When Aeneas arrives on land he creates the temple of Apollo, and a preistess
named Sibyl meets him. Aeneas then prays to Apollo to let him and his crew settle in Italy. Sibyl warns Aeneas that more trials still await in Italy.
Aeneas then wonderes if Sibyl can gain him entrance to The Underworld, so that he can visit his father's spirit. Aeneas must have a sign from the
gods, first. He is told to go into the forest and find a golden bough. If the bough breaks off easy, then it is fate. If the bough does not come off easily,
then it is not fate, and he should not travel to The Underworld. The gods lead Aeneas to a desired tree. This tree does have a golden branch,
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Many Rivers To Cross Summary
Everyone has a desire, something that they want to achieve or obtain for them. Whether it is ethical or immoral, having desires is almost inevitable.
Sometimes these desires make people go through tough times. Tragic occurrences such as death and broken relationships shape the lives of people
positively or negatively. In the following essay, "Many Rivers to Cross" and the short stories, "Two Kinds" and "Everyday Use", the protagonists of
these texts struggle to achieve their desire, but because of those struggles the main characters do eventually come to a revelation. "Many Rivers to
Cross" written by June Jordan is about a young lady who goes through a difficult childhood which follows her to her adult life. Her father was not very
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One thing that the author was trying to get across is that people have to fight for what they want. Nothing is simply handed to anyone. In "Many
Rivers to Cross", she goes through a lot of adversity. The divorce with her husband was one, but the main one was her mother's suicide. Usually
after someone dies in a person's life, a whole new window is opened. The young woman realized a lot after her mother's death. The effect of her
mother's death was that she knew from then on that she had to live her life the best way she can. She was so tired of letting everyone down. This
was her revelation, "And it was to honor my mother that I did fight with my father, that man who could not tell the living from the dead," she said,
"And really it is to honor Mrs. Hazel Griffin and my cousin Valerie all the woman that I love" (Jordan, 68–71). The struggles that the character in "Two
Kinds" goes through is continuously disappointing her mother. What was most difficult for her was that she lives in a foreign family, a Chinese
family, which most people know that they can be really strict people. Every time her mother set her up to do something that she did not want to do, she
failed at it and that made her mother upset. The author is showing the reader the effects of that through the emotion of the child. But she did come to a
revelation with herself. She knew that her mother could only do so much
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Cowside Beck Discharge Analysis
Introduction Hillslopes are incredibly important as they cover the vast majority of United Kingdoms' (UK) upland landscapes. In sight of this, an
aim in this project was to analyse the slope profiles of the valley system around Cowside Beck. Not only do hillslope processes have influence on the
formation and aesthetics of UK upland areas, fluvial processes also have high significance, leading another aim in this project to be able to ascertain
the discharge of Cowside Beck using the velocity–area method. Method We used the velocity–area method as discharge is calculated by the product of
the cross sectional area of the water and its velocity. The discharge of cowside beck was calculated after the initial data collection. To calculate the
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A stratified sampling method was chosen due to the changes in the hillslope profiles being localised in areas over small intervals, this method was
efficient and representative of the full range of changes. A limitation of this method is that choosing the sections was subjective, in order to decrease
the subjectivity and any bias that may be present, the same person chose the sections each time. Time was one of the main constraints in this enquiry
therefore we chose to use the clinometer–tape method rather than levelling all the way up the hillslope as it was a much simpler approach and took
less time to set up and undertake. In some narrow sections the hillslope had a small angle, being almost flat, an explanation for this is the area of
Cowside Beck is a popular tourist destination for walkers so footpaths were present. In some of the sample sections, no evidence of mass
movement was observed. However in other areas, mass movement is the key to understanding the shape of the hillslope. Numerous sample sites
contained terracettes, which is an explanation for the slope having concavities and convexities in close proximity to each other. These landforms
are formed by the mass movement process of soil creep. Soil creep is a very slow process that occurs when the underlying rock becomes saturated
and in turn causing the soil to become saturated. Often the hillslope is steep so the soil cannot remain stable and gets thrust away from the slope.
The material expands due to processes of freezing, heating and water action and the soil slowly creeps downhill due to gravity. The concentration of
the terracettes in the earlier sites nearer to the river can be explained by the water table lying some distance up the hillslope so the river lies below the
water table. This causes the soil in this area to become more saturated and heavier hence more soil
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Contribution Of 82nd Airborne Division Combat Engineers...
This paper explores the contribution of 82nd Airborne Division Combat Engineers in World War II. During an Allied Force mission dubbed,
"Operation Market Garden", the city of Nijmegan was integral in the overall success or failure in defeating the German Forces. On the outskirts of
Nijmegan, the Waal River separated Allied Forces from the German Panzer Divisions. This paper will annotate the experiences, contributions, and
actions of combat engineers assigned to Charlie Company 307th Engineer Battalion. This paper will also provide you excerpts from an actual After
Actions Review (AAR) of the operation to cross the Waal River, to include quotes from the actual engineers that were involved with the river crossing.
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The specific contributions combat engineers made during this operation primarily came from within the 82nd Airborne Division. Under the leadership
of Brigadier General (BG) James Gavin, his paratroopers were tasked with dropping in northeast Netherlands to secure bridges at the towns of Grave
and Nijmegan. The 82nd Airborne Division's primary target was securing the bridges at Nijmegan to facilitate the Allied Forces XXX Corps, who
would be arriving through Nijmegan to a town called Arnhem. Arnhem was a town that laid on the German / Dutch border. Allied Intelligence
determined that two SS Panzer Divisions of German forces occupied that town.
Within the 82nd Airborne Division was the 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR). Assigned to the 504th PIR was Charlie Company 307th Engineer
Battalion. On the third day of Operation Market Garden, the 82nd Airborne, under BG Gavin, was directed to make an assault across the Waal River
to secure the Nijmegan Highway Bridge. The 504th PIR was the primary assault force, augmented with engineers from C Co 307th Engineer
Battalion. Intelligence from the 504th PIR determined that the crossing was going to happen between two large buildings on the southern bank of the
Waal River. The Engineers determined the river was roughly 1200 feet in width and having a current of about eight miles per hour. All of the support
by fire was provided up and down the
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Themes In The Farming Of Bones By Edwidge Danticat
In the Farming of Bones, Edwidge Danticat explores the 1937 massacre of Haitian immigrant workers in the Dominican Republic. This unfortunate and
destructive reality rests squarely on the shoulders of Amabelle, who strives to find stability, love, and answers to tough questions on her quest for
personal freedom. Throughout the narrative, Danticat uses the cave, sugar cane, and rive images, in order to deeply investigate the essence of the
situation and provide us with symbolic images to enhance the story of Amabelle and the people around her in Columbia and Haiti.
Danticat uses a few types of plants to explore the reality of Haitian field workers prior to the Massacre of 1937. In the Farming of Bones, parsley, a
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As book ends, she is lying in the current, giving herself up to fate and the forward flow of the river, with faith for a new life. In the water, she
symbolically relives the massacre of her parent and so many Haitian people while attempting to gain clarification on so many questions. Her slight
submersion helps her undergo some type of rebirth, "The water was warm for October, warm and shallow, so shallow that I could lie on my back in it
with my shoulders only half submerged. . . . cradled by the current, paddling like a newborn in a washbasin."(310) Danticat illustrates, once again,
death. This time, conversely, the remembrance of death allows for growth and life in Amabelle.
The death–attracting river serves as the backdrop of actual and symbolic death; many people die in it, corpses float down it, and once people cross
it, their lives are never the same Crossing the river multiple times becomes eye opening experience in itself; we see this through Amabelle attempting
to return to her previous dwelling and everything that was alive before is no longer as she knew it or in a sense, dead. Therefore, Danticat suggests
that Amabelle can never truly go back to the other side. However, through her return to the middle of the river, she conquers the death that has plagued
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Compare And Contrast Everyday Use And Many Rivers To Cross
Connecting/Contrast Essay: The Definitions of Definitions
Many times, a difference in meanings and values can often lead to disagreements and conflicts between two parties. Particularly, differences in
defining these values can cause more major misunderstandings since these definitions are what individuals create themselves so they differ from
person to person. Sometimes, these differences may even end friendships and relationships. However, there are also times when definitions teach
lessons regarding which moral is more "just" than another. This is seen in the two short stories "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, "Two Kinds" by
Amy Tan, and the essay "Many Rivers to Cross" by June Jordan, where the issue of definition plays a major role in revealing the author's theme in all
three texts, but "Many Rivers to Cross" differs from the short stories by the order in which the definition was created.
In the short story "Everyday Use," a difference in definition of heritage leads to a major conflict in the short story and helps reveal the theme that
heritage should be lived and not shown. Dee, an Americanized daughter, is visiting her mother and sister at home from college in Augusta. She
changed her name to Wangera to "show" that she understands and cherishes their heritage through "I couldn't bear it any longer... Show more content
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When the mother snatched the quilt out of Dee's hands and gave them to Maggie, (Walker, 255) the author's argument became clear. The author wants
heritage to be defined as how Maggie defines it: to live the heritage and put the quilt to everyday use. The author's definition of the word heritage is
necessary in order to see the theme behind the short story which is to live and immerse in heritage, and this could not have been understood without the
difference in definitions of heritage between Maggie and
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What Is The Theme Of The River By James W. Brown
Analytical essay on "The river" by James W. Brown
Raising a child can be done in various ways. Of course it depends on which gender your child is, but overall it is pretty much the same. The best way
to raise a child is to make sure that they respect things around them. That they cannot go around behaving, as they want too. But, men have a thing that
they always want to learn their boys. Manhood. Manhood is something a boy needs. Manhood is the thing that separates the boys from the men. It can
be taught in many ways and some men take their boys on survival trips. This is what a father does with his young boy in the short story "The river"
by James W. Brown written in 2009.
In the short story "The river" we hear about a father and a son on a trip. The father wants to teach the son how to cross a strong river. Trying to make a
man out of him. While trying to teach his son, he makes some mistakes and it will make him pay a great price.
The short story "The river" takes place in a few places. We first hear about the father and his son sitting in a car on the way, on their trip. Later we
hear about them in the forest, of some kind, while the father explains to his son how to get over the river. We hear about the father and the son, but we
do not hear that much about the mother. The only thing we hear about her is in line 18–20: "At ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
I'm okay. That wasn't good, but we're fine"" This is what we call foreshadowing. We get the feeling that something is going to happen. Even the
father thinks that something is wrong with the place. It looks different, compared to the last time he was there. The father also get the feeling that
they should back. The description of the setting is quite negative. "When the first car appeared he could see it from a long way off, dragging a cloud of
mist like a parachute" It is raining and it does not look like it is about to stop. It is not weather to go on is kind of
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Loughton Brook Essay
In this Geography GCSE controlled assessment project, I will be focusing on rivers and I have chosen a hypothesis to prove that erosion is
making an impact on the Loughton Brook Rivers. My hypothesis is, "The river Loughton brook becomes wider and deeper due to erosion as it
moves downstream". I will be investigating if erosion takes place downstream in the river. I will investigate if hydraulic action has an impact. I will
study about vertical erosion, lateral erosion, Cross profile and hydraulic action. The geography field trip we are going to is called Loughton Brook
which is located in Epping Forest. Epping Forest is the hugest public forest in London. It is almost 6000 acres and has an area of about 12 miles. Two
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In site one there was a high proportion of very unspherical rocks. According to this the hypothesis is right, in site two there is a lot more smother
rocks medium sized and in site 3 there are very small pebbles which are very smooth and spherical. The pebbles get smoother and rounder while it
goes downstream. Due to us only taking about 10 rocks our result may have been not right as there were some pebbles which were largely over
sized. Most of the other load is dissolved by solution such as limestone and chalk Gradient The gradient in site 1 was 0, in site 2 it was 3 and in site
3 was 4. The hypothesis for this was the river gets steeper as you go downwards as the gradient decreases. My measurement is correct based on facts
and my theory. Conclusion The results shows us that the hypothesis between the river Loughton brook and the erosion shows that it gets wider and
deeper due to many reasons such as vertical erosion, lateral erosion, hydraulic action and abrasion of rocks. Water width and depth increase downstream
– more erosion through increased water volumes. Velocity increases downstream due to greater energy levels of higher volumes. Gradient decreases
due to slower rate of depth increase downstream. Long axis of pebbles decrease downstream, eroded in transportation process. Strengths of methods
used –i can take
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The African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross Analysis
Slavery in The United States
Slavery is one of the important subjects in the United States given the fact that it contributes largely to the history of the nation. I have decided to
review a documentary about slavery in the United States. The documentary titled, "The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross" is one crucial
documentary, which explores how Africans were taken into theUnited States. It also explains how the African–Americans went through a lot of
suffering to get out of the racial discrimination in the United States. The documentary also mentions more about how the African–Americans at the
South turned the civil war into war against racial prejudice. The documentary is critical in providing more information related to how Africans... Show
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This again gives some idea of what the whole issue of slavery would be because it is not easy for a human being to prefer death over anything. The
idea of runaways also emerges in the documentary as one of the most critical aspect of the slavery in the United States. Blacks as well as whites who
sympathized with the black slaves, decided to help slaves escape to freedom. This again, shows that not every white in the United States supported the
issue of slavery.
A huge number of those who escaped to freedom, found themselves in Canada, where they were welcomed in Catholic Churches. The mentioning of
Catholic Churches in Canada, again gives us an idea of the role played by the Church to ensure that freedom in the United States was achieved. In
Episode 3 of the documentary, Henry Gates asserts that about 750,000 lives lost, and African Americans were about 40,000 of the total deaths
(Episode 3, 20:20–58). The beginning of 1865, saw the war come to an end when some amendments were enacted into the constitution to abolish the
slavery in the
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The Brooklyn Bridge: Development During The Industrial...
The Brooklyn bridge was a paragon of the forward thinking invention that was developed during the industrial revolution. A man named John
Augustus Roebling was appointed as the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. His plan for the bridge was approved in 1869 and the
construction of the bridge started a year later on January 3, 1870. In 1883 it took $15.5 million dollars (around $379,661,000 dollars today) and 600
workers to construct the bridge. Out of the 600 workers, at least 20 of them died during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, including Roebling
himself. After 13 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was finally opened for use on May 24, 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge had been in the mind
of architects since the early 1800s
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The Endangered Cross River Gorilla
With only two hundred and fifty to three hundred left, the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla roams the African forests while on the brink of
extinction (Save Our Species). Africa has many populations of primates that are at the least endangered, and the Cross River Gorilla is the closest to
extinction and the least studied due to the rarity of observing them. (Save Our Species). These gorillas are confined to small, mountainous areas that
have been separated over and over again by fragmentation, furthermore ruining the needed social aspect of the groups and need for vast land (Imong,
I., & Robbins, M.), (Save Our Species) The increased hunting and fragmentation of these Gorilla's habitats has caused a large problem with how the ...
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Within these small groups, the Cross River Gorilla has very predominant traits to keep them alive when almost extinct and facing a harsh
environment (What's Our Mission). These gorillas have a considerably large body size and they also have quite large hands but short forearms;
along with small forward facing eyes that are put close together on top of a large nasal region (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N,). Due to being so big they
need a lot of nutrients, and in order to obtain enough food, they eat a large array of diets such as plants in many varieties, and fruits (Etiendem, D.,
& Tagg, N.). Since they live in the higher parts of the mountains near the border of Nigeria, the amount of fruit trees that exist are much lower than
other regions, so they have come to rely on vegetation (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.). Since almost all fruit is seasonal, the primates must learn when
they can eat one type, and when vegetation is important. (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.), (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.). The food they eat also determines
how sexually successful they will be in the coming years. The life history of the Cross River Gorilla is considerably long, ranging from gestation
period to death (Save Our Species), (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.). The normal female gorilla will not
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The Crossing Movie Analysis
Film Review: The Crossing
The movie starts off in the winter of 1776 just six months after the colonies declared independence from Britain. The Continental Army had already
suffered many losses against the British forces and were being chased away towards the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania the
Delaware River. The approaching winter caused many to become ill causing the Continental Army to have even fewer soldiers to fight. The only way
they can get away from the oncoming attacks from the British is to cross the Delaware River.
General George Washingtonis seen leading this small army of 2000 men. He decides that they need to cross the Delaware River. In order to cross the
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Of course there's no way to really know exactly how events transpired from back then but this just portrays a likely scenario that could've happened.
My favorite thing about this movie is the portrayal of Washington. Before watching the only thing I really knew about Washington was that he was a
great general but I didn't know what that really meant. This movie shows that by seeing Washington's thought process when thinking of his plans of
attack and it shows his care for his men. One scene that was a small part really showed this. While his men were marching for miles the Generals
were all riding horses but Washington wanted to encourage his men to keep going so part way through he got of his horse and marched alongside
them. It was kind of symbolic because he got off his high horse and lowered himself to his men which some would see as him degrading himself but I
saw that as him respecting his men and knowing that what they were doing wasn't
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River Stinchar Research Paper
The River Stinchar and its tributaries, the ferly burn and the Dalquairne burn show patterns which follow the Bradshaw Model to a large extent.
The typical upper course of a river is narrow in width, shallow in depth and slow in velocity. The load size is very large and therefore, less of it.
The bank gradients are steep and the discharge levels are low. All these features gradually change as the river flows downstream. This is shown in
figure 2 The location chosen for study is The River Stinchar and its tributaries which are located in South Ayrshire and flow south west from the
Galloway Forest Park and were chosen due to a previous visit to the area. The location can be seen in figure 1. There is a single lane farm track
that is actually a National Cycle Route that runs level with the burns and also with the Stinchar itself which allows for easy access. This location
was chosen because the waters manage to cover the upper, middle and lower course in a small distance making it more efficient to study. This area
is very isolated and the nearest settlement is the village of Crosshill which is 8 miles away. There were very few signs of life with only three or four
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Research Questions: –Does the distance downstream effect the cross sectional area? –Does the Pebble size and shape change as the river flows
downstream? –Does the velocity and discharge increase with distance downstream? –Does the distance downstream affect the sediment size and shape?
–How do the channel width, wetted perimeter and depth change with distance
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Greek Mythology : Proper Burial Of A Person
In Greek Mythology the proper burial of a person, regardless of who they were, was always emphasized. It was believed that if someone did not have a
proper burial they would wander, lost for the rest of eternity. If the proper burial was given the person was said to then cross over into the underworld
where Hades ruled and alongside him was his queen, Persephone. From there the person would be placed in one of the four sections of the
underworld: The Asphodel Fields, The Fields of Mourning, Elysium and the Isles of the Blest, or Tartarus. The proper way to prepare the dead
involved three parts: the prothesis (laying out of the body), the ekphora (funeral procession), and the interment of the body or cremated remains
of the deceased. After being washed and anointed with oil, the body was dressed and placed on a high bed within the house. The women, relatives
of the deceased, would primarily take care of doing the burial rituals. During the prothesis, relatives and friends came to mourn and pay their
respects. The Greeks believed that at the moment of death the psyche, or spirit of the dead, left the body as a little breath or puff of wind. The
necessity for proper burial rites is emphasized in various literary sources. As an example, in The Iliad (Book 22), when Hector was about to die he
asks Achilles to, "send [his] body back home to be burned In honor by the Trojans and their wives." Even at his last moment in life he pleads with
Achilles to let him have proper burial
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Summary On Journal: Your Experiences On The Trail
3.3.4 Journal: Your Experiences on the Trail
U.S. History Sem 1 (S2529194)
Points possible: 20
Journal
Date: ____________
PreВWriting
1. Who were you on the Trail of Tears? (1 point) Tennessee Rogers
2. Begin by listing your character's experiences. If you have many, list just the four most interesting ones. (1 point) I leave my home and only able to
pack what the army will allow, it is almost winter.
I have to hunt with a blowdart gun because my gun was taken away.
I have to cross the mississippi river and loved ones drown but I continue
I have reached Tahlequah, Oklahoma, many loved ones have died
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Writing Assignment
Write a complete paragraph that describes your experiences on the Trail of Tears. Use the topic sentence and support you completed in the preВ
writing
section. Add a conclusion to finish your thoughts. Be sure to use lots of good detail. Of course, if you need to add other ideas, you can do that, too.
This assignment is worth 15 points.
The Trail of Tears was the worst experience of my life. It began when my family I had to our my home. I was not allowed to take what I wanted, I was
forced to take what the army allowed me to take and it was almost winter. We had been traveling for a few days now and we needed food, so I had to
hunt but my gun was taken, luckily I had my blowdart gun. I killed a small deer and everyone wanted a piece so we shared as much as we could, but
it was not enough. Months had past and we had arrived at the Mississippi River and had to cross, my cousin and grandfather had drown, our family
was saddened but we had to continue. Almost a full year had gone by and we finally had reached Tahlequah. More loved ones had died on this
horrible journey and fourВthousand people had died in this wretched year. The trail of tears ruined our
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Symbolism and Metaphor In The Humbling River by Maynard...
The questions, "What does it mean to be human, and how might we transcend human nature?" have been a subject of debate for philosophical and
theological thinkers for centuries. In recent history, scientific discoveries have led to a resurgence of these ancient debates that break down into three
primary schools of thought. There are those who believe that we, like the rest of the animal kingdom, have certain basic "programming" that
determines our fundamental nature, and those who believe that human beings are born "tabula rasa" and that nurture determines who we are. The issue
becomes increasingly complex for those with the theological belief that human beings are spiritual creatures and that our spirituality is what defines us.
However, a... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The word home is metaphor for the greater culture to which we belong and represents the influence of that culture on our way of thinking and acting.
The sum of all of these forces then, defines who we are as individuals and serve to define what motivates us to action, our nature. The second half of the
first stanza introduces an extended metaphor describing the motivating factor of human nature, saying, "To conquer every mountain shown" (Keenan).
While the word "conquer," conjures up images of imperialistic warfare, within the context of this song the word has a broader meaning and may be
more clearly understood as the "will to power and the will to meaning." That is, the driving forces of human nature are achievement, which is
motivated by personal ambition to reach the highest possible position we may accomplish, and the drive to understand the meaning of our lives. The
word mountain represents every type of obstacle that might get in the way of that goal, while the word "I" directly refers to the singer and
metaphorically refers to humanity as a collective of individuals motivated by personal self–interest. Taken together with the first half of this stanza, we
see the idea that the defining characteristic of human nature is to overcome, or conquer, every obstacle that obstructs the will to power or prevents us
from discovering truth. The singer then introduces the controlling metaphor (or main theme) of the song, which is transcendence saying, "But I've
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John Roebling : The Brooklyn Bridge
When: Five years after the Civil War ended, John A. Roebling's idea of a suspensions bridge came to life. The Brooklyn Bridge's construction started
January 3, 1870. On May 24,1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened for the first time
Where: In 1870, Manhattan and Brooklyn were two different and separate cities, separated by the East River. It took commuters hours to cross the
river each day because the only way to cross the river was to board one of the slow moving ferries. So, John Roebling wanted to create an easier way to
cross the river.
Who: John Augustus Roebling was the man who came up with the idea and drew all of the plans for the Brooklyn Bridge, but he died shortly before the
construction started because his toes were crushed in between a ferry boat and the dock. After his death, his son Washington Roebling took the job of
Chief Engineer. Constantly going deep disease, also known as the bends. He was removed from the work site after 1872, and his wife, Emily
Roebling, took over Roebling's role chief engineer of the project. Without Emily Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge would have never been finished. The
majority of workers on the Brooklyn Bridge were immigrants, and they were paid about $2.00 a day. They worked in the caissons all day long, and
many people quit because they constantly became sick from the air pressure.
What: The Brooklyn Bridge was opened for the first time in 1883. Finally, the commuters who traveled from Brooklyn to Manhattan every day, could
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John's Bravery and Courage in Breaking Social Norms

  • 1. By The Waters Of Babylon Being brave and breaking societal norms and being different, even at the expense of personal reputation, is worth it. By the Waters of Babylon by Stephen Vincent BenГ©t is a short story about the journey and discoveries of a boy named John. John is a priest (and the son of a priest) in a primitive society. In By the Waters of Babylon, John journeys east, even though it is forbidden to do so, and finds a city that we later learn is New York. This leads to several revelations for John. John is brave, and breaks societal norms, and is rewarded withknowledge that can help his entire civilisation. Being brave and breaking norms worth it. John is brave and breaks norms when he ventures east. In doing so, he risks be ostracised by his people. He is also taught that he will be killed by the gods if he ventures east. This shows John is very brave and courageous, as he risks many things when he goes east. This bravery is represented in the text by the Ou–dis–sun (Hudson) river. John's culture believes that you will be destroyed by the gods if you cross the river. The river is a definitive line, a mark in the ground. It is like a mental wall. Yet John summons the courage to cross the river. The river crossing represents that John is being brave and different. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He learns that their were people in the past with great technology, not gods. He realises that much of the information he has been told by his father and the rest of his society is simply not true. To come to this revelation, he had to stop believing what he had heard his entire life. He chose to break from the societal norm, he chose to be brave, and thus was rewarded with knowledge and truth about the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Laurie Halse's Chains Quotes In the book "Chains" by Laurie Halse, it talks about a girl named Isabel, who was born as a slave. Isabel has faced many challenges in her life, ranging from her abusive witch–like owner Madame Lockton, to choosing whether to side with Great Britain or America. The old man Isabel calls grandfather, tells her, "Everything that stands between you and freedom is the River Jordan." When talking about about the River Jordan, her grandfather means that Isabel must overcome her problems (the River Jordan) to find freedom and escape from the brutality of being a slave. There are many things that get in the way of Isabel on her quest to freedom, such as Madame Lockton, choosing sides, finding Ruth, and a potential way Isabel can find freedom. Each... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Her problems could be interpreted as chains trapping and drowning her in her River Jordan. "He [Captain Campbell] couldn't take me. He would not. I was chained between two nations... I was a ghost tied to the ground not a living soul." (182) This quote shows Isabel is stuck, not knowing what side to favor. They used a simile comparing Isabel and the two nations to a ghost trapped in the ground, with Isabel depicted as the ghost. It explained that Isabel is a like ghost trapped in the ground, not with the British nor the Americans. "The glowing iron streaked in front of my face like a comet... The man pushed the hot metal against my cheek. It hissed and bubbled. Smoke curled under my nose. They cooked me."(148) This passage clarifies when Isabel gets branded. This part of the story almost broke Isabel's spirit to fight forward and for freedom. Not like her usual self, she followed orders received from Madame and rarely thought about Ruth and her parents. "I took a step up. 'Answer me, you miserable cow. Did you sell my sister?'...'She is only 5 years old.' I rose another step. 'She is a baby and you sold her away from me.'(135) During this section of the story, this would be the first time Isabel ever truly got mad at Madame, even enough to yell at her with a rude name. This is one of the larger complications that add more water to Isabel's River Jordan. Ruth was Isabel's only family left, and she sincerely did care for Ruth, but when Ruth got sold it put Isabel into despair. It was also the cause of Isabel being branded. "But Ruth did. She giggled, a sound like a small silver bell. A bell tolling disaster. Madam Lockton... pointed her finger at us. 'Which one of you made that noise?' Her face flushed with rage her eyes darting back and forth between us. 'I did, ma'am,' I quickly lied... Craaack! Lightning struck from a blue sky; Madame near threw me to the ground. This was Isabel's and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. African Americans : Many Rivers The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, is a six–part Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series that chronicles the African–American experience beginning with the origins of the transatlantic slave trade, journeying to the inauguration of the first African–American president. It recounts the African American history, exploring the African–American people, including the diversity of cultural institutions, political strategies, and the religious and social perspectives they have developed– establishing their own culture, history, and society all while traveling a journey of unimaginable odds. In addition, this series travels through 5 centuries of historical events and struggles, ending with the present– detailing the strides African Americans made towards resiliency, a sense of community, social connections, social networks, social support, and connections of faith. Keywords: series, African–Americans, history, diversity, cultural, social, historical, resiliency The African American Journey to Cross Many Rivers The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross details more than just black history, it explores black identity and what it truly means to be an African American in the United States today. This documentary unveils the different religious and social perspectives, as well as the evolution of the African American people. Anyone watching the documentary, The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, is taken on a journey on the black experience– ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Personal Narrative: Crossing The Border Into The United... This letter is to detail when I crossed the border into the United States. In 1999 I arrived to Tijuana, Mexico I do not remember the day or the month exactly. A lady came up wondering that if I was going to cross the United States, and I said yes, then she took me to a men. The man said to me that it could help me to cross into the United States, and I accepted. He took me to Tecate,Mexico where he had 10 more people, when we arrived to tecate, Mexico at 6 in the afternoon, We went up to the first 8 in a truck and we were driving us as 1 1/2 approximately. From there we went walking in the mountains, we walked about 5 hours, until we came to a river or canal of water there they already had a chamber of water used as a lifeguard. They told us that this water was a dirty water or black waters. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When we got in the water, we realized that the water was dirty water because it was smelling badly and was feeling very thick. We said to the persons who were taking us that we were very afraid, but us they told us that we had to cross for these black waters. Because we could drown there because not many we could swim and us was told that that was the only option we had to get to the point where they had to get up. We accept and we ask God to help us cross that river. We all were treating as the possible thing to cross the river those who were hung opposite they were trying to pull the camera those who were coming behind were trying of to push it. As to the middle of the river we wick graduation: off to sink with the camera several of us we took that dirty water I personally take that dirty water thanks to God we could accommodate us again in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. History Of The River Tees This route has a delightful blend of woodland and river scenery. We visit the cosy little village of Lartington and explore the sylvan valley of Deepdale Beck where a wide range of flora and fauna can be enjoyed. Barnard Castle, or 'Barney' as it is more affectionВately known, is an ancient market town. It grew up in the shadow of Bernard de Balliol's magnificent fortress, after which it is named. The castle dates from 1125 when the original timber structure was rebuilt in stone. It stands 80 feet (24m) above the river Tees and uses the natural defence of almost sheer cliffs on the west and south sides. The remains include the Great Hall and a large circular keep – the Round Tower, also known as the Balliol Tower. In 1569, during the Rising ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This area has been landscaped at some time and is planted with Giant Wellingtonia trees. There are also traces of ornamental ponds and waterfalls. Leaving the village we pass the Lartington Aqueduct and then continue into the sylvan valley of Deepdale. The aqueduct was built in 1863 to take the beck over a railway cutting, through which the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway ran. We also pass the site of the Deepdale Viaduct, opened in 1861, to carry the railway on to Tebay. This was 740 feet (225m) in length with eleven spans across the river and it stood 161 feet (49m) above Deepdale Beck. Deepdale contains some of the richest deciduous woodland in Upper Teesdale and is a haven for birds and wild flowers. Great spotted woodpecker, robin, tree creeper and grey wagtail are often seen and, with patience, kingfisher. You may also spot the brown argus and dark green fritillary butterflies. Our path leads us back to the main road. Now we follow the road into Barnard Castle via County Bridge, another bridge so named because the river Tees was the former border of Yorkshire and the Palatinate of Durham. From the bridge we continue up through the town passing the Butter Cross and return to our parking ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. The Shimna River Essay The Shimna River As part of our A level Geography course I have decided to study the Shimna River as my case study. I picked this case study because I thought it would be both interesting and challenging as well as the fact it was on our doorstep. Before we could do anything we had to plan our investigation. Through my fieldwork I must obtain a table of results. For such data I must display it in a clear and straightforward manner so I can analyse and interpret the results using statistical analysis such as averages, spearman's rank, nearest neighbour, chi square and location quotient. Planning ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... We took many safety precautions including going up the mountain when water levels weren't dangerously high, choosing a calm day – avoiding hazardous weather. We made sure that we all stayed together and set up lines of communication. It was essential that we wore warm comfortable clothing with a first aid kit always at hand. Aims When we set out at the start we had several aims to consider. 1) Does the river discharge increase the further from the source? 2) Is there a relationship between river width and stream velocity? 3) As the wetted perimeter increases, river velocity decreases. 4) The further from the source the stones deposited become smaller, smoother and more rounded. 5) Does river temperature readings increase the further from the source? Data Collection
  • 7. At each of our seventeen stops we recorded readings for river width, average depth, cross sectional area, wetted perimeter, river discharge, types of stones and water temperature. We systematically obtained our samples by measuring every ten meters at each of our four locations. In my analysis of the River Shimna I selected three areas within the river study. They were the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Battle Analysis: The Battle Of Fredericksburg The Battle of Fredericksburg Did you know that the battle of Fredericksburg was fought from December 11–18 1862 in Fredericksburg, Virginia? Four important generals for the Union (north) were Franklin, Hooker, Sumner and Burnside leader over all. Another strategy for the south was Burnside and his brilliant plans. The bridges are strength for the Confederates (south), (Marvel & Pfanz 1993). The Union Generals Did you know that 4 major generals for the Union were William Franklin, Joseph Hooker, Edwin Sumner, and Ambrose Burnside? Ambrose Burnside was a big help to the Union especially when it came to his plans. One of his plans were to attack the North Carolina coast and it worked they defeated the south, still had to beat the big man Robert ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Mountain Gorilla Research Paper Endangered Gorillas Did you know our closest animal relative is the gorilla? About 98% of the DNA in are genes are almost the exact same. Therefore we need to help them. In 1989 the population of the Mountain gorilla increased by 17% and by 2010 it had decreased by 26.5%. That shows how the gorilla population is always changing. Today there are less than 760. In this writing you will read about Mountain gorillas, Cross River gorillas, Dian Fossey, and ways to help. Mountain gorillas: The number one reason of endangered gorillas is because of human encroachment also known as poaching, it is a deadly crime to all wildlife. It kills millions of animals every year. Other reasons are climate change, habitat loss, and diseases. Mountain ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This is a critically endangered type of gorilla. There are less than 300 of their type. Cross River gorillas are usually about 4 to 5 feet in height, and they weight up to 450 pounds! Surprisingly, Cross River gorillas were only founded as a new species Dian Fossey: Dian Fossey is an American zoologist, anthropologist, and primatologist. Over a period of 18 years Dian performed an extensive study for Mountain gorillas. She lived in Africa for a while to study gorillas, and on the 16th of October, she stayed in a small hotel near the Virunga Mountains, and there she saw her first Mountain gorilla. Dian Fossey wrote many books like, Gorillas in the Mist, Living with Mountain Gorillas, and Development of the Mountain Gorilla. "When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future" – Dian Fossey How to help: To keep gorillas from extinction we need to help. I'm not saying go to Africa and spend your life as a zoologist like Dian Fossey, you can do as little as donating a couple cents. If you have internet access here are websites that you might want to look at, www.nationalgeographic.com, www.wwf.org, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. The Rise and Fall of the Warrant Chief System in the Cross... INTRODUCTION Prior to the advent of the British Colonialists to our shores more than four hundred years ago, the traditional institutions held sway as the organisational structure around which the socio–political, cultural, administrative and economic life of the people revolved. It was therefore, not surprising that the colonialists who came to exploit us with their imperial motives and to imposed their own social order on the indigenous existing nationalities that later coalesced into the present day Nigeria, found it expedient to enlist the support and cooperation of traditional rulers in securing their hold on the conquered territories. Indeed, the traditional rulers proved so indispensable in this regard that where non seemed to have ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This was a very crude version of indirect rule. To this extent, many Warrant Chiefs solely constituted colonially–backed usurpers of power and had little or no legitimacy beyond the fact of them being installed by the colonial state. Without any pedigree and claim to traditional legitimacy, they held to power and used it for their own parochial ends. THE WORKINGS OF THE WARRANT CHIEF SYSTEM. The Warrant Chiefs main source of power was the control of Native Courts and of labour, for example, for colonial road and waterways constructions.4 These artificially created chiefs were given the authority to arrest and detain people who committed offences; and debtors who could not meet their financial obligations owed to others. They also acted as tax collectors for the Colonial masters. Native courts were graded A to D according to the Native Court Ordinance No.44 of 1933, with Grade A courts empowered with full judicial powers including capital powers, each subsequent grade having diminished capabilities. In the Eastern Region, there were no Grade A Courts, 5 at Grade B(divided between Calabar and Onitsha), 54 at Grade C(of which29 were in Ogoja province), 492 at Grade D (with 93 in Ogoja) as well as 45 Native Appeal Courts ,each also possessing status as courts of the first instance. Of these, 12 were in Ogoja province.5 As the courts grew in number ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Comparing How Cat And Mice Became Enemies Have you ever had someone that has done that to you like Rat did to Cat. One story we read was "Cat and Rat: Legend of the Chinese Zodiac" about how Rat cheated his friend Cat. The other we read was "How Cats and Mice Became Enemies" about how the cat got made at his friend mouse for eating their pumpkin boat. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting the story Cat and Rat Legend of the Zodiac and How Cat and Rat Became Enemies. I will be comparing an contrasting the two stories. The first story Is Cat and Rat Legend of the Chinese Zodiac. The other story was How Cat And Mice became enemies. In the story Chinese Zodiac Cat and Rat were friends. They were friends until Rat made Cat last. Rat was not nice. He made it to where Cat had to cross a river. In the Story How they Became Enemies They were trying to get accost the river and they has to ride a pumpkin. It was a very wide river 'so it took them a long while. As they were getting close Mice got hungry and started to eat at the pumpkin. And then the Cat woke up and the Mice said nothing happened. And then when they ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The first comparison is In both of the stories the Rat or Mouse bribed the Cat that there was fish. He said come on come with me there will be fish. In both of the stories the Cat got mad at the Rat or Mouse. The Cat got mad because he was pushed into water and he was bred for fish to go into the water and there wasn't any fish. Another Comparison is that in both of the stories the Cat was afraid of water. The only way that Rat got him to go is because he bribed him. In both of the stories they have to cross a wide river or the widest part of the river. And the cat os afraid of the water and doesn't want to cross it. The last comparison is that in both the stories The Cat and Rat started off as friends and then at the end of both of the stores they ended up being enemies and not liking each other. These are just a few similarities of the two ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Essay on Archetypes In Siddhartha In analyzing the novel Siddhartha, we find that Herman Hesse has incorporated many literary techniques to relay his message to the reader. By using various writing approaches to convey the theme of the novel, Hesse appeals to the readers' senses and aides them in grasping the novel. Included in these techniques are symbolism, metaphor, allusion, and archetypes. He compares many issues that Siddhartha faces to everyday objects and forces, making the novel easier to understand. Three of the main archetypes Hesse uses to get his point across are trees, rivers, and sleep. One of the more obvious symbols used in the novel is a tree. Cross–culturally, it is extremely common for trees ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He lets go of the tree and considers suicide, but immediately sinks back underneath its trunk when he realizes how childish the thought of killing himself is. By showing the reader how drastically different Siddhartha's decisions and ideas are while he's away from a tree as opposed to underneath of one, we see just how strong its symbolism in the novel is. The use of this archetype shows the audience how important wisdom and intelligence are. Another example of cross–cultural themes found in Siddhartha is the symbolism of the river. We find that in many civilizations rivers represent life and the path we take to find our destiny. Garth Brooks' song "The River" is a perfect example of the usage of rivers as a metaphor for life: "...Trying to learn from what's behind you and never knowing what's in store, makes each day a constant battle just to stay between the shores..." This quote from the song can be directly compared to Siddhartha's life, as he lives his life trying to gain new knowledge and learn from his experiences. By personifying the river and actually making it a character at the end of the novel, it strengthens the image in a reader's mind of the path that Siddhartha must follow through his experience on Earth. Hesse further emphasizes this symbol by using the word "flowing" frequently throughout the novel. Small things, like speech ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. The African Americans Many Rivers To Cross Movie Analysis The film, "The African– Americans: Many Rivers to cross, Episode 5: "Rise!" coves African American history from 1940 to 1968. This film was written by Henry Louis Gates which is composed of taking us down the road to civil rights. In the beginning of his film, he briefly mentions that even a century after emancipation things such as segregation would be contradictory. Gates is opposed to the thoughts of segregation; he views segregation as something that'll never fade – even years after the freeing, there will always be that separation and injustice. He covers all historical people who left their marks and historical events through that time period. Throughout the 1940s, African Americans experienced a downfall. When it came to employment, the "Negroes,"... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Also during 1955, a little girl by the name of Ruby Bridges entered into an all–white school until she was later escorted out. 500 white children were taken out of school by their parents and from that point on left Ruby to become a powerful icon for desegregation. The hopes for desegregation still remained in the 1960s, when John Lewis showed up to an all–white lunch counter hoping to receive a burger and a coke. The waitress replied with "I don't serve Niggers." Lewis resisted to move and was brutally beat. However, Nashville later ended up desegregating lunch counters as the first city to do so. In 1963, Reverend Martin Luther King came to town. He announced that segregation must be removed. On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his I Have a Dream speech in Washington D.C. around the Lincoln Memorial. His influential speech touched many from the civil rights marchers, to the Federal government, and on June 23, 1963, made it onto the Billboard charts. Another great speech given in 1964 was by Malcom X which was based off becoming radicalized during ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. What Was Alexander's Actions In 326 B.C.E. Alexander was in a battle at the Hydaspes River in India with King Porus. This is considered by many to be his last major victory. There he would face a new opponent – elephants. The river was also a mile wide. Alexander would be facing an army again that outnumbered him. King Porus thought the river was his best defense, but he underestimated Alexander's ability to fight. Porus thought that Alexander would wait until monsoon season was over because the river was deep and fast. Alexander ordered from his Indian ally, King Taxila, large grain shipments, giving the indication that he would wait for monsoon season to end. But he had no intention of waiting. Then Alexander started a distraction by putting campfires along the shore. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. The African American Many Rivers We Cross Summary Episode 5 titled "Rise" of the PBS series "The African Americans Many Rivers We Cross", tells the story of black Americans fighting for their rights. In this essay I am going to talk about key events that took place, and my thoughts about them. We first start of in the 1940's where black Americans pursued economic opportunity in Chicago through the Auto Industry. Where they could be paid a steady wage job. African Americans were given the most dangerous jobs located in the foundry. A time in the middle of World War 2, where due to labor demand the assembly line became integrated. Where segregation ran ramped, and they was a lot of hatred toward blacks. In 1943 a race war broke out in Detroit. White Americans rioted, abused, and destroyed ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He used the media in a way that would cause people to look at the unjust acts against the African American citizens. Like in the case of the march on Selma. Where the visual impact of the brutality towards African Americans caused an uproar. While Malcom X was a man who truly wanted to confront the utter hypocrisy of what the government called law. And yet still have so much inequality towards African Americans. Then in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. And though this was passed into legislation the voting process were still rigged against African Americans. A young man James Meredith began to walk along the south to spread awareness of the challenges African Americans faced to vote. He was shot two days into his cause. The walk was continued by Martin Luther King, and current SNCC leader Stokely Carmichael. This was the beginning of a decline in nonviolent protest by Martin Luther King, and a more result driven tactics by Stokely. Stokely Carmichael's approach to the civil rights movement. He wanted the black Americans to embrace their rights and take their freedom. He starts to influence the people with the phrase "Black Power". You find the voice of the African American people change to a more self –conscious of what they ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Compassion In The Man At The River By Dave Eggers The textbook definition of compassion is, the sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. (google) However, the word compassion can be described in a variety of different ways. Many authors thread the concept of compassion throughout their stories. It builds the story line and develops characters. In "The Man at the River," by Dave Eggers, it can be argued that the American man's Sudanese friends were not being compassionate. In the story, a Sudanese man wanted his American friend to cross the river with him. But the American man had a deep cut on his leg that would have come in contact with the river water. The Sudanese friend tried to coax him across the river, but the American man refused. He did not know ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Courage in Pat Barker's Regeneration Essay Courage in Pat Barker's Regeneration During the Vietnam War, many Americans decided to choose conscientious objector status and serve the war effort in non –combative ways; others moved to Canada, leaving their families, their communities, and their nation because of strong political convictions. While some said these people were cowards and a disgrace to their families and their nation, others argued that those had just as much courage as the men on the front lines. Although moving to Canada was far less difficult than being sent to Vietnam, these Draft Dodgers proved they had courage to stand up for what they believed in. On pages eight and twenty–two of Pat Barker's Regeneration, two very highly esteemed awards are introduced, the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 37,081 MC awards were given during World War I, and though it was an unusually large number of awards, it did not decrease the valor in receiving one (Duffy). The Victoria Cross (VC) Award is the highest medal that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers. It was first instituted by the Royal Warrant in 1856, but was also used during the Crimean War, starting in 1854. The metal that this award is made out of typically comes from the guns captured from the enemies. In the Crimean War, metal from the Russian guns was used, and in World War I, metal from the Chinese guns was used. The metal for these medals has further significance, then, because it is not simply a metal fabricated from everyday materials, but is made with the valor and honor of the conquered enemies weapons. Throughout the years, the VC medal has continued to be one that is bestowed upon brave officers, and is today currently presented by the Monarch. This highly prestigious award can only be given to a person whose actions are "in the presence of the enemy" (Chapman), thus reserving it for the elite few who perform incredibly heroic acts during the war. Due to the tremendous amount of danger involved in one of these acts, the chances of surviving a VC act is one in ten (Chapman). The first mention of the MC award, referred to on page eight of Barker's novel, is briefly stated as Dr. W.H.R.Rivers anticipates ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. The Manifest Destiny : The Causes Of The Oregon Trail In early 1843 settlers packed up everything they had into their wagons ready for a long trail. The oregon trail was a 2,200 mile trail that trailed besides waterways, ran through mountains, and tall and shortgrass prairies. The Oregon trail was the trail to the promise land. By then california was still owned by mexico. But the rumors were that there was riches in california and oregon. Many people who had lived in mississippi had been going through rough economic periods. Not to mention the disease outbreak of yellow fever and malaria. The people who went along the trail left to get away from the struggles and towards the wealth and prosperity. Surprisingly many people survived the oregon trail. The oregon Trail contributed to manifest destiny. Manifest Destiny was a widespread belief that we should continue to move westward across the land. Because of that people who were wanting to leave their homes and expand onto new land. Later on people had the bright idea that if you were wanted you would move to the west, where there was no sheriffs or authority. James W. Marshall found a gold nugget in the american river which started the gold rush which eventually led to the Oregon Trail. The oregon trail was officially made by fur traders. They had tried many trails before but most of them were only passable by foot. The oregon trail was along the mississippi river. Making it easier for people to survive the long route. California was still owned by mexico when people started to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Frogger Research Paper A game to raise awareness against child abuse Frogger is a retro arcade game of 1981, noted for its novel game play and theme. In the game, the player should direct the frogs to their homes one by one by crossing the roads and navigating them from a river full of threats. Ousseynou Khadim Beye, a computer engineer developed the Frogger clone, Cross city Dakar. He developed the mobile video game in c++ with Open cocos2d–x source. The main aim of the game is to create awareness of the trouble the children of Senegal face. In Senegal, due to the lack of money some children are sent to Islamic schools. But most of the children beg in the streets, and are the victims of kidnapping, sexual abuse and road accidents. In daaras, the teachers force... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Many from France, US and Italy downloaded the game. Beye said that he wants to convert the game into 3D animation, in future he plans to open his own game studio with an alliance with any non– profit organization. He said that he wants to develop games on Senegal wrestling game, solar energy and deforestation that will create awareness on the issues faced in Africa. A game to raise awareness against child abuse Frogger is a retro arcade game of 1981, noted for its novel game play and theme. In the game, the player should direct the frogs to their homes one by one by crossing the roads and navigating them from a river full of threats. Ousseynou Khadim Beye, a computer engineer developed the Frogger clone, Cross city Dakar. He developed the mobile video game in c++ with Open cocos2d–x source. The main aim of the game is to create awareness of the trouble the children of Senegal face. In Senegal, due to the lack of money some children are sent to Islamic schools. But most of the children beg in the streets, and are the victims of kidnapping, sexual abuse and road accidents. In daaras, the teachers force the children to beg in the streets and bring 2000 CFA francs, and are given punishments like beatings with wood, rope or whip if they fail to bring money. The government enforced a law against it, but the children of Senegal still face ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Symbolism in "The Farming of Bones" Justin Peterkin Eng150–014 Prof. N. Essey 11/15/11 Research Essay Symbolism in The Farming Of Bones In The Farming of Bones, a story based on tragic real life events written by Edwidge Danticat, a Haitian girl named Amabelle attempts to establish a new life for herself in the neighboring Dominican Republic after the tragic deaths of both her parents. After establishing herself in the Dominican town of Alegria as a servant for a Dominican family, Amabelle's whole way of life is once again turned upside down when GeneralissimoRafael Trujillo orders the slaughter of Haitians who are occupying the Dominican Republic (Derby). Of the many themes and symbols used in this story the most prominent of them is water. (Scribd Inc.)While ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... During the crossing a member of their group is shot by a Dominican soldier and another drowns in the water. We see here that life is once again being represented by the river, the lives of two individuals were taken attempting to cross over the border but at the same time a new life awaited Amabelle and Yves in their native country and for Amabelle the hope for her still remained that she may be able to locate Sebastien.Once they arrived in Haiti, Amabelle and Yves eventually settled at the family home of Yves and lived there for many years. During her time in Haiti Amabelle frequently pondered the fate of her lover Sebastien the people she formerly served in the Domincian Republic. Soon her curiosity gets the best of her and Amabelle arranges to once again cross the border into the Dominican Republic and visit her old home where she lived as a servant, to do this she would once again have to cross over the water, albeit this time by bridge. After crossing over the bridge Amabelle Is driven back to Alegria, were she first encountered Sebastian and were she believed that Senora Valencia might still live. After she arrives in Alegria Amabelle finds that Senora Valencia is in fact still alive and located in the same town. Amabelle locates Senora Valencia and after a brief discussion of the events that have occurred in the many years since they have seen each other, Amabelle requests one thing from Senora Valencia, to see the stream "the one ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Analysis Of Brent Cross Shopping Centre Essay This report looks into River Island store visit in Brent Cross Shopping Centre on 15th of November 2016. With over 60 years of experience River Island is well–know brand on the High Street fashion, which offers stylish and affordable fashion items for its customer. It has over 350 stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe. (Riverisland.com) The main aim of this report is to overlook stores visual merchandising, layout, customer service and other factors based on a stores visit and identify the main strengths and weaknesses among its competitors. As we can see from the market positioning below in terms of quality and price River Island biggest competitors are Zara and Topshop online and retail stores. Turning to recent financial perfomance, the privately–owned fashion retailer did not publish its recent performance, just in 2015 it has announced a 69.4% increase in pre–tax profits to ВЈ149.1m for the year to December 27, as turnover increased 10.4% to ВЈ925.8m (Geoghegan,2015). This shows, that River Island is fast–growing and successful apparel retailer in these days. One cannot deny that visual merchandise plays an important role for shops financial performance. There are different types of window displays and according to their architecture characteristics it can be: closed window, open–back window, corner window, arcade window or no window displays (Bailey and Baker, 2014). River Island store at Brent Cross Shopping ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Holy Cross Mountains Lab Report Background The Holy Cross Mountains are a Paleozoic fold belt composed of a series of map scale folds with a variable wavelength (1 to over 8km), amplitudes (0.2 to 1km) and geometry wise the fold are open to isoclinal (orientation of the fold axes is 95–120 degree). It's located in the contact zone between the Paleozoic platform and the East European Craton. Lysogory and Kielce are the two regions considered as structural facies units and also fold zones for the tectonic sub–division. 1926 is the beginning of tectonic subdivision of the Holy Cross Mountains by Jan Samsonowicz. "This history is evidenced by the sedimentary rocks representing every period from the Cambrian to Jurassic outcropped in this region". The sample I received is ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Green Rivers Shale Fig 14: Holy Cross Shale and Green river shale Holly cross 1 to 2 % expansion that tell you that nothing really came out of the rock Green river shale expends like 50 % the reason it expends hydrocarbon has to come out from the inside to the outside the reason is its pore permeability and porosity. Green river does that by creating cracks inside the rock. That's what fracking is Creating 'breaking from the inside process f creating. Usually big company use explosive etc. The difference between the Holy Cross Shale and Green river Shale is Green river shale is cracking constantly expanding when is done is ashes is all soft. IVConclusion Holly Cross Shale did not expand very much which means it is hardly cracking at all. Once cut in half, it was still black; nothing in the inside came out that is much harder much denser does have low permeability and probably small pores. In Holly Cross Shale there is basically nothing substantial. I don't see any realease of ions, most of the hydrocarbons are still in the rock. The few picks are nitrogen oxygen so we can conclude that with the Holly cross shale is whatever is on the outside because nothing from the inside came out even after heating up to 800 В°
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  • 24. Archetypes in Siddhartha In analyzing the novel Siddhartha, we find that Herman Hesse has incorporated many literary techniques to relay his message to the reader. By using various writing approaches to convey the theme of the novel, Hesse appeals to the readers' senses and aides them in grasping the novel. Included in these techniques are symbolism, metaphor, allusion, and archetypes. He compares many issues that Siddhartha faces to everyday objects and forces, making the novel easier to understand. Three of the main archetypes Hesse uses to get his point across are trees, rivers, and sleep. One of the more obvious symbols used in the novel is a tree. Cross–culturally, it is extremely common for trees to represent wisdom. In Hebrew literature, when ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In several instances is the novel, Siddhartha falls asleep (the reader should also note that this usually occurs under a tree) and wakes up anewed with a new outlook on life. "Then he had fallen asleep, and on awakening he looked at the world like a new man.... Never had a sleep so refreshed him, so renewed him, so rejuvenated him!" (76) Just as in the traditional English story A Christmas Carol, where Scrooge goes to bed and wakes up a new man after a series of nightmares, many authors have used the metaphor of sleep to show emotional growth in their characters. Another case in point is Kate Chopin's book on a woman's self–discovery appropriately titled The Awakening. Just like these authors, Hesse proves to be no stranger to this choice of symbolism. He illustrates quite effectively and allows the reader to notice and reflect on Siddhartha's personal development on more than one level. It is easy to see that many cross–cultural themes were brought into Siddhartha. Through writing on more than one level, Hesse has created a literary masterpiece that is extremely deep and meaningful. The application of the symbols he chose makes some of the themes in the novel easier to see and decipher. Using the archetypes that he did makes the novel one that many civilizations will read and understand for generations to come. Works Cited Hesse, Hermann. Siddhartha. New York: New Directions Publishing Corporation, 1951. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Aeneas Book 6 Book 6 starts out with the Trojan fleet arriving on the shore of Italy. When Aeneas arrives on land he creates the temple of Apollo, and a preistess named Sibyl meets him. Aeneas then prays to Apollo to let him and his crew settle in Italy. Sibyl warns Aeneas that more trials still await in Italy. Aeneas then wonderes if Sibyl can gain him entrance to The Underworld, so that he can visit his father's spirit. Aeneas must have a sign from the gods, first. He is told to go into the forest and find a golden bough. If the bough breaks off easy, then it is fate. If the bough does not come off easily, then it is not fate, and he should not travel to The Underworld. The gods lead Aeneas to a desired tree. This tree does have a golden branch, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Many Rivers To Cross Summary Everyone has a desire, something that they want to achieve or obtain for them. Whether it is ethical or immoral, having desires is almost inevitable. Sometimes these desires make people go through tough times. Tragic occurrences such as death and broken relationships shape the lives of people positively or negatively. In the following essay, "Many Rivers to Cross" and the short stories, "Two Kinds" and "Everyday Use", the protagonists of these texts struggle to achieve their desire, but because of those struggles the main characters do eventually come to a revelation. "Many Rivers to Cross" written by June Jordan is about a young lady who goes through a difficult childhood which follows her to her adult life. Her father was not very much... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One thing that the author was trying to get across is that people have to fight for what they want. Nothing is simply handed to anyone. In "Many Rivers to Cross", she goes through a lot of adversity. The divorce with her husband was one, but the main one was her mother's suicide. Usually after someone dies in a person's life, a whole new window is opened. The young woman realized a lot after her mother's death. The effect of her mother's death was that she knew from then on that she had to live her life the best way she can. She was so tired of letting everyone down. This was her revelation, "And it was to honor my mother that I did fight with my father, that man who could not tell the living from the dead," she said, "And really it is to honor Mrs. Hazel Griffin and my cousin Valerie all the woman that I love" (Jordan, 68–71). The struggles that the character in "Two Kinds" goes through is continuously disappointing her mother. What was most difficult for her was that she lives in a foreign family, a Chinese family, which most people know that they can be really strict people. Every time her mother set her up to do something that she did not want to do, she failed at it and that made her mother upset. The author is showing the reader the effects of that through the emotion of the child. But she did come to a revelation with herself. She knew that her mother could only do so much ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Cowside Beck Discharge Analysis Introduction Hillslopes are incredibly important as they cover the vast majority of United Kingdoms' (UK) upland landscapes. In sight of this, an aim in this project was to analyse the slope profiles of the valley system around Cowside Beck. Not only do hillslope processes have influence on the formation and aesthetics of UK upland areas, fluvial processes also have high significance, leading another aim in this project to be able to ascertain the discharge of Cowside Beck using the velocity–area method. Method We used the velocity–area method as discharge is calculated by the product of the cross sectional area of the water and its velocity. The discharge of cowside beck was calculated after the initial data collection. To calculate the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A stratified sampling method was chosen due to the changes in the hillslope profiles being localised in areas over small intervals, this method was efficient and representative of the full range of changes. A limitation of this method is that choosing the sections was subjective, in order to decrease the subjectivity and any bias that may be present, the same person chose the sections each time. Time was one of the main constraints in this enquiry therefore we chose to use the clinometer–tape method rather than levelling all the way up the hillslope as it was a much simpler approach and took less time to set up and undertake. In some narrow sections the hillslope had a small angle, being almost flat, an explanation for this is the area of Cowside Beck is a popular tourist destination for walkers so footpaths were present. In some of the sample sections, no evidence of mass movement was observed. However in other areas, mass movement is the key to understanding the shape of the hillslope. Numerous sample sites contained terracettes, which is an explanation for the slope having concavities and convexities in close proximity to each other. These landforms are formed by the mass movement process of soil creep. Soil creep is a very slow process that occurs when the underlying rock becomes saturated and in turn causing the soil to become saturated. Often the hillslope is steep so the soil cannot remain stable and gets thrust away from the slope. The material expands due to processes of freezing, heating and water action and the soil slowly creeps downhill due to gravity. The concentration of the terracettes in the earlier sites nearer to the river can be explained by the water table lying some distance up the hillslope so the river lies below the water table. This causes the soil in this area to become more saturated and heavier hence more soil ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Contribution Of 82nd Airborne Division Combat Engineers... This paper explores the contribution of 82nd Airborne Division Combat Engineers in World War II. During an Allied Force mission dubbed, "Operation Market Garden", the city of Nijmegan was integral in the overall success or failure in defeating the German Forces. On the outskirts of Nijmegan, the Waal River separated Allied Forces from the German Panzer Divisions. This paper will annotate the experiences, contributions, and actions of combat engineers assigned to Charlie Company 307th Engineer Battalion. This paper will also provide you excerpts from an actual After Actions Review (AAR) of the operation to cross the Waal River, to include quotes from the actual engineers that were involved with the river crossing. This paper will... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The specific contributions combat engineers made during this operation primarily came from within the 82nd Airborne Division. Under the leadership of Brigadier General (BG) James Gavin, his paratroopers were tasked with dropping in northeast Netherlands to secure bridges at the towns of Grave and Nijmegan. The 82nd Airborne Division's primary target was securing the bridges at Nijmegan to facilitate the Allied Forces XXX Corps, who would be arriving through Nijmegan to a town called Arnhem. Arnhem was a town that laid on the German / Dutch border. Allied Intelligence determined that two SS Panzer Divisions of German forces occupied that town. Within the 82nd Airborne Division was the 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR). Assigned to the 504th PIR was Charlie Company 307th Engineer Battalion. On the third day of Operation Market Garden, the 82nd Airborne, under BG Gavin, was directed to make an assault across the Waal River to secure the Nijmegan Highway Bridge. The 504th PIR was the primary assault force, augmented with engineers from C Co 307th Engineer Battalion. Intelligence from the 504th PIR determined that the crossing was going to happen between two large buildings on the southern bank of the Waal River. The Engineers determined the river was roughly 1200 feet in width and having a current of about eight miles per hour. All of the support by fire was provided up and down the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Themes In The Farming Of Bones By Edwidge Danticat In the Farming of Bones, Edwidge Danticat explores the 1937 massacre of Haitian immigrant workers in the Dominican Republic. This unfortunate and destructive reality rests squarely on the shoulders of Amabelle, who strives to find stability, love, and answers to tough questions on her quest for personal freedom. Throughout the narrative, Danticat uses the cave, sugar cane, and rive images, in order to deeply investigate the essence of the situation and provide us with symbolic images to enhance the story of Amabelle and the people around her in Columbia and Haiti. Danticat uses a few types of plants to explore the reality of Haitian field workers prior to the Massacre of 1937. In the Farming of Bones, parsley, a readily available plant in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... As book ends, she is lying in the current, giving herself up to fate and the forward flow of the river, with faith for a new life. In the water, she symbolically relives the massacre of her parent and so many Haitian people while attempting to gain clarification on so many questions. Her slight submersion helps her undergo some type of rebirth, "The water was warm for October, warm and shallow, so shallow that I could lie on my back in it with my shoulders only half submerged. . . . cradled by the current, paddling like a newborn in a washbasin."(310) Danticat illustrates, once again, death. This time, conversely, the remembrance of death allows for growth and life in Amabelle. The death–attracting river serves as the backdrop of actual and symbolic death; many people die in it, corpses float down it, and once people cross it, their lives are never the same Crossing the river multiple times becomes eye opening experience in itself; we see this through Amabelle attempting to return to her previous dwelling and everything that was alive before is no longer as she knew it or in a sense, dead. Therefore, Danticat suggests that Amabelle can never truly go back to the other side. However, through her return to the middle of the river, she conquers the death that has plagued her ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Compare And Contrast Everyday Use And Many Rivers To Cross Connecting/Contrast Essay: The Definitions of Definitions Many times, a difference in meanings and values can often lead to disagreements and conflicts between two parties. Particularly, differences in defining these values can cause more major misunderstandings since these definitions are what individuals create themselves so they differ from person to person. Sometimes, these differences may even end friendships and relationships. However, there are also times when definitions teach lessons regarding which moral is more "just" than another. This is seen in the two short stories "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan, and the essay "Many Rivers to Cross" by June Jordan, where the issue of definition plays a major role in revealing the author's theme in all three texts, but "Many Rivers to Cross" differs from the short stories by the order in which the definition was created. In the short story "Everyday Use," a difference in definition of heritage leads to a major conflict in the short story and helps reveal the theme that heritage should be lived and not shown. Dee, an Americanized daughter, is visiting her mother and sister at home from college in Augusta. She changed her name to Wangera to "show" that she understands and cherishes their heritage through "I couldn't bear it any longer... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... When the mother snatched the quilt out of Dee's hands and gave them to Maggie, (Walker, 255) the author's argument became clear. The author wants heritage to be defined as how Maggie defines it: to live the heritage and put the quilt to everyday use. The author's definition of the word heritage is necessary in order to see the theme behind the short story which is to live and immerse in heritage, and this could not have been understood without the difference in definitions of heritage between Maggie and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. What Is The Theme Of The River By James W. Brown Analytical essay on "The river" by James W. Brown Raising a child can be done in various ways. Of course it depends on which gender your child is, but overall it is pretty much the same. The best way to raise a child is to make sure that they respect things around them. That they cannot go around behaving, as they want too. But, men have a thing that they always want to learn their boys. Manhood. Manhood is something a boy needs. Manhood is the thing that separates the boys from the men. It can be taught in many ways and some men take their boys on survival trips. This is what a father does with his young boy in the short story "The river" by James W. Brown written in 2009. In the short story "The river" we hear about a father and a son on a trip. The father wants to teach the son how to cross a strong river. Trying to make a man out of him. While trying to teach his son, he makes some mistakes and it will make him pay a great price. The short story "The river" takes place in a few places. We first hear about the father and his son sitting in a car on the way, on their trip. Later we hear about them in the forest, of some kind, while the father explains to his son how to get over the river. We hear about the father and the son, but we do not hear that much about the mother. The only thing we hear about her is in line 18–20: "At ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I'm okay. That wasn't good, but we're fine"" This is what we call foreshadowing. We get the feeling that something is going to happen. Even the father thinks that something is wrong with the place. It looks different, compared to the last time he was there. The father also get the feeling that they should back. The description of the setting is quite negative. "When the first car appeared he could see it from a long way off, dragging a cloud of mist like a parachute" It is raining and it does not look like it is about to stop. It is not weather to go on is kind of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Loughton Brook Essay In this Geography GCSE controlled assessment project, I will be focusing on rivers and I have chosen a hypothesis to prove that erosion is making an impact on the Loughton Brook Rivers. My hypothesis is, "The river Loughton brook becomes wider and deeper due to erosion as it moves downstream". I will be investigating if erosion takes place downstream in the river. I will investigate if hydraulic action has an impact. I will study about vertical erosion, lateral erosion, Cross profile and hydraulic action. The geography field trip we are going to is called Loughton Brook which is located in Epping Forest. Epping Forest is the hugest public forest in London. It is almost 6000 acres and has an area of about 12 miles. Two thirds of Epping... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In site one there was a high proportion of very unspherical rocks. According to this the hypothesis is right, in site two there is a lot more smother rocks medium sized and in site 3 there are very small pebbles which are very smooth and spherical. The pebbles get smoother and rounder while it goes downstream. Due to us only taking about 10 rocks our result may have been not right as there were some pebbles which were largely over sized. Most of the other load is dissolved by solution such as limestone and chalk Gradient The gradient in site 1 was 0, in site 2 it was 3 and in site 3 was 4. The hypothesis for this was the river gets steeper as you go downwards as the gradient decreases. My measurement is correct based on facts and my theory. Conclusion The results shows us that the hypothesis between the river Loughton brook and the erosion shows that it gets wider and deeper due to many reasons such as vertical erosion, lateral erosion, hydraulic action and abrasion of rocks. Water width and depth increase downstream – more erosion through increased water volumes. Velocity increases downstream due to greater energy levels of higher volumes. Gradient decreases due to slower rate of depth increase downstream. Long axis of pebbles decrease downstream, eroded in transportation process. Strengths of methods used –i can take ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. The African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross Analysis Slavery in The United States Slavery is one of the important subjects in the United States given the fact that it contributes largely to the history of the nation. I have decided to review a documentary about slavery in the United States. The documentary titled, "The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross" is one crucial documentary, which explores how Africans were taken into theUnited States. It also explains how the African–Americans went through a lot of suffering to get out of the racial discrimination in the United States. The documentary also mentions more about how the African–Americans at the South turned the civil war into war against racial prejudice. The documentary is critical in providing more information related to how Africans... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This again gives some idea of what the whole issue of slavery would be because it is not easy for a human being to prefer death over anything. The idea of runaways also emerges in the documentary as one of the most critical aspect of the slavery in the United States. Blacks as well as whites who sympathized with the black slaves, decided to help slaves escape to freedom. This again, shows that not every white in the United States supported the issue of slavery. A huge number of those who escaped to freedom, found themselves in Canada, where they were welcomed in Catholic Churches. The mentioning of Catholic Churches in Canada, again gives us an idea of the role played by the Church to ensure that freedom in the United States was achieved. In Episode 3 of the documentary, Henry Gates asserts that about 750,000 lives lost, and African Americans were about 40,000 of the total deaths (Episode 3, 20:20–58). The beginning of 1865, saw the war come to an end when some amendments were enacted into the constitution to abolish the slavery in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. The Brooklyn Bridge: Development During The Industrial... The Brooklyn bridge was a paragon of the forward thinking invention that was developed during the industrial revolution. A man named John Augustus Roebling was appointed as the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge. His plan for the bridge was approved in 1869 and the construction of the bridge started a year later on January 3, 1870. In 1883 it took $15.5 million dollars (around $379,661,000 dollars today) and 600 workers to construct the bridge. Out of the 600 workers, at least 20 of them died during the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, including Roebling himself. After 13 years of construction, the Brooklyn Bridge was finally opened for use on May 24, 1883. The Brooklyn Bridge had been in the mind of architects since the early 1800s ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. The Endangered Cross River Gorilla With only two hundred and fifty to three hundred left, the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla roams the African forests while on the brink of extinction (Save Our Species). Africa has many populations of primates that are at the least endangered, and the Cross River Gorilla is the closest to extinction and the least studied due to the rarity of observing them. (Save Our Species). These gorillas are confined to small, mountainous areas that have been separated over and over again by fragmentation, furthermore ruining the needed social aspect of the groups and need for vast land (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.), (Save Our Species) The increased hunting and fragmentation of these Gorilla's habitats has caused a large problem with how the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Within these small groups, the Cross River Gorilla has very predominant traits to keep them alive when almost extinct and facing a harsh environment (What's Our Mission). These gorillas have a considerably large body size and they also have quite large hands but short forearms; along with small forward facing eyes that are put close together on top of a large nasal region (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N,). Due to being so big they need a lot of nutrients, and in order to obtain enough food, they eat a large array of diets such as plants in many varieties, and fruits (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.). Since they live in the higher parts of the mountains near the border of Nigeria, the amount of fruit trees that exist are much lower than other regions, so they have come to rely on vegetation (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.). Since almost all fruit is seasonal, the primates must learn when they can eat one type, and when vegetation is important. (Etiendem, D., & Tagg, N.), (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.). The food they eat also determines how sexually successful they will be in the coming years. The life history of the Cross River Gorilla is considerably long, ranging from gestation period to death (Save Our Species), (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.). The normal female gorilla will not ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. The Crossing Movie Analysis Film Review: The Crossing The movie starts off in the winter of 1776 just six months after the colonies declared independence from Britain. The Continental Army had already suffered many losses against the British forces and were being chased away towards the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania the Delaware River. The approaching winter caused many to become ill causing the Continental Army to have even fewer soldiers to fight. The only way they can get away from the oncoming attacks from the British is to cross the Delaware River. General George Washingtonis seen leading this small army of 2000 men. He decides that they need to cross the Delaware River. In order to cross the river they obtain boats from a man, who complains about ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Of course there's no way to really know exactly how events transpired from back then but this just portrays a likely scenario that could've happened. My favorite thing about this movie is the portrayal of Washington. Before watching the only thing I really knew about Washington was that he was a great general but I didn't know what that really meant. This movie shows that by seeing Washington's thought process when thinking of his plans of attack and it shows his care for his men. One scene that was a small part really showed this. While his men were marching for miles the Generals were all riding horses but Washington wanted to encourage his men to keep going so part way through he got of his horse and marched alongside them. It was kind of symbolic because he got off his high horse and lowered himself to his men which some would see as him degrading himself but I saw that as him respecting his men and knowing that what they were doing wasn't ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. River Stinchar Research Paper The River Stinchar and its tributaries, the ferly burn and the Dalquairne burn show patterns which follow the Bradshaw Model to a large extent. The typical upper course of a river is narrow in width, shallow in depth and slow in velocity. The load size is very large and therefore, less of it. The bank gradients are steep and the discharge levels are low. All these features gradually change as the river flows downstream. This is shown in figure 2 The location chosen for study is The River Stinchar and its tributaries which are located in South Ayrshire and flow south west from the Galloway Forest Park and were chosen due to a previous visit to the area. The location can be seen in figure 1. There is a single lane farm track that is actually a National Cycle Route that runs level with the burns and also with the Stinchar itself which allows for easy access. This location was chosen because the waters manage to cover the upper, middle and lower course in a small distance making it more efficient to study. This area is very isolated and the nearest settlement is the village of Crosshill which is 8 miles away. There were very few signs of life with only three or four houses, all of them being hill sheep farms which meant that we did not disturb anyone while doing our study.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Research Questions: –Does the distance downstream effect the cross sectional area? –Does the Pebble size and shape change as the river flows downstream? –Does the velocity and discharge increase with distance downstream? –Does the distance downstream affect the sediment size and shape? –How do the channel width, wetted perimeter and depth change with distance ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Greek Mythology : Proper Burial Of A Person In Greek Mythology the proper burial of a person, regardless of who they were, was always emphasized. It was believed that if someone did not have a proper burial they would wander, lost for the rest of eternity. If the proper burial was given the person was said to then cross over into the underworld where Hades ruled and alongside him was his queen, Persephone. From there the person would be placed in one of the four sections of the underworld: The Asphodel Fields, The Fields of Mourning, Elysium and the Isles of the Blest, or Tartarus. The proper way to prepare the dead involved three parts: the prothesis (laying out of the body), the ekphora (funeral procession), and the interment of the body or cremated remains of the deceased. After being washed and anointed with oil, the body was dressed and placed on a high bed within the house. The women, relatives of the deceased, would primarily take care of doing the burial rituals. During the prothesis, relatives and friends came to mourn and pay their respects. The Greeks believed that at the moment of death the psyche, or spirit of the dead, left the body as a little breath or puff of wind. The necessity for proper burial rites is emphasized in various literary sources. As an example, in The Iliad (Book 22), when Hector was about to die he asks Achilles to, "send [his] body back home to be burned In honor by the Trojans and their wives." Even at his last moment in life he pleads with Achilles to let him have proper burial ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Summary On Journal: Your Experiences On The Trail 3.3.4 Journal: Your Experiences on the Trail U.S. History Sem 1 (S2529194) Points possible: 20 Journal Date: ____________ PreВWriting 1. Who were you on the Trail of Tears? (1 point) Tennessee Rogers 2. Begin by listing your character's experiences. If you have many, list just the four most interesting ones. (1 point) I leave my home and only able to pack what the army will allow, it is almost winter. I have to hunt with a blowdart gun because my gun was taken away. I have to cross the mississippi river and loved ones drown but I continue I have reached Tahlequah, Oklahoma, many loved ones have died 3. Now, turn each of these experiences into a sentence. Don't forget to add details! (1 point) ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Writing Assignment Write a complete paragraph that describes your experiences on the Trail of Tears. Use the topic sentence and support you completed in the preВ writing section. Add a conclusion to finish your thoughts. Be sure to use lots of good detail. Of course, if you need to add other ideas, you can do that, too. This assignment is worth 15 points. The Trail of Tears was the worst experience of my life. It began when my family I had to our my home. I was not allowed to take what I wanted, I was forced to take what the army allowed me to take and it was almost winter. We had been traveling for a few days now and we needed food, so I had to
  • 40. hunt but my gun was taken, luckily I had my blowdart gun. I killed a small deer and everyone wanted a piece so we shared as much as we could, but it was not enough. Months had past and we had arrived at the Mississippi River and had to cross, my cousin and grandfather had drown, our family was saddened but we had to continue. Almost a full year had gone by and we finally had reached Tahlequah. More loved ones had died on this horrible journey and fourВthousand people had died in this wretched year. The trail of tears ruined our ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. Symbolism and Metaphor In The Humbling River by Maynard... The questions, "What does it mean to be human, and how might we transcend human nature?" have been a subject of debate for philosophical and theological thinkers for centuries. In recent history, scientific discoveries have led to a resurgence of these ancient debates that break down into three primary schools of thought. There are those who believe that we, like the rest of the animal kingdom, have certain basic "programming" that determines our fundamental nature, and those who believe that human beings are born "tabula rasa" and that nurture determines who we are. The issue becomes increasingly complex for those with the theological belief that human beings are spiritual creatures and that our spirituality is what defines us. However, a... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The word home is metaphor for the greater culture to which we belong and represents the influence of that culture on our way of thinking and acting. The sum of all of these forces then, defines who we are as individuals and serve to define what motivates us to action, our nature. The second half of the first stanza introduces an extended metaphor describing the motivating factor of human nature, saying, "To conquer every mountain shown" (Keenan). While the word "conquer," conjures up images of imperialistic warfare, within the context of this song the word has a broader meaning and may be more clearly understood as the "will to power and the will to meaning." That is, the driving forces of human nature are achievement, which is motivated by personal ambition to reach the highest possible position we may accomplish, and the drive to understand the meaning of our lives. The word mountain represents every type of obstacle that might get in the way of that goal, while the word "I" directly refers to the singer and metaphorically refers to humanity as a collective of individuals motivated by personal self–interest. Taken together with the first half of this stanza, we see the idea that the defining characteristic of human nature is to overcome, or conquer, every obstacle that obstructs the will to power or prevents us from discovering truth. The singer then introduces the controlling metaphor (or main theme) of the song, which is transcendence saying, "But I've ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 42. John Roebling : The Brooklyn Bridge When: Five years after the Civil War ended, John A. Roebling's idea of a suspensions bridge came to life. The Brooklyn Bridge's construction started January 3, 1870. On May 24,1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was opened for the first time Where: In 1870, Manhattan and Brooklyn were two different and separate cities, separated by the East River. It took commuters hours to cross the river each day because the only way to cross the river was to board one of the slow moving ferries. So, John Roebling wanted to create an easier way to cross the river. Who: John Augustus Roebling was the man who came up with the idea and drew all of the plans for the Brooklyn Bridge, but he died shortly before the construction started because his toes were crushed in between a ferry boat and the dock. After his death, his son Washington Roebling took the job of Chief Engineer. Constantly going deep disease, also known as the bends. He was removed from the work site after 1872, and his wife, Emily Roebling, took over Roebling's role chief engineer of the project. Without Emily Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge would have never been finished. The majority of workers on the Brooklyn Bridge were immigrants, and they were paid about $2.00 a day. They worked in the caissons all day long, and many people quit because they constantly became sick from the air pressure. What: The Brooklyn Bridge was opened for the first time in 1883. Finally, the commuters who traveled from Brooklyn to Manhattan every day, could ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...