As the book gets deeper into its plot, Madame Defarge becomes more and more outraged at Lucy and her family. ... Since her humble beginning, America has been a strong and demanding nation, and she is not about to give up her title to anyone. ... Pride seems to be America's greatest attribute. ... Much thought has went into how this man could destroy the greatest nation in the world. ... It will stand as the one event that brought the Great Nation to its knees. ...

• Word Count: 2691
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Auld's wife did not know how to mistreat a slave, so instead of beating him, she secretly taught him how to read and write, but was caught soon by her husband who eventually made her stop. ... He also tells elaborate stories of how other slaves (even his own family members) were mistreated. ... We as Blacks in America should understand the struggle that our ancestors went through to get us to this point of free speech and democracy. ... The simple fact of not wanting to be recognized for a masterpiece shows how much his life developed from France to America. ... Thomas Philbrick,...

• Word Count: 2927
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Despite deep prejudices and harsh criticisms from the white society, these men were true champions of patriotism. ... Lincoln won all electoral votes of every free state except New Jersey, which awarded him four of its seven votes. ... The Confederates fired on the fort on April 12 and forced its surrender the next day. ... It is civil war, the worst of all wars, that has unveiled its savage and wrinkled front among us. ... Its decision to join the Confederacy boosted Southern morale. ...

• Word Count: 4026
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School