... the realization of the trip finally sinks in. The eighth grade trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is actually happening; good bye parents, good bye school, good bye homework. This trip represented getting to hang-out with friends, to eat all the junk food in the world, and to just ... Convention. The U.S. Constitution finds its beginning in post-revolutionary America. After the war, America was free from British rule and spirits were high. But every war creates its own set of problems. The people of the former British colonies were in desperate need of some form ... written the people...

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... is going to college important? One important answer to this question is opportunity. As opposed to generations of the past, high school graduates today are unable to obtain the number of high-paying jobs that were once available. (College View) The U.S. has been transformed from a manufacturing-based economy to an ... economy based on knowledge, and the importance of a college education today can be compared to that of a high school education forty years ago. Even though college can be a big load on people's shoulder, it has opened a lot of doors for many college students. ... fields. I...

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... entertainment, education and adventure are almost limitless. There is no longer the rush to find a mate right out of high school. The likelihood of marrying your high school sweetheart or meeting your perfect partner in your early twenties is rare. Younger generations are enjoying their independence and freedom for as long as possible, sometimes even into their thirties or forties, before settling down. Another reason ... ...

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... are equal; it is not birth but virtue that makes the difference." is just as untrue as the famous line in our beloved Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal" Not every man and women are created equal. Inherent ... only recognize what they are born with and work with it. Intelligence is yet another thing that sets humans apart. Some people have to work harder in school, dedicate an extra hour to studying, or take longer to solve a problem. Intelligence also does not always "run in the family", occasionally one ... a child is b...

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... , but can also shoot around 10 bullets per second. Obviously arms weren't as high-tech in the past because back then no guns could shoot 10 bullets per second. In addition, when the second amendment was made right after colonies gained independence from Great Britain, people kept guns in their houses incase British people attacked their houses. For these reasons, the second ... to firearms. This means people who lost their minds can also easily get firearms. For an example on December 14, 2012 in Colorado in Sandy Hook elementary school, a 20-year-old man broke into the school, killed 20...

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... Puerto Rican flag has three red stripes which represent the blood from the brave warriors. The two white stripes represent the victory and peace that they would have after gaining independence. The white star represented the island of Puerto Rico. The blue represents the sky and blue coastal waters. (World Atlas) It is a symbol of my home town and all that ... and shared values may be conveyed and preserved. (Farooq, 2012) For example, as a child I was only permitted to speak my native language "Spanish" in the home and in school I had to speak in English in order to communicate with my...

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