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The Life and Times of Cuban Dictator Fulgencio Zaldivar Batista (1013 words, 5 pages)

Batista and the RevolutionLatin America, throughout its history has a been a region full of revolutionaryconflict. Time and time again the stage is set for revolution. In El Salvador, Nicaragua,and most popularly Cuba, the revolution has become a part of contemporary life. We nowsee the results and remains of these ... Read More

The Prevalence and Extent of the Problem of Illicit Drugs in America (2338 words, 4 pages)

Currently, illicit drugs remain high on the list of concerns of Americans and are considered one of the major problems facing our country today. We see stories on the news about people being killed on the street every day over drugs. To many people drugs are only an inner-city problem, ... Read More

Tracing Back the History of the Insanity Defense in the British Judicial System (997 words, 2 pages)

The insanity defense traces its history to an 1843 assassination attempt on British Prime Minister Robert Peel. Now, about a third of the states allow a guilty by reason of insanity plea (Witkin, 7). Fortunately, on the contrary to popular belief, only one percent of felony cases led to a ... Read More

A Responsible Gun Ownership (1209 words, 3 pages)

The Control to KillGuns are designed to kill. Some may say they are to protect, hunt, or even scare prospective thieves, but otherwise are designed to maim or kill either an animal or even worse a human being. Gun control is the starting point to eliminating dangerous and unnecessary firearms ... Read More

The Three Faces of Terrorism in Our Society (630 words, 1 pages)

TERRORISMTerrorism is the use of violence or the threat of violence to create a climate of fear in a given population. Terrorist violence targets ethnic or religious groups, governments, political parties, corporations and media enterprises. The three main types of terrorism are political, religious and governments.Political terrorism is recently the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Rise in the Domestic Terrorism Over the Past 10 Years (1082 words, 3 pages)

28 October 2000Domestic Terrorism On The RiseDomestic terrorism has risen sharply over the past 10 years. According to a recent Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms report, bombings or attempted bombings increased from 2,098 in 1990 to 3,199 in 1994, a 52 increase. Property damage from bombs rose to 7.5 ... Read More

The Life and Political Career of Newt Gingrich (1938 words, 3 pages)

Newt Gingrich's political career actually started in the 60's, but I am going to spend more time on the events from the late 1980's onwards, because it affects us more.In 1994 on November eighth, there was a gigantic shift of power. For the first time in forty years, there was ... Read More

An Argument in Opposition of Gun Controls (729 words, 2 pages)

Opposing Gun ControlGun control is actually many issues wrapped up into two words. To some people gun control is a crime issue, while to others it is a rights issue. Gun control is also a safety issue and an education issue. Within each of these issues, there are those who ... Read More

A Debate on the Issue of Capital Punishment in the United States (718 words, 2 pages)

An issue that has continually created tension in today's society is whether the death penalty serves as a justified and valid form of punishment. The rapid increase in the national crime rate over the twentieth century has brought about endless debate on this topic. According to a 1985 study by ... Read More

An Introduction and an Analysis of the Topic of Being a Gangster (2684 words, 5 pages)

IntroductionBackgroundAll my life I ve always wanted to be a gangster This line by Henry Hill tells us about his fascination and respect for that organization of honorable men known as the mob or the Mafia. Objectively speaking, he cannot be blamed for such a sentiment. A lot of people ... Read More

An Overview of the Human Rights Violators and the School of the Americas in Panama in 1946 (1057 words, 2 pages)

Human Rights ViolatorsThe School of the Americas was opened in 1946. It originated in Panama. As a result of the Panama Canal Treaty in 1977, the school was relocated to Fort Benning, Georgia (USARSA History). The major objective of the school of the school is to provide military training to ... Read More

A National Gun Control Policy Should Be Established (739 words, 1 pages)

Issue Should A National Gun Control Policy Be Established?Americans participated in a great debate through the 60 s, 70 s, 80 s, and now the 90 s. It is the argument of whether handguns, shotguns, and rifles should be restricted or banned. This debate over ownership of a firearm has ... Read More

The Rise and Fall of Oedipus in the Play “Oedipus the King” (1445 words, 2 pages)

Because Oedipus knows nothing about the past of Thebes, he is not an assassin. Oedipus committed murder but unknowingly of who King Laius was. Oedipus honor was his claim against the murder. Had it been the other way around and Oedipus had lost the battle, King Laius alibi would have ... Read More

A Discussion About The Clinton Sex Scandal (2861 words, 4 pages)

The Clinton Sex ScandalRare is a person that crosses the path of the White House without some emotion of envy or awe. This building epitomizes world leadership and unprecedented power. This renowned leadership may be the only association made by certain countries, while in the United States many see an ... Read More

An Analysis of the Effects of the Media on Children (1638 words, 3 pages)

Children and the MediaA look at the history and future of televised violenceFor some children, under some conditions, some television is harmful. For other children under the same conditions, or for the same children under other conditions, it may be beneficial. For most children, under most conditions, most television is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Causes of Poverty in Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano (499 words, 1 pages)

Capitalists UnderdevelopmentIn Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano the capitalist portrayal in Latin America is represented as the cause and effect of the present day problems in Latin America. The cause of poverty in Latin America is the more developed countries of the world raping the land for ... Read More

The Features of Woodstock 99 (1252 words, 2 pages)

Woodstock 99 The Perfect Example of American CultureWith the draft for Viet Nam, political scandals, assassinations, and riots, the 1960 s brought forth large amounts of fear and apprehension around the country. In 1969, in the midst of all this chaos, on Max Yasgur s farm Woodstock took place. At ... Read More

A Review of Daniel Quinn’s The Story of B (629 words, 1 pages)

The Story of BThe Story of B is the third book by Daniel Quinn that I have read. It is the story of Jared Osborne, a Laurentian Priest of the Roman Catholic Church, who discovers through his adventure that the world and church he believes in is not at all ... Read More

An Analysis of the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr (734 words, 4 pages)

The Assassination of MLK"One of the world's best known advocates of non-violent social changestrategies, Martin Luther King, Jr. synthesized ideas drawn from many differentcultural traditions." (Carson 1). However, these protest strategies onlyfurthered racial segregation, resulting in the eventual death of King. Michael King, who was later known as Martin Luther ... Read More

The Importance of Decisions in Macbeth by William Shakespeare (1173 words, 2 pages)

In the general, a person will unexpectedly encounter a very important event. This event could be decision-maker or chanced one. In a decision-making event, the decision becomes the determinant of a set of sequence of events. In a chanced event, it is pure chance. This generalization applies not only to ... Read More

An Overview of the Different Ant Species (641 words, 1 pages)

In Queen Ant We TrustIs man the only true patriot or do animals too have this sense of pride that sets them apart from other realms of their own species? Mark Twain seems to think, based on his essay The Lowest Animal , that man is the only patriot and ... Read More

An Overview of the Concept of Struggle in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (523 words, 1 pages)

A struggle is present in every tragedy, as a person tries to overcome their flaws and fit the mold of their ideal. William Shakespeare plainly defined a good man in the play "Macbeth". This goal by it s definition is a difficult one for any man to achieve. Prudence and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (673 words, 1 pages)

Having submitted to his ambition to gain the Crown by whatever means, Macbeth murders Duncan, a guest in his castle, and thus relentlessly commits him to a career of Evil that leads him to ruin. He can never turn back and seek redemption. Once set upon his course, he moves ... Read More

A Comparison of the Lives of Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte (673 words, 1 pages)

On the surface Alexander the Great appears to be similar to many modern generals and military leaders. Tojo, Hitler, Patton, Napoleon Bonaparte ,and Norman Scharttzcopf all could be considered military Geniuses on the same level of Alexander the Great. It is however upon examining their motives that the similarities begin ... Read More

A Biography of Alexander III, Russia’s Last True Autocrat (619 words, 1 pages)

Considered Russia s last true autocrat, Alexander III was the epitome of what a Russian Tsar was supposed to be. Forceful, formidable, fiercely patriotic, and at 6 4 towered over his fellow countrymen. He was the embodiment of the fabled Russian bear. He came to power at a critical point ... Read More

The Assassination of Julius Caesar (1213 words, 2 pages)

Gaius Julius Caesar The Assassination Rome is a place of great historical achievements. Rich in history, it reveals to us a great deal about man and society. One of the most important characters in history is Gaius Julius Caesar. His very name strikes images of a powerful leader. Responsible for ... Read More

A Biography of Lyndon B. Johnson, The 36th President of the United States (1226 words, 3 pages)

IntroAt 238 PM, on Nov. 22, 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson took the oath of office as the 36th president of the United States. John F. Kennedy had been shot while riding in a parade through downtown Dallas. Johnson was riding two cars behind Kennedy.Johnson was Kennedy s vice president so ... Read More

A Biography and Life Work of King James of Great Britain and Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (956 words, 2 pages)

KING JAMES OF GREAT BRITAIN(And the design of Macbeth for his approval.)The late 16th century was a time of massive change for England, as old traditions were being discarded and new concepts discovered in science, commerce, religion, technology and perhaps most prominently, the arts.In 1603, Queen Elizabeth I, the major ... Read More

An Essay on the Life and Contributions of Mark Antony in Rome (531 words, 1 pages)

Marcus Antonius otherwise known as Mark Antony was born in 83 B.C. He was the son of Antonius Creticus and Julia who were related to Julius Caesar. Antonius Creticus, Antony's father was a rather unsuccessful admiral who died early in Antony's life. His mother Julia, remarried to P. Cornelius Lentulus ... Read More

An Overview of the Nobility in Macbeth, a Play by William Shakespeare (462 words, 1 pages)

It has been said "Literature opens a dark window on the soul, revealing more about what is bad in human nature than what is good". I agree with this statement. Many pieces of literature show that dark said of human nature, but none come close to the play Macbeth by ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013