I could tell the story of how I am an African American male that was raised by a single mother in the inner city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, or how I graduated from one of the lowest ranked public high schools in the entire state of Pennsylvania, but I would much rather focus this essay of the positives that have come from what many may consider a disadvantaged background. In not having much growing up, I’ve learned to use what was available to me to solve problems and accomplish goals. I entered…
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your responsibilities and duties as an American citizen? Then again, we are only 15 years of age, but we can learn from all the years our elders had on earth. Their life lessons can teach us how to become future leaders, so we can one day change the world and make a difference. Being an American citizen, some of my responsibilities include: keeping up with current events, respecting each other’s beliefs, obeying laws, and attending school. As an American teenager, it is very crucial to know what…
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Also, it is possible that my uncle built a deeper awareness of the traditions and customs that impacted his new surroundings as he became totally absorbed into the local community. Being an immigrant can involve a mixture of excitement about exploring a new culture and remorse for one's native land. After overcoming the difficulties of adjusting to a new social structure. He may have created courage through the determination of other immigrants. Making sense of community in his new country. His own…
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If America and your country got into a war what side would you choose? Do you think your an American?During the time of the 13 colonist and 100 years after England discovered the new land many men and people from all over are living in America. Now in there time it was unusual to have different people from other countries in the same place and many people now and then think that this was a bad thing and that it should not have happened but many others think it should have. This belief has been going…
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Social citizenship refers to being afforded all the rights ranging from economic welfare and security to being afforded inclusion in the social heritage and ability to lead a civilized life according to the standards set in the society. The concept differs from political citizenship which just entails the right to participate in the political process through acts such as voting and holding office. On the other hand, legal citizenship is associated with individual freedoms and rights such as those…
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provides hope for the young undocumented immigrants who only know America as their home”. (List of Pros and Cons of The Dream Act) Because the child did not spend a long portion of their life in their home country, deporting them will, therefore, seem cruel. “This also goes against the basic American sense of being fair when the children are punished due to the choices of their parents”. (List of Pros and Cons of The Dream Act) This Act helps children avoid living lives that are unfulfilled, full of fear…
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Researchers at Harvard Medical School in 2009 found that 45,000 Americans die each year because they don’t have health insurance. 112 million Americans can’t pay for the medical care they need, and a third of Americans just skip it overall. America is the only wealthy and industrialized nation that cannot provide free and universal healthcare, and these numbers need to change. Access to free and universal healthcare is a necessity because it benefits individuals, society, and the economy. Access…
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legal Americans. Being that there are a number of Americans who are currently unable to get health insurance, Obamacare has a purpose to help individuals get health insurance by expanding Medicaid and Medicare. It offers assistance to those who cannot afford healthcare. It focuses most on those populations in need such as rural areas, minorities, the poor, and women with children. After researching what affects Obamacare has on rural areas and poor, I found that most low income Americans would…
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citizens, while other wanted congress to choose the president. After deciphering what was best, they combined their ideas into the electoral college. There are many pros and cons about the electoral college and what they do. One con of the electoral college, is that most people generally don't understand it or how it works. A lot of Americans don't understand the equality of the votes and how it is fair that some states have three votes while others have fifty five. It can confuse the public and the idea…
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Introduction: Pro/Con Speech I. Has anyone been to Alaska, or will plan a trip to Alaska? Well it’s a land of cold dark weather that doesn’t appeal to most, but Alaska has been a major topic to the government that affects me and you. The Alaska tundra has been in question to drill oil or to protect the precious environment there. Should the Alaska tundra be opened for oil drilling? II. Should the Alaska tundra be opened for oil drilling? III. I will analyze this controversy in terms of the following…
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