...Gouge US History I Professor Frye December 12, 2014 Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln praised himself in American history by the role that he played in abolishing the institution of slavery, but he arrived at this distinction only after a long career of opposition to abolitionism. This at first seems paradoxical, for he had always actively disliked slavery, and he came into national prominence as a politician by strenuously opposing its extension into the territories. However, in the 1850s, with the breakup of the Whig Party, Lincoln parted ways with some of his oldest political associates by deciding to make common cause with anti-slavery activists in the newly formed Republican Party. Lincoln was always aware that slavery, though morally wrong in his eyes, was allowed by law, and he acknowledged that the rights of slave owners, both to retain their slaves and to have fugitive slaves returned, were clearly guaranteed in the Constitution. Before the outbreak of civil war, he advocated nothing that would directly challenge those rights. This position sharply distinguished him from abolitionists, many of who were actively involved in supporting runaway slaves, and all of whom viewed the returning of fugitive slaves as unconscionable, whatever the Constitution might dictate. The most radical abolitionists openly condemned the Constitution for its protection of slavery and rejected its authority. Lincoln never put his hatred for slavery ahead of his allegiance to the Constitution...
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...ABRAHAM LINCOLN Lincoln, Abraham (1809-65), US President and American civil war leader. His election was the proximate cause of the conflict and his political views shaped it. He was adamant that slavery was not the issue, but rather whether his vision of a unified continental empire would prevail over his opponents' traditional belief in a free association of sovereign states. Fort Sumter controlled the port of Charleston and symbolized his commitment to tariffs and economic autarky, bitterly opposed by the free-trading South. By deliberately provoking hostilities there, he accepted that most of the ‘upper eight’ slave states would secede or, like Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland, adopt a hostile neutrality because of his policy. The length, cost, and ferocity of the war can also be attributed largely to him. He defined the conflict as between the USA and traitorous individuals in which the states had no standing, because to do otherwise would admit that the Union was not perpetual and that secession was constitutional. There could be no peace negotiations, no compromise, only unconditional surrender to a lawful police action. Lincoln's position predicated the grinding, exhausting struggle it was to become and from the outset, even when most believed in a prompt outcome, he implemented the ‘Anaconda Plan’ devised by army commander Scott for the slow suffocation of secession by sea and river. He was an ‘accidental’ president, virtually unknown nationally before 1860 and elected...
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...Q.1. What sum of money will amount to Rs3704.40 in 3 years at 5% compound interest. Solution : We have, A = Rs3704.40, n = 3, r = 5%. Using A = P(1 + r/100)n , we get 3704.40 = P(1 + 5/100)3 => 370440/100 = P ×21/20×21/20×21/20 Or, P = 370440/100×20/21×20/21×20/21= 3200 Hence, required sum of money = Rs3200. [Ans.] Q.2. What sum of money will amount to Rs3630 in two years at 10% per annum compound interest? Solution : Do yourself [Ans. = Rs3,000] Q.3. Calculate the compound interest for the second year on Rs8,000 invested for 3 years at 10% p.a. Solution : Do yourself. [Ans. = Rs880.] Q.4. At what rate percent p.a. compound interest would Rs80000 amount to Rs88200 in two years, interest being compounded yearly. Also find the amount after 3 years at the above rate of compound interest. Solution : Principal = Rs80000, Amount = Rs88200, Time = 2 years, Rate = ? n = 2. Using, A = P (1 + r/100)n, we get 88200 = 80000 (1 + r/100)2 Or, (1 + r/100)2 = 88200/80000 = 441/400 Or, (1 + r/100) = 21/20 Or, r/100 = 21/20 – 1 = 1/20 Or, r = 1/20×100 = 5% Second part, P = Rs80000, Time = 3 years, n = 3, r = 5%. [Ans.] A = 80000(1 + 5/100)3 = 80000(21/20)(21/20)(21/20) = Rs92610. [Ans.] Q.5. Ramesh invests Rs. 12800 for three years at the rate of 10% per annum compound interest. Find : i. The sum due to Ramesh at the end of the first year. ii. The interest he earns for the second year. iii. The total amount due to him at the end...
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...“Every 60 seconds, another animal is abused.” This statistic is from the ASPCA, they want to inspire people to donate and help animals from cruelty. This means that every minute of each day an animal is abused. Today, the ASPCA still helps prevent animal cruelty by protecting animals and giving them kind treatment. They protect animals by law and arrest animal abusers. They are a very popular charity and they are always ready to prevent cruelty. The ASPCA does their job effectively by protecting animals by law and fighting animal cruelty. The American Society for the Prevention of cruelty to Animals was the first humane society to be established in North America when they were founded in 1866. They are a privately funded 501 (C) (3) non-profit charity (“ASPCA”). The charity believes that animals deserve respectful treatment from humans and should be protected by laws. Their anti-cruelty mission has grown across the country and has two million supporters (“ASPCA”). Another part of their charity, The ASPCA Professional, provides resources for animal welfare professionals and volunteers to rescue groups (“ASPCA Professional”). They have different parts in the charity like The Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, The Adoption Center, and the ASPCA Animal Hospital. The ASPCA Professional’s goal is to help at risk animals while working with a professional audience. (“ASPCA Professional”). The charity believes animals should be treated fairly, they have made laws to protect them. The...
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...(Show video)- who would like to help these animals? So would I. My name is Lindsay, and I am going to talk to you about pet overpopulation. According to dogbreedinfo.com, only one out of ten dogs and one out of 12 cats will find a home. Meaning 800 dogs & cats are KILLED every HOUR. I have four dogs and two cats, all of which were adopted from a shelter or rescue. I want you, as my audience, to realize that by buying an animal from a breeder or pet store you are contributing to the pet overpopulation problem by creating demand for irresponsible breeding. By choosing to adopt, you will not only save a life, but you will also ensure that your adoption fee is going to help the next unwanted pet that comes in the door of that shelter. Another thing you can do to prevent over population is… Spay and Neuter your pets! By doing so you are ensuring that you do not become an “accidental breeder” American humane.org says that in many cases, these people will go on to become repeat offenders, engaging in a continuous cycle of irresponsible breeding or pet acquisition and disposal because they know they can easily find a new home for the animals. Some advantages: Spayed or neutered pets tend to live an average of 2-3 years longer than those that are unaltered. Spaying or neutering protects pets from some types of deadly cancers. It reduces the chance of pets running away or fighting. Dogs who have not been spayed or neutered may be three times more likely...
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...Antarah Ibn Shaddād al-'Absī is a pre-Islamic Arabian hero and poet, he was born 525 in Najd (the central part of the Arabian Peninsula) , He was the son of Shaddād, a well-respected member of the Arabian tribe of Banu Abs, his mother was named Zabaibah, of whom it has been claimed was an Ethiopian woman, whom Shaddad had enslaved after a tribal war. The tribe neglected Antara at first, and he grew up in servitude. Although it was fairly obvious that Shaddad was his father. Antara gained attention and respect for himself by his remarkable personal qualities and courage in battle, excelling as an accomplished poet and a mighty warrior. When the tribe needed his assistance to fend off another tribe in battle, Shaddād acknowledged Antara as his son, and granted him freedom. Antarah fell in love with his cousin Abla, and sought to marry her despite his status as a slave. But his uncle didn’t want antarah to marry abla so he asked antarah for a 1000 special kind of king alnoman camels as a dowry, and after the challenges he faced to get these 1000 camels his uncle refused to let him marry abla because he is not pure Arabian Antara's poetry is well preserved, and often talks of chivalry values, courage and heroism in battle, as well as his love for Abla. It was immortalized when one of his poems was included in the Hanged Poems. The poetry's historical and cultural importance stems from its detailed descriptions of battles, armour, weapons, horses, desert and other themes from his...
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...in your life? It can be happy or sad.) ?Nung mga panahong sobra akong minaliit kasi MATABA ako it was a turning point of life dahil that moment I feel like life so unfair. ? One handler from bicol discovered me ? ? ? Alin sa mga pangyayaring ito ang handa kang ikwento sa mga programa ng ABS-CBN tulad ng MMK? (Which among these highlights are you willing to share in ABS-CBN’s programs like MMK?) Ilagay ang iyong litrato. Paste you full or half body picture. Photo Here WAIVER AND RELEASE NAME OF PARTICIPANT : AGE : ADDRESS : AUDITION : As contestant in Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Season 5(“Program”) I certify the following: A. Eligibility and Participation 1. I am between the ages of eighteen (18) to thirty five (35) years as of 1 October 2013 until 31 August 2014, or in case I am submitting my application online (not exceeding one (1) minute in duration) of me describing myself, and without any music or other effects (“Online Video”). 2. I have voluntarily participated in the Audition conducted by ABS-CBN Corporation (“ABS-CBN”), without any compensation and I assume...
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...Sam Mirza CASE 9.2 Style of Case and Citation: Midler vs. Ford Motor Co. 849 f.2D 460 9th Cir. 1988 Court Rendering Final Decision: U.S. District Court Identification of Parties and Procedural Details: Ms. Midler (plaintiff), suit against Ford and Young & Rubicam for appropriation. The District Court entered judgment for Ford and Young & Rubicam, and Ms. Midler appealed. Discussion of the Facts: In 1985, Ford Motor Company and its advertising agency Young & Rubicam, Inc., advertised Ford Lincoln Mercury with series of 30 or 60 seconds TV commercials. Different popular songs of the 70s were used, and the agency tried to get the original singers to sing them. It failed to get the original singer, the agency used ‘sound-alike.’ Young & Rubicam requested that Ms. Midler sing the song, and she refused. Young & Rubicam hired a sound alike, instructing her to imitate Ms. Midler to the best of her ability. After the commercial aired, Ms. Midler and the sound alike were told by numerous people that it sounded exactly like her. Ms. Midler name and likeness were not used in the commercial, and Young & Rubicam had obtained permission from the copyright holder to use the song. Statement and Discussion of the legal Issues and Disputes: Ms. Midler pursued a common law claim against Young & Rubicam and Ford Motor Co., using her distinctive voice in an advertisement, which she had not authorized. She did not seek damages for use of the song, which would have been...
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...Lincoln Gives Its Big SUV a Face-Lift Ford Plans to Formally Unveil the Restyled Navigator at the Chicago Auto Show By JOSEPH B. WHITE The face that launched a thousand supertankers is getting a makeover. Ford Motor Co. F -2.28% 's Lincoln brand is giving a new face and some new features to its venerable Lincoln Navigator, the model that jump-started the fad for supersize, fuel-thirsty luxury sport-utility vehicles when it first made its debut in the late 1990s. The restyled Lincoln Navigator from Ford. Ford Motor Co. General Motors Co. GM -2.65% 's rival Cadillac brand at first balked at following the Navigator, then countered with its own plus-size Escalade SUV, which later grew into a family of luxury versions of GM's largest SUV models. A four-wheel drive 1999 Navigator had an estimated fuel economy of 12 miles per gallon in city and highway driving. That later improved to 15 miles per gallon. The 2008 recession and a series of gasoline price spikes slashed sales of the Navigator and Escalade, and ultimately killed off GM's Hummer brand of big, high-price SUVs. But the Navigator and the Escalade survived and both are now getting makeovers. GM is planning to roll out a redesigned Escalade this spring. The revamped Navigator will be in showrooms this fall, Ford said in a statement. Ford sold just 8,613 Navigators last year, up 2.9% from a year earlier, but about a fifth of the model's peak sales in 1998. The refreshed Navigator will get a new grille, with horizontal...
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...2017 Lincoln Town Car design 2017 Lincoln Town Car is a luxurious sedan car designed to give full luxury. Crown Victoria model is said to share its architectural design with is this new paradigm, 2017 Lincoln Town Car design. Therefore, Lincoln will be unveiling this new brand model with some predecessors styles element found in it though the design and concepts will be new. 2017 Lincoln Town Car will have a 400-HP version of the 3.0-liter supercharged Eco Boost motor with a concise designation 3.0 T modifications. Its body build from aluminum creates comfy drive as this will reduce its weight. The car has soft pneumatic suspension combined with sound insulation. The significant difference can be noted from its large wing grille and LED headlights. The chassis will be enhanced compared to the previous models. From its weight, we will have a better performance of the car with low fuel consumption. Its interior is incredibly fantastic as it is furnished with leather seats and preinstalled infotainment systems as well as satellite navigation. The suspension system is also upgraded for a more comfy zone without forgetting the consoles which have been upgraded too. The car will have a single choice for the engine as it is 2.7 l twin-turbocharged V6 EcoBoost. The incredible part comes from its 350HP more than 370 lb-ft of torque. The gearbox will be of automatic of 9-speed. Its acceleration is fantastic as one will be able to acceleration from 0 to 60mph in six seconds accelerating...
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...at times, for that reason, it cannot be declared the “surest path to success”. Changing leaders once in five years might be fruitful in some cases. That happens mainly when the present leaders are not so effective, when they are unable to manage the crisis, unable to bring development and on the whole they are lacking qualities for an effective leadership. Consider the President of America, John Buchanan; he was an inspired President until the outbreak of civil war. His inability to impose peace on the sharply divided partisans, led him to step down. So, in such cases there is a need for new leader to handle the case and take the nation back to the path of development. And that’s why Abraham Lincoln was elected right after him. He proved himself solving the disputes. Abraham Lincoln did not step down after five years. He was so efficient that he was just re-elected as the President in the next election. He continued as the President of America till his death. This clearly proves two main factors. First is, new leaders are required when the present ones are unable to handle any difficult situation. New leadership is inevitable in such cases; otherwise, the situation would stagnate and lead to the downfall of the nation or organization. Secondly efficient leaders should retain their position for further enhancements. That’s why people have re-elected him. They want effective people to stay longer time. New...
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...Reflective Thinking Essay Number 1 Abraham Lincoln the sixteenth President of the United States once said "It often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear to do wrong." This quote often inspires me to try and do what is right. And as a leader doing what’s right is one my top priorities. I believe this all stems from the way I was raised. My mother and father have both been contributor to who I am. They brought me up to be respectful of other, to look a situations from another point of view and no matter how far you fall you can always overcome the odds by not giving up. When I think of a leader my last Commander comes to mind. When a situation happened he would give a back brief on the events that had taken place. Then, if we had made a mistake it was identified so we could correct it the next time with a statement like “This is what we did wrong”, but he would always end on a positive note like “Now this is what we did right”. My leadership style is similar. I have had supervisors that were present just for the pay check and then those that would encouraged and inspire me. A few of my Airman have told me directly that I am the best supervisor that they have had. One of my Staff Sergeant had said “You’re the first supervisor in my eleven years to give me a real feedback, treat me like a person and not just a number, listen to me, ask what I think and encourage me to do my best.” His wife is in my squadron also and has often told me that she is extremely...
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...Abstract The Battle of Antietam took place on 17 September 1862, near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The battle was fought between General Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and General McClellan’s Army of the Potomac. Although the battle lasted only 12 hours, it was a significant point of the American Civil War, as well as the deadliest day in history. Tactically the battle was considered a draw, but the North claimed strategic victory and President Lincoln published the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing hundreds of thousands of slaves. The Battle of Antietam Antietam Antietam is actual creek that is 41.7 miles long, located in Pennsylvania and Western Maryland. On September 17, 1862 during the American Civil War, the Union, and Confederate armies fought near Antietam creek, which is known as the Battle of Antietam. This battle was the first battle of the war that took place in the Northern territory. The Battle of Antietam was the turning point of the American Civil War. The Leaders of The Battle of Antietam The Commander of the Union Army of the Potomac was General George B. McClellan. General McClellan was a West Point graduate, class of 1846, commanded in the Mexican–American War, and took command of the Union forces on September 1, 1862. At this time the army was divided into four separate entities: Departments of Northeastern Virginia, Washington, Baltimore, and the Shenandoah, with thousands of untrained Soldiers and numerous small cells that needed to be combined...
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...In Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, written by Seth Grahame-Smith, the author uses much explicit and implicit rhetoric language. This fiction tale is set in the time period of the civil war. The years of one of the most remembered president, Abraham Lincoln. But there’s a twist, in this fiction novel, Mr. Lincoln fights for your freedom, not from politics, but from vampires. He is the vampire hunter. As a young adult, Lincoln and a friend travel down the Mississippi River to New Orleans on a flatboat to sell a number of goods. Here Lincoln's life is changed forever after he witnesses a slave auction. Lincoln follows a slave buyer and his new slaves back to their plantation and discovers to his horror that the buyer is a vampire. The slaves are to be used not for labor but for food. Lincoln writes in his journal his belief that vampires will continue to exist in America as long as they can easily buy their victims in this manner. To end slavery is to end the scourge of vampires. On pages 145-147, the author describes Abraham and a few men hired by him to take a trip to New Orleans to deliver some goods. They first travel through the Sangamon River; Smith describes it as a “far cry” from the “mighty missisp”. Stating that it was compared to the Mississippi river as a creek of a stream. Then he goes into more detail describing it as a troubled body, leading to the “forgiving” Illinois river. They later get through the river and make it to their destination. Smith stated...
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...Reconstruction Ramon Diaz HIS/125 12/8/2013 Kristopher Daniels 1. Columbian historian Eric Foner (1983) quotes W. E. B. DuBois in calling Reconstruction a “splendid failure (p. 16).” After studying the events of the late 19th century, defend whether or not you agree with his position. What are the long-term implications? After having an opportunity to research and study the facts of the events of the late 19th century, I definitely have to agree with W. E. B. DuBois quote, which calls Reconstruction a “splendid failure”. When President Lincoln introduced the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction in 1863, the three main goals were to restore the Union, transform southern society, and enact some type of progressive legislation protecting the rights of blacks. Soon after the Civil War ended the process of reconstruction began and some progress was made. A number of new liberal laws and amendments were enacted by Congress that protected the rights of all blacks under constitutional law. This laws and amendments included; the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the Fourteenth Amendment which granted blacks citizenship, the Fifteenth Amendment which gave black men the right to vote, and the Civil Rights Act of 1875 which banned racial discrimination in all public places. By the end of the 19th century, the Nation was reunited once again, and all the states in the south had abolished slavery in their own individual constitutions...
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