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History set in 'Stone' - Zanesville Times Recorder

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is part of a continuing series throughout February profiling the Underground Railroad and its history in southeast Ohio. Next week will feature vignettes of various Underground Railroad and historical locations in Zanesville ...

The Hi-Lo: Not Much To Love (If You're A Maryland Fan) - DCist.com

Going into yesterday's big game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, here were Maryland's last five results against the Blue Devils spanning the past two years: loss by six, loss by 11, loss by 41, loss by 12, loss by nine. Uh, well, make that oh-for-six ...

As Georgia Tech Sits On The NCAA Bubble, Paul Hewitt Feels No Pressure - Bleacherreport.com

Georgia Tech lost another basketball game Saturday night to fall to 5-6 in the ACC and is now squarely on the NCAA bubble. This is a team with three McDonald's All-Americans (four Parade All-Americans), including two of which are projected NBA first ...

Bay route for underground railroad? - Washington Examiner

ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Bay historian Vince Leggett, who has studied the role of African-Americans on the Chesapeake Bay, believes the bay and black watermen played a little known part in the Underground Railroad, the network that led escaped slaves to ...

Civil War soldiers were diverse - Carroll County Online

It was the 1989 film “Glory” that introduced many of us to the role played by the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War. Based on actual events, “Glory” depicted the experiences of a black regiment formed in Massachusetts early in ...

Casino proposal brings another battle in Gettysburg - WTOP Radio

GETTYSBURG, Pa. -- Opposition is mounting to plans for a casino near one of the country's best known historical sites, Gettysburg National Military Park. The park preserves most of the Gettysburg battlefield where the Union and Confederacy clashed in ...

Gift of love - Gainesville Sun

Despite what Wikipedia says, Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers. Just look at the greeting card selections. Parents, cousins, best friends and colleagues all have red and pinks cards in their honor. Of course, traditionally, the holiday is shaped ...

The Ohio State University - Inside Lacrosse (press release)

WILLIAMSBURG - The 20th-ranked William and Mary lacrosse team will open the 2010 season when it hosts No. 16 Ohio State at Busch Turf on Sunday at 1 p.m. The contest was originally scheduled to be played at Albert-Daly Field but has been moved due to ...

University of Richmond - Inside Lacrosse (press release)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The No. 2 Maryland women's lacrosse team opens its season Sunday when it welcomes Richmond to the Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex. Game time is slated for 2 p.m. Maryland, which returns five All-Americans from last season's final ...

Crossbow Shooting - Baltimore Sun

Denny Britton insists he's not making waves to better his own field of play. With 50 acres in Frederick County and all the time in the world to deer hunt, Britton, a retired autoworker, has it made. What he's agitating for is more opportunities for ...

Open Question: Are people in Philadephia STILL SNOWED IN?

The storm is over and been over for a day already. NY barely got anything! How did Philly reach over 70 inches already (its only february)? While NY didnt even reach 20 for the season? Was this event like a once in 5000 year event? Was this that rare and incredible? Not only was the season snowfall record broken but you got over 40 inches within a few days. In the entire history of weather records (well over 100 years) theres never even been 30 inches in an ENTIRE MONTH!!! Thats CRAZY!! How much snow is on the ground there? Do you think you will ever see something this significant ever again? Should the city there and DC and Maryland spend much more money on snow removal next year. Is this like a once in a 1000 year event? more

Open Question: Why did RSS and Sewa Bharati humiliate India like this?

RSS and its domestic arm Sewaa Bharati, its international arms Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Seva International collected funds in UK the name of humanitarian causes such as Gujarat Earthquate amounting to 4.2 million USD or over 2 million GBP without disclosing that HSS is arm of RSS, and Seva International is not registered in UK. They use this fund in India in glorifying RSS, promoting RSS in India and spreading communal violence. Not I am saying so, investigations conducted in United Kingdom says so. Lord Adam Patel, member of the House of Lords and patron of Sewa International, resigned from his latter affiliation after learning of the group's links to RSS. Speaking at the release of the report in the House of Lords on February 26, 2004 Lord Patel said that Sewa International had "cheated me and cheated the residents of the UK". When London-based Charity Commission was investigating the HSS and Sewa International, and wanted to visit India for investigation, then NDA headed Indian government denied visas to investigators from the commission under pressure from RSS. The report links the HSS, Sewa International and the Kalyan Ashram Trust to RSS-sponsored violence in India, "Although we cannot say pounds collected here were used to buy guns in India, we can say with confidence that the money was used to build hatred against a minority. Most donors would be horrified if they knew the nature, history and ideas of the RSS." The money donated by UK Citizens for Charity to these organizations was used to build dedication plaque glorifying the RSS and its founder in the village of the village of Chapredi, build temples, but no mosques or churches, though many of these were destroyed in the earthquake. As per the report, some funds meant for earthquake reconstruction were also allegedly channeled to the RSS's Lok Kalyan Samiti in Chanasma village, which has been directly implicated in the violent "cleansing" of all Muslims from the village and the illegal occupation of premises and land belonging to the statutory Muslim Waqf board. Another RSS project, Jankalyan Samiti, was allegedly the recipient of Sewa International (UK) earthquake funds. The Samiti's Maharashtra branch has been involved in violence against Christians. The report makes a pointed reference to the fact that despite these charities' claims of being non-sectarian and non-discriminatory, Sewa International (UK), the HSS (UK) and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP - World Hindu Forum) did not launch any humanitarian appeals following the Gujarat violence in 2002. The majority of victims of that tragedy were Muslims. In 2002, the Financial Times reported a similar story. The Madhya Pradesh government has revoked Sewa Bharti's license because of its alleged involvement in violence against Christians. The Awaaz report claims a large proportion of the $484,000 raised by Sewa International for Orissa cyclone relief in 1999 enabled the expansion of major RSS affiliates. "Funds were used for building RSS schools. The RSS and its leaders were glorified. The HSS said Orissa cyclone funds would be channeled through RSS volunteers and given to organizations which get their work force from the RSS The UK report echoes findings by US-based groups in November 2002. The Campaign to Stop Funding Hate (CSFH) put out an exhaustive document linking a Maryland-based charity, the India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), to the RSS. The authors of that report, "The Foreign Exchange of Hate", alleged IDRF was sending money to organizations implicated in violence against Christians and Muslims in India. We all know well that RSS is a blot of Hinduism why is it insulting India and Indians in International community? After cheating Indians all thease years, why is it cheating residents of US and UK and other countries now? http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FC03Df03.html http://www.thehindu.com/fline/fl2108/stories/20040423003504300.htm Report Name: "In Bad Faith? British Charity and Hindu Extremism",Amazing, Suresh Grover, the only name mentioned in the entire article from Awaaz who is the board member of Awaaz sounds like a Gujarati Muslim to some literate RSS friends. If someone is confused with the Awaaz magazine I can't help them.Raj Kish, Disagreements do not affect friendship, take my words from my side. In all the events that you mentioned, no political organization went and begged in to foreign nationals to help poor Indian citizens and used that money for their political ambitions. And another thing, here the the question is about RSS and its arms misusing donations that they begged on the name of poor Indians, and humiliated India, no one else and nothing else.Additional Links added how Vajapayee government had protected HSS from UK investigators: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2004/feb/27/charities.charitymanagement1 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3488346.stmA very bad attempt to defend RSS and Sewa bharati. Now RSS supporters are denouncing and disowning HSS and Sewa International. Before I comment on that, is anyone else has such funny thoughts?LOOKS LIKE NO ONE HAS ANSWER TO MY QUESTION. Some are making personal comments that should be reported, but I have lot tolerances so I am blocking them rather then reporting them, others are talking irrelevant. As I answered Raj Kish, here the question is NOT ABOUT SCAMS ABOUT POLITICIANS ABOUT THAT I ALREADY DISCUSSED ENOUGH AND COMFORTABLY PROVED THAT NO PARTY IS BEHIND IN THAT. Here the question is about so called organizations going abroad, begging on the name of Hinduism and India and humiliating India and then defaming India and Hinduism. And not to worry, I will keep this question open for as much time as Yahoo permits to give you enough time to do research and answer. Hopefully I will find a single user to have few words to answer sensibly. And not to mention, this is just the first question, wait for other such uncomfortable questions and be prepared to be uncomfortable like this more and more.One of the 15 years Sewa Bharati activist has tried to defend RSS with a broken link LOLAnd even with the broking details and copy paste details, the contents does not say the HSS was cleared. Rather it says, that Charity Commission was not able to complete its investigations because NDA GOVERNMENTS DID NOT GRANT CHARITY COMMISSION VISA TO INVESTIGATE. Further, Charity commission has added several advisory and regulations to HSS and Sewa international. I don't know how Sewa Bharati activists claim it as clean chit. Nice try to defend the financial scam accused tainted organizations like RSS, HSS, Sewa Bharat, Sewa internation etc who humiliated India and Hinduism abroad by begging on the the name of poor earthquake victims and misused the funds.RSS Warrior, If you have any points to answer my question do so, else don't waste YA space and bandwidth with RSS mahimamndan that I have answered you 100 times in several answers. And I am in no mood to answer you once again."MISS" Pradiator, I know very well what am I asking and I know why am I asking, and I have all valid reasons for asking. I know it makes all RSS supporters very uncomfortable. To all, this is very funny, something is posted claiming that it is from "Charity Commission of UK" by a person who claims to a "Sewa Bharati" activist for last 15 years, and expects me to believe the claims. And to prove the claim a link is posted pointing to "Charity Commission of UK" which is broken. I searched entire site, and I could not find an instance of any such report. Why are people trying to mislead me?RSS Warrior, long story short, are you saying that HSS used the donation for RSS? your entire answer is saying so and that is was the report say. So how are you trying to defend these so called uncharitable organizations? more

Open Question: Maryland VS. Duke??????

So I have a quick question. I hope someone can answer me, but why does Maryland hate Duke so much. Every news feed I see whether it's Facebook or Google, the Maryland team hates on Duke. Is their like a history of some sort? Something happened a long time ago? BTW: I am a Duke fan :) more

Open Question: Please help me on a US History question?

Explain of the below supreme court decisions. ( What was it about and what was its effects): (Please give at least 3-5 sentences, I have no clue what these mean) •McCulloch v. Maryland •Gibbons v. Ogden •Worchester v. GeorgiaPLEASE DO NOT GIVE LINKS OR ADVICE, JUST STRAIGHT FORWARD ANSWERS. :) more

Resolved Question: Shot at Wharton or following business schools?

Wharton applying early action, this is for next year. 3.77 UW GPA 38TH BEST PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN NATION IN NY. 8 ap's all 4's & 5's. FBLA, DECA, ART HONORS SOCIETY, DEBATE, POLITICAL SCIENCE, MODEL UN 3 YEARS VARSITY BADMITTEN 2 YEARS VARSITY TENNIS 1 YEAR VARSITY BASKETBALL. 300 hours of comm. service, plus every summer in HS went to a college to study. KILLER ESSAYS & interviews will be spot on. SAT 1450/1600 ACT 34 SAT 2'S 780 WORLD HISTORY 780 US HISTORY 760 ENVIO SCI. Schools, BERKELEY, USC, MIAMI, WHARTON, VIRGINIA, UNC,WASHINGTON, MARYLAND. help more

Resolved Question: HELP!!!!!! RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.....??? help please! thank you!!!?

american history?? Religious freedom....??? a. has always been part of american life b. was first guaranteed by massachusetts in 1632 c. was first guaranteed in the maryland act of toleration in 1649 d. was given the highest level of protection in the mayflower compact please help me im not sure which one it is! thank you very much! :))) more

Voting Question: Should convicted rapists be allowed to live in a halfway house for recovering addicts?

A close male member of my immediate family currently lives in a halfway house, after completing a 28-day drug addiction in-patient treatment program. He has lived in the house, which holds a maximum of 13 men, for 5 months now, and will have completed the 6 month program very soon. It is important to him for personal and legal reasons that he stay living in the house until he completes the program. He is serious about his recovery, and has been working hard to change his old behaviors, ways of thinking, and coping mechanisms. He does everything he is supposed to do, including regularly attending NA meetings, keeping with the house rules, and being open about his thoughts, feelings, fears, etc. All in all, he is really on the right path for lifelong recovery. Recently a man in his late 40's moved into the house. We will call him "James." Shortly after James moved into the house, another resident was checking the Maryland sex offender registry, out of curiosity, to see how many sex offenders were living close by. He then made the shocking discovery that James was registered. He wasn't extremely troubled until he read the details. James is registered as a "Sexually Violent Offender" and his charge is listed as Rape: 2nd Degree. My relative and I looked up James on the Maryland Judiciary Case Search for more detail on his charges. This is what we found: (Each line is a separate case) non-sexual offenses: BURGLARY-FOURTH DEGREE Unauthorized Use Of Boat TRESPASS:PRIVATE PROPERTY TELEPHNE: CALL REPEAT/ABUSE/HARASS ALC. BEV./INTOX:ENDANGER + DIS COND-PUBLIC PLACE DEADLY WEAPON-CONCEAL ASSAULT W/INTENT MAIM ETC + BATTERY + DEADLY WEAPON - CONCEAL ****** all one case: RAPE FIRST DEGREE - RAPE SECOND DEGREE - SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE - BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE - SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT - THEFT:PLUS $300 - CAR THEFT - RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT ***** another rape case, very similar: RAPE FIRST DEGREE + RAPE SECOND DEGREE + ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE + ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE + SEX OFFENSE FIRST DEGREE + SEX OFFENSE SECOND DEGREE + SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE + SEX OFFENSE FOURTH DEGREE + BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE + BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE + THEFT: $300 PLUS VALUE + MOTOR VEH/UNLAWFUL TAKING ... do we see a pattern here? (BTW - This guy only spent 18 years behind bars total.) Anyhow, back to the point.. many other residents are concerned (to say the least) about having him live with them. A few of the guys expressed their feelings to the house manager, and all he had to say was "everyone deserves a second chance. There's nothing I can do about it." He hardly even showed them any inkling of caring about how THEY felt, the MAJORITY of the residents who are seeking recovery. I asked my relative to bring me a copy of the handbook for the halfway house, and this is what I found: 10. The following persons will be denied admission to the halfway house: ... c. Persons who have a history of violent and assaultive behavior even when not under the influence of alcohol or dugs; d. Persons who are suicidal, arsonists, or rapists; ... g. Persons who are being released from prisons. Well, obviously James falls under at least person's listed in "d" and "c." We are currently waiting for a call back from the Executive Director of the rehab center that is in charge of the halfway house. My questions are.. do you think James should be allowed to live there, even if it wasn't stated clearly in the handbook that he shouldn't be admitted? Do you think the quoted section of the handbook implies that the residents currently living in the house will be protected from people with a history such as James'? And last but not least if, after speaking to the Executive Director, if James is not removed from the house, is there anything that can be done further to get him out of there? I appreciate any help or suggestions we can get with this matter. Thanks.I want to add that most of the men living in the house have wives and children. My relative has a wife (who is a rape survivor), and 2 daughters from a previous relationship ages 9 and 12. Therefore, he and most of the other men in the house obviously have to struggle daily with being face to face with this person, and their feelings of wanting to basically rip this guys _____ off, only making the situation that much worse. And please feel free to share any feelings or opinions you personally have about this situation. more

Resolved Question: Need help with American History?

(Please, no smart comments like do your own homework) 22. _____ set the groundwork for the federal government's use of powers not mentioned by the Constitution. -Dred Scott v. Sandford Gitlow v. New York McCulloch v. Maryland 23. Why do some States schedule their legislative elections in odd years? -To keep power in the hands of a select few To prevent national issues from affecting local election To keep citizens involved in politics at all times 25. Which is not a concurrent power? -The power to levy taxes The power to borrow money The power to sign treaties with foreign countries 28. The governor of a State holds the position of chief _____. -executive legislator politician 29. What is unique about the line item veto? -it allows governors to veto a bill without the approval of the State senate it allows senators to veto an executive order from the governor it allows governors to veto individual items or sections of bills instead of the whole bill 31. Most local officials ____ professional politicians. -are not used to be look down at 32. The process of _____ transformed America from an agricultural to a manufacturing-based society. -industrialization progressivism professional development 34. In a county, who appraises taxable property? -The district attorney The county manager The county assessor 37. Which city is not run according to a type of reformed government? -San Diego Cedar Rapids Salt Lake City 39. Which is not part of the just war doctrine? -Only a proper authority can wage war A board of clerics must support the war The good accomplished by the war must outweigh the damage it does 40. Why did many Americans oppose the United States' occupation of Spain's former colonies in the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico? -They believed the colonies were not worth American time and money. They believed that imperialism and colonialism were anti-American. They believed such actions would spark a large-scale international conflict. 41. What is a treaty? -An informal agreement between two or more nations A formal agreement between two heads of state A formal agreement between two or more nations 42. In what ways does the international system resemble Thomas Hobbes's view of the state of nature? -Conflicts are resolved peacefully. Stronger nations prey upon the weak. One charismatic individual controls the whole system. 43. Which American president wrote the Fourteen Points? -James Monroe Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson 44. In what year was the United Nations founded? -1945 45. Which is not part of the Bush doctrine of foreign policy? -Preemption Diplomacy at all costs Unilateralism 46. How frequent are violations diplomatic immunity? -Very frequent Somewhat frequent There are no recorded incidents in American history. 47. What is a proxy war? -A war in which two superpowers use third parties as a substitute for fighting each other directly A war in which one superpower invades an ally of the other superpower A war of words and strained relations, rather than actual combat 48. Which statement best describes the philosophy behind manifest destiny? -All Native and non-European residents of the United States should be confined to small tracts of undesirable land. The Union must be preserved at all costs. It is fated that the United States possess and occupy the entire continent of North America. 53. The Founding Fathers used the term, _____, to describe the ideal balance between individual freedom and society's need to preserve law and order. -absolute right efficiency-based justice ordered liberty 54. In the case _____, the Supreme Court ruled that police must inform criminal suspects of their legal rights upon their arrest. -Miranda v. Arizona State of California v. O. J. Simpson Brown v. Board of Education 55. An agreement between two parties in a civil suit that is concluded outside the judicial system is called _____. -a writ of habeas corpus an out-of-court settlement a class action lawsuit 56. What is the definition of "bill of attainder"? -A lawsuit in which many plaintiffs group their cases together A law that defines a crime and its punishment A law that singles out a single group or individual for punishment 57. A dispute between two parties over a car accident is most likely to be resolved through what process? -The criminal justice system Police power Civil law more

Resolved Question: Why does Robert E Lee move into Maryland?

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Resolved Question: home school question?

i am about to be homeschooled i live in maryland and the required subjects are math, language arts, social studies, health, music, science, PE, art. the question is do my parents pick what i learn about for each subject for example MATH-Algebra 2, SCIENCE-Chemistry, Social Studies- egyptian history or does the county pick for you. more

Resolved Question: Black history month: Black Acheiver of the day?

Philip Emeagwali _____________________________ 1. Igbo Nigerian born 1954 2. 1 of 2 winners of Gordon Bell prize for development & application of super-computer 3. 3rd highest registered IQ in the world 4. IQ of 190 5. Bachelors of Mathematics from Oregon state University 6. Masters in Environmental Engineering from George Washington University 7. Masters in Mathematics from University of Maryland 8. Doctorate of Marine Engineering from George Washington University 9. Ranked “Greatest 100 Africans” by New African magazine 10. Civil Engineer & Quote, “Africans can achieve when given ample opportunity” http://www.aaregistry.com/eimage/PhillipEmeagwali(Science).gif http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Emeagwali Fast-forward to 2:30: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuTwLiNzYkM more

Resolved Question: Do I have a good chance at University of Maryland College Park with this background ?

My SAT: Reading : 440 . Math: 660 . Writing :510 GPA:4.07 Top4% I'm also taking lot of APs: Bio, Chem, Calc, US history, Lang, and other honor classes. Activities: Tennis team, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, green crew. Also had work experience. I'm participating in biology olympiad this year in 2010. no result yet. Maryland resident in anne arundel county, which is near the school. more

Voting Question: My chnaces of getting into these colleges?

What are my chances of getting into these colleges? -New York University (Stern school of business) -University of Chicago -Georgetown University (Mcdonough school of business) -University of Maryland @ College Park - University of Florida I have: -30 ACT composite -3.7 unweighted GPA, 4.4 weighted -top ten percent of class -internship at a business -AP U.S history (score of 5), AP English language (score 4) -Currently taking AP english literature, AP gov. and politics, AP Macroeconomics, Calculus Honors, everything else is also honors - Play piano -500 service hours -NHS and HRC (i dont have many clubs) more

Resolved Question: What must I do to legally purchase a handgun in Maryland?

Im not talking about getting a license to carry I just want to legally own one for home defense, also if it makes any difference I would prefer a revolver. It should be relatively easy to be able to buy one right being that I have no criminal history or anything. Anyone got any updated information or know of any website that has the current info on what I have to do ? more

Voting Question: 2.9 GPA, High School. Chances of getting into good college?

Hello. I'm a high school student, and I'm in my junior year with a GPA of 2.94 unweighted. I know that it could have been better, but the courses I took in the last three years were definitely challenging. I will get as detailed as possible with this. GT (Gifted and Talented) is a step beyond honors, but lower than AP. Honors has a weight of .5 in my school and GT and AP have a weight of 1.0. Freshmen Year Schedule: AP US History Geometry GT Earth Science GT English 9 Regular Computer Science I Regular Physical Education Spanish I Regular GPA: 2.71 Sophomore Year: Government Honors English 10 Honors Algebra 2 GT Biology GT Computer Science III AP (A) - Skipped Computer Science II because of recommendation Spanish 2 Honors Software Applications GPA: 2.71 Junior Year: AP English 11 (Lang and Comp) AP Economics (Macro) Spanish 3 Regular Chemistry Regular World History Honors Pre-Calculus GT Computer Science IV GT GPA: 3.57 I know what I'm taking my senior year but since I am not in my senior year, I do not know my GPA for that. But here are the courses: Senior Year: AP English 12 AP Economics (Micro) AP Calculus AB Physics GT Film AP Statistics GPA: Unknown GPA Senior Year GOAL: 3.71 Here are the extracurriculars I have done so far: JV Wrestling Outdoor Track (2 Years) Indoor Track (1 Year) Work (At Sears, As Cashier) Marketing Consultant (Internship in the IT Field) Howard County Film Festival (Short Film) League of Woman Voters (Internship in Film) Now I'm working on a feature film for either the Sundance, Slamdance, or New York Film Festival. My SAT Score? I think it's good. 2130. I might retake it for a higher score. I'm still debating if I want to go into the IT field as a computer engineer, or want to become a film director, since people have told me I have amazing talent for it and an excellent vision. I'm from Maryland, and I want to get into one of these colleges: New York University (NYU) Syracuse University UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) University of Maryland, College Park UPenn University of Philidelphia Carnegie Mellon UVA University of Illinois, Chicago My freshmen and sophomore year, I couldn't handle the workload. My junior year, I just worked really hard and I'm still working. What are the chances of me getting into one of these colleges? And which one should I go to? If you could leave a detailed answer that would be great. Thank you very much. Highly appreciate it. PS: Do colleges look at senior year at all for admission purposes? Can you explain to me what exactly they account in for your senior year? more

Resolved Question: Can you help with History?

32. What were the bases for many of the early 1800s reform movements? (Points: 5) religion and optimism culture and transcendentalism philosophy and nativism politics and pessimism 33. What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments? (Points: 5) to explain to New Yorkers why women should get the vote to ask men to join the crusade for women's rights to declare the emotional issues behind women's rights to make the case for women's rights 34. Which was the chief goal of the Compromise of 1850? (Points: 5) to resolve Texas statehood issues to preserve the balance between slave states and free states to preserve the Union to improve the economy in both the North and the South 35. What was the basis for forming the Republican Party? (Points: 5) making states more fiscally responsible uniting Southerners under a pro-slavery platform creating manufacturing jobs in the South uniting several Northern antislavery coalitions 36. Who was not an abolitionist? (Points: 5) John Brown Stephen Douglas Frederick Douglass William Lloyd Garrison 37. Which was one of the findings of the Supreme Court in the Dred Scott decision? (Points: 5) Slaves were citizens. Slaves were property. Slavery was a choice each state could make. Slavery was illegal. 38. What was one reason that South Carolina decided to secede? (Points: 5) to uphold the rights of property owners to avoid paying federal taxes to break its contract with the federal government to form its own military 39. Which border state was most important in keeping Washington, D.C. from being surrounded by Confederate states? (Points: 5) West Virginia Maryland Delaware Kentucky 40. What was not one of the North's strengths at the beginning of the Civil War? (Points: 5) farm production of both crops and livestock several military colleges well-established government many miles of railroad tracks 41. What had Abraham Lincoln expected before the First Battle of Bull Run? (Points: 5) The Union could continue with both free states and slave states. He would have to recruit many more soldiers. The slaves would rebel and join the Northern forces. The South could easily be defeated. 42. What happened at Antietam when newer, more accurate weapons were used against close-order formations? (Points: 5) The South won and moved north to Gettysburg. The North won and quickly followed Lee's troops into Virginia. Both sides suffered huge losses. Neither side could be considered victorious. 43. How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the meaning of the Civil War? (Points: 5) by securing voting rights for black property holders in both the North and South by eliminating slavery in new states and territories by freeing Southern troops from their military commitments so they could return home by promising an end to slavery in the Confederate states more

Resolved Question: HELP WITH POLITICAL HISTORY HOMEWORK!!!PLEASE!!!?

The first representative assembly in America was the A. Virginia House of Burgesses B. Maryland House of Commons C. Pennsylvania General Assembly D. Massachusetts Coven Please be 110% sure of your answer!!! THANK YOU!!! more

Voting Question: Seeking employment in HVAC?

I am looking for an entry-level (or any) position in the HVAC field in the Baltimore area. I am HVAC and EPA Universal certified. I also have my Maryland HVAC Apprentice License. I have been looking for employment in the field since November 2009. I either hear that I do not have the experience necessary or simply do not hear from them at all. My background and crime history is clean. The few points that I have on my license are from 2008 and prior. Is there anything out there? more

Resolved Question: history questions refering to the framers plan, mcculloch v maryland, African american voting rights etc. :)?

what were the framers plan for the presidency? and what was the main point in mcculloch v. maryland ? also anything you know of african american voting rights would be great along with information on national conventions!!! Thanks!!!!!!! :D more

Resolved Question: U.S. History, please help?

1. Which border state's loyalty to the Union was critical to keeping Washington, D.C. from being surrounded by the Confederacy? A. Kentucky B. Maryland C. West Virginia D. Delaware 2.Which was not a strength of the North at the beginning of the Civil War? A. ability to manufacture firearms B. a standing army C. miles of railroad tracks D. several military colleges 3. What was one reason South Carolina gave for its decision to secede? A. to avoid paying federal taxes B. to uphold the rights of property owners C. to break its contract with the federal government D. to form its own military 4. What were Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Oregon part of during the Civil War? A. Union states B. border states C. organized territories D. Confederate states I think... 1.C 3.C more

Resolved Question: History question 10 points?

1)Who was a major player in building nationalism? -John Quincy Adams -John Marshall -Abraham Lincoln -Gideon Albright 2)Identify Justice Marshall's declaration regarding the national government. -It created the bank and no state had the right to implement a tax on the bank. -It did not have the right to intervene in bank issues. -It was in debt and needed to focus on other issues. -It was handling the war it, so it didn't have the time to fix this issue. 3) In the case of James McCulloch, the state further decreed that the bank needed to pay $15,000 annually to Maryland or face closure. -James Monroe -Gideon -James McCulloch -James Marshall 4)Jackson was the first President to be elected that hailed -west of the Appalachian Mountains. -from the South. -from New York. -none of the above 5)In 1848, Andrew Jackson became the nation's seventh President to take office. -True -False 6)Jackson implemented his own system of patronage that was referred to as -the patronage game. -the spoils system -the corrupt system -all of the above 7)Many of the northern states strongly approved of forcing Native Americans off of their land, as they hoped to acquire the land that was held by the Five Civilized Tribes. -True -False more

Resolved Question: Please explain what is a Colony was, in our History Books.?

What is a Colony? What happened? I realize there were 13 Colonies in our country, but why? Why only those 13? 1.Delaware 2. Pennsylvania 3. New Jersey, Georgia, 4. Connecticut 5. Massachusetts 6. Maryland 7. South Carolina 8. New Hampshire , 9. Virgina, 10. New York 11. North Carolina 12. Rhode Island 13.Vermont more

Resolved Question: Slavery: Native, then Irish/Scottish, then African. Who disagrees?

Short history lesson_______ 1) The British founded colonies in Virginia, Maryland, and the Caribbean and enslaved the Native Americans, they died from diseases. 2) Britain was at war with the Irish and the Scottish, so they decided to enslave them *** (NOT INDENTURED SERVITUDE!! SLAVERY!! MEANING BY FORCE, they were bought and sold) The Irish population fell from 9 million to bottom out at less than 3 million http://www.raceandhistory.com/cgi-bin/forum/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/1638 3) The British found a bigger cash cow in African the started enslaving Africans. 4) The British then offered the Irish and Scottish Indentured servitude (slavery for Christians became illegal, most were Catholic). Some returned to Europe, some stayed, some became abolitionist, some worked as overseers (who knows a slave better than a slave, the English thought it out well ). This is fact, I don't know why they only teach this in the Caribbean and not in the US also. Before you doubt read the link: http://www.raceandhistory.com/cgi-bin/forum/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/1638 http://innercity.org/holt/slavechron.htmlLil Tamika RIF please read the link.Gatr not all of the Scottish, mainly the Catholics.Neo Draven, you seem to have a good head on your solders. I am the product of slaves from African, Irish, Scottish, Chinese, Native, and Indian decent. and most to all of my ancestor were slaves (except for the Indian They were indentured servants). But I make no excuses. more

Resolved Question: The people who surveyed the Mason/Dixon line?

What can you tell me about Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. What role did they play in the colonial history of Maryland? more

Voting Question: Help HELP PLEASE!!!!!! 10 PTs!!!!?

I need help with history plzzz answer these questions!!! What was the goal of Henry Clays American system? What was the first road built by government? Why was congress against using federal funds to build roads canals and railroads in the U.S.? How did the cases McCulloch vs Maryland and Gibbson vs Ogden strengthen national unity in U.S.? what was the supreme courts role in Missouri compromise? What was the significance of the Missouri compromise? Who won the popular vote in 1824 but didn't become president? Who became president as a result of the elections of 1824? What is sectionalism? PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!! more

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Resolved Question: GIRLS: will anyone let me have or sell me their myspace profile?

my bf has been laid of from his job and does nothing ALL day but sit on myspace and talk to girls in our local area. they're all really slutty looking and have half naked pictures that he pulls up on each profile.. ive been trying to just ignore it and trust him, but EVERYtime i use the computer its there in the history, and the fact that every girl he talks to live in our area is really bothering me. i dont have his password and cant get it. the only way to find out whats going on is to get a fake profile and chat him up. making one myself would take entirely too much time and will look fake since no one will be real friends. pleeeease help. ps- it would be really helpful if you lived in Maryland. and yess i am willing to pay. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances for undergrad at these schools??? PLEASE?

Okay so I was rejected from Swat ED soooo now I'm just kind of applying everywhere, seeing where I get in, and going from there... Grades and Stats: About me: I'm white I'm a girl I'm middle class I live in the jersey suburbs sooo fml there Scores: SATs: Reading: 740 Math:690 Writing:800 = 1430/2230 SATII: Literature: 660 US History: 710 AP Psych: 5 GPA unweighted:3.9 (I got one B freshman year.. fml.) GPA weighted:4.66 I've taken 12 honors courses including 3 APs. Classes: 4 years language 4 years history 4 years english 4 years religion 4 years math 4 years science 4 years health/pe 1 year art Some stuff: I go to a top catholic prep school. My essays are pretty good. My recs are good. Rec letter from professor at University of Penn I was diagnosed with a heart condition soph year that disqualified me from sports. My additional info is 4 pages long - go into detail about activities Activities: JV Soccer (9 and 10) Varsity Winter and Spring Track (9-12) - manager after 10th Cross Country Manager (11) Town team (9 and 10) - captain SADD (9 and 10) Book club (9 and 11) National Honors society National Spanish Honors Society Stage Crew (11 and 12) trivia club multicultural awareness club book club Volunteer: -altar server (yay) -at hospital -at soup kitchen (esp. passionate about homeless pop.) -with youth soccer -with developmentally disabled Jobs: -Youth soccer ref -U of Penn. Research Assistant researching retinal degeneration in rats under a U of P prof. won $1000 essay contest published on online magazine honorable mention on national spanish exam Possible Majors: Psychology - want to become a therapist Anthropology/Sociology English SOOO chyeah Chance me please please please I'll chance ya back: Up there: Princeton Cornell Penn Amherst Match (hopefully)? Haverford Lafayette Lehigh Dickinson Vassar Georgetown Hopkins Safety Franklin and Marshall Loyola Maryland Stockton Drew drexel please let me know what you think. graciasyeah i've only taken 3 APs total which i think hurts how competitive I am in admission but it was just how my schedule worked out. My school has so many requirements for graduation no one can take APs until junior year and even then there isnt much room (we have to take gym/health, religion, art and other joke classes every year). Its really annoying.. i wish i couldve taken more. I have to skip my lunch this year just to be able to take two. more

Resolved Question: Who's REALLY in control of everything? Some would say God doesn't exist, or He's dead? Can this be so?

The Scriptures say about The Father: "Not two sparrows fall to ground WITHOUT The Father knowing it", and "Mine is the Mountain, and the goat over it". These are facts of History. Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846. John F. Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946. Abraham Lincoln was elected President in 1860. John F. Kennedy was elected President in 1960. Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. Both wives lost their children while living in the White House. Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. Both Presidents were shot in the head. Lincoln 's secretary was named Kennedy. Kennedy's Secretary was named Lincoln. Both were assassinated by Southerners. Both were succeeded by Southerners named Johnson. Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, was born in 1808. Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy, was born in 1908. John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Lincoln, was born in 1839. Lee Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was born in 1939. Both assassins were known by their three names. Both names are composed of fifteen letters. Lincoln was shot at the theatre named 'Ford.' Kennedy was shot in a car called ' Lincoln'.... made by 'Ford.' Lincoln was shot in a theatre and his assassin ran and hid in a warehouse. Kennedy was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran and hid in a theatre. Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials. A week before Lincoln was shot, he was in Monroe, Maryland A week before Kennedy was shot, he was sleeping with Marilyn Monroe. But - of course - these are just...coincidences, right? more

Voting Question: Can I Get In....or Am I Doomed?

I'm a home-schooled sophomore (in high school obviously), planning on going to college for premed. Right now I want to major (maybe double?) in either Biology and minor in communications. The colleges I really like are: Penn State, U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U of Maryland - CP, U. of Delaware, Ohio State, etc. Do you think I have what is takes to get in to all of these places? What are my chances? What more can I do? Classes I've taken/taking (9th and 10th grade): -Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced/Honors U.S. History, Advanced/Honors World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced/Honors Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Human Geography, Photography, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced/Honors Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture- Extracurricular Activities: Since I want to go to medical school I volunteer at a hospital (candy striper), shadowed a doctor, German language club, pilates/yoga class-club, YFU volunteer, tutor young kids, and have a job as a waitress (yes, most colleges consider a job an extracurricular). I am taking a lifeguarding class from the Red Cross, I'm planning on doing that as a part time job this coming summer. Now I know this isn’t a lot but I live in a small town in a very rural area so I’m doing the best I can. Facts: 4.0 GPA (No, my mother does not grade my work, a non-relative does) Member of the National Home School Honor Society (just like the Nation Honor Society) PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32 Over the summer I will be taking Phlebotomy (the person who takes peoples’ blood for tests) at my local community college to become licensed. BTW: I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language. Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (: more

Resolved Question: I paid hospital bill and provided proof, now they sent it to collection agency. What is my legal recourse?

My daughter went to the hospital about six months ago and there was a small bill associated with the visit. It was for $24.63. I promptly paid the bill with online bill pay. They send me a reminder notice a month later. I contacted them and provided proof of paying the amount due, on time. They said they would correct and note the payment on my account. I received a bill the next month also. I contacted them again. Again, they said they would note the payment. The 3rd month, I starting receiving nasty letters. I called again and spoke with someone yet again. They apologized and said the payment was noted in the system and they would take care of things once and for all. Today (3 weeks later), now I get a collection letter and invoice from a collections agency saying that they are trying to collect this debt. My credit is absolutely perfect. What is my legal recourse if they mark my perfect credit history with this? (In Maryland) more

Resolved Question: How important is class rigor vs. GPA?

I'm a sophomore in high school and am starting to explore different colleges and what classes I need to be taking. Last year I had a 4.0 with 2 honors classes. This year I am taking 4 honors classes (all honors except world history) and have all A's for now, but I might end up with a B on this semester's report card. These are the colleges I am interested in: Penn State (Main Campus), Univ. of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Univ. of Maryland, George Mason Do these colleges look more at your overall GPA or the rigor of classes? BTW, I know I want to go into the medical field, so should I focus more on being in rigorous math and science classes than English and history? Or would colleges like UVA look down on not being in honors/AP English and history classes? more

Resolved Question: Do You Think I'm On TRACK?

Voting Question: Am I ON Track? Opinions(:?

I'm a home-schooled sophomore (in high school obviously), planning on going to college for premed. Right now I want to major (maybe double?) in either Biology or Psychology and minor in communications. The colleges I really like are: Penn State, U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U of Maryland - CP, U. of Delaware, UCONN, etc. Do you think I have what is takes to get in to all of these places? What are my chances? What more can I do? Classes I've taken/taking (9th and 10th grade): -Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced/Honors U.S. History, Advanced/Honors World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced/Honors Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Human Geography, Photography, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced/Honors Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture- Extracurricular Activities: Since I want to go to medical school I volunteer at a hospital (candy striper), shadowed a doctor, German language club, pilates/yoga class-club, YFU volunteer, tutor young kids, and have a job as a waitress (yes, most colleges consider a job an extracurricular). Now I know this isn’t a lot but I live in a small town in a pretty rural area so I’m doing the best I can. Facts: 4.0 GPA (No, my mother does not grade my work, a non-relative does) Member of the National Home School Honor Society (just like the Nation Honor Society) PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32 Over the summer I will be taking Phlebotomy (the person who takes peoples’ blood for tests) at my local community college to become licensed. BTW: I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language. Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (: more

Resolved Question: Degree for Law Enforcement?

I am planning to join a police department in MD. I am 16 now. I plan to get a degree before i go apply, to increase my chances of getting hired, and also for promotions and such. Is criminal justice the best degree to have? I was looking at History, or a social science. Any advice? I want a degree that is multipurpose so i can have a back up plan in case something happens. Thanks Everyone P.S. University of Maryland more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of acceptance for these universities?

GPA: 90.8 unweighted out of 100 SAT: 1850 - 650 math, 620 reading, 580 writing SAT II: Math Level 2 - 560, Physics - 560 AP Classes: AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, AP Physics, AP US History, AP Statistics Honors: Honors Multivariable Calculus, Honors Functions, Honors Geometry, Honors Spanish III, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics EC's: -JV Lacrosse, JV Tennis, JV Soccer, Varsity Track & Field, Editor of School Yearbook, Tour Guide at School (Ambassador), 8 year Viola Player - String Ensemble, NIH Club - volunteering at the National Institute of Health, HEART Organization, Martha's Table - 68 voluntary community service hours Work Experience: -Math tutor -Worked at a non-profit organization over the summer Extra: -Did a month long college prep program at Georgetown University over the summer -Applying to Electrical Engineering -Go to a small, competitive private school in MD that sends many grads to top schools -Race: Persian (White) -Not applying for financial aid Chance me for: -University of Maryland - College Park -Johns Hopkins University -University of Southern California -Boston University (legacy) -Virginia Tech -George Washington University -Lehigh University Thank you!! more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of acceptance at these universities?

Resolved Question: Do i have a chance of getting into Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, or Michigan with these grades and GPA?

I'm a junior at Cinco Ranch High School which is a very good school. I have a pretty bad GPA, about 3.2, but i'm in precalculus and physics and AP US history and AP literature. I'm in FBLA, 2 years of computer science club,tennis freshmen year, track, and Model UN and have about a 2000 SAT score. What are my chances of getting into a college like Georgia Tech Carnegie Mellon Boston University University of Michigan University of Maryland University of Texas at Austin I know Michigan and Carnegie are probably really long shots. I also tested into the Johns Hopkins Talent Search program and attended it. Also went to the National Leadership Conference and have many state awards in piano competitions. Also, what are the chances of me getting in if i add a National Merit Commendation to my transcript or become a semifinalist. i dont know what i got yet but just wondering. thanks i wanna major in engineering or computer science more

Voting Question: can you anser te following questions please?

30. Continental army officers attempting to form the Society of the Cincinnati a. were brought to trial for trying to sabotage the civil government. b. were ridiculed for their lordly pretensions. c. were trying to force the Congress to pay them their pensions. d. reflected the Revolutionary War generation’s spirit of equality. e. represented the best of the officer corps. 31.The American Revolution was a. truly radical. b. inconsequential in world history. c. an example of accelerated evolution rather than outright revolution. d. very much like the French revolution. e. very much like the Russian revolution. 32.The world’s first antislavery society was founded by a. Thomas Jefferson. b. Quakers in Philadelphia. c. Puritans in New England. d. Catholics in Maryland. e. the Congregational church. 33. As part of the egalitarian movement of the American Revolution, a. several northern states abolished slavery. b. most states outlawed the overseas trade in indentured servants. c. many states repealed laws against interracial marriage. d. some southern states passed legislation providing for the gradual abolition of slavery. e. laws against interracial marriage were eliminated. 33. As part of the egalitarian movement of the American Revolution, a. several northern states abolished slavery. b. most states outlawed the overseas trade in indentured servants. c. many states repealed laws against interracial marriage. d. some southern states passed legislation providing for the gradual abolition of slavery. e. laws against interracial marriage were eliminated. 34. Early signs of the abolitionist movement can be seen in the a. Articles of Confederation. b. Constitution. c. emancipation of some slaves. d. passage of laws allowing interracial marriage. e. abolition of slavery in a few southern states. 35. The Founding Fathers failed to eliminate slavery because a. they did not truly believe in democracy. b. a fight over slavery might destroy national unity. c. they were more concerned with securing equality for women. d. the North began to rely more heavily on slave labor. e. economic conditions would not allow such a loss. 36. As a result of the Revolution’s emphasis on equality, all of the following were achieved except a. the reduction of property qualifications for voting by most states. b. the growth of trade organizations for artisans and laborers. c. the establishment of the world’s first antislavery society. d. full equality between white women and men. e. abolishing medieval inheritance laws. 37. The most important outcome of the Revolution for white women was that they a. permanently gained the right to vote. b. were allowed to serve in the national legislature. c. were elevated to a newly prestigious role as special keepers of the nation’s conscience. d. finally gained fully equal status with white males. e. were given the right to vote in some states. _____ 38. As written documents, the state constitutions were intended to a. represent a fundamental law superior to ordinary legislation. b. be subordinate to state laws. c. grant the governor more power than the legislature. d. keep the government in the hands of the well-to-do. e. reaffirm states’ rights. _____ 39. As a means of ensuring that legislators stay in touch with the mood of the people, state constitutions a. were rewritten once every ten years. b. were rewritten once every five years. c. required yearly visits to the homes of their constituents. d. stipulated that ordinary legislation could override the constitution. e. required the annual election of legislators. _____ 40. As a result of the Revolution, many state capitals were relocated westward a. because better roads now made this territory more easily accessible. b. due to a fear of British capture. c. because water routes were now opened to the interior regions d. to get them away from the haughty eastern seaports. e. all of the above. _____ 41. One reason that the United States avoided the frightful excesses of the French Revolution is that a. America declared martial law until the Constitution was enacted in 1789. b. the American Revolution suddenly overturned the entire political framework. c. cheap land was easily available. d. political democracy preceded economic democracy. e. a strong sense of class consciousness already existed. ___ 42. It was highly significant to the course of future events that a. political democracy preceded economic democracy in the United States. b. deflation rather than inflation resulted from the Revolution. c. no economic depression occurred as a consequence of the Revolution. d. economic more

Resolved Question: I need help from someone who is good in history!!!?

a.Trail of Tears b.Thomas Jefferson elected president c.Monroe elected president d.Jackson elected president e.Madison elected president f.Louisiana Purchase g.Indian Removal Act h.British set fire to White House and Capitol i.Battle of Tippecanoe j.British frigate fires on U.S.S. Chesapeake k.Battle of New Orleans l.Treaty of Ghent m.Nonintercourse Act n.Congress declares war on Britain o.Lewis and Clark begin expedition p.Embargo Act q.Black Hawk War r.South Carolina tries nullification s.Tecumseh killed at Battle of Thames t.McCulloch vs. Maryland u.Battle of Horseshoe Bend Can someone please put these in order! I am having a really hard time doing so! more

Resolved Question: History questions?!?! 10 points to 1st person w/right answers!!?

I've looked in my textbook, in a book about the constitution, and all over the internet for these questions... I can't find the answers anywhere!! So please help!! I will give the best answer to whoever gets all of the answers first, or gets the most out of everyone else. 1. The right to a _______ of government is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. (6 letters) 2. The right to travel with a U.S. ________ is one benefit of being a citizen of the U.S. (8 letters) 3. As long as one is living in the U.S., the Constitution and the Bill of Rights guarantees the rights of _________. (8 letters) 4. Camp near Philadelphia where General Washington and his men suffered severe hardsips during the winter of 1777-78. (2 words, 11 letters in all) 5. Catholic nobleman/lord and proprietor of Maryland colony which provided religious freedom (9 letters) 6. English religious exiles that settled in New England; established Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 (8 letters) THANK YOU!! more

Resolved Question: Am I On TRACK? Help Please(:?

I'm a home-schooled sophomore (in high school obviously), planning on going to college for premed. Right now I want to major (maybe double?) in either Biology or Psychology and minor in communications. The colleges I really like are: Penn State, U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, U. of Wisconsin - Madison, U of Maryland - CP, UCONN, etc. Do you think I have what is takes to get in to all of these places? What are my chances? What more can I do? Classes I've taken/taking (9th and 10th grade): -Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Physical Science, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Advanced/Honors U.S. History, Advanced/Honors World History, Debate, Human Geography, Biology, Advanced/Honors Psychology, Chemistry, Grammar, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Human Geography, Photography, Keyboarding/computer, Format Writing, Writing, World/English Literature, Introduction to Geography, Consumer Math, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced/Honors Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, German language, German history and culture- Extracurricular Activities: Since I want to go to medical school I volunteer at a hospital (candy striper), shadowed a doctor, German language club, pilates/yoga class-club, YFU volunteer, tutor young kids, and have a job as a waitress (yes, most colleges consider a job an extracurricular). Now I know this isn’t a lot but I live in a small town in a pretty rural area so I’m doing the best I can. Facts: 4.0 GPA (No, my mother does not grade my work, a non-relative does) Member of the National Home School Honor Society (just like the Nation Honor Society) PLAN (preliminary ACT) score was 30 out of 32 Over the summer I will be taking Phlebotomy (the person who takes peoples’ blood for tests) at my local community college to become licensed. BTW: I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language. Thanks for all your opinions and advice! I will pick a Best Answer. (:Lauren: That isn't what they told me. I think you are referring to the ACT (which is 36), the PLAN is 32. more

Resolved Question: What are the penalties for marijuana distribution in maryland?

I have a friend who used to be a drug dealer of many drugs. Unfortunattely for him he has been caught several times probably 4 or 5 maybe more. And about 5 months ago I got a voicemail fro him saying he was in jail after he got caught with a kilo af weed. I'm wondering if anybody knows about when someone with that kind of criminal history would be released. Because I have not heard from him since and indont know how long his jailtime was. So does anybody have an idea of how long he would be locked up? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Colleges in the South that offer good out of state tuition?

Hi, I'm a senior who goes to a Pennsylvania high school and I was wondering if anyone knew about any colleges in the South (basically anything south of Maryland) that offer affordable out-of-state tuition to students. I would like to go to school somewhere like North Carolina or Virginia, somewhere different, but I want it to be affordable. It may be a bit of a struggle for me though since I hail from Pennsylvania and going to college out of school can be a bit expensive. I'm looking to major in history or sociology, I'm not too picky with my major. Any recommendations? more

Resolved Question: AMERiCAN HiSTORY STUDY GUIDE HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Hi! I am in american history and i have a study guide for our exams with 200 questions. There is 16 of them left i am not sure about so if you guys could PLEASE tell me if i am right or wrong, and what the right answer is. I really want to get all them right because it counts as bonus points on the exam and also its my study guide and i dont want to be studying the wrong thing. Im gunna put a * next to the answer i chose so let me know if its right or wrong, and what the answer really is. Thank you SOOO much!! 1.Who believed rebelling against the king was like rebelling against God? *A)Loyalists B)Patriot C)Sons of Liberty D)Hessians 2. General Burgoyne's plan at the Battle of Saratoga failed because... A)his troops lacked discipline *B)his troops were slowed down by swamps and hills C)an enemy spy learned of the plan D) his army was unable to cross the swollen Hudson River 3. Who led a military expedition to secure the Illinois Country? *A) Nathanael Greene B)Charles Cornwallis C)George Rogers Clark D) George Washington 4. Which of the following was a major victory for the Americans in the West? *A) Trenton B) Camden C) Vincennes D)Saratoga 5. Who was nicknamed the Swamp Fox for his elusive tactics? A) George Rogers Clark *B)Charles Cornwallis C) Nathanael Greene D) Francis Marion 6. During which battle did Washington cross the Delaware? A)Saratoga *B)Yorktown C)Trenton D) Bunker Hill 7. The typical soldier during the war was A)under age 23 B) Under age 17 *C) between 24 and 29 D) over age 30 8. The battle that effectively ended the war was A) Trenton B)Yorktown *C)Saratoga D)Vincennes 9.All of the following were weaknesses of the article EXCEPT... *A)the states had too little power B) there were no provisions for regulating international trade C)changes to the Articles required consent of all 13 states D)there were no provisions for direct taxation 10. Which of the following powers is NOT given to the national government by the Constitution? A)declare war *B)coin money C)conduct elections D)set standard weight and measures 11. Which state was threatened with an economic boycott if it did not call for a ratifying convention? A)New York *B)Rhode Island C)Maryland D)New Jersey 12. The Virginia Plan... A) shifted power from the states toward the central government *B)was Antifederalist C) prohibited Congress from overturning state laws D)called for a tricameral government 13. The most powerful restriction on presidential authority is the legal process of A)judicial review B)overriding a veto C)adjournment *D)impeachment 14. Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power? A) establish courts B)create marriage laws *C) admit states D) establish post offices 15. Which of the following statements applies to the Great Compromise? A) It was proposed by William Paterson of New jersey B)It granted each state an equal voice in the upper house and representation in the lower house according to population *C) It provided for a strong unicameral legislature D) It was rejected by a majority of the delegates 16. An anonymous Antifederalist known as "Cato" was probably... A) James Madison B) George Clinton C) Bill Clinton *D) Alexander Hamilton more

Resolved Question: US History 12-3 quiz help?

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