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**Based on your input, you are a(n):** Visual **learner.** at all study materials. Use charts, maps, filmstrips, notes and flashcards. Practice visualizing or picturing words/concepts in your head.

From observing what’s in the picture I believe these are the events that occurred. There is a war going on between the Parliamentarians and Royalists. The war has been going on for some time because many of the characters in the picture look tired and weary. The image shows a young boy being prosecuted and questioned in front of members of the Parliamentarians. The young boy is undaunted and stares right back at his prosecutors. The prosecutors are questioning the boy about where his father is. Possibly his father is a big wig in the Royalist army, or in their government. The boys sister is crying and standing next to the sergeant. The sergeant seems to be comforting her. Perhaps he has seen enough war or has a family he misses. The two women in the back are also part of the boys family. One of the women is standing in front comforting the other women possibly a sister. There are two cavalrymen present. Probably trying to get some information the will help them in battle. The interrogator looks tired and seems to show some sympathy for the young boys family. He doesn’t see the point in interrogating the boy and his family. The man in the shadows with the books seems to show keen interest in the testimony that is going on. The man in the black hat seems sure that the family is guilty. The clerk gives the scene a very official look.

Because of the information above I believe this is what happened. The father was away on important Royalist business. The family was in hiding to keep their identity secret. While in hiding they were caught by the Parliamentarians and their identity revealed. The family were taken into custody to be questioned on the whereabouts of their father. The young boy is undaunted and will hold his ground. Obviously their father plays a very important part on the Royalist side.

Even though opinions are divided about firearms They are here to stay because they came to North America with the settlers.

Even though many people want firearms ban They are here to stay because of the Second Amendment


 * 1) Sanford Levinson, “2nd amendment - Google Scholar,” [].
 * 2) Darrell Miller, “EBSCOhost: GUNS AS SMUT: DEFENDING THE HOME-BOUND SECOND AMENDMENT,” [].
 * 3) David Alan Coia, “EBSCOhost: Supreme Court Upholds 2nd Amendment,” [].
 * 4) “Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context - Topic,” [].
 * 5) “Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context - Topic,” [].
 * 6) William Van Alstyne, “JSTOR: Duke Law Journal, Vol. 43, No. 6 (Apr., 1994), pp. 1236-1255,” [].

11-19-10

1.Plagiarism is taking someone else’s work and claiming it to be your own.

2.It’s important not to plagiarize because if you get caught it can go on your permanent record. For certain types of plagiarism you can get fined big bucks.

3. The difference between plagiarism and a copyright violation is that plagiarizing is taking someone else’s work and calling it your own. A copyright violation is taking someone else’s work (book, cd, dvd, game, etc) and producing it and selling it without the creators permission.

4. The plagiarism policy at DHS is, if you plagiarize you have to redo that assignment for a maximum grade of a 70. You will also receive a detention and a note will go home to your parents.

5. At many collages, if you are caught plagiarizing then you will be kicked expelled from the university without a refund.

6. You can avoid plagiarism by citing all of your sources, and giving credit for everyones work that you use. Just be smart.

Yale, “Yale College,” Yale Collage, 2010, http://yalecollege.yale.edu/.

University of Maine at Farmington, “UMF Writing Center/ Mantor Library Anti-Plagiarism Website,” Using the Work of Others, 2007, http://plagiarism.umf.maine.edu/.

10-25-10

Petra was looking out of her window when she saw the blazing bunny racing across her lawn. She couldn’t imagine what could have happened. How does a bunny catch on fire. Suddenly her heart skipped a beat. She remembered she had left a pan of grease on the kitchen windowsill. It must have blown up and landed in the bunny cage outside the window.

(Rowley)

Petra’s pan of grease lit the bunny cage, bursting the bunny into flames.

(Rowley)

10-27-10

Ravens 37, Bills 34 Ot

Ravens beat the Bills in overtime thanks to a 50 yard field goal by Rian Lindell.

No Penalties for illegal hits to head this week

There were no fines or suspensions handed out in the first 13 games that the NFL would have been eligible to do.

Earthquake hits Wyoming

An earthquake that measured 4.6 hit Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The only damage was that there was a landslide on a quarter mile of a trail. There are believed to be any injuries.

Browns stun Saints, 30-17 The defending Super Bowl champs the New Orleans Saints suffered an upsetting loss to the Cleveland Browns. Drew Brees threw 4 interceptions, 2 of which David Bowen turned into touchdowns. The Browns only scored 1 offensive touchdown in the game. Brees was sacked 3 times and through 4 interceptions. He is only 1 away from his season total of 11 interceptions. At the end of the first half the Saints fans booed their home team as they went to the locker room. Bowens’ first interception in which he scored happened right before the end of the first half. Brees ended the game with 356 yards and going 37 of 56 and throwing for 2 touchdowns. The NFL’s swift crack down on helmet to helmet hits had no effect on the game. Everyone played normal. The worst injury of the game was when Al Nastaci of the chain crew was hit by Courtney Roby as he sprinted down the side line. He was later taken to the hospital and his condition hasn’t been released. It was a very disappointing loss for the Saints.

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11-16-10

The Big Question The earth is changing. Everything we know and see is changing. Many things we don’t know are changing. Human views and ideas are constantly evolving. They have been for hundreds of years. It’s because of this that the government, economy, and social conditions are changing. A perfect example of this is the first global age. Even though many standards had remained unchanged for hundreds of years the world was changing at an alarming pace because of the knew ideas and outlooks people had on everything that surrounded them. Just before Columbus “discovered” America, a change began taking place. People began having different outlooks on life. In France 5% of the people plus the church owned all of the land. Everyone else had to work very hard to earn very little money. While the 5% were wearing new clothes and sipping their wine watching some poor peasant doing everything they could to earn just barley enough money to bargain for a loaf of bread to last the week. It is because of this that and idea came along that said every human had rights. Why should this schmuck have enough power and money to start his own country when I have to work the worst job to get enough money for a loaf of bread. Is there that much difference between me and him. This is when the other 95% realized that they had the power. A long and bloody revolution would follow. A new power came to Europe. A different kind of power. Power in the people. They had a voice that would rock all of Europe to its core. (Kurt Rowley) Not all of the events of this time resulted in major conflicts. World trade boomed. Knew and improved ships were being built that could carry more supplies and goods, and cut travel time down. New technologies, and materials began to poor in from Asia, and the Americas. Europeans also discovered that many of these people had different outlooks an perspectives on things. New foods, spices, materials, and tools poured into Europe. Gun powder became more prominent. For example the Haitians gave us barbecue. They roasted fish on wooden slats over a slow warm fire. New metals and alloys began being used. It was just a period of change and the worlds people began sharing it’s knowledge and the expansion of knowledge and ideas. One of the most important ideas was the idea of expansion. (“National History Standards - Era 1,” History Standards for Grades 5-12, http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/nchs/standards/worldera6.html.) One of the major reasons for political revolutions in the first world age was expansion. There were many countries (France, England, Spain, the Netherlands, etc.) that wanted to expand their empire. They could basically take control of these small nations and take the monopoly that these nations had to offer. Not only that but they could tax the smaller nations too. They had complete rule until people like Simon Bolivar came along. It is because of people like Simon that South America is they way it is today. Simon Bolivar had a vision that he could unite countries, and whole continents and gain freedom. By uniting all of these smaller countries you could challenge the larger countries, and duke it out for freedom. These are just a few of the events that jumpstarted the political revolutions of the first global age. It’s undeniable that these events sculpted the world into what it is now. Everything happens for a reason. There is always a vision, idea, or concept behind everything that happens on the earth. It’s because of these ideas that the world has and will continue to change.

Bibliography Kurt Rowley’s lecture “National History Standards - Era 1,” History Standards for Grades 5-12, http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/nchs/standards/worldera6.html.

12-7-10 Intro a. John and Ray had just finished the final preparations of their camp and had just put out the fire. The brothers were enjoying a trip that had been planed several weeks ago. They were both weary from their trip and were looking forward to some well deserved rest. They didn’t know that a few hours later the most terrifying alarm clock would wander into their camp. Ray was suddenly wakened by a powerful grasp that wrenched him from his cot. He raised his head to see the jet black silhouette of the bear against the pale evening sky. The bear moved on to John’s cot and began to maul John. Ray reached under his cot and grabbed his 44-40 revolver that he had opted to bring. He took carful aim at the gleaming crown of the bear and fired a single shot into the bears head. The bear’s limp body slumped to the ground, with a low thud. It was the lucky decision of Ray to bring along his trusty sidearm that saved the day, Ray and John were able to get medical attention in the morning. Even though opinions on firearms are dividid the infringement of our right to bear arms attacks everything that our founding fathers stood for. b. Even though opinions on firearms are divided the infringement of our right to bear arms attacks everything that our founding fathers stood for

Background / History a. Firearms have played a major part in our history. When the very first settlers came to North America they had firearms. b. The second amendment that our forefathers wrote was that the people of the future would always have a means of protecting themselves. They knew what a powerful government could do. There brothers had used a gallon of sweat to save a cup of blood fighting a government that had to much pull. c. Firearms have played an essential part in many peoples lives. Firearms are known to have been around since the 12th century, maybe even before. Firearms have been around for so long that that they have become the norm for many families.

Today a. Everyone who opposes firearms has a point. The belief that by banning firearms will reduce crime is a very prominent idea. The problem with that is that the criminals will always have a way to get more firearms. Basically you will just be taking the firearms out of the normal citizen’s hands. The public will be defenseless against any enemy foreign or domestic. b. Many people own and support firearms c. Control

Support of thesis (begin with con) a. There are times when firearms have a negative effect on the public. It is easier for criminals and dangerous persons to obtain firearms. b. But what the government is doing is illegal. An infringement is to make something difficult or encroach on something.

Conclusion

Bibliography 3-7 per page

Sawyer Smith Mr. Rowley Historical Research and Writing November 29, 2010

Gun Control The clock was ticking on Ray and John. John and Ray had just finished the final preparations of their camp and had just put out the fire. The brothers were enjoying a trip that had been planed several weeks ago. They were both weary from their trip and were looking forward to some well deserved rest. They didn’t know that a few hours later the most terrifying alarm clock would wander into their camp. Ray was suddenly wakened by a powerful grasp that wrenched him from his cot. He raised his head to see the jet black silhouette of the bear against the pale evening sky. The bear moved on to John’s cot and began to maul John. Ray reached under his cot and grabbed his 44-40 revolver that he had opted to bring. He took carful aim at the gleaming crown of the bear and fired a single shot into the bears head. The bear’s limp body slumped to the ground, with a low thud. It was the lucky decision of Ray to bring along his trusty sidearm that saved the day, Ray and John were able to get medical attention in the morning. Even though opinions on firearms are dividid the infringement of our right to bear arms attacks everything that our founding fathers stood for.

12-13-10

Sawyer Smith Mr. Rowley Historical Research and Writing November 29, 2010

Gun Control (Ruger catalogue 2006) The clock was ticking on Ray and John. Ray and John had just finished the final preparations of their camp and had just put out the fire. The brothers were enjoying a trip that had been planed several weeks ago. They were both weary from their trip and were looking forward to some well deserved rest. They didn’t know that in a few hours the most terrifying alarm clock would wander into their camp. Ray was suddenly wakened by a powerful grasp that wrenched him from his cot. He was wide awake in an instant. He raised his head to see the jet black silhouette of the bear against the pale evening sky. The bear moved on to John’s cot and began to maul John. Ray reached under his cot and grabbed his 44-40 revolver that he had opted to bring. He took carful aim at the gleaming crown of the bear and fired a single shot into the bears head. The bear’s limp body slumped to the ground, with a low thud. It was the lucky decision of Ray to bring along his trusty sidearm that saved the day, Ray and John were able to get medical attention in the morning. Even though opinions on firearms are dividid the infringement of our right to bear arms attacks everything that our founding fathers stood for. Background / History

Firearms have played a major part in our history. Firearms have supplied many societies with the essentials to survive. Without them many people would have had to rely on more primitive methods of getting food. These primitive ways of getting food would have meant that the hunter would have had to used more energy and probably wouldn’t have been able to get as much game. When the firearm came along it meant that hunters could take game from greater distances. The firearm also allowed the hunter the option of using one or more projectiles. A perfect example of a society using firearms to gather food is the story of when foreigners came to North America. When the very first settlers came to North America they had firearms. They relied on firearms for protection from distraught natives and dangerous game. Not only did firearms provide security but they also aided them in hunting game. North America was teaming with wild game just waiting to be harvested. Firearms gave the settlers and edge, instead of relying on a bow and arrow in which they weren’t skilled at. Without firearms the settlers probably wouldn’t have been able to survive in North America for long. This means that our whole history would have been altered. The second amendment that our forefathers wrote was that the people of the future would always have a means of protecting themselves. They knew what a powerful government could do. Their brothers had used a gallon of sweat to save a cup of blood fighting a government that had to much pull. Firearms have played an essential part in many peoples lives. Firearms are known to have been around since the 12th century, maybe even before. Firearms have been around for so long that that they have become the norm for many families.

Today Everyone who opposes firearms has a point. The belief that by banning firearms will reduce crime is a very prominent idea. The problem with that is that the criminals will always have a way to get more firearms. Basically you will just be taking the firearms out of the normal citizen’s hands. The public will be defenseless against any enemy foreign or domestic. Many people own and support firearms. A program was started in 1916 called the Civilian Marksmanship Program. This program was under the control and supervision of the army. The programs aim was to teach the large enough body of civilians to be able to shoot a rifle accurately enough to be able to fight back an enemy if the U.S. was ever invaded. This program ran until 1996 with it’s prime being during the Cold War. This program was exactly what our founding fathers wanted. A well regulated militia that was necessary to the security of the free State. This program meant that we had a greater percentage of the public who were able to fire their weapon with great accuracy. If the U.S. was ever invaded we would have the means and numbers to fight back. It would be a reflection of the Revolution 235 years ago. This is why firearms are essential to the existence of our country. Without them our entire populous would be defenseless. The reason why the second amendment was written was so that this countries citizens would be able to defend themselves if need be. We could for a militia and fight off our enemy. Without firearms the only people armed would be law enforcement, the military, and our enemies. Law enforcement and the military make up a very small part of the population. If we were attacked on American soil the military and law enforcement wouldn’t be able to do all the fighting. This is where the citizens repay their Mother. That’s why the second amendment was put in place. c. Control

Support of thesis (begin with con) a. There are times when firearms have a negative effect. It’s easier for criminals and dangerous persons to obtain firearms. Criminals often obtain firearms by buying them from someone who already owns them. This means that there is no record of them owning a firearm in the system. I recently saw a report on the Today Show in which they gave a statistic that 85% of firearms owned by drug cartels and criminals in Mexico were originally bought or made in the U.S. So if the firearms were made in the U.S. how did they get into the hands of dangerous individuals. Most of the firearms had been bought by a U.S. citizen but then sold to another person, then another and another until that firearm had belonged to ten or more people. After this there is no way of tracking who owned the firearm. Eventually this firearm made it’s ways into the hands of the criminals. So by making it more difficult to own a firearm or obtaining one it will only affect the normal citizen. There will always be a way for criminals to obtain firearms. No matter how hard our government tries it will do no good. What the government is doing is illegal. An infringement is to limit or encroach on a person rights. So what is happening right now is illegal. Making it tougher to obtain ammunition or supplies to reload make something difficult or encroach on something. Take for example you owned 3 pieces of land. You decided to sell the middle piece to another person, but you put that you had a right of way to get from your two pieces of property. Then that guy decides to put a fence up on the right of way. He is infringing on your right to the right of way. This is exactly what the government is doing. They make it more difficult to by ammunition and reloading supplies. Conclusion Bibliography 3-7 per page A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.