American Chestnut Essays

The recent years have shown just what effect we have had on the planet when it comes to destructing rainforest or the ever-rising ocean. We seem to forget about the impact it has on the species, the environment and even the future generation who are going to inherit this planet. In this essay, we are going to talk about the definition of habitat destruction, the causes, effects and suggest some solutions. You may wonder why should you care. We live in a habitat and we certainly don’t want some species

1. List the descriptive words Toomer uses in this poem that are pleasing and beautiful. “braided chestnut,” "sweet scent of cane," "slim body" 2. List the descriptive words Toomer uses in this poem that are disturbing and ugly. “coiled like a lyncher’s rope," “fagots," “old scars," "red blisters," “last," "after flame" 3. What might be the circumstances of the woman whom the speaker in this poem paints a portrait of through words? In terms of lynching, the woman could be being described

The American Albino horse is not considered a true albino. The American albino horse can be any breed as long as their coat is white, and their skin is pink. Their eyes must be black, brown or blue. If a horse is white with pink skin and their eyes are pink they are an albino. Deciding if a horse is an American Albino will depend only on their color. The American Albino can be a Quarter horse, Arabian, Thoroughbred or Morgan if they meet the American Albino color requirements. American Albinos

Before signing the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, in the Continental Congress, exclaimed to all state representatives that “we must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately”. Throughout the American Revolution colonial citizens battled relentlessly for land, power, and freedom. Controlled by the British Crown, the colonies were divided by two opposing forces, Loyalists and Patriots, who scattered throughout the colonies and clashed to take over the thirteen colonies

Chuck Close holds a very significant place within the art world. His life greatly shaped who he was as an artist. He was born in 1940 and passed in 2021; therefore, he lived during the period where many changes occurred in the world. Throughout his life he was able to study at high scale universities, travel abroad, create many pieces, and throughout all of this he gained a popularity. His personal life has closely influenced his life as an artist through which he gained his success. Close had

by Laurence Shames and the reading "Millennials Tried to Kill the American Mall, But Gen Z Might Save It" by Jordyn Holman had a lot of similarities. These two readings had very similar takes on how American culture has a lot of impact on consumerism. When reading “The More Factor” by Laurence Shames, Shames believed and argued that Americans have a desire for a lot of growth and expansion. Shames states on page 194 that Americans have a habit of wanting more and America has never-ending opportunities

respectful sit ins they had. But, I guess it depends on who’s writing the textbooks for schools for us to only learn about the violent acts created by African Americans. Also, after writing my paper on the Ku Klux Klan, I was aware of the bombing of Martin Luther King Jr.’s home, but I was unaware of the riot it had started with the African Americans. I did not know this was the Birmingham battle. I found it interesting that “But Birmingham had become a symbol for an outraged people all over the country

the times of segregation, nevertheless Police Brutality is what we as society have grown accustomed to. For Example in 2012, due to brutality 313 African-Americans were killed (guardianlv.com). These African-Americans who were killed were

“Whiteness Is Everywhere in American Culture” The Integration of Whiteness with Goodness in America With his famous assertion in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson establishes the moral high-ground of America: “All men are created equal and are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (Jefferson). With the birth of an independent America, the Founding Fathers appear to construct a society with “unalienable

Overcoming Dehumanization “Louie watched the sky and hoped the Americans would come before the Bird killed him” (181). This is one of the many examples of how the way POWs were treated in these camps influenced many lives negatively. Like many other Prisoners of War, Louie Zamperini survived several difficult conditions. He had to resist several attempts of dehumanization. In Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand uses both internal and external conflict to show that war has profound and varied effects on

Trina Duong Ms. Reeves APEL 3 June 15, 2016 Critique A Farewell to Arm by Ernest Hemingway is a romantic novel about an American ambulance lieutenant, Frederic Henry, and his love interest, an English nurse, Catherine Barkley. This takes place during World War I, in which the war has a significant impact towards the relationship of Henry and Barkley. My first impression of the novel is that it was nothing how I expected it to be. Given its context and title, I expected the novel to be mainly about

that awakens a desire for emotional interaction in Henry, the war has left coolly detached and numb. The main characters of the novel are Frederic Henty and Catherine Barkley. The male protagonist and narrator of the novel is Frederic Henry, he is American, and he is under twenty-five. He volunteered to serve with an Italian ambulance during the World War once. He enjoys drinking and trying to

Boyz N the Hood (1991) is an American film that presents the coming of age of three African American boys in South Central Los Angeles during the 1980s through the 1990s that provides important messages on community problems, racial tensions, and societal issues. In a historical context, this film took place during the peak of gang violence, racial tensions, and drug abuse in Los Angeles. The Rodney King incident had just been presented to the public displaying the reality of racial inequality and

thousands annually. Despite its newfound popularity among New Yorkers and visitors alike, few people truly know the hidden history of Governors Island. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Lenape Native Americans, the island was rechristened Noten Eylant, or the “Island of Nuts” due to its wealth of chestnut, oak and hickory trees by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. In May 1624, the island became the landing site for Dutch

For just over a century, people have annually gathered together to watch what some call “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” The Kentucky Derby. Unlike most equestrian disciplines, racing brings all types of people together, the Derby in particular. The Kentucky Derby has evolved into a world renowned event accompanied by rich and everlasting tradition. Beginning on the first Saturday in May, the Kentucky Derby in the first race of three that create the United States Triple Crown; the Preakness

As years pass by, scientists work tirelessly to make more advanced technology to make everyone's lives more comfortable and automated. In society, this is seen as a gift, since it allows the world to work less for the things wanted, but nothing can be perfect. Sadly, technology has lowered the intelligence level of humans, not only with knowledge, but also with social intelligence. This can be found in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, where it is normal in society to not be intelligent. Throughout

respected breeds across the horse industry. The American Quarter Horse first originated in the United States around the mid 1600’s and soon took shape as a unique and well-built horse that is the fastest over a quarter of a mile, but is also very versatile with specific breed characteristics and a legacy that will forever leave an imprint on the horse industry. The American Quarter Horse originated in the United States, thus giving it the “American” name that it is known by. However, the first Quarter

Rodgers were poets and writers who were associated with the Black Arts Movement. These educated women had writings that get broken apart today to deeply understand the context and point of views they shared. Mari Evans’s writings studies African American uniqueness and focuses on the idea of all things black: social, cultural, and economical aspects. Carolyn Rodgers was considered an important poet in the late 20th century because she examined feminism and black power. She also assisted in creating

but did not know the particular names. To further my knowledge on this specific subject, I gathered information regarding the breed of paint horses using sources such as books, journal entries, and websites. A pdf format of a book found on Google, American Paint Horse Association’s Guide to Coat Color Genetics, was full of information about each of the types, the genetics, breeding tips, coat colors and descriptions, and the Overo Lethal White Syndrome. The

The walking purchase was one of many significant events in history that is an unfamiliar event to many Americans and Indians as well. There are several factors that lead up to the walking purchase, and the purchase contributed to other significant historical events such as the French and Indian wars. There are a few people that were responsible for the onset of the walking purchase. King Charles II of England sent William Penn to the new world on a charter in 1861 with the intention to establish