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| − | :If by trend you mean something popular throughout the American citizens, then I think that smoking had a part to play in where we are now. Think about it; children halfway across the world, who's names we don't even know, are being forced to roll cigarettes. The cigarettes are shipped here, people buy so many of them that it could hurt the economy, people get lung cancer, heart problems, blood clots, and people die because of little 4 inch long sticks. I definitely think that smoking was an important trend leading up to where we are now. (Jessie H.)
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| | :The freedom to express our ideas and beliefs is one of the most important trends guiding American history. This trend created our country, runs our country, and keeps our country in check. If something goes wrong, we are able to communicate with each other about this and try to solve it without being hushed by the government. We can also share ideas that can improve our country and benefit our nation. (Leonard G.) | | :The freedom to express our ideas and beliefs is one of the most important trends guiding American history. This trend created our country, runs our country, and keeps our country in check. If something goes wrong, we are able to communicate with each other about this and try to solve it without being hushed by the government. We can also share ideas that can improve our country and benefit our nation. (Leonard G.) |
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| | :A trend towards more involvement on the world stage. A trend towards imitating Europe. Imitating aspects of their culture, our politicians are imitating ideas of their government. The U.S. is looking for Europe's approval in some of its decisions. America is allowing itself to be dominated by nations with no authority, nations that are often far behind itself in economy, in technological achievements, and other ways. (Michelle F.) | | :A trend towards more involvement on the world stage. A trend towards imitating Europe. Imitating aspects of their culture, our politicians are imitating ideas of their government. The U.S. is looking for Europe's approval in some of its decisions. America is allowing itself to be dominated by nations with no authority, nations that are often far behind itself in economy, in technological achievements, and other ways. (Michelle F.) |
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| | + | :If by trend you mean something popular throughout the American citizens, then I think that smoking had a part to play in where we are now. Think about it; children halfway across the world, who's names we don't even know, are being forced to roll cigarettes. The cigarettes are shipped here, people buy so many of them that it could hurt the economy, people get lung cancer, heart problems, blood clots, and people die because of little 4 inch long sticks. I definitely think that smoking was an important trend leading up to where we are now. (Jessie H.) |
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| | :I would say the most important trend guiding American history would be the exodus from public and private schools towards homeschooling and other schools such as charter schools. I believe this trend is happening because people are sick and tired of their children being left behind because they struggle with certain subjects. Also, many parents are fed up with their children being taught very liberal views that they don’t feel are right for their children. (Nick DeJ.) | | :I would say the most important trend guiding American history would be the exodus from public and private schools towards homeschooling and other schools such as charter schools. I believe this trend is happening because people are sick and tired of their children being left behind because they struggle with certain subjects. Also, many parents are fed up with their children being taught very liberal views that they don’t feel are right for their children. (Nick DeJ.) |
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| | + | :Our country was founded on Christian principles, but today they are slowly fading away because people disregard the Bible. Besides the Christian churches, the only ones who keep these principles before us are the country Western singers. The unbelievers are guiding us on a downhill path to destruction. (Steven H.) |
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| | :I think one of the greatest threats is an over dependence on employment. Throughout our history, there always seems to be a conflict between workers and employers. ... The only alternative is self-employment. ... Just imagine ... where rather than having a million Wal-mart employees we have a million small businesses and a million people living the American dream. (Daniel N.) | | :I think one of the greatest threats is an over dependence on employment. Throughout our history, there always seems to be a conflict between workers and employers. ... The only alternative is self-employment. ... Just imagine ... where rather than having a million Wal-mart employees we have a million small businesses and a million people living the American dream. (Daniel N.) |