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The 7th President of the United States–Andrew Jackson

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 2:28 pm on Friday, January 29, 2010

The early life of Andrew Jackson was very difficult. I think it impacted his future because it made him a stronger person. During the Revolutionary War, Andrews brother Robert enlisted and was shipped off to be a soldier. Soon after that Andrew decided he wanted to be a soldier, too. They eventually were both captured [...]

What the American Flag symbolizes.

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 10:07 am on Thursday, January 14, 2010

  After I asked 15 people what the American Flag means to them, these  were some of the answers I recieved.

Its stripes and bright stars made it through the unbearable fight.

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 8:37 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2010

After learning about the war of 1812, I looked at the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner. I analyzed them, and tried to see if it was relevant to the war that took place. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose [...]

She risked her life to save a painting.

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 4:32 pm on Friday, January 8, 2010

From the beginning of 1812, The Britains and Americans began a war. They went back and forth killing eachother. Most victories were made by the British, and were continuing that streak. In 1814, after chasing the Americans back to Washington, they burned down the state capitol and the white house. Dolly Madison was the wife [...]

Symbolism is quicker than words.

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 2:42 pm on Wednesday, January 6, 2010

We create symbols when something becomes important or extremely familiar to us. Like the American Flag, the sports team signs, like the Boston Red Sox, or the New York Yankees. We create symbols because we need to warn people and inform people.We warn people with the symbol  that usually goes on poisonous substances. The symbol [...]

My passion is playing volleyball

Filed under: Uncategorized — Sarah at 10:31 am on Monday, January 4, 2010

I really enjoy to play volleyball, and all different sports. I like volleyball because you really need to interact with your teamates. Playing volleyball is fun, too. You need to pay attention and watch everybody thats on the court. You need strength to serve the ball, nothings better than a good serve. When I get into [...]