http://theodysseyonline.com/ccny/brief-history-of-the-second-amendment/272725

A- A well regulated militia, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed

M- Matter of interpretation as to whether they were intent on preserving the power to regulate arms to the states over the federal government.

E- Everyone has the right to bear Arms

N- Natural rights of self defense

D- Defense for self and state

M- Madison stated, “I didn’t create the right to bear arms, the right was preexisting.”

E- Explained by Alexander Hamilton, the Framers sought to balance no just political power, but also military power, between gun control laws and the right to rebel against unjust governments.

N- Necessary to the security of a free state

T- The amendment was written so the people could form their own militia system.

T- This amendment was to give the people a safe state.

W- Wanted government to have little control

O- One aspect of the gun control debate is the conflict between the people, the states and the nation.

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I think Betsy Ross made the first American flag, because she owned an upholstery business, therefore she would be fit for the job. Another reason I think Betsy made the flag is because most theories you read about Betsy making the flag talks about  how much easier it is to make a six pointed star, but she could easily make a five pointed star. I don’t think  Francis Hopkinson could have made it that easily. I also think because Gorge Washington was her uncle she would have been asked immediately. That is why I believe Betsy Ross made the flag.

Fought in battle of Sullivan’s Island, June 28 1776

Commanded the SC 6th Regiment of Riflemen

  Captain in the Snow Campaign

Formed first  militia

Thomas Sumter

General in militia

Defeated British at Hanging Rock

Defeated Tarleton at Blackstocks, November 20 1780

Repulsed in attack on Tumbulls Camp at Rocky Mountain

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P-President Roosevelt called the day “A day which will live in infamy”.

E-Every president since Roosevelt has been on the USS Arizona.

A-Attacked by Japan.

R-Really important heroes were Doris Miller,Mervyen Sharp Bennion,John William finn.

L-Lost,sunken ships were the USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS California, USS Nevada, USS West Virginia, USS Pennsylvania, USS Tennessee,and USS Maryland.

H-Horrific disaster that killed 2,400 members of the U.S.A military.

A-Attacked at 7:02 a.m. on December 7,1941.

R-Remembering the soldiers that died during the attack at the memorial, which was built on the water above the wreckage from the USS Arizona.

B-Brought into World War 2.

O-Only 3 ships were completely sunken, many were recovered and back up and running.

R-rescuing 32 men USS Oklahoma.

Oh! How terrible Thanksgiving was last year. I spent two whole weeks in the hospital with my sister while she was getting Chemo Therapy. Her port was infected and she was sick. All I did was stay inside the hospital. Luckily it was Childrens Hospital in Dallas,so there was a couple things to do.

When Thanksgiving came we had it in the hospital. The food was surprisingly good, they had turkey, ham, stuffing, veggies, and much more.

Having Thanksgiving at the hospital made me notice how lucky I actually made me notice how lucky we are. There were kids without hair, and some looked like they had not eaten in two years! And my sister still looked just fine.So actually it was not so terrible. It just made me more aware of how thankful I should be.