been a controversial religion. This paper is not a debate but simply an analysis of how Joseph Smith was successful in establishing a new religion and did so by using social power. Religion has and always will be a touchy subject for most people. Some are firm believers in their religious view‚ while others feel that all religion is nonsense. Regardless of the feeling‚ it is undeniable that Joseph Smith‚ the founder of the Mormon religion‚ was extremely profitable and was able to introduce an
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Joseph Smith in No Man Knows My History supported the act of polygamy in early Mormonism that caused women to be labeled as merchandise by their ability to reproduce and household abilities. This act of polygamy was important to American religious history because it caused the government to create anti-polygamy laws to protect Mormon women. The founder of the Mormon church‚ Joseph Smith‚ experienced a powerful experience with God‚ he told Joseph to practice polygamy. God explained the reason for
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Will Smith Willard (Will) Christopher Smith‚ born and raised in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania is well known for his early rapping/hip hop career and later as a comedic actor. The sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air which aired in 1990 helped launch Will Smith’s acting career. After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended in 1996‚ Smith began a successful solo music career while simultaneously starring in a series of films. The first two films were hugely successful summer blockbusters: Independence Day
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Will Smith In my life ‚ I have had many Idols-From Eddie Murphy to Tupac‚ they have never been scarce in number. However‚ I am taking this time to dedicate my essay to the one person I find has had an adventurous life-Will Smith. At the age of sixteen‚ Smith met a DJ at a party. The pair became friends‚ and the rapping duo DJ Jazzy Jeff and soon enough the Fresh Prince was born. Wilfard Christopher Smith Jr. was
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Will Smith Will Smith is one of the greatest actors‚ singers and rappers of our time. Even from his youth to his adulthood‚ he has become one of the most influential people of America. He has become a gifted and talented actor‚ demanding millions of dollars for his parts in number one hits movies at the box office. With his charm‚ his talent‚ and his generosity he will be a household name remembered for years to come. Williard C. Smith‚ Jr. known as Will grew up in a middle class area in
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Thought Dr. Rodgers Biographical Paper 12/3/14 Adam Smith Adam Smith was a Scottish social philosopher‚ political economist‚ educator‚ scholar‚ author and journalist. As such‚ he was one of the most influential figures of the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment. His two most notable works are the Theory of Moral Sentiments‚ and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations which is often shortened to simply Wealth of Nations. Smith was known as an Ethicist‚ and Wealth of Nations was
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Elizabeth Smith (Bessie Smith) Elizabeth Smith was born on April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee. Her parents were Laura and William Smith. She was one of the second children. She was born into a poverty stricken black family in the segregated south. Her father was a Baptist minister he died soon after her birth leaving her mother to raise her and her siblings. She was about nine when she lost her mother and two brothers. Bessie and the remaining siblings were raised by their
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Johnson Kown as the “Empress Of Blues”‚ Bessie Smith was said to have revolutionized the vocal end of Blues Music. She showed a lot of pride as an independent African-American woman. Her style in performance and lyrics often reflected her lifestyle. Bessie Smith was one of the first female jazz artists‚ and she paved the way for many musicians who followed. Bessie was born April 15‚ 1894 in Chattanooga‚ Tennessee to a part time Baptist preacher‚ William Smith‚ and his wife Laura. The family was large
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capitalism was created by Adam Smith‚ a Scottish philosopher and economist‚ during the Age of Enlightenment. Smith’s objectives differed from those of the feudal empires and monarchies. The natural laws created by Adam Smith‚ which characterize the Industrial Revolution in the United States‚ led to a dramatic increase in competition and a transcendence in the rate of innovation‚ it is best exemplified through Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla’s war of currents. Adam Smith is regarded as the father of
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Emmitt Smith & His Annual Rushing Yards Emmit Smith announced his retirement February 3‚ 2005. It was a very emotional moment for Smith‚ who has played running back in the NFL for fifteen years (thirteen of those years for the Dallas Cowboys). As Smith announced his retirement tears began to flow down his face stating "It’s been a tremendous ride." Over his career in the NFL‚ Smith has racked up many impressive statistics and awards. Smith has played on three Super Bowl championship teams (including
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