ACCUPLACER Writing Practice Test

(1) Many southern cities are beginning to question the message behind statues memorializing rebel fighters in the Civil War, but their decisions to remove some of these statues are not supported by everyone. (2) In 2017, the city government of Charlottesville, VA began discussing the prospect of removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, the famous southern general, from Emancipation Park. (3) In response, white nationalist and supremacist groups gathered for a Unite the Right rally that was designed to take place on August 11 and 12 of 2017. (4) Many individuals and groups showed up to counter-protest as well, angry that racist groups were marching for hate in their community. (5) At its most basic level, two groups peacefully protesting against each other is a cornerstone of American democracy.

(6) Things weren’t peaceful, though, as tension between the groups built and the protestors from Unite the Right became violent. (7) In the midst of a tense atmosphere among protestors and counter-protestors, a man with a history of promoting white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs intentionally drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors: injuring 28 people and killing 1 person, 32-year old Heather Heyer. (8) At around 1:45 pm on August 12, 2017, the Dodge Challenger drove down a road that had earlier been blocked by a police barricade, and sped up to about 28 mph to ram through the crown of protestors. (9) After running down a large group of people, the Challenger collided with a white sedan, and the driver began to go in reverse at high speeds, hitting more counter-protestors.

(10) The violent act was caught on video and left many Americans stunned; stunned by both the violence of the terrorist act, but also at the openly racist and hateful displays of white supremacist groups that many Americans thought was a thing of the past. (11) Many southern cities remain dedicated to removing offensive statues, and some were even inspired by the events of Charlottesville to expediate the process. (12) Many cities, however, have chosen to remove these statues with as little fanfare and pomp as possible in an attempt to avoid a repetition of the hateful attack in Charlottesville, Va.

(1) Many southern cities are beginning to question the message behind statues memorializing rebel fighters in the Civil War, but their decisions to remove some of these statues are not supported by everyone. (2) In 2017, the city government of Charlottesville, VA began discussing the prospect of removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, the famous southern general, from Emancipation Park. (3) In response, white nationalist and supremacist groups gathered for a Unite the Right rally that was designed to take place on August 11 and 12 of 2017. (4) Many individuals and groups showed up to counter-protest as well, angry that racist groups were marching for hate in their community. (5) At its most basic level, two groups peacefully protesting against each other is a cornerstone of American democracy.

(6) Things weren’t peaceful, though, as tension between the groups built and the protestors from Unite the Right became violent. (7) In the midst of a tense atmosphere among protestors and counter-protestors, a man with a history of promoting white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs intentionally drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors: injuring 28 people and killing 1 person, 32-year old Heather Heyer. (8) At around 1:45 pm on August 12, 2017, the Dodge Challenger drove down a road that had earlier been blocked by a police barricade, and sped up to about 28 mph to ram through the crown of protestors. (9) After running down a large group of people, the Challenger collided with a white sedan, and the driver began to go in reverse at high speeds, hitting more counter-protestors.

(10) The violent act was caught on video and left many Americans stunned; stunned by both the violence of the terrorist act, but also at the openly racist and hateful displays of white supremacist groups that many Americans thought was a thing of the past. (11) Many southern cities remain dedicated to removing offensive statues, and some were even inspired by the events of Charlottesville to expediate the process. (12) Many cities, however, have chosen to remove these statues with as little fanfare and pomp as possible in an attempt to avoid a repetition of the hateful attack in Charlottesville, Va.

(1) Many southern cities are beginning to question the message behind statues memorializing rebel fighters in the Civil War, but their decisions to remove some of these statues are not supported by everyone. (2) In 2017, the city government of Charlottesville, VA began discussing the prospect of removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, the famous southern general, from Emancipation Park. (3) In response, white nationalist and supremacist groups gathered for a Unite the Right rally that was designed to take place on August 11 and 12 of 2017. (4) Many individuals and groups showed up to counter-protest as well, angry that racist groups were marching for hate in their community. (5) At its most basic level, two groups peacefully protesting against each other is a cornerstone of American democracy.

(6) Things weren’t peaceful, though, as tension between the groups built and the protestors from Unite the Right became violent. (7) In the midst of a tense atmosphere among protestors and counter-protestors, a man with a history of promoting white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs intentionally drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors: injuring 28 people and killing 1 person, 32-year old Heather Heyer. (8) At around 1:45 pm on August 12, 2017, the Dodge Challenger drove down a road that had earlier been blocked by a police barricade, and sped up to about 28 mph to ram through the crown of protestors. (9) After running down a large group of people, the Challenger collided with a white sedan, and the driver began to go in reverse at high speeds, hitting more counter-protestors.

(10) The violent act was caught on video and left many Americans stunned; stunned by both the violence of the terrorist act, but also at the openly racist and hateful displays of white supremacist groups that many Americans thought was a thing of the past. (11) Many southern cities remain dedicated to removing offensive statues, and some were even inspired by the events of Charlottesville to expediate the process. (12) Many cities, however, have chosen to remove these statues with as little fanfare and pomp as possible in an attempt to avoid a repetition of the hateful attack in Charlottesville, Va.

(1) Many southern cities are beginning to question the message behind statues memorializing rebel fighters in the Civil War, but their decisions to remove some of these statues are not supported by everyone. (2) In 2017, the city government of Charlottesville, VA began discussing the prospect of removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, the famous southern general, from Emancipation Park. (3) In response, white nationalist and supremacist groups gathered for a Unite the Right rally that was designed to take place on August 11 and 12 of 2017. (4) Many individuals and groups showed up to counter-protest as well, angry that racist groups were marching for hate in their community. (5) At its most basic level, two groups peacefully protesting against each other is a cornerstone of American democracy.

(6) Things weren’t peaceful, though, as tension between the groups built and the protestors from Unite the Right became violent. (7) In the midst of a tense atmosphere among protestors and counter-protestors, a man with a history of promoting white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs intentionally drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors: injuring 28 people and killing 1 person, 32-year old Heather Heyer. (8) At around 1:45 pm on August 12, 2017, the Dodge Challenger drove down a road that had earlier been blocked by a police barricade, and sped up to about 28 mph to ram through the crown of protestors. (9) After running down a large group of people, the Challenger collided with a white sedan, and the driver began to go in reverse at high speeds, hitting more counter-protestors.

(10) The violent act was caught on video and left many Americans stunned; stunned by both the violence of the terrorist act, but also at the openly racist and hateful displays of white supremacist groups that many Americans thought was a thing of the past. (11) Many southern cities remain dedicated to removing offensive statues, and some were even inspired by the events of Charlottesville to expediate the process. (12) Many cities, however, have chosen to remove these statues with as little fanfare and pomp as possible in an attempt to avoid a repetition of the hateful attack in Charlottesville, Va.

(1) Many southern cities are beginning to question the message behind statues memorializing rebel fighters in the Civil War, but their decisions to remove some of these statues are not supported by everyone. (2) In 2017, the city government of Charlottesville, VA began discussing the prospect of removing a statue of Robert E. Lee, the famous southern general, from Emancipation Park. (3) In response, white nationalist and supremacist groups gathered for a Unite the Right rally that was designed to take place on August 11 and 12 of 2017. (4) Many individuals and groups showed up to counter-protest as well, angry that racist groups were marching for hate in their community. (5) At its most basic level, two groups peacefully protesting against each other is a cornerstone of American democracy.

(6) Things weren’t peaceful, though, as tension between the groups built and the protestors from Unite the Right became violent. (7) In the midst of a tense atmosphere among protestors and counter-protestors, a man with a history of promoting white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs intentionally drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors: injuring 28 people and killing 1 person, 32-year old Heather Heyer. (8) At around 1:45 pm on August 12, 2017, the Dodge Challenger drove down a road that had earlier been blocked by a police barricade, and sped up to about 28 mph to ram through the crown of protestors. (9) After running down a large group of people, the Challenger collided with a white sedan, and the driver began to go in reverse at high speeds, hitting more counter-protestors.

(10) The violent act was caught on video and left many Americans stunned; stunned by both the violence of the terrorist act, but also at the openly racist and hateful displays of white supremacist groups that many Americans thought was a thing of the past. (11) Many southern cities remain dedicated to removing offensive statues, and some were even inspired by the events of Charlottesville to expediate the process. (12) Many cities, however, have chosen to remove these statues with as little fanfare and pomp as possible in an attempt to avoid a repetition of the hateful attack in Charlottesville, Va.

(1) America has long been the global epicenter for entertainment, but technology’s globalizing effect is giving other countries the ability to challenge America for the throne. (2) Hollywood has recognized the importance of the global market over the last 20 years, and many production companies have shifted the way they make movies to better accommodate non-American audiences. (3) Have you noticed that big blockbuster movies tend to have large set pieces that take place in China or other parts of eastern Asia? (4) That is a direct result of movie producers trying to tap in to a global market. (5) Non-American countries are taking advantage of this globalization of entertainment as well, and there’s no better example of this than K-Pop, or Korean pop music. (6) American movie producers are making a lot more money by creating films that reach out to other parts of the globe.

(7) K-Pop originated in South Korea in the early 90’s, but have recently became incredibly popular, especially with young American fans. (8) K-Pop began rising to prominence during the era of boy bands in America, and while most American boy bands were losing traction by the mid-00’s, K-Pop was only beginning. (9) Many argue that K-Pop has become so popular across the globe because of its often-transnational composition. (10) K-Pop songs merge different types of popular music, including hip-hop, funk, soul, techno, and house into something that can attract a wide audience. (11) K-Pop artists will also often infuse phrases in other languages, especially English phrases, into his lyrics to add to the music’s appeal across the globe.

(12) K-Pop artists and producers are also very smooth at marketing their music. (13) In addition to creating music with eclectic appeal, K-Pop music cultivates a passion in their fans that is similar to what American boy bands were able to accomplish. (14) Fans of a K-Pop group don’t just listen to a band’s music, they immerse themselves in the public life of the band. (15) And most amazingly, K-Pop has reached an insane amount of success with most older Americans not even knowing about it. (16) Even now, it’s unlikely that you will hear a K-Pop song on American radio stations. (17) But younger American fans are online, obsessively watching their videos and clinging to every appearance these bands make.

(1) America has long been the global epicenter for entertainment, but technology’s globalizing effect is giving other countries the ability to challenge America for the throne. (2) Hollywood has recognized the importance of the global market over the last 20 years, and many production companies have shifted the way they make movies to better accommodate non-American audiences. (3) Have you noticed that big blockbuster movies tend to have large set pieces that take place in China or other parts of eastern Asia? (4) That is a direct result of movie producers trying to tap in to a global market. (5) Non-American countries are taking advantage of this globalization of entertainment as well, and there’s no better example of this than K-Pop, or Korean pop music. (6) American movie producers are making a lot more money by creating films that reach out to other parts of the globe.

(7) K-Pop originated in South Korea in the early 90’s, but have recently became incredibly popular, especially with young American fans. (8) K-Pop began rising to prominence during the era of boy bands in America, and while most American boy bands were losing traction by the mid-00’s, K-Pop was only beginning. (9) Many argue that K-Pop has become so popular across the globe because of its often-transnational composition. (10) K-Pop songs merge different types of popular music, including hip-hop, funk, soul, techno, and house into something that can attract a wide audience. (11) K-Pop artists will also often infuse phrases in other languages, especially English phrases, into his lyrics to add to the music’s appeal across the globe.

(12) K-Pop artists and producers are also very smooth at marketing their music. (13) In addition to creating music with eclectic appeal, K-Pop music cultivates a passion in their fans that is similar to what American boy bands were able to accomplish. (14) Fans of a K-Pop group don’t just listen to a band’s music, they immerse themselves in the public life of the band. (15) And most amazingly, K-Pop has reached an insane amount of success with most older Americans not even knowing about it. (16) Even now, it’s unlikely that you will hear a K-Pop song on American radio stations. (17) But younger American fans are online, obsessively watching their videos and clinging to every appearance these bands make.

(1) America has long been the global epicenter for entertainment, but technology’s globalizing effect is giving other countries the ability to challenge America for the throne. (2) Hollywood has recognized the importance of the global market over the last 20 years, and many production companies have shifted the way they make movies to better accommodate non-American audiences. (3) Have you noticed that big blockbuster movies tend to have large set pieces that take place in China or other parts of eastern Asia? (4) That is a direct result of movie producers trying to tap in to a global market. (5) Non-American countries are taking advantage of this globalization of entertainment as well, and there’s no better example of this than K-Pop, or Korean pop music. (6) American movie producers are making a lot more money by creating films that reach out to other parts of the globe.

(7) K-Pop originated in South Korea in the early 90’s, but have recently became incredibly popular, especially with young American fans. (8) K-Pop began rising to prominence during the era of boy bands in America, and while most American boy bands were losing traction by the mid-00’s, K-Pop was only beginning. (9) Many argue that K-Pop has become so popular across the globe because of its often-transnational composition. (10) K-Pop songs merge different types of popular music, including hip-hop, funk, soul, techno, and house into something that can attract a wide audience. (11) K-Pop artists will also often infuse phrases in other languages, especially English phrases, into his lyrics to add to the music’s appeal across the globe.

(12) K-Pop artists and producers are also very smooth at marketing their music. (13) In addition to creating music with eclectic appeal, K-Pop music cultivates a passion in their fans that is similar to what American boy bands were able to accomplish. (14) Fans of a K-Pop group don’t just listen to a band’s music, they immerse themselves in the public life of the band. (15) And most amazingly, K-Pop has reached an insane amount of success with most older Americans not even knowing about it. (16) Even now, it’s unlikely that you will hear a K-Pop song on American radio stations. (17) But younger American fans are online, obsessively watching their videos and clinging to every appearance these bands make.

(1) America has long been the global epicenter for entertainment, but technology’s globalizing effect is giving other countries the ability to challenge America for the throne. (2) Hollywood has recognized the importance of the global market over the last 20 years, and many production companies have shifted the way they make movies to better accommodate non-American audiences. (3) Have you noticed that big blockbuster movies tend to have large set pieces that take place in China or other parts of eastern Asia? (4) That is a direct result of movie producers trying to tap in to a global market. (5) Non-American countries are taking advantage of this globalization of entertainment as well, and there’s no better example of this than K-Pop, or Korean pop music. (6) American movie producers are making a lot more money by creating films that reach out to other parts of the globe.

(7) K-Pop originated in South Korea in the early 90’s, but have recently became incredibly popular, especially with young American fans. (8) K-Pop began rising to prominence during the era of boy bands in America, and while most American boy bands were losing traction by the mid-00’s, K-Pop was only beginning. (9) Many argue that K-Pop has become so popular across the globe because of its often-transnational composition. (10) K-Pop songs merge different types of popular music, including hip-hop, funk, soul, techno, and house into something that can attract a wide audience. (11) K-Pop artists will also often infuse phrases in other languages, especially English phrases, into his lyrics to add to the music’s appeal across the globe.

(12) K-Pop artists and producers are also very smooth at marketing their music. (13) In addition to creating music with eclectic appeal, K-Pop music cultivates a passion in their fans that is similar to what American boy bands were able to accomplish. (14) Fans of a K-Pop group don’t just listen to a band’s music, they immerse themselves in the public life of the band. (15) And most amazingly, K-Pop has reached an insane amount of success with most older Americans not even knowing about it. (16) Even now, it’s unlikely that you will hear a K-Pop song on American radio stations. (17) But younger American fans are online, obsessively watching their videos and clinging to every appearance these bands make.

(1) America has long been the global epicenter for entertainment, but technology’s globalizing effect is giving other countries the ability to challenge America for the throne. (2) Hollywood has recognized the importance of the global market over the last 20 years, and many production companies have shifted the way they make movies to better accommodate non-American audiences. (3) Have you noticed that big blockbuster movies tend to have large set pieces that take place in China or other parts of eastern Asia? (4) That is a direct result of movie producers trying to tap in to a global market. (5) Non-American countries are taking advantage of this globalization of entertainment as well, and there’s no better example of this than K-Pop, or Korean pop music. (6) American movie producers are making a lot more money by creating films that reach out to other parts of the globe.

(7) K-Pop originated in South Korea in the early 90’s, but have recently became incredibly popular, especially with young American fans. (8) K-Pop began rising to prominence during the era of boy bands in America, and while most American boy bands were losing traction by the mid-00’s, K-Pop was only beginning. (9) Many argue that K-Pop has become so popular across the globe because of its often-transnational composition. (10) K-Pop songs merge different types of popular music, including hip-hop, funk, soul, techno, and house into something that can attract a wide audience. (11) K-Pop artists will also often infuse phrases in other languages, especially English phrases, into his lyrics to add to the music’s appeal across the globe.

(12) K-Pop artists and producers are also very smooth at marketing their music. (13) In addition to creating music with eclectic appeal, K-Pop music cultivates a passion in their fans that is similar to what American boy bands were able to accomplish. (14) Fans of a K-Pop group don’t just listen to a band’s music, they immerse themselves in the public life of the band. (15) And most amazingly, K-Pop has reached an insane amount of success with most older Americans not even knowing about it. (16) Even now, it’s unlikely that you will hear a K-Pop song on American radio stations. (17) But younger American fans are online, obsessively watching their videos and clinging to every appearance these bands make.

(1) In 1845, Frederick Douglass published a book called, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that brought a new and fresh perspective to the evils of slavery. (2) Never before had a former slave had the proper platform to truly illuminate what life as a slave was like. (3) One of the main reasons for this was that most slaves were not able to read or write because slave owners knew that it was easy to keep people in chains if they were uneducated. (4) According to his memoir, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, against the wishes of his oppressors, in bits and pieces. (5) It was only through incredible perseverance and work that Douglass was able to learn what his masters didn’t want him learning. (6) In his book, he discusses how important knowledge was to him, and knowledge also took things away from him.

(7) While educating himself opened a lot of doors for Frederick Douglass, in his future as a free man, he wrote about how it made life as a slave even harder. (8) In his memoir, he discusses perspective and how although he never liked being uneducated, slavery was easier to endure when he was uneducated. (9) Being enslaved was clearly torturous regardless of his education, but it became even more insufferable once Douglass began to learn more about the world around him. (10) Ignorance was bliss for Douglass, who now understood exactly how terrible his situation was because he knew what was out of his reach on the other side.

(11) What made this memoir so crazy and awesome when it was published is that no longer were people hearing about slavery second-hand from northern abolitionists. (12) Here was a freed slave risking his livelihood to give a true, first-hand accounting of how he was treated as a slave. (13) It’s hard to say what kind of historical impact this book had on America, but Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass remains one of the most authentic and harrowing condemnations of slavery that our country has.

(1) In 1845, Frederick Douglass published a book called, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that brought a new and fresh perspective to the evils of slavery. (2) Never before had a former slave had the proper platform to truly illuminate what life as a slave was like. (3) One of the main reasons for this was that most slaves were not able to read or write because slave owners knew that it was easy to keep people in chains if they were uneducated. (4) According to his memoir, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, against the wishes of his oppressors, in bits and pieces. (5) It was only through incredible perseverance and work that Douglass was able to learn what his masters didn’t want him learning. (6) In his book, he discusses how important knowledge was to him, and knowledge also took things away from him.

(7) While educating himself opened a lot of doors for Frederick Douglass, in his future as a free man, he wrote about how it made life as a slave even harder. (8) In his memoir, he discusses perspective and how although he never liked being uneducated, slavery was easier to endure when he was uneducated. (9) Being enslaved was clearly torturous regardless of his education, but it became even more insufferable once Douglass began to learn more about the world around him. (10) Ignorance was bliss for Douglass, who now understood exactly how terrible his situation was because he knew what was out of his reach on the other side.

(11) What made this memoir so crazy and awesome when it was published is that no longer were people hearing about slavery second-hand from northern abolitionists. (12) Here was a freed slave risking his livelihood to give a true, first-hand accounting of how he was treated as a slave. (13) It’s hard to say what kind of historical impact this book had on America, but Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass remains one of the most authentic and harrowing condemnations of slavery that our country has.

(1) In 1845, Frederick Douglass published a book called, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that brought a new and fresh perspective to the evils of slavery. (2) Never before had a former slave had the proper platform to truly illuminate what life as a slave was like. (3) One of the main reasons for this was that most slaves were not able to read or write because slave owners knew that it was easy to keep people in chains if they were uneducated. (4) According to his memoir, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, against the wishes of his oppressors, in bits and pieces. (5) It was only through incredible perseverance and work that Douglass was able to learn what his masters didn’t want him learning. (6) In his book, he discusses how important knowledge was to him, and knowledge also took things away from him.

(7) While educating himself opened a lot of doors for Frederick Douglass, in his future as a free man, he wrote about how it made life as a slave even harder. (8) In his memoir, he discusses perspective and how although he never liked being uneducated, slavery was easier to endure when he was uneducated. (9) Being enslaved was clearly torturous regardless of his education, but it became even more insufferable once Douglass began to learn more about the world around him. (10) Ignorance was bliss for Douglass, who now understood exactly how terrible his situation was because he knew what was out of his reach on the other side.

(11) What made this memoir so crazy and awesome when it was published is that no longer were people hearing about slavery second-hand from northern abolitionists. (12) Here was a freed slave risking his livelihood to give a true, first-hand accounting of how he was treated as a slave. (13) It’s hard to say what kind of historical impact this book had on America, but Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass remains one of the most authentic and harrowing condemnations of slavery that our country has.

(1) In 1845, Frederick Douglass published a book called, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that brought a new and fresh perspective to the evils of slavery. (2) Never before had a former slave had the proper platform to truly illuminate what life as a slave was like. (3) One of the main reasons for this was that most slaves were not able to read or write because slave owners knew that it was easy to keep people in chains if they were uneducated. (4) According to his memoir, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, against the wishes of his oppressors, in bits and pieces. (5) It was only through incredible perseverance and work that Douglass was able to learn what his masters didn’t want him learning. (6) In his book, he discusses how important knowledge was to him, and knowledge also took things away from him.

(7) While educating himself opened a lot of doors for Frederick Douglass, in his future as a free man, he wrote about how it made life as a slave even harder. (8) In his memoir, he discusses perspective and how although he never liked being uneducated, slavery was easier to endure when he was uneducated. (9) Being enslaved was clearly torturous regardless of his education, but it became even more insufferable once Douglass began to learn more about the world around him. (10) Ignorance was bliss for Douglass, who now understood exactly how terrible his situation was because he knew what was out of his reach on the other side.

(11) What made this memoir so crazy and awesome when it was published is that no longer were people hearing about slavery second-hand from northern abolitionists. (12) Here was a freed slave risking his livelihood to give a true, first-hand accounting of how he was treated as a slave. (13) It’s hard to say what kind of historical impact this book had on America, but Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass remains one of the most authentic and harrowing condemnations of slavery that our country has.

(1) In 1845, Frederick Douglass published a book called, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass that brought a new and fresh perspective to the evils of slavery. (2) Never before had a former slave had the proper platform to truly illuminate what life as a slave was like. (3) One of the main reasons for this was that most slaves were not able to read or write because slave owners knew that it was easy to keep people in chains if they were uneducated. (4) According to his memoir, Frederick Douglass learned to read and write, against the wishes of his oppressors, in bits and pieces. (5) It was only through incredible perseverance and work that Douglass was able to learn what his masters didn’t want him learning. (6) In his book, he discusses how important knowledge was to him, and knowledge also took things away from him.

(7) While educating himself opened a lot of doors for Frederick Douglass, in his future as a free man, he wrote about how it made life as a slave even harder. (8) In his memoir, he discusses perspective and how although he never liked being uneducated, slavery was easier to endure when he was uneducated. (9) Being enslaved was clearly torturous regardless of his education, but it became even more insufferable once Douglass began to learn more about the world around him. (10) Ignorance was bliss for Douglass, who now understood exactly how terrible his situation was because he knew what was out of his reach on the other side.

(11) What made this memoir so crazy and awesome when it was published is that no longer were people hearing about slavery second-hand from northern abolitionists. (12) Here was a freed slave risking his livelihood to give a true, first-hand accounting of how he was treated as a slave. (13) It’s hard to say what kind of historical impact this book had on America, but Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass remains one of the most authentic and harrowing condemnations of slavery that our country has.

(1) In recent years, companies have started putting more emphasis on making sure their employees are happy than they ever have before. (2) Companies who are choosing to shift their office dynamics are taking lessons from young tech companies, like Google, who have tried to separate themselves from traditional offices since their inception. (3) Their efforts show, too, as the percentage of Google employees who report that they are “satisfied” with their job is higher than most companies. (4) All companies should follow Googles model and realize that when their employees are happy, they are more productive, more proactive, and more invested in the company.

(5) One of the most ingenious ways that Google encourages their employees to invest in their work. (6) Google offers employees gourmet meals, areas to sleep, access to fitness equipment, on-site child care, and a generally fun environment. (7) In addition to making work more enjoyable for employees, Google is making them feel more at home in the office, which in turn incites them to work longer hours. (8) Juxtapose these accommodations with a traditional office with terrible lighting, no fresh air, and uncomfortable seating and it’s a wonder that employees are able to endure work even for their minimum contracted time.

(9) By creating a welcoming environment, Google makes its employees feel wanted, valued, and important. (10) Combine that with higher-than-average pay, great benefits, and extended maternity/paternity leave, and Google has a workforce that wants to help the company. (11) Are traditional companies with strict rules, uncreative conditions, and penny-pinching benefit packages just looking for employees to comply? (12) If these traditional companies begin to adapt a more creative, welcoming, and supportive working environment, they’ll have employees who care about helping the company rather than employees who just care about not losing their jobs.

(1) In recent years, companies have started putting more emphasis on making sure their employees are happy than they ever have before. (2) Companies who are choosing to shift their office dynamics are taking lessons from young tech companies, like Google, who have tried to separate themselves from traditional offices since their inception. (3) Their efforts show, too, as the percentage of Google employees who report that they are “satisfied” with their job is higher than most companies. (4) All companies should follow Googles model and realize that when their employees are happy, they are more productive, more proactive, and more invested in the company.

(5) One of the most ingenious ways that Google encourages their employees to invest in their work. (6) Google offers employees gourmet meals, areas to sleep, access to fitness equipment, on-site child care, and a generally fun environment. (7) In addition to making work more enjoyable for employees, Google is making them feel more at home in the office, which in turn incites them to work longer hours. (8) Juxtapose these accommodations with a traditional office with terrible lighting, no fresh air, and uncomfortable seating and it’s a wonder that employees are able to endure work even for their minimum contracted time.

(9) By creating a welcoming environment, Google makes its employees feel wanted, valued, and important. (10) Combine that with higher-than-average pay, great benefits, and extended maternity/paternity leave, and Google has a workforce that wants to help the company. (11) Are traditional companies with strict rules, uncreative conditions, and penny-pinching benefit packages just looking for employees to comply? (12) If these traditional companies begin to adapt a more creative, welcoming, and supportive working environment, they’ll have employees who care about helping the company rather than employees who just care about not losing their jobs.

(1) In recent years, companies have started putting more emphasis on making sure their employees are happy than they ever have before. (2) Companies who are choosing to shift their office dynamics are taking lessons from young tech companies, like Google, who have tried to separate themselves from traditional offices since their inception. (3) Their efforts show, too, as the percentage of Google employees who report that they are “satisfied” with their job is higher than most companies. (4) All companies should follow Googles model and realize that when their employees are happy, they are more productive, more proactive, and more invested in the company.

(5) One of the most ingenious ways that Google encourages their employees to invest in their work. (6) Google offers employees gourmet meals, areas to sleep, access to fitness equipment, on-site child care, and a generally fun environment. (7) In addition to making work more enjoyable for employees, Google is making them feel more at home in the office, which in turn incites them to work longer hours. (8) Juxtapose these accommodations with a traditional office with terrible lighting, no fresh air, and uncomfortable seating and it’s a wonder that employees are able to endure work even for their minimum contracted time.

(9) By creating a welcoming environment, Google makes its employees feel wanted, valued, and important. (10) Combine that with higher-than-average pay, great benefits, and extended maternity/paternity leave, and Google has a workforce that wants to help the company. (11) Are traditional companies with strict rules, uncreative conditions, and penny-pinching benefit packages just looking for employees to comply? (12) If these traditional companies begin to adapt a more creative, welcoming, and supportive working environment, they’ll have employees who care about helping the company rather than employees who just care about not losing their jobs.

(1) In recent years, companies have started putting more emphasis on making sure their employees are happy than they ever have before. (2) Companies who are choosing to shift their office dynamics are taking lessons from young tech companies, like Google, who have tried to separate themselves from traditional offices since their inception. (3) Their efforts show, too, as the percentage of Google employees who report that they are “satisfied” with their job is higher than most companies. (4) All companies should follow Googles model and realize that when their employees are happy, they are more productive, more proactive, and more invested in the company.

(5) One of the most ingenious ways that Google encourages their employees to invest in their work. (6) Google offers employees gourmet meals, areas to sleep, access to fitness equipment, on-site child care, and a generally fun environment. (7) In addition to making work more enjoyable for employees, Google is making them feel more at home in the office, which in turn incites them to work longer hours. (8) Juxtapose these accommodations with a traditional office with terrible lighting, no fresh air, and uncomfortable seating and it’s a wonder that employees are able to endure work even for their minimum contracted time.

(9) By creating a welcoming environment, Google makes its employees feel wanted, valued, and important. (10) Combine that with higher-than-average pay, great benefits, and extended maternity/paternity leave, and Google has a workforce that wants to help the company. (11) Are traditional companies with strict rules, uncreative conditions, and penny-pinching benefit packages just looking for employees to comply? (12) If these traditional companies begin to adapt a more creative, welcoming, and supportive working environment, they’ll have employees who care about helping the company rather than employees who just care about not losing their jobs.

(1) In recent years, companies have started putting more emphasis on making sure their employees are happy than they ever have before. (2) Companies who are choosing to shift their office dynamics are taking lessons from young tech companies, like Google, who have tried to separate themselves from traditional offices since their inception. (3) Their efforts show, too, as the percentage of Google employees who report that they are “satisfied” with their job is higher than most companies. (4) All companies should follow Googles model and realize that when their employees are happy, they are more productive, more proactive, and more invested in the company.

(5) One of the most ingenious ways that Google encourages their employees to invest in their work. (6) Google offers employees gourmet meals, areas to sleep, access to fitness equipment, on-site child care, and a generally fun environment. (7) In addition to making work more enjoyable for employees, Google is making them feel more at home in the office, which in turn incites them to work longer hours. (8) Juxtapose these accommodations with a traditional office with terrible lighting, no fresh air, and uncomfortable seating and it’s a wonder that employees are able to endure work even for their minimum contracted time.

(9) By creating a welcoming environment, Google makes its employees feel wanted, valued, and important. (10) Combine that with higher-than-average pay, great benefits, and extended maternity/paternity leave, and Google has a workforce that wants to help the company. (11) Are traditional companies with strict rules, uncreative conditions, and penny-pinching benefit packages just looking for employees to comply? (12) If these traditional companies begin to adapt a more creative, welcoming, and supportive working environment, they’ll have employees who care about helping the company rather than employees who just care about not losing their jobs.

(1) It’s easy for people to demonize bees, an insect that wants to hurt you so bad that it’s willing to die just to give you a little bit of discomfort. (2) If you’re allergic to them, they’re suicide bombers trying to take you down with them. (3) But bees are dying out.

(4) In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee became the first wild bee in the continental United States to be listed as an endangered species by the ESA—Endangered Species Act. (5) A year earlier, seven species of Hawaiian bees were also labeled as endangered. (6) So, why does this matter? (7) Most people know that bees pollinate flowers, but we don’t often think about how important this process with flowers is. (8) Flowers rely on pollination to create offspring, which means that lots of flowers will go extinct if bees are not around to pollinate them. (9) The extinction of bees doesn’t just mean the end of honey and bee stings, it means the extinction of many flowers and plants, the extinction of many of the animals that eat those flowers and plants, and a monumental change to the nature of our world.

(10) Since the 1990’s the bee population has plummeted almost 90%, and humans are largely responsible. (11) While there are many factors contributing to this sharp decrease in the bee population, many of the factors are interrelated, and either directly or indirectly our fault. (12) The two main reasons the bee population is decreasing are pesticides and loss of habitat. (13) We need to change the way we act in order to preserve the bee population. (14) Humans are killing bees by indiscriminately spraying dangerous pesticides, and by destroying their habitats. (15) This negligence is unacceptable. (16) If humans were just a little more careful, by banning dangerous pesticides and preserving wild habitats, we could significantly increase the bee population and avoid the potentially catastrophic reality of a world without bees.

(1) It’s easy for people to demonize bees, an insect that wants to hurt you so bad that it’s willing to die just to give you a little bit of discomfort. (2) If you’re allergic to them, they’re suicide bombers trying to take you down with them. (3) But bees are dying out.

(4) In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee became the first wild bee in the continental United States to be listed as an endangered species by the ESA—Endangered Species Act. (5) A year earlier, seven species of Hawaiian bees were also labeled as endangered. (6) So, why does this matter? (7) Most people know that bees pollinate flowers, but we don’t often think about how important this process with flowers is. (8) Flowers rely on pollination to create offspring, which means that lots of flowers will go extinct if bees are not around to pollinate them. (9) The extinction of bees doesn’t just mean the end of honey and bee stings, it means the extinction of many flowers and plants, the extinction of many of the animals that eat those flowers and plants, and a monumental change to the nature of our world.

(10) Since the 1990’s the bee population has plummeted almost 90%, and humans are largely responsible. (11) While there are many factors contributing to this sharp decrease in the bee population, many of the factors are interrelated, and either directly or indirectly our fault. (12) The two main reasons the bee population is decreasing are pesticides and loss of habitat. (13) We need to change the way we act in order to preserve the bee population. (14) Humans are killing bees by indiscriminately spraying dangerous pesticides, and by destroying their habitats. (15) This negligence is unacceptable. (16) If humans were just a little more careful, by banning dangerous pesticides and preserving wild habitats, we could significantly increase the bee population and avoid the potentially catastrophic reality of a world without bees.

(1) It’s easy for people to demonize bees, an insect that wants to hurt you so bad that it’s willing to die just to give you a little bit of discomfort. (2) If you’re allergic to them, they’re suicide bombers trying to take you down with them. (3) But bees are dying out.

(4) In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee became the first wild bee in the continental United States to be listed as an endangered species by the ESA—Endangered Species Act. (5) A year earlier, seven species of Hawaiian bees were also labeled as endangered. (6) So, why does this matter? (7) Most people know that bees pollinate flowers, but we don’t often think about how important this process with flowers is. (8) Flowers rely on pollination to create offspring, which means that lots of flowers will go extinct if bees are not around to pollinate them. (9) The extinction of bees doesn’t just mean the end of honey and bee stings, it means the extinction of many flowers and plants, the extinction of many of the animals that eat those flowers and plants, and a monumental change to the nature of our world.

(10) Since the 1990’s the bee population has plummeted almost 90%, and humans are largely responsible. (11) While there are many factors contributing to this sharp decrease in the bee population, many of the factors are interrelated, and either directly or indirectly our fault. (12) The two main reasons the bee population is decreasing are pesticides and loss of habitat. (13) We need to change the way we act in order to preserve the bee population. (14) Humans are killing bees by indiscriminately spraying dangerous pesticides, and by destroying their habitats. (15) This negligence is unacceptable. (16) If humans were just a little more careful, by banning dangerous pesticides and preserving wild habitats, we could significantly increase the bee population and avoid the potentially catastrophic reality of a world without bees.

(1) It’s easy for people to demonize bees, an insect that wants to hurt you so bad that it’s willing to die just to give you a little bit of discomfort. (2) If you’re allergic to them, they’re suicide bombers trying to take you down with them. (3) But bees are dying out.

(4) In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee became the first wild bee in the continental United States to be listed as an endangered species by the ESA—Endangered Species Act. (5) A year earlier, seven species of Hawaiian bees were also labeled as endangered. (6) So, why does this matter? (7) Most people know that bees pollinate flowers, but we don’t often think about how important this process with flowers is. (8) Flowers rely on pollination to create offspring, which means that lots of flowers will go extinct if bees are not around to pollinate them. (9) The extinction of bees doesn’t just mean the end of honey and bee stings, it means the extinction of many flowers and plants, the extinction of many of the animals that eat those flowers and plants, and a monumental change to the nature of our world.

(10) Since the 1990’s the bee population has plummeted almost 90%, and humans are largely responsible. (11) While there are many factors contributing to this sharp decrease in the bee population, many of the factors are interrelated, and either directly or indirectly our fault. (12) The two main reasons the bee population is decreasing are pesticides and loss of habitat. (13) We need to change the way we act in order to preserve the bee population. (14) Humans are killing bees by indiscriminately spraying dangerous pesticides, and by destroying their habitats. (15) This negligence is unacceptable. (16) If humans were just a little more careful, by banning dangerous pesticides and preserving wild habitats, we could significantly increase the bee population and avoid the potentially catastrophic reality of a world without bees.

(1) It’s easy for people to demonize bees, an insect that wants to hurt you so bad that it’s willing to die just to give you a little bit of discomfort. (2) If you’re allergic to them, they’re suicide bombers trying to take you down with them. (3) But bees are dying out.

(4) In 2017, the rusty patched bumble bee became the first wild bee in the continental United States to be listed as an endangered species by the ESA—Endangered Species Act. (5) A year earlier, seven species of Hawaiian bees were also labeled as endangered. (6) So, why does this matter? (7) Most people know that bees pollinate flowers, but we don’t often think about how important this process with flowers is. (8) Flowers rely on pollination to create offspring, which means that lots of flowers will go extinct if bees are not around to pollinate them. (9) The extinction of bees doesn’t just mean the end of honey and bee stings, it means the extinction of many flowers and plants, the extinction of many of the animals that eat those flowers and plants, and a monumental change to the nature of our world.

(10) Since the 1990’s the bee population has plummeted almost 90%, and humans are largely responsible. (11) While there are many factors contributing to this sharp decrease in the bee population, many of the factors are interrelated, and either directly or indirectly our fault. (12) The two main reasons the bee population is decreasing are pesticides and loss of habitat. (13) We need to change the way we act in order to preserve the bee population. (14) Humans are killing bees by indiscriminately spraying dangerous pesticides, and by destroying their habitats. (15) This negligence is unacceptable. (16) If humans were just a little more careful, by banning dangerous pesticides and preserving wild habitats, we could significantly increase the bee population and avoid the potentially catastrophic reality of a world without bees.