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Vocabulary Story 888   Englishman George Stephenson Invents the Locomotive
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Vocabulary Story 888 Englishman George Stephenson Invents the Locomotive

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1 Vocabulary Story 888 Englishman George Stephenson Invents the Locomotive . George Stephenson invented the first successful locomotives. This new mode of transport changed the world. His vivacious charisma won him a coterie of followers that were enthralled by him. He bought a sumptuous productive estate. One incident put a temporary damper on his career. A locomotive exploded right at the portal of a tunnel, maiming many on lookers. An arbiter cleared him of any blame. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 888 Englishman George Stephenson Invents the Locomotive . George Stephenson invented the first successful locomotives. This new means of transport changed the world. His energetic charm won him a cadre of followers that were wild for him. He bought a rich productive estate. One happening put a temporary cloud on his career. A locomotive exploded right at the entrance of a tunnel, crippling many on lookers. A judge cleared him of any blame. .
Vocabulary Story 887  The High Point of the Confederacy
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Vocabulary Story 887 The High Point of the Confederacy

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1 Vocabulary Story 887 The High Point of the Confederacy . Gettysburg is the acme of the Confederate advance into the Union. Lee was cantankerous, his quandary was a lack of supplies. He became sanguine when a courier was intercepted. He decided to attack into Pennsylvania. A line of Confederates emanated across a field en masse met by Union Canon. The brevity of this charge was amazing. After the battle, the carrion covered battlefield was left derelict. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 887 The High Point of the Confederacy . Gettysburg is the highpoint of the Confederate advance into the Union. Lee was distressed, his problem was a lack of supplies. He became hopeful when a messenger was captured. He decided to attack into Pennsylvania. A line of Confederates came across a field all together met by Union Canon. The briefness of this charge was amazing. After the battle, the body covered battlefield was left as is. .
Vocabulary Story 886  The USA is Bankrupt
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Vocabulary Story 886 The USA is Bankrupt

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1 Vocabulary Story 886 The USA is Bankrupt . The USA is not solvent. However people in the government are giddy, garnering large amounts by nebulous means. Bolstered by laws, legislators and their confidants have money protruding from their bank accounts. Thrifty representatives have been extirpated from the party, precepts broken and sophistry used to justify the theft. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 886 The USA is Bankrupt . The USA is bankrupt. However; people in the government are excited, raking in large amounts by shady means. Propped up by laws, legislators and their friends have money bulging from their bank accounts. Prudent representatives have been booted out of the party, rules broken and false reasoning used to justify the theft. . .
Vocabulary Story 885   The Paris Ballet's Corps de Ballet
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Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet's Corps de Ballet

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1 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The ballets of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look silly to us today; dozens of thin girls prancing together. How you got a part was up to chance. Some spots were reserved to girls old rich men simpered at; managers agreed to give them better roles. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The repertorie of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look inane to us today; scores of slight girls cavoring en masse. How you got a part was up to serendipity. Some spots were alloted to girls octogenarian rich men puckered at; managers acceded to give them better roles. .
Vocabulary Story 884   You have to Maintain a Car
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Vocabulary Story 884 You have to Maintain a Car

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1 Vocabulary Story 884 You have to Maintain a Car . The Cadillac was the preeminent car in the 1950’s. However willful deleterious neglect could put it into disarray. Even stationary parts are integral to keeping it running well. Palpable changes show up if not maintained. A thoughtless disposition is no alibi. Laws passed for inspections and now you have to adduce a sticker as proof. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 884 You have to Maintain a Car . The Cadillac was the top car in the 1950’s. However willful ruinous inattention could put it into disorder. Even nonmoving parts are involved in keeping it running well. Feelable changes show up if not maintained. A thoughtless attitude is no excuse. Laws passed for inspections and now you have to show a sticker as proof. . .
Vocabulary Story 883  King Louis the 14th's Abuses
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Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th's Abuses

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1 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an insufferable potentate. It was enough to suffice for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got severance wrote a tell all book after his stint there. He saw blasphemy. Callow ingenue girls were pinioned to fountains just for show. The court patronized all types of vice. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an intolerable dictator. It was enough to call for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got a pension wrote a tell all book after his stay there. He saw insults. Inexperiences innocent girls were chained to fountains just for show. The court supported all types of crimes. .
Vocabulary Story 882  People Cover Themselves in Nazi Germany       Non Power Point Version
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Vocabulary Story 882 People Cover Themselves in Nazi Germany Non Power Point Version

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1 Vocabulary Story 882 People Cover Themselves in Nazi Germany . At the beginning of World War Two, criticism of the Nazis was superficial, being savagely put into abeyance by contumely and ridicule. Then the tumult of war defeats conjured changes in the political barometer. People procured affidavits to pummel the autocratic government. Many people were covering their asses for the post war? . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 882 People Cover Themselves in Nazi Germany . At the beginning of World War Two, criticism of the Nazis was tepid, being savagely put in check by insults and ridicule. Then the trauma of war defeats worked changes in the political winds. People got written evidence to beat on the dictatorial government. Many people were covering themselves for the post war? . .
Vocabulary Story   The Night of the Living Dead       Non Power Point Version
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Vocabulary Story The Night of the Living Dead Non Power Point Version

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1 Vocabulary Story The Night of the Living Dead . The Night of the Living Dead is a horror movie. Evil insurgents become adjuncts to zombies. These reanimated corpses from cemeteries depredate and forage for flesh; it amounted to genocide as the zombies stumble across the hinterlands with sharp teeth. The good living people surmise the chicanery of the rebels. The zombies are hunted and defeated. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 881 The Night of the Living Dead . The Night of the Living Dead is a horror movie. Evil rebels become helpers to zombies. These revived corpses from cemeteries rob and look for flesh; it amounts to a great slaughter as the zombies stumble across the cities and hinterlands with sharp teeth. The good living people figure out the evil plan of the rebels. The zombies are hunted and defeated. . .
Vocabulary Story 880  The 1929 Stock Market Crash   Non Power Point version
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Vocabulary Story 880 The 1929 Stock Market Crash Non Power Point version

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1 Vocabulary Story 880 The 1929 Stock Market Crash . The economic boom of the 1920’s terminated in a stock market crash. The enormity of the problem was not isolated to Wall Street, diminishing the pedestrian concerns in the hinterlands. It’s not that workers on Wall Street were not sedulous. They had their own phraseology and perquisites. They were decimated along with all peripheral industries like restaurants and theaters. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 880 The 1929 Stock Market Crash . The economic boom of the 1920’s ended in a stock market crash. The scope of the problem was not limited to Wall Street, impoverishing the ordinary concerns in the wider country. It’s not that workers on Wall Street were not hard working. They had their own language and privileges. They were ruined along with all satellite industries like restaurants and theaters. ***** Note : After twenty Power Point Stories with little interest, I’ve gone back to the old way I’ve been posting them. Please give me your feedback on this matter. Do you want Power Point Stories or like this? .
Vocabulary Story 879    The Movie Lifeboat
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Vocabulary Story 879 The Movie Lifeboat

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Here is a story about the theme of the movie lifeboat using ten words from a vocabulary study list. See the words and think of how you would write a story then see my story and paraphrase of it. This is all presented in Power Point frames suitable for viewing.