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3. My grandparents emigrated when my mother was only 7 months old. Leaving behind their friends, their home, and even their dog. Searching for a new, better life in America.

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5. Surrounded by the loud explosion of the poppers we burst open. Laughing at the funny sight of us wearing paper crowns too big to fit our heads. Making memories that will last us a lifetime.

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7. Pop-folk groups, indie bands, and rock/metal bands are currently taking over Scotland. Scottish clothing is high-end, using Britain as a role model. Traditional cloths are being saved for more formal events and the modern Scottish style is taking the fashion world by storm.

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9. Tourists come to see the tremendous heights of the Munros and Marilyns. The Stirling Castle is perched high on volcanic rock waiting for visitors to view two of Scotland’s two most historic battlefields and to explore its 15 th -18 th century interior. The Victoria Park & Fossil Grove include gardens where the floral displays are among the finest in the country.

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11. When my grandparents got out of school, they were only the young age of 16. The way you did in school effected the way the whole rest of your life was. They expected my mom to do good in school, even though in America we get out of school later, just like my parents do.

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13. Impatience is filling me as I imagine someday voyaging to the gorgeous land of Scotland. I feel sorrow for the 34,000 Scottish soldiers that died during World War II. I am proud to be half Scottish.

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15. Scotland suffered greatly from World War II. During the bombings on Clyside in March 1941, only 8 out of about 11,000 houses survived and nearly 6,000 civilians were killed. Scotland is not an independent country, it is part of the United Kingdom.

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17. My Scottish background makes me curious about my culture. I want to learn about my ancestors. I want to go see Scotland soon.

18. Interviewed Mom Interviewed Aunt Known information from visiting Poland and family. http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/see-and-do/visitor-attractions2/ http://www.scotlandswar.info/scotland-during-ww2.htm http://geography.about.com/library/faq/blqzscotland.htm Interviewed Grandparents Interviewed Mom