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Weimar Germany
In examining great social and cultural changes in the modern West, many specific events come to mind: the Renaissance and the Reformation, the "discovery" of the Americas, industrialization, and World War Two. One such event, often overlooked, is the "Great War", 1914-1918. Like every people affected by the expanse of
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Welding
Over the previous 50 years, welding has become more productive, automated, and safer. Generally, the welding norm was resistance based and performed with big machinery. The aerospace industry spurred the innovation of new ways to weld thin metal. At this point in history, all welding systems had good and bad
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Were Economic Factors Primarily Responsible for British Imperialism?
Since the beginning of time various groups across the globe have fought for their freedom, and territory. Some groups failed and found little fortune while others prospered giving way to powerful nations capable of seizing land from the less fortunate for their own benefit. This is what modern day historians
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Were Economic Factors Primarily Responsible for Nineteenth-Century British Imperialism?
Were Economic Factors Primarily Responsible for Nineteenth-Century British Imperialism? In society today the almighty dollar is what motivates most people's actions. However, there are other reasons that can promote a change within a system such as morals, religious beliefs, values, and ethics. During the nineteenth century, society was not much
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West Germany
This European country grew from a loose federation of states into one of the most powerful nations in the world. Germany is located in the very heart of Europe, bordered by the nine other countries. It became a divided nation after its overwhelming defeat in World War II. Following its
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Western Civ
1. Division of labor- characteristics of civilizations in which different people perform different jobs. Irrigation- method of transporting water for crops based on the use of ditches and canals. Artisans- skilled craft workers Cultural diffusion- spread of culture from one area of the world to another. 2 + 3. Nile
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Western Civilization
Western Civilization from 1589 to 1914 had many specific changes that contributed to the structure of the western world before World War I. In the absolutism state sovereignty is embodied in the person of the ruler. Kings were absolute kings and were resposible to no none except god. In the
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Western Civilization
Throughout Homer's Iliad there are several instances that give readers the notion that ancient Greeks viewed the Gods as having human qualities. In the first selection of the Iliad Zeus and Hera are looking down at the Greeks siege of Troy. Paris the prince of Troy had chosen Aphrodite (the
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Western Civilizations
Jared Aquilina November 18, 2005 Western Civilizations Book Review/ Term Paper "As the shadow of the Millennium descended across England and Christendom, it seemed as if the world was about to end. Actually, it was only the beginningÐ'...Welcome to the year 1000."(Robert Lacey) The main purpose of The Year 1000
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Western Europe
1. In Western Europe, the 300-mile radius of Paris, ideas of democracy, parliamentary, government, industry-based economy were improved o invented. The French, Dutch, English and Swiss were the major players. Geneva, Amsterdam, London and Paris were to become centers of learning 2. Louis XIV after age of 23 controlled every
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Western History
There is no doubt that Napoleon had a major impact on the post French revolution period. First I will describe negative impact he had on France and western Europe then I will discuss the positive impact Napoleon had on France and western Europe. Napoleon became the first consul in 1799
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Western History
There is no doubt that Napoleon had a major impact on the post French revolution period. First I will describe negative impact he had on France and western Europe then I will discuss the positive impact Napoleon had on France and western Europe. Napoleon became the first consul in 1799
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Western Humanities
Discuss the culture of “ the Age of Absolutism:”classism, the Baroque, literature and music. What impact did “the age of reason” have upon western culture? What impact did “ the Scientific Revolution” have? Name specific individuals and their works or themes. “The age of Absolutism” marked some of the best
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Western Influence in China and Japan
China and Japan are two unique civilizations that went through similar, yet vastly different changes throughout their histories. Their growth and response to other nations differed in many ways in government, lifestyle, and general well-being. One of the main causes for such difference between the countries is the way the
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Wetherfield, Connecticut
It is extremely difficult to measure the democracy of a nation, even when condensed into one colony like Wethersfield, Connecticut. Democracy may mean the type of government currently used in America or one of the political parties associated with America. For the purpose of a research paper, one must use
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What Are the Key Features of the Athenian Democracy at the Time of the Peloponnesian War (431-404bc)?
The Athenian government tried many systems such as tyranny and oligarchy before reaching the reputable direct democracy. The first known leader of Athens, according to legend, was King Cecrops, half-man half-snake in the 16th Century BC yet over time power was divided between three leaders. In 594 BC the first
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What Are the Purposes of the Very Brief "biographies of Exemplary Women" (607-13)? Are These Truly Biographies of Diverse Individuals, or Merely Variations of the Same General Archetypes? Whose Interests Are Served by Such Commemorative Texts?
The Biographies of Exemplary Women in Mair, Steinhardt, and Goldin's Hawai'i Reader in Traditional Chinese Culture [2005] (here after referred to as the Reader) are pithy stories highlighting the often shortened lives of Ð''virtuous women' and their commendable actions and roles as wives, fiancÐ"©es, and daughters (in-law) [Mair, Steinhardt, and
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What Caused the Vietnam War?
What Caused the Vietnam War? The Vietnam War was caused by many factors that contributed to the warfare in Vietnam during the years of 1959 to 1975. Most factors were the beliefs held by people who wanted to change or to prevent Vietnam becoming an Independent Country. Many people suffered
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What Causes Revolution
Have you ever wondered what caused the most famous revolutions around the globe? The revolution that most research was on was the Russian revolution of 1917 and some other revolts in the recent years. There have been many revolutions over the past couple hundred years, and some of the most
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What Challenges Faced the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia Between 1894-1917?
Before 1917 in Russia there was one supreme ruler with full autocratic power, there were no elected policies by law and the tsar was seen to have been put into his position by god. Between 1894-1917 the tsar came under pressure generally not suffered by any of his predecessors. The
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What Did America and American Jews Do During the Holocaust in Reaction to It?
What did America and American Jews do during the Holocaust in reaction to it? During the years 1939-1945 America and American Jews had a decision to make of whether they would join World War II and bring the Holocaust to a standstill or not take part in the war. America
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What Do You Admire and Criticise About Odysseus' Behaviour as a Hero?
"What do you admire, and what do you find to criticise, in Odysseus' behaviour as a hero?" What I admire about Odysseus' behaviour as a hero is his confidence. Rather than being self-doubting of his abilities he is proud of them. We see this in Book 9 when he deals
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What Do You Think Was the Cause of the Civil War?
What do you think was the cause of the Civil War? The main cause is not slavery, but SLAVERY is the main source of the causes! The Civil War Ð'* Started 1861 Ð'- 1865, very bloody, deadly, 160 thousand people died Ð'* War between the Confederacy and the Federal Government
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What Does Gilgamesh Search For?
1. What does Gilgamesh search for in his life and why? 2. In what ways does the story in Gilgamesh parallel the story in the Old Testament in the Bible? Gilgamesh searches for immortality in his life. He sees immortality as a meaning to peace, meaning and joy in his
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What Does the Tomb of Tutankhamen and Its Contents Show About the Egypt
What does the tomb of Tutankhamen and its contents show about the Egyptian concern for the afterlife? Tutakhamen's tomb, and the artifacts inside are an indication of the concern the Ancient Egyptians held for the after-life of their king. On the 26th of Nov. 1922, the English archaeologist Howard Carter
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What Does the Victorian Attitude to Death Tell Us About the Period?
What does the Victorian attitude to death tell us about the period? The Victorians attitude to death was multi-faceted. They believed in Are Morendi, death was very commercial during that period. Death was virulent and the process of burial or cremation was very ritualistic. During the period, death became more
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What Extent Was Pioneers the Main Reason for American Expansion in 1838?
To what extent was pioneers the main reason for American expansion in 1838? To a small extent, I believe pioneers were the main reason for American expansion. The actions of pioneering Americans included ‘frontiersmen’, they were men and women who began to settle on Indian land even before the War
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What Factors Contributed to the Growth of Homelessness in the 1980 and 90?
What factors contributed to the growth of homelessness in the 1980Ð'ÐŽÐ'¦s and 90Ð'ÐŽÐ'¦s? This essay explores the different reasons as to why someone may become homeless. Poverty plays an important part in being homeless. According to The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia Ð'ÐŽÐ'§homelessness is the condition of not having a permanent place
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What Gave Rise to Urbanisation in the Mediterranean
"What gave rise to urbanisation in the Mediterranean region?" What is urbanisation? To Ð''urbanise' is to Ð''make (a rural area) more industrialized and urban' , urban meaning Ð''of or living in a city or town' . Marja C.V. Vink argues that "The word urbanization was used for the first time
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What High School Is Now
High school is an ever-changing process. As I think back to my last three years of High School things like clothes, language, and even hairstyles have transformed. If in three years so much can change imagine, how much things have changed since our parents were in school. From "bell-bottoms" to
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