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  • Revolution

    Revolution

    Revolution Destruction of statues, screaming in the streets, rash actions, hasty decisions, and adrenaline-influenced outbursts. Prim and proper, fancy meetings, organized schedules, time for tea, and the thought of perfection. Total opposites are bound to clash at sometime or another, and for America, that time was now. The movie "Revolution" shows us movingly and realistically how the Revolutionary War was led up to, how the years of battles continued, and how finally victory was attained.

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    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: Vika
  • Francis Bacon's Scientifically Revolutionary Utopia

    Francis Bacon's Scientifically Revolutionary Utopia

    Francis Bacon's Scientifically Revolutionary Utopia The New Atlantis is a seventeenth century depiction of a utopia by Francis Bacon. In this novel, Francis Bacon continues on More's utopian ideas. Unlike More, however, Bacon relied on societal change via advancements in science and ones own awareness of his environment rather than through religious reforms or social legislation. The seventeenth century marks a period in history where drastic social change occurred. This change, however, was not as

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    Submitted: July 15, 2009 By: regina
  • The Revolution

    The Revolution

    During the 1950’s there are numerous themes that are explored in Elaine Tyler May’s Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era. Such themes as the baby boom, hygiene, sex, bomb shelters, and marriage are some of the major examples. These particular themes and ideas can be seen in high volume through magazines, political cartoons, and advertisements especially during the 1950’s. Hygiene related advertisements were some of the many that I kept seeing over

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Max
  • Frankenstein’s Monster: From Misunderstood Creature to Scientific Breakthrough

    Frankenstein’s Monster: From Misunderstood Creature to Scientific Breakthrough

    The 19th century reader of the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley was treated to a tale of fantastic proportions. A story of a monster that was created from parts of corpses and could be brought to life would have been an extremely scary story. They would not know if the creation of a monster in this way was really a scientific possibility. The 21st century audience however, now knows that this is not scientifically possible.

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    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Benjamin Franklin and His Contribution to the American Revolution

    Benjamin Franklin and His Contribution to the American Revolution

    Benjamin Franklin was one of the most influential men of the eighteenth century. He was the only man to sign all of these four major documents: the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Constitution of the United States, and the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain. Franklin was an inventor, a philosopher, a writer, a musician, and he actively participated in many congressional articles used by the government of the

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Artur
  • Out Break of the American Revolution

    Out Break of the American Revolution

    Outbreak of the American Revolution 2 The connection between Britain and the English colonies was that of the ruling of the colonies by the king of Britain, King George III and his parliament. The king’s ruling was very unfavorable for the colonists because of his tyrannic dictatorship and unjustly taxations. The mere thought of an island ruling an entire continent thousands of miles away with poor communication and lack of supervision of the colonies by

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Mike
  • Napoleon French Revolution

    Napoleon French Revolution

    The French Revolution was a series of complex events from 1789 to 1799. The Revolution consisted of 3 stages and a 4th following the revolution. The first stage known as The First French Revolution was a constitutional struggle that was for the most part passive. During these periods very little violence erupted however, it still had its fair share of problems. A group of brave, influential men expressed criticism towards the King and his policies.

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Scientific Report

    Scientific Report

    Scientific Report Performing scientific experiments and writing reports is an interesting task. Many people do not understand what important jobs scientists have because if it wasn’t for them, and what they do, we would not have all the information that we have access to. Having an assignment where a scientific study is to be conducted and a report written was a very exciting prospect, and deciding on a topic was also enjoyable. Weather has always

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Causes of the American Revolution

    Causes of the American Revolution

    Travis Clarke Professor Kelley (GHIST 225) September 12, 2007 Causes of the American Revolution The American Revolution is quite possibly the most monumental event in the history of this country. Four major events contributed to the colonist’s revolt toward the tyranny of British rule; the 7 Years War, new taxes, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. The 7 Years War was the first event to stir tension between the colonists and their home

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Jon
  • The Four Great Revolutions

    The Four Great Revolutions

    Reasons for revolution 1) People feel restless and held down by unacceptable restrictions in society, religion, the economy or the government. People are also hopeful about the future, but they are being forced to accept less than they had hoped for. E: The English population was prominently Protestant in religion and wanted to protect their religion, contrary to King James strong catholic beliefs that he was forcing upon the them. The people had also come

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • Economic and Political Causes for the American Revolution

    Economic and Political Causes for the American Revolution

    There were many reasons for the American Revolution. Two of them were the economic and political changes that the colonies were going through. Only the southern colonies were bound to England by the tobacco trade and the New England and Middle Colonies, unable to find markets in Britain. Any attempt to stop this trade would lead to rebellion and consequentially ensued. This was a restriction upon economic prosperity of the New England colony. England had

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    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Revolution and Women’s Freedom

    The Revolution and Women’s Freedom

    How the American Revolution Helped Women The American Revolution (17-1783) was a time of great change in America. American men were fighting for their right to be free from an oppressive ruler 3000 miles away. They wanted to have their say about what went on in their own country. America won the Revolution and its freedom, but while this was going on something else was happening. Internally changes were coming about too during all this

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    Essay Length: 1,598 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: David
  • Scientific Method

    Scientific Method

    We hear about the scientific method every day. Middle and high school students learn about it in science class and use it in research competitions. Advertisers use it to support claims about products ranging from vacuum cleaners to vitamins. And Hollywood portrays it by showing scientists with clipboards and lab coats standing behind microscopes and flasks filled with bubbling liquids. flashfilm/Getty Images You don't have to wear a white coat and goggles to use the

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Fonta
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    Jim dandy Dr. Grobo #3- French Revolution 2/20/08 The French Revolution started in 1789 because there was political, economic, and social turmoil throughout the country. All of the power was in the hands of the aristocracy which did not make up even close to the majority. The third estate was poor, hungry, and in need for a change. Enlightenment ideas helped spark a change for action which meant changing the way the government was operating

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: Mikki
  • The Harlem Renaissance - a Black Cultural Revolution

    The Harlem Renaissance - a Black Cultural Revolution

    The Harlem Renaissance- A Black Cultural Revolution James Weldon Johnson once said that “Harlem is indeed the great Mecca for the sight-seer; the pleasure seeker, the curious, the adventurous, the enterprising, the ambitious and the talented of the whole Negro world.”(“Harlem Renaissance”) When one thinks of the Harlem Renaissance, one thinks of the great explosion of creativity bursting from the talented minds of African-Americans in the 1920s. Although principally thought of as an African-American literary

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: regina
  • Analysis of Scientific Report Dealing with Pbdes and Pcdes in the Environment

    Analysis of Scientific Report Dealing with Pbdes and Pcdes in the Environment

    Analysis of Scientific Report Dealing with PBDEs and PCDEs in the Environment The book “Engaging Inquiry: Research and Writing in the Disciplines” was written by Judy Kirscht and Mark Schlenz to advise scholars on how to write in the following three areas: natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Chapter 1 of the book, Inquiry and Writing in the Sciences, explains the way Kirscht and Schlenz believe we should write an observational report. To clarify, Kirscht

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Max
  • Important Factors Leading to Industrial Revolution

    Important Factors Leading to Industrial Revolution

    Nowadays, it is almost taken for granted that the industrial revolutions are the result of changing technology and the proper application of that in the industrial production. However, from my point of view, these two factors did play a vital role in stimulating industrial revolutions, but they were not the only catalyzer propelling monumental development in industry. Influentially, the improvements in organizations of politics, social patterns, commerce, finance, and transportation also accounted for the prosperous

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Vika
  • What Impact Did the French Revolution Have on the Institutions and the Social Groupings of the Ancien Regime?

    What Impact Did the French Revolution Have on the Institutions and the Social Groupings of the Ancien Regime?

    Karl Marx based his interpretation of the French revolution, as a series of class based struggles, resulting in the triumph of the proletariat. The followers of this belief, who have come to be known as Marxists, have become significantly familiar with several of the revolutions social corollaries. From these judgements and examinations, one can observe the French revolution was predominantly a bourgeoisie revolution rather than any other. The French revolution had a significant impact on

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Scientific Management

    Scientific Management

    Scientific Management also has a relationship with today’s environment because it has two advantages. Firstly, compare to the past, management is getting more scientific. How to improve production efficiency is the starting point of Scientific Management, and also is the final destination. It aims to unearth and cultivate workmen’s endowment, let them have the best performance in their work ---to obtain the highest efficiency farthest. Taylor said that the enormous increasing in production efficiency was

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    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Tommy
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    The French Revolution caused some very positive ramification to the society in France and other parts of Europe. Some people believe that the French revolution did more harm than good for society. France followed in America's footsteps towards their own revolution. A major shift power would be seen within the short time period of 1789-1799, and with it a large advancement away from the absolutist government of France. During the late 1700's France was the

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Industrial Revolution and Its Contribution to Modern Day Warfare

    Industrial Revolution and Its Contribution to Modern Day Warfare

    Now that I have studied and become familiar with "Mobilizing a Nation for War," I understand that the industrial revolution greatly altered the nature of modern day warfare. With the continuing advancements in technology, war is no longer a glorious battle where strong soldiers and will power alone will earn a country victory. In the wars prior to the First World War, soldiers fought with individual honor on the battlefield, often fighting in a confrontational

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Broadening Scientific Horizons - New Technique to Create Genetically Modified Chickens

    Broadening Scientific Horizons - New Technique to Create Genetically Modified Chickens

    Sar Dines Honors Biology Dr. Lyon Period 8 Broadening Scientific Horizons New Technique to create genetically modified Chickens Scientists from Origen Therapeutics and the University of Oregon have announced success in their efforts to genetically engineer primordial germ cells in Chickens. Origen has been working on creating ways to produce proteins in eggs, crops, and milk as well as developing Human Antibodies. Antibodies are a protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralize

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Mike
  • Industrial Revolution: How Did the Industrial Revolution Give Rise to New Philosophies?

    Industrial Revolution: How Did the Industrial Revolution Give Rise to New Philosophies?

    4. How did the Industrial Revolution give rise to new philosophies? The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain because social, political, and agricultural conditions there were particularly favorable at that time. More importantly a stable govt. in Britain meant that monarchs and aristocrats were less likely by chance to seize income or impose taxes on people. As a result, earnings were safer, and ambitious businessmen could gain wealth, social status, and power more easily than

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: David
  • James Adams on the French Revolution

    James Adams on the French Revolution

    When it comes to the events in France I am, in all honesty, torn. While I must admit that I understand the reasons for the revolution, and that France’s people are being oppressed; and while I hope that the French revolution will result in liberty, equity, and humanity, I must admit that I am hesitant to fully agree with the uprising. In revolutions, the most fiery spirits and flighty geniuses frequently obtain more influence than

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Edward
  • Industrial Revolution and Absolutism

    Industrial Revolution and Absolutism

    Section I, Question 2 In the early 17th century "absolutism" was not only thought of in the theological sense it was also a political catch word all through out Europe. England had a few rulers attempt to create an absolute monarchy. James I and Charles I both tried to have complete rule over the country without consulting Parliament. Parliament, which had a large portion of control, prevented these two rulers from successfully hindering their power.

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    Submitted: November 16, 2009 By: Max

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