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  • Electronic Revolution

    Electronic Revolution

    Electronic Revolution "The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty, and all forms of human life." - John Fitzgerald Kennedy As scientists continue to piece together nature's mysteries of science, and as technology is becoming the dominating force in numerous areas worldwide, there is often a crucial piece of the puzzle that goes missing: responsibility. Though many people praise the abundant

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    Submitted: February 2, 2010 By: Kevin
  • An Economic Revolution

    An Economic Revolution

    It has often been debated as to the true logic of the American Revolution. Contrary to popular belief, the American Revolution was not the result of on sole desire to be free from Britain. Instead, there were many schools of thought that contributed to the Revolution. It has often been debated as to which view of the revolution was the most influential. The Revolution was fought by those who not only wanted to be free

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    Submitted: February 2, 2010 By: Kevin
  • The Industrial Revolution

    The Industrial Revolution

    The Industrial Revolution The era known as the Industrial Revolution was a period in which fundamental changes occurred in agriculture, textile and metal manufacture, transportation, economic policies and the social structure in England, then spread through Europe and America. The changes occurred during 1760- 1850. Since London is England's capital it was largely affected. The industrial revolution began in the late 1700's with inventions such as the spinning jenny, steam engine, flying shuttle, water-powered frame.

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    Submitted: February 3, 2010 By: July
  • French Revolution

    French Revolution

    Erin Smith Period 4 February 28, 2006 Mr. Patrick The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era produced profound change in Europe. The gains and loses of the different social classes had a major effect on the way that Europe functioned. Even though the different classes had many different gains and lose, they all were one step closer to liberalism and equality. The social classes of the French Revolution all were affected differently. The nobility lost

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    Submitted: February 3, 2010 By: Edward
  • Was There Really a Revolution in Germany in 1918? Discuss

    Was There Really a Revolution in Germany in 1918? Discuss

    A revolution is a complete overthrow of an established government or political system, which means that the events occurring in Germany in 1918 didn't constitute a revolution. Groups changed in and out of power, but in the end it was always one group ruling over the people, just as the Kaiser had. The Social Democrats, a right-wing political group, eventually took his place, using the Freikorps to control people. The Spartacists wanted a revolution exactly

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    Submitted: February 4, 2010 By: Monika
  • Transportation Revolution

    Transportation Revolution

    Transportation Revolution The First Industrial Revolution that began in England with the textile industry around the 1780s was a major turning point in history. Some years later, it spread primarily throughout the western world, including America, having replaced the labor of men to the more organized and easier work in factories for less time and better pay. The Transportation Revolution was a beneficial part in creating the real America of today as it made the

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    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • It Was Inevitable That the Revolution of 1905 Would Fail." Discuss

    It Was Inevitable That the Revolution of 1905 Would Fail." Discuss

    Although Russia was in desperate need of a revolution, the 1905 revolution ultimately failed. At the time, much of the Russian population was unhappy with the government and demanded reforms. On the other hand, Nicholas II believed reforms would undermine his autocratic power and would not allow them (at least not without a fight). Russia's people's discontent grew and grew from every level of society until 9th January when the revolution of 1905 began. Considering

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    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Edward
  • Geography’s Role in the Industrial Revolution

    Geography’s Role in the Industrial Revolution

    Geography’s role in the Industrial Revolution Geographically the United States is a vary diverse landscape that effected America’s ability to industrialize. The geographic features of a country will control the need for it to industrialize, less land means less opportunity to farm. This geographic fact will also control the rate of development; less land means a need for faster industrialization. It is this diversity and abundance of land that controlled the economic and social development

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Fonta
  • The Marxist Revolution

    The Marxist Revolution

    The Marxist Revolution The American capitalist system works in a way that enables a small percentage of the population to live in utmost comfort with a large percentage of the country’s money and power. The majority of them get to this position through affiliation, and the lesser of them contrastingly through many years of hard work and struggle through a system that forces assimilation prior to incorporation. The majority of the population either lingers in

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    Submitted: February 8, 2010 By: Max
  • Revolutions - a Justified Means of Change?

    Revolutions - a Justified Means of Change?

    Since the beginning of time, revolutions have directed the progression of most societies. Not only have they improved the lives of many, but they have also been the cornerstones to building some of today's most powerful and democratic countries. Most people have heard of the French and American Revolutions, however history tells us there have been hundreds more, from small town Revolution to major countries. Revolutions are justified means of change because they help to

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Andrew
  • French Revolution (causes and Changes)

    French Revolution (causes and Changes)

    What were the causes and the effects of the French Revolution? The major cause of the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France, which at the time of the Revolution, was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Steve
  • Cuban Revolution

    Cuban Revolution

    Almost every nation in the world has experienced a revolution. A revolution can be simply defined as "a change." When a country undergoes a revolution, its ideals that it once believed in are being modified. Sometimes revolutionaries act intellectually, yet others may respond physically through destruction. Some may be peaceful, some short lasting, and some pointless. Historians do argue on identifying whether a revolution has occurred. Revolutions usually follow a rupture in the nation's events,

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Yan
  • Why Did the Communist Revolution Originally Seek to Quell Confucianism?

    Why Did the Communist Revolution Originally Seek to Quell Confucianism?

    Communism has long been thought of in western culture as the source of all evil. Communism in China had it’s beginnings during the 1920’s and its belief system was in sharp contrast to that of Confucianism. From the beginning of the 1200's to about 1949 and the beginning of the communist era Confucianism dominated Chinese sociopolitical life, obviously for the largest part of the Chinese history. Through the “Mandate of Heaven” it was determined that

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The Causes of the French Revolution

    The Causes of the French Revolution

    For six of the eight causes of revolution, describe two events, actions or beliefs (evidence) during the years before the French Revolution that led to a developing revolutionary situation. Explain how each contributed to the revolutionary situation. Frances failed attempts at economic reform contributed heavily to the developing revolutionary situation. In August 1787, when the parlements refused to implement the Kings proposed changes to the financial system, it became clear that the Kings authority was

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • Revolution, Literature and Motherhood

    Revolution, Literature and Motherhood

    The Country under My Skin, by Gioconda Belli is an autobiographical narrative that describes her life as a Sandinista, poet, mother, and wife. Her role as a woman in the country of Nicaragua gives us a great glimpse of the historical position of this nation at the time. Her experience shows us the country's development from dictatorship to liberation. Her writings dictate to us her personal development from writer to revolutionary. All this time, we

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    Submitted: February 15, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Bias in the Coming of the French Revolution

    Bias in the Coming of the French Revolution

    Written for a broad, general audience—without footnotes, a bibliography, or other formalities—The Coming of the French Revolution still holds a persuasive power over the reader. Georges Lefebvre wrote The Coming of the French Revolution in 1939, carefully dividing the story into six parts. The first four are organized around four acts, each associated with the four major groups in France—the “Aristocratic Revolution,” the “Bourgeois Revolution,” the “Popular Revolution,” and the “Peasant Revolution.” Part V examines

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    Submitted: February 16, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • French Revolution Debate

    French Revolution Debate

    DBQ Assignment Agree or disagree with the following statement: Despite the violence and terror, the French Revolution was based on the ideas of the Enlightenment. I agree with the statement that the violent and terror filled French revolution was in fact based on the ideas of the Enlightenment. John Locke is one of the most well known philosophers during the Enlightenment. John Locke states that “…if a long train of abuses, prevarications, and artifices,

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    Submitted: February 17, 2010 By: Artur
  • Industrial, French, and American Revolutions: Common Social Revolutions?

    Industrial, French, and American Revolutions: Common Social Revolutions?

    Throughout history there have been many important revolutions that have help to shape society as it is today. There are different causes, from political to religious, economic to social. Any revolution affects those in society, and creates changes for the people in the society. There are three important revolutions that took place in the late 18th century that changed the world for the better. The French Revolution, the American Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution all

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    Submitted: February 17, 2010 By: Yan
  • The New Industrial Revolution

    The New Industrial Revolution

    "Computers let us make more mistakes faster than anything in history except maybe handguns and tequila." Mitch Radliffe, 1992. Few people remember Mitch Radliffe, nor really should they. And while there are no numbers to verify his hypothesis, that statement may be becoming a truism. There is no telling what's ahead as computers and their user-friendly technology become as commonplace in the home as an oven or a phone or a TV or stereo. In

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    Submitted: February 17, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Was Napoleon the Child of the Revolution?

    Was Napoleon the Child of the Revolution?

    On August 15th, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte, the son of a poor Corsican noble was born and so began the legend of Napoleon Bonaparte. Many ask to this day, "Was Napoleon a child of the revolution?" What Napoleon achieved and gave to the world after the French Revolution had been won truly gave the world a new sight of mind. To first determine that Napoleon was in fact a child of the revolution you must first

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Fonta
  • Declaring the Rights of Men and Women in the French Revolution

    Declaring the Rights of Men and Women in the French Revolution

    The French Revolution was a dark time in the history of man. From corruption in government to the almost certainty of starvation for the French peasants, there seemed to be no sign of better times. These were just a few of the logs in the ever-growing revolutionary fire that was burning in the late 1700's. There were many causes to the French Revolution ranging from: poor distribution of power and wealth, a bad harvest which

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: July
  • The Mobile Revolution

    The Mobile Revolution

    The Mobile Revolution Rakesh Mohan Hallen By March 2004 the total number of cell phone users in India exceeded 3 crores. Experts call it a mobile revolution. People from all walks of life, of all ages use them. They carry it in their hands, pockets or purses. One can find advertisements related to cell phones anywhere: roads, newspapers, and television. Theoretically one can contact a person carrying a mobile (cell phone) anywhere, anytime. But few

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Artur
  • Frida Kahlo and the Mexican Revolution

    Frida Kahlo and the Mexican Revolution

    Frida Kahlo and the Mexican Revolution Although Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907, she always claimed her birth date was three years later at the start of the Mexican Revolution. She was a unique individual that helped change the ideas of gender and modernity through her depictions of her indigenous culture with a combination of realism, symbolism, and surrealism. Often, Kahlo would paint or do what people had never seen or heard

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Max
  • Weapons Used During the Revolution

    Weapons Used During the Revolution

    One of the weapons used during the Russian Revolution was the 130mm/55 (5.1). The Model 1913 was the Russian produced version of this weapon. The Mark A and Mark B versions were produced for Russia by the British firm of Vickers. The Mark A was manufactured prior to World War I while the Mark B was manufactured during World War II. This weapon was originally a cartridge gun, but the Russian Navy wanted a cheaper

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Anna
  • Industrial Revolution

    Industrial Revolution

    In the last part of the 18th century, a new revolution gripped the world that we were not ready for (Perry, 510). This revolution was not a political one, but it would lead to many implications later in its existence (Perry, 510). Neither was this a social or Cultural Revolution, but an economic one (Perry, 510). The Industrial revolution, as historians call it, began the modern world. It began the world we live in today

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    Submitted: February 20, 2010 By: July

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