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    Attending and being involved in the third and last simulation was beneficial. I felt out all three simulated workshops‚ the last one was where I was most confident and completely emerged myself in practice. This enabled me to gain great experience and feedback. The workshop commenced in the same if not similar way to the previous two workshops. The briefing included being introduced to Daphne‚ and revising the scenario that followed on from last week. Simulations begun soon after‚ which I played

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    Superpower. Response Essay: Experiences of African Americans during the Civil War period Seet Seng Liang‚ Jonathan A0073301X “I acknowledge that this research is the product of my own work. All materials consulted have been duly cited and credited.” ___________________ The 1860s and 1870s were particularly trying times for African Americans. The Civil War which lasted from 1861 to 1865 saw America undergo social and political change as Americans struggled to redefine their idea

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    THE WORLD AND THE PHILIPPINES IN RIZAL’S TIME 19th Century - Rizal was born and raised in a period of massive changes in Europe‚ Spain and the Philippines.  - During this era‚ the glory and power of Spain had waned in both in her colonies and the world.  - Social scientists marked this period as the birth of modern life as well as the birth of many nation states around the world. The birth of modernity was precipitated by three great revolutions around the world:   the Industrial Revolution in

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    The recent hurricanes‚ Katrina and Rita‚ along with global warming amplify Jared Diamond’s thesis in "The Last Americans" that humans are responsible for the downfall of civilizations. Throughout history‚ many civilizations have collapsed due to numerous reasons such as incompetent leaders and environmental negligence. Many people view the United States’ current environmental crisis with apathy. These people feel that the environmental collapse of ancient societies such as the Mayans is only pertinent

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    African American Experience African Americans lived differently than white men did during the turn of the century. They faced many problems within the society. Some of the issues they faced were out of their hands. Although things were not the greatest all the time‚ there were supporters and organizations that they could turn to. Along with these organizations they had leaders that tried to help the race. Many African Americans became successful in the late 1920’s‚ and still to this day there

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    Organized crime or criminal organizations are transnational‚ national‚ or local groupings of high enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity‚ most commonly for their own profit. Seemingly‚ the highest rate of criminal violence was partaken in the 1920’s. With the prohibition laws in America and the world in an economic depression. People turned more and more too criminal activity‚ organized criminals such as the American mobsters and other crime organizations grew

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    Organized crime refers to criminal activities organized by powerful group of individuals for profit gain either locally‚ nationally or internationally. These groups engage in illegal activities for various reasons‚ some for the money‚ fame and luxurious lifestyles while others are in it for political reasons. Some are d forced to join these groups for protection from other criminal gangs. The earliest form of organized crime was the pirate groups who stole the merchant vessels and took part in the

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    The black pirate hat danced around in the air‚ weaving and bobbing to some Disneyland music. Attached to it was my head and the rest of me‚ being dragged along on this wild ride. The only sounds I heard were ones of trumpets soaring higher and higher‚ trying to hit an absurdly high note. The pirate hat and the warm Florida night had taken control‚ and my self-consciousness went right out the window. I danced‚ not greatly or with any skill whatsoever‚ but I danced. For that one night‚ at the end of

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    many harsh punishments given in 18th century England. Crime was not taken lightly‚ and criminals were made sure to be punished. Compared to modern day England‚ punishments for any crime were unrelenting. These punishments were even made for the public to watch. In 18th century England‚ punishments were dictated based on the established laws‚ the gender of the accused‚ and how severe the crime. To begin‚ the laws that are established determine whether a crime has been committed. One of the ways laws

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    During the 19th century‚ there were open fields filled with plants and animals roaming through them. The plants that grew in the different fields were mushrooms (caused hallucinations)‚ yellow-orange fruits‚ coca leaves (cocaine)‚ poppy plants (opium)‚ and cannabis plants (marijuana); the animals were observed as they roamed the fields and ate from these plants. As the humans watched the animal’s behavior during and after eating the plants‚ they began to wonder as to how and why the animal’s demeanor

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