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    The Elizabethan Era was from 1558 through 1603‚ and it was also mentioned as the Golden Age. It was the time of the Renaissance when Shakespeare lived. The Elizabethan Era was named after Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I became the Queen of England six years before Shakespeare’s birth. Important dates and details effected the Elizabethans in everyday life. The Elizabethan Era was also known as violent times because all the punishments were so severe it could most likely cause death. The Elizabethans

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    The Enlightenment Era‚ or Age of Reason‚ was a time of expressing individuality and not conforming to the “rules and regulations’ set forth by the church or monarchy of that time. This was also an important time for women of this time because they began to soon realize their role as individuals in the community and was also able to question their part in society. Even during this time‚ or period in history‚ women were thought as more of a second class citizen where their role was “housewife and

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    Throughout the time period of the Progressive era‚ there were numerous issues in race equality‚ the distribution of wealth‚ and the corruption of the government. These issues killed people‚ sent people into a life of hardship‚ and crippled the integrity of the politician and business owner. While some of these issues were addressed‚ they were not eradicated. While slavery was ended‚ there was still harsh racial tension in some areas and in the south where segregation or the ideology of equal

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    Israel. Without his sacrifices the existence of Israel would be in question. However he knew that Spying‚ which has existed since the earliest recorded history‚ is a necessary function in a nation’s self-defense; Eli Cohen put his life in danger to protect the Land of Israel because he understood that the only way to keep Israel safe‚ was by making a sacrifice‚ his life. Born in Alexandria‚ Egypt in the Jewish quarter on December 16‚1924 to a Jewish Zionist family. His parents Shaul and Sofie Cohen

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    leaning towards the wealthy designs as well as the simplistic forms. This was the period that saw the abundant use of silks and furs. The Renaissance era’s sense of fashion was extremely mesmerizing but what I found tremendously fascinating are the women’s dress designs. Here’s a detailed look at some of the design‚ structure‚ and a little history of the women’s renaissance dresses. First of all‚ the design of the women’s dresses during the Renaissance era is really exquisite because of their

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    Unit II: Women during the Progressive Era Kenedra Coney HIS 204 Professor Owens May 29‚ 2011 Unit II: Women in the Progressive Era During the decades between 1890s and 1920s there was a new age of reform there was so much reform activity that historians called this era the Progressive Era. During this time there were millions of Americans that were organized in association to many solutions to industrialization‚ urbanization‚ and immigration problems that brought about a new social reform order.

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    Evaluation “To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?” Summary The question I had chosen for my research project is “To what extend did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart influence the Classical era?” This type of question allowed me to thoroughly explore the classical era and helped me obtain a better understanding. The question also seemed appropriate within my interest in music‚ specifically the orchestral music which was a topic that fascinated me. My final outcome was

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    the similarities between the economy of the pre-colonial Khoekhoe and that of the San? (2) The two bands shared a travelling lifestyle where they followed the rains for better hunting and herding to take place‚ however the San was more mobile than the Khoekhoe. Each clan relied on livestock to survive however the San did not own livestock such as the Khoe. 2. What was the main economic difference between the San and the Khoekhoe and how did it influence their perception of material wealth

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    May 27‚ 2013 Gay Rights In the mid 1900s‚ during the Civil Rights era‚ the world we live in now was much different‚ as signs on doors told people with a different skin color if they were welcome in their business‚ and life in the U.S. was in a time of segregation. In school we have been taught in our classes of all the discrimination and hate that happened during that time period‚ and I hope that we all can agree that it was wrong. . At the time‚ passing as a white in society made things much

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    During the Progressive Era‚ there were many problems politically‚ economically‚ and socially. These problems were not left alone‚ people of all sorts tried to stand up to the wrong during this time period. Laws would be passed‚ protests would take place‚ acts were put in place‚ and more. Despite all of this activity to solve the Progressive Era’s problems‚ they were only weakened. The Progressive Era had many immigrants come to America searching for a better life. Though the life conditions that

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