Benjamin Franklin‚ printer‚ inventor‚ scientist‚ and statesman. Has played one of the most influential roles in American history‚ fighting for American independence in the revolutionary war era and also helping shape the constitution for the new nation. He became a member of the Philadelphia City Council in 1748‚ justice of the peace in 1749‚ and in 1751 a city alderman and a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly. In 1753 Franklin became a royal officeholder‚ deputy postmaster general‚ in charge of
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formed many beliefs on whether or not a decision made by an person was because it was either an actual decision that contained a desired task and result‚ or simply because it was given by an authority figure. It left many pondering and criticizing how one could continue to follow instructions‚ even if they were morally wrong and harmful. It helped psychologists realize that actions can effect attitudes‚ even if the subject may be in a state of cognitive dissonance. People can be pressured and conformed
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There was a huge evolution as to understanding what an atom was and there were many scientists who helped to make this happen. The first scientist was Democritus‚ he lived from 460 BC to 370 BC. His main theories were that everything is made up of atoms‚ atoms cannot be divided‚ and atoms are small and solid particles. He named the atom “atomos” it was greek word and it means “not able to be divided.” The next scientist who worked with atoms was John Dalton‚ he lived from 1766 to 1844. His main theories
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did Thucydides live within the wartime period‚ he also fought in this war as well as a military general. The efforts that Thucydides contributed during his life‚ make his works‚ even now so important in order to understand the lifestyle and civilization of the Ancient Greeks. It is very difficult to trace the early life of Thucydides because of the lack of evidence found specifically on this one man. In any case‚
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There is barely any information on his mother except for a couple of letters found meant to Giulia Ammannati di Pescia. This letters don´t hold her responsible for flattering figure. His father‚ Vincenzo Galilei‚ was a Florentine and came from a family that had long ago been illustrious. With a musician vocation‚ economic difficulties had forced him to engage in trade. This profession led him to settle in Pisa. Man of broad humanistic culture‚ was an accomplished performer and a composer and music
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Education for Sustainable Development: It is based on the underlying principles and values Sustainable Development; He cares about the welfare of the four dimensions of sustainability: environment‚ society‚ culture and economy; Use a variety of pedagogical techniques that promote participatory learning and higher thoughts; Promotes learning throughout life; It is locally relevant and culturally appropriate; It is based on the needs‚ perceptions and local conditions but recognizes that meet local
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the Renaissance allowed people to question both the Church and the olden ways‚ which enforced the Scientific Revolutionary idea of challenging the ancient thinkers and the Church. The printing press‚ invented during the Renaissance‚ helped spread this life changing information that suggested that these fundamental beliefs could be false.
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Regionalism art was had a big impact in the 1930’s when the great depression was at its greatest. This led to making people feel better and happier about the great depression. The great depression was a big part in shaping regionalism art. People would paint painting to lighten people’s feeling and also let people see what the world has to offer them and the beauty. Regionalism art was mostly used to show the beauty of cities and america heartland and new technology. It was seen more often in the
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Investigation Report： Coca-Cola Sustainable Development I Planning The Brief The successful sustainable development of Coca-Colar Corparation 1. Smart objective of the project Established in 1886‚ John Pemberton‚ an Atlanta pharmacist‚ was inspired by simple curiosity and later to create that international beverage brand. Nowadays‚ it becomes the largest beverage company in the world‚ products brand ranges over more than 500 categories. It enjoys larger populations all round the
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The plot of a tragedy was always inspired by episodes from the Greek mythology‚ which must be remembered as they were a part of Greek religion. No violence was allowed on stage and the death of a character had to be heard offstage and not to be seen. This was a consequence of a serious matter‚ which was often dealt with moral right and wrongs. Similarly‚ in the early stages of the genre‚ the poet was not allowed to make comments or political statements throughout the play. The direct treatment of contemporary
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