The Europeans were motivated to embark on voyages for discovery had many motives. One motivation was to find the fantastic lands described in works such as the Travels of Mandeville and the legends of the magical kingdom of Prester John. Columbus even took a copy of Marco Polos Travels with him on his voyages. The most important motive was economic. The conquests of the Ottoman Turks had cut the Europeans off from trade with Asia. The overland trade routes were controlled by the Arab Muslims
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Restaurant Expansion Project Focus groups .All Students .Some teachers and staff .Passer- by This restaurant locates just along the campus‚ the major customer is students‚ also some teachers and staff are customers. Questions: 1. How often do you visit the restaurant? 2. How do you feel each time you visit the restaurant? 3. How does the food taste? 4. What kinds of food is your favorite? 5. What do you think of the prices the restaurant offers? 6. What most often disappoints
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my oral topic is based on comparing Atticus’ and Agent Ward’s authority in their respective plots. Atticus Finch and Agent Ward are both very similar characters that play the same roles in their respective plots in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ and ‘Mississippi Burning’. Both characters share the same authority in terms of the way they try to establish justice‚ they also resemble in their characteristics and beliefs. The occupations of Atticus Finch and Agent Ward both aim to establish justice and maintain
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Expansion of Government Power During the Civil War and Reconstruction Contrary to what I believed in the past‚ the United States federal government retained and expanded their power and authority during the years of the Civil war along with the period of Reconstruction. Through drafts and monitored elections‚ they exercised this power during the Civil War. Then‚ as Reconstruction began‚ they initiated other methods of increasing their authority over the citizens. Military was placed in Southern
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Reform Movements and the Expansion of Democratic Ideals The years between 1825 and 1850 marked the reform movement era that spread democratic ideals the country was founded on. Throughout the fights for equal rights‚ freedom of religion‚ and institutional improvements‚ citizens leaned more towards having a democratically governed country. This era was the time when everyone fought for the same rights white men had. Colonial women‚ who were expected to endure their husband’s abuse and alcoholism
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The Western expansion of the United States from 1860-1890 was a domino effect. Numerous factors came in to play which built upon themselves to cause America to grow and move west‚ but the biggest factor was the transcontinental railroad. As the railroads were put in‚ lands improved‚ trade increased‚ cities grew and territories became states. With every passing decade‚ clear growth could be seen in all aspects of life. The railroad took seven years to build between two different companies‚ but
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Question 1: eBay’s (diversification) expansion modes in China included acquisition and joint venture. Critically evaluate each mode of diversification by identifying the advantages and disadvantages for EBay given the competitive environment within the overall industry and specifically in China. By the year of 2006‚ eBay’s combined international investments in Latin American‚ Europe and Asia Pacific has totaled revenues of 2.1 billion‚ representing 49% of aggregate revenues of the company
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Turkey and European Union Expansion: Economic Potential vs. Religious Differences The issue of whether or not to admit Turkey to the European Union has been a pressing issue for quite some time‚ even before the European Union existed in its current form. Ever since applying for admittance into the EEC in 1959‚ Turkey has been fighting to accede into Europe. The country has been an associated member of the European Community since 1964‚ following the signing of the Ankara Agreement in 1963. They
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Geographic and Environmental Influences of U.S. Expansion The two most significant environmental and geographical factors that contributed to the expansion of the United States (US) were the California Gold Rush and the Irish Potato famine. The gold rush created a movement of people to Northern California‚ specifically to the area around San Francisco and Sacramento from all over the United States (Udall & Emmons‚ 2003). In addition‚ migration was not limited to US fortune seekers but triggered
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CASE 2: Building Capabilities at the Westward Hilton SYNOPSIS This case describes the efforts of Hiller Hotels to turnaround the operating performance of the Westward Hilton‚ a hotel they purchased out of bankruptcy when the previous owner was forced to sell the property. The general manager charged with the turnaround‚ Peter Green‚ began by developing a clear strategy and then innovatively devising human resource activities to implement his vision. Peter Green is now the executive vice president
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