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    The great Debate

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    The Great Debate Contemporary society has done enough for the legacies of historical globalization. The legacies of historical globalization is an important issue and many people believe that more can be done‚ but others feel that contemporary society has done its part. Contemporary society has sent many different kinds of relief to third world countries and there are also many organizations out there that are dedicated to helping people who are suffering from poverty. Contemporary society has

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    were improved upon as well as expanding westward. Railroads were essential for transporting both goods and people. They brought raw materials to city factories‚ which would then be converted to consumer goods and redistributed by the trains. The expansion of tracks encouraged settlers to migrate‚ and build more cities out west. By the 1900’s over two thousand miles of railroad tracks were laid down. Over time‚ the railroad industry was able to overcome these flaws and be the first to professionalize

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    Slave Trade In The 1800s

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    slave trade and make it illegal in 1807. The discovery of the Americas at the end of the 15th century opened up new economic incentives that led to the greatest transportation of human capital in the form of slaves. From about 1500 to the end of the 1800’s millions of slaves from Africa were taken to the Americas. Britain started the process of

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    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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    The major characteristics of romanticism in the mid-1700s to the late 1800s‚ highlighted their individuality‚ emotions‚ nature‚ literature‚ art‚ music‚ religion and poetry (2016). The romantics believed in individuality to oneself (2016). They had rather be able to express themselves by changing their appearance such as having long hair and beards and dressing differently than their peers (2016). Romantics believed in following their emotions and remaining true to their feelings through their labor

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    The Baroque period

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    International University of Sarajevo History of Architecture II 19/12/2013 The Baroque Period The historic period which came after Renaissance and changed the worldwide picture in all areas was Baroque. It started in Rome in 16th century (1550-1640) in time when people were exploring the world around them. Baroque‚ which comes from the French word “baroque” and the Portuguese word “barroco”‚ mean deformed and misshaped. In a sense baroque is an appropriate term to describe this new form of ideas

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    DEBATE SPEECH

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    DEBATE SPEECH A pleasant afternoon to one and all‚ standing in front of you is Alliah Dominique M. Sta. Ana‚ 3rd affirmative speaker‚ opposing the proposition of Mr. Despi that “Republic Act No. 10354 also known as Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012” should be legalize here in the Philippines. Let us all be open minded as I begin. First and Foremost‚ let me give you brief information about RH Bill. It guarantees the universal access to methods of contraceptions‚ fertility

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    Child Labor in 1800s

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    Imagine you’re a six year boy‚ who instead of going to school for an education‚ you’re working fifteen hour shifts in dangerous working conditions just to help support your family. This was the case in the 1800’s for children living in the United States. For years the glass-bottle industry had been taking advantage of children by having them work in terrible conditions. Some of the concerns surrounding child labor were the long hours‚ hazardous working conditions‚ and the strenuous work for a low

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    Debate Outline

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    Position (1‚ 2‚ AC‚ NC): 2AC Debate Outline – 2nd position If you hold the 2AC or 2NC position‚ your job is to expose flaws in the opposition’s arguments. Your three main points should focus on what the opposition said‚ and explain why those arguments are flawed or invalid. Based on that‚ the language you use in your outline will be a little different. Read the below ‘base’ outline for assistance in writing your own outline. The outline below is written as if it were the 2AC position trying to

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    American Period

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    approved the Tydings-Mcduffie Law. Through the Homestead Act‚ the right to own any civil land up to 24 hectares was given to any Filipino. The Protestant religion was accepted by the Filipinos. The social status of Filipino Women during the American period. They were allowed to participate in politics‚ to work in the government‚ and to pursue their studies in college. Matters like health and cleanliness were improved. Transportation and communication in the Philippines were developed. The influence

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