Jennifer Schultze History 417 T/TH February 17th 2017 Response #1 The U.S. West during the 19th century was a frontier built on hope‚ opportunities‚ and dreams. The idea of white masculinity on the frontier portrayed by cowboys in dime novels misrepresents the diverse population of the U.S. West. Popular culture has suppressed the rich history of diversity in the region. For many minorities‚ the frontier offered job opportunities‚ religious freedom‚ escape from segregation‚ the chance to own land
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Renowned Jamaican scientist Dr. Manley West Dr West was a scientist. He taught pharmaco-logy at the University of the West Indies‚ Mona. Significantly‚ with Dr Albert Lockhart‚ he developed Canasol‚ a drug for the treatment of the eye disease‚ glaucoma‚ from cannabis‚ or ganja. Born in Portland‚ West attended the Titchfield High School. He graduated from the University of London‚ England‚ in 1967 with a Doctor of Philosophy in pharmacology. His career at the UWI began as assistant lecturer
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West Fraser Timber further cutting capacity Hank Ketcham‚ CEO of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.‚ said that lumber producers will have to further reduce capacity because of low product prices. He said that to determine the right operating strategy‚ “we’re looking at our operations daily.” West Fraser’s output has already been cut “by 13 percent during the long recession in the forest industry.” Because of the collapse in the housing market‚ the industry has gone through “extensive suffering”‚ and has
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Nazism the dominant force in Germany In the 1930’s‚ Nazism became the dominant force in Germany. Adolf Hitler fought for Germany during World War One. Afterwards he became the instrumental piece in the formation and growth of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP/ Nazi Party).With help and taking advantage from various key factors‚ Hitler and the NSDAP rose into power. He expressed his hatred towards the defeat of World War One‚ and played on grievances from the Great Depression
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The West Indian Federation began in the twentieth century. A fedration is an organization within which smaller divisions have some internal independence. The West Indian Federation was one of the first attempts at federation in the Caribbean. This occurred from the year 1958-1962. The West Indies agreed to come together because this was the only way they could prove to Britain that they were ready for their independence. However‚ before they could prove this to Britain the Federation had gone
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The Eugenics Movement‚ which originated in the United States‚ later took place in Nazi Germany in an attempt to enhance the human race. Improving the human race in Nazi Germany meant destroying people that were considered unfit for the community. For instance‚ people with hereditary diseases‚ such as mental disabilities‚ epilepsy‚ schizophrenia‚ deafness‚ and blindness‚ were either forced to go through the sterilization process or gradually killed. The programs that were designed to help the ill
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‘Germany experienced a period of political calm‚ economic development and social progress in the mid-1920’s.’ How far do you agree with this judgement? Political calm‚ spd can’t compromise‚ Hindenburg causing problems‚ lack of cooperation between parties causing polarisation but no outright revolutions that happened during 1919-24‚ growing foreign relations lorcano/treaty of berlin Economic development‚ result of lorcano meant breathing space from reparations also dawes and young plan and rentenmark
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Topics Below: Brief History Aims And Objectives Institutions/Organs/Agencies Achievements Problems Faced NAME: Economic Community of West African States ACRONYM: ECOWAS YEAR OF FOUNDATION: 1975 HEADQUARTERS: Abuja‚ Nigeria DESCRIPTION The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional organization of 15 West African countries established on the 28th of May 1975. Its main goal is the promotion of the economic integration among its members. Indeed‚ ECOWAS
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11 History Research Investigation Investigating Fascism: Nazi Germany‚ 1919 -‐‑ 1945 Examine the Role of fascist ideology in shaping the German nation between 1933 and 1945 _______________________________________________________________________________________! ! Throughout history there have been few‚ if any systems of government that have been able to shape a nation as the Nazi Party did to Germany between 1933 and 1945. During the Third Reich‚ fascist ideology was
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dominance in Germany? It is believed that Prussia achieved and secured dominance in Germany because of the role of Bismarck‚ who got rid of the opposition in the Parliament‚ strengthened the Prussian army‚ exploited Prussia’s economic development and won three wars to secure the unification of Germany. However‚ it is also argued that international scenes too‚ helped Prussia make a mark as the strongest nation in Europe. Firstly‚ Prussia managed to secure dominance in Germany due to Bismarck’s
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