Roaring Twenties‚” when those three words are heard what comes to mind? Probably flappers‚ prohibition‚ or gangsters quickly come to mind‚ but what about Band-Aids‚ insulin‚ or health insurance. Many life changing and lifesaving discoveries in medicine occurred in the 1920s. Some of the amazing discoveries were insulin for the treatment of diabetes‚ the Band-Aid for healing wounds‚ and the iron lung for the treatment of polio. To keep up with these new medicines and treatments‚ the medical universities
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Sean Vasquez DBQ The period 1750 to 1776 is often referred to as the “Road to Revolution” due to the in increased tension between the colonists and England. The English parliament passed numerous acts that increased colonial taxes‚ angering the colonists. Between 1750 and 1776‚ in response to the tax laws‚ the colonies united and formed the ultimate identity of the United States of America. As early as 1754‚ the colonial unity was beginning to be discussed by several colonies and individuals
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1850s DBQ Between 1850 and 1861‚ underlying issues and events brought about discord and tension in the United States. These issues revolved around the radically different views on morality‚ from the North’s views to the South’s. The tensions stemmed from views and understandings of the Constitution’s purpose and uses being in opposition to the viewpoint of the other territory. The tensions caused by the differing beliefs were slowly built up since the American Revolution. Slavery‚ being an established
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at the time. A crucial and fundamental event that led to the stepping blocks of the future rise of nationalism within the hearts of future Germans alike was that of the Confederation of the Rhine and the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte I. In 1806 after countless wars involving Napoleon against Austria’s Francis II and Russia’s Alexander I in the Battle of Austerlitz‚ Napoleon and the French empire were able to succeed their reign and put forth a new order and rule of power throughout Germany and form
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compared to modern day issues is American prohibition in the 1920s. Prohibition in the United States was clearly a big mistake looking back on it‚ but at the time‚ it seemed like a very logical answer to the problem. It seemed like the only
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DBQ- New England VS the Chesapeake Colonies Although New England and the Chesapeake region were both settled by people of English origin‚ by 1700 the regions had evolved into two distinct societies. There were social‚ political‚ and economic differences between the two regions. The main reason as to why this development occurred was that the Chesapeake concentrated on obtaining wealth whereas New England had strong religious beliefs. With different goals in mind‚ the two regions separated due
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DBQ QUESTIONS Writing the DBQ Civil War Assess the following quote: “Ultimately‚ the Civil War reduced sectional antagonism and made the United States truly ‘one nation.’” ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Constitution Using information from the evidence below as well as your knowledge of the period‚ discuss the development of the United States Constitution as a document
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In 1789‚ France broke out into a revolution. The citizens of France rebelled against the absolute monarch and the system they deemed unfair. The people were starving while Queen Marie Antoinette spent fortunes on fake boats to put in her hair. The Revolution was centered on hatred for the king‚ Louis XVII‚ and the prospects of a governmental system that promoted liberty and equality. The unfair representation of the third estate‚ the spread of enlightenment ideas‚ and the high price and scarcity
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and desires led to European Exploration. The sailing advances in technology include the caravel‚ this design of triangular sails helped sailors to sail effectively against the wind. More advancements include the astrolabe‚ which helped sailors to better determine their location at sea‚ the magnetic compass‚ which allowed sailors to more accurately track direction‚ and cartography‚ the science of making maps. Additionally‚ the desire for money‚ more land‚ and spreading Christianity led to European
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The book “Another Kind of Paradise” contrasts old and new Asia with beautiful stories of youth‚ love‚ life and transformation. There is a strong emphasis on love and how it transforms our lives‚ something we all can relate to especially during our prime. I obviously identified more with female protagonists and placed myself in their story. None the less‚ the young male characters also developed and grew in each story and I could also relate to their lives. Two stories and two characters particularly
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