Quartering act of 1765 The terms of the quartering act of 1765 were that each colonial assembly was directed to provide for the basic needs of soldiers stationed within its borders. The quartering of soldiers in colonies caused a huge controversy and played a huge part in the start of the American Revolution. The colonists did not like the formal soldiers of the British. They preferred to have militia men which were soldiers of the colonies. Also‚ they did not have the money for all that fancy
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As the act opens‚ Giles‚ Proctor and Francis Nurse want to talk to Danforth to persuade him that their wives are not witches. They bring Mary Warren and a petition with 91 signatures as evidence. We learn that Rebecca Nurse has been sentenced to hang. Hale is starting to believe that these trials are getting out of hand and that maybe the girls are pretending. Reverend Parris accuses Proctor of trying to overthrow the court. Two pieces of evidence that are brought out against Proctor in regards
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Sarbanes – Oxley Act is a legislation passed by the US Congress to protect shareholders and general public from accounting errors. This act was enacted in 2002 by two Congressmen; Paul Sarbanes and Michael Oxley to protect investors from corporate fraud. An audit committee is an operating committee formed by board of directors and other members that is in charge of overseeing the financial reporting and disclosure. The SOX prohibits SEC from listing of any security for a US publicly traded company
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ACT 4 Scene 1 After being Harassed by her son Claudius tells Gertrude to explain what happened and she tells Claudius of how Hamlet killed Polonius by mistake and thought it was Claudius instead of Polonius. After hearing the story King of Denmark Claudius realises that he could have easily been killed if it were him instead of Claudius. Then asks the Whereabouts of Polonius corpse and Gertrude knew not where Hamlet had taken it just that he dragged it away. So the king demands the Hamlets old
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In Salem‚ the government is a Theocracy. What this portrays right away is that Salem is a town of very religious and pure peoples. It was noticed that some people were not as pure as they were supposed to be. The play starts off with Betty lying down‚ unconscious. Betty is accused to be a victim of witchcraft‚ which in those days meant death. John Hale is very well known for his expertise on witchcraft‚ so he is called down to view this situation. Parris also is losing control against his niece because
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What does the term marriage mean? A marriage is a relationship between two people that love each other. Many couples are desired to get married not only for the recognition of relationship from the society‚ but also the ultimate expression of love towards each other. Gay marriage however‚ is one of the most controversial issues in the modern world. For the past thousand years‚ marriage has been recognized as the social union between a man and a woman. In most cultures across the globe‚ homosexuality
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Act four takes place in a jail cell in salem. Herrick enters and wakes up Sarah Good‚ Tituba then wakes up. Herricks tell them to get out of there and then asks them where they are going‚ Tituba responds that they are going to Barbadoes. Then Tituba hears a cow bellowing and thinks that it is her Majesty calling out to take her home. The deputy governor‚ Hathorne and Danforth arrive followed by Cheever‚ they asks when did Hale arrive and what was he doing. Herrick responds that he was sitting and
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Task 1 Explain briefly what is meant by the terms equality‚ diversity and inclusion. Write your answers in the boxes below: |Diversity |The difference between individuals and groups in society e.g cultures and religion | |Equality |To see each child as an individual and help them achieve what they are good at | |Inclusion |Identifying understanding and breaking down barriers
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98 CU224 Equality and Diversity Level | 3 | Credit value | 6 | GLH | 25 | Unit summary The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand how to promote equality and value diversity. Learners will also understand how to work with others to do this and review the contribution of their own practice. Learning outcomes | Assessment criteria | The learner will: | The learner can: | 1 | Understand the key features of a culture which promotes equality and values diversity | 1.1 |
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1692: The wooden gallows contrast the sky. John Proctor stands motionless as the noose is placed around his neck and tightened. Abigail Williams stands among the viewers. She shows no emotion as John Proctor is pushed over the edge and hanged dead on the rope… Eight years later: A flash of lightning streaks across the sky of Barbados. Through the pouring rain a woman of 25 years makes her way along the pieced together wooden dock towards a ship headed for the Americas. Its destination…Salem Massachusetts
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