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    In Medieval Europe‚ attitudes toward homosexuality varied by era and region. Generally‚ by at least the twelfth century‚ homosexuality was considered sodomy and was punishable by death. Before the Medieval period early Romans tolerated alternative sexual practices‚ such as masturbation in males and females and homosexuality. Homosexuality was generally more accepted for males than for females; male elites were able to recruit slaves or hire household boys for their sexual pleasures‚ while males saw

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    The commencement of the Gilded Age after the end of the Reconstruction period in 1877 sparked domestic change and reform for the United States that transformed the nation in economic‚ social‚ and political aspects (Thesis). The economy prospered due to the development of railroads and industrial and agricultural expansion‚ creating jobs for citizens and an efficient method to produce and transport goods throughout the nation (Claim #1).  Social advancements such as Jane Addam’s foundation of the

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    In India more than 8.1 crore population is above 60 years of age. Its sums up to 8 percent of the total population of India. Uttar Pradesh has the largest population of senior citizens with 1.5 crore‚ followed by Maharastra with 85 Lac‚ West Bengal with 57 Lac and Bihar with 55 Lac. More than 30% of this population is neglected and 48% of the neglected citizens are neglected and suffer at the hands of their own families. Only 15% of them registers complaints on an average. About 90% of the problems

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    ADVANCED PLACEMENT ESSAY QUESTIONS RENAISSANCE 1. ’77: To what extent and in what ways may the Renaissance be regarded as a turning point in the Western intellectual and cultural tradition? 2. ’81: Compare the ways in which two works of art reproduced below express the artistic‚ philosophical and cultural values of their times. (Pictures of Michelangelo ’s David and Giacometti ’s Man Pointing 1947). 3. ’82: Compare and contrast the cultural

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    HW# Q.: Evaluate Lisa Aham’s current strategy regarding senior citizens. Does this strategy improve this McDonald’s image? What should she do about the senioor citizen market – that is‚ should she encourage‚ ignore‚ or discourage her seniors? What should she do about the bingo idea? Explain. McDonald’s “Seniors” Retaurant Lisa Aham is manager of a McDonald’s restaurant in a city with many “seniors.” She has noticed that some senior citizens have become not just regular patrons – but patrons

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    Age of Exploration DBQ Essay • Introduction: The Age of Exploration (1400-1700)had a tremendous impact on the history of the world. Before this‚ there had been no lasting contact between the New World (the Americas) and the Old World (Europe‚ Africa and Asia). Beginning with the Portuguese in the mid 1400’s‚ European explorers went on voyages of discovery‚ in search of gold and glory. The places and people that they came in contact with‚ as well as the exploring nations themselves‚ were

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    Summary Rock of Ages is a vertically integrated granite quarry and manufacturer and seller of several products. The company owns and operates 13 active quarry properties and ten manufacturing and sawing facilities in North America‚ principally in Vermont‚ Georgia‚ and the Province of Quebec (Rock of Ages Corporation‚ 2010). Lately‚ the company has not met its expected revenue and is falling behind in a few areas of the business. The management issues associated with manufacturing are:  Industrial

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    Everyone in medieval times was expected to go to church‚ and to confess their sins to a priest. If a person was considered to have committed a really serious sin‚ they could be excommunicated‚ that is denied the right to attend church or take communion. People were expected to pay a tenth of their income (a tithe) to the church. Heretical sects (those which did not support Catholic doctrine) would be suppressed. This question seems designed to paint a negative picture of the church. People

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    In the late 19th century during a period of United States history known as the Gilded Age‚ many factors led to changes in American society and business. Political‚ economic‚ and social changes were brought about by increased industry‚ immigration‚ and more. Increasing industry and job opportunities led to increased immigration and a rise in the work force which involved women entering into more jobs. These jobs were often in dangerous and dirty conditions‚ which labor unions attempted to improve

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    December. 18th 2009 The Church’s Effect on Education during the Middle Ages The Middle Ages lasted from ************ encompassing a large portion of Europes History. This was a time of great darkness; in a sense of little to no economic improvement or technological innovation. As Europe proceeds past the fall of the Roman Empire and falls deeper into the dark ages‚ the church grows larger and rises to Power. The Middle Ages is a time where education is of little importance. The Church slowly begins

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