The formation‚ construction‚ and operation trains brought social‚ economic and political change to America. America came to see bridges and other structures on which train would operate crossing the country. In addition to transportation‚ railroads contributed to other industries like iron and communications. Iron production grew as well‚ even more than the population during the 1860’s since the demand was so high for railroads. Communication also became important for railroads. According to Understanding
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When World War One began in 1914‚ Americans wanted nothing to do with it. The national government agreed with the people and proclaimed our neutrality. As the war went on‚ the United States found it harder to remain neutral. Their attachment to Mother England made them more sympathetic to the Allies‚ but they would not let their attachment pull them into war. The popular opinion of the United States citizens was to still stay out of World War One but other nations‚ specifically Germany‚ would not
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC-POLITICAL FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING Learning Objectives: * Describe the origins of socio-economic-political foundations in nursing education as a discipline. * Describe the academic focus on socio-economic-political aspect of nursing education. * Consider the relevance of socio-economic-political foundations on healthcare works. SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF NURSING EDUCATION Sociology * Comes from the Latin word ‘socius’ – social or being with others; and Greek
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SOCIAL NETWORKING Intro 1. Social networking has had a major influence on society in the 21st century‚ enabling citizens to engage with each other in radically new and different way. Although people have been using the social networking to connect with others since early 1980. It is only in the last decade that social networking has proliferated and it because widespread practice – particularly among young people‚ it has been noted that the older generations are now catching up with the strongest
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Introduction In 1917 America entered World War one. By doing this America played a grave role in conquering Germany and ushering peace to Europe. However‚ the Great War also meant that the US would change dramatically through historical issues and changes which resulted in American society. Industries had started to realise that it was not as simple as it was before to abstract the immigrants. As the country developed and became more successful it attracted outsiders who were searching for chances
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aircraft and 5000 heavy artillery pieces. This would have made the war totally impossible to carry on. The allies instead of providing a peace settlement based on the 14 point plan as Germany had though instead made the treaty very humiliating with the aim of keeping the Germans down. The key points of the treaty that contributed to the conditions in Germany that lead to the rise of National Socialism are; 1. The war guilt clause 2. £6‚600mil to be paid in reparations 3. Disarmament
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Devastating Effects of War Have you ever thought how it would be if your country were in war? Do you know someone who has fought in any war? Some former soldiers feel proud of them and always reminisce about those times when they were younger and part of the Army. They even show off their scars of war‚ and they enjoy talking about their battles. But do they really know the consequences of war? Even though fighting for your country demonstrates loyalty and how proud one is of being part of that nation
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World War 1 (1914-1918) was the first war that involved over 100 nations‚ many as far away from the centre of conflict (Europe) as the United States and Australia. Approximately nine million soldiers died in battle and an additional 13 million civilians lost their lives. ‘The aftermath of World War 1 marked the practical end of monarchy on the continent and of European colonialism throughout the rest of the world’ (sparknotes.com‚ 2014). World War 1 changed modern history forever. Sir Douglas Haig
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-World War I (WWI) was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. -It was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until the start of World War II in 1939‚ and the First World War or World War I thereafter. -It involved all the world’s great powers which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom‚ France and Russia) and the Central Powers These
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Microeconomic policy and princliples. Discuss the Economics of the war on drugs: The global war on drugs has been a downhill battle with no apparent success‚ which has also hailed devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world. Since the initiation of the UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs‚ set up in 1961‚ and ex U.S. president Nixon’s declaration of war on drugs in 1971‚ billions of dollars and 10‚000’s of lives have been lost in this failing attempt to control
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