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    Monica Ma 2/3/15 Factors caused Industrialization In the late 19th century‚ industrialization influenced and effected the nation a lot. And the industrialization for America is not accidental‚ there are several factors that lead America to industrialization. The abundant natural resources‚ increase of labor‚ rapid development of technology and support from the government‚ all of them settle the basis for industrialization

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    There are several speculations as to why Neanderthals went extinct. One very valid reason is because of competition and changes to their habitat due to climate change. Neanderthals were known to be very good hunters‚ so when the climates began to change‚ animals that Neanderthals would hunt would have realistically gone extinct. This would have opened a platform for starvation. Another plausible cause would have been competition among both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens for resources needed for survival

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    Why is Europe usually treated as a separate region? The way is shaped by bodies of water and peninsulas. Has a big influence in Europe’s dominance in the world. What terms and trends best describe Europe’s population today? Europe is currently in a postindustrial stage with low birth rates and high death rates. Europe’s population is slowly dying out due to the younger generation not populating the country while the other half is aging seniors. Why is immigration so critical to Europe’s demographic

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    discussion: were the Vikings just brutal barbarians? Question 1: In your research‚ what have you discovered about your area of expertise in relation to the beliefs and values of the Vikings? In regards to my area of expertise‚ Viking home and work‚ the evidence suggests that the Vikings had specific beliefs and values. For example‚ they crafted their own homemade strong tools and stable long houses‚ as this helped them to live a better and safer lifestyle. Therefore‚ the Vikings were not just brutal

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    To what extent have people’s conceptions of childhood changed over the centuries? The western idea of childhood is presented as a social construction‚ aimed at highlighting a lacking in physical and physiological development. This conception is not consistent with previous ideologies‚ nor does it reflect a universal truth. This essay argues that historical advancement has little to no influence on childhood conceptions‚ as ideologies are shifted by contextual factors rather than the progression

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    Question- What did the first settlement groups have in common? What makes them different? Introduction- Through many of the first civilizations‚ there were numerous similarities and differences. The two main similarities that I believe these great civilizations had were their legacies‚ and the fact that they each had irreplaceable contributions to modern cities‚ as well as their agriculture and how it affected and improved life as they knew it‚ and s we know it. The main difference they had was

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    adapt to the environment and existing stimuli‚ so that there is a reaction that comes from children. So that children can learn optimally. There are so many factors that could impact the outcome of study or learning achievement. Parents also to know what are the factors that can affect the learning process on their children‚ so parents can identify the cause and supporting children in achievement. In this essay‚ I will discuss a little about the causes and effects of the failure of students in learning

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    What Factors In The 15th to 18th centuries were decisive in permitting the emergence of Western Europe as the dominant force in the world economy and in world politics? Present the factor‚ present evidence supporting this factor‚ present any quotes that support the view‚ There were both positive and negative factors that resulted in the growth of capitalism in Western Europe‚ 1. Europe always had a high count of resources both in terms of working population and materials. This can be

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    There are many reasons why Confederation happened but amongst them there are three that I think are the most important: The Chesapeake Incident‚ The Reciprocity Treaty‚ and The Civil War. Confederation is the uniting of all colonies that were in British North America (Ontario‚ Quebec‚ Nova Scotia‚ and New Brunswick). My first reason is The Reciprocity Treaty. The Treaty is made to eliminate all tariffs for bringing American goods into Canada. The treaty was signed on June 5th 1854 and ended in

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    primarily during the 15th century. However‚ it kept reoccurring during other parts of history rather than only in the 15th century. There were many different methods used in which non-Christians would be tortured. Sometimes‚ the wrong people would be tortured if they believed that the person they were torturing really wasn’t Christian. The torturing of people because of their religion is what makes the Spanish Inquisition such a disturbing and dark part of history. The reason for the Spanish Inquisition

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