Drugs and Crime. Drugs are related to crime in multiple ways. Most obviously because it is a crime to use‚ possess‚ manufacture‚ or distribute classified drugs. Cocaine‚ heroin‚ marijuana‚ and amphetamines (a synthetic‚ addictive‚ mood-altering drug‚ used illegally as a stimulant) are examples of drugs classified to have abuse potential. Drugs are also related to crime through the effects they have on the user’s behaviour and by generating violence and other illegal activity in connection
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Reformation on Religion was most important event and cause for others There were many important changes in Europe history during 1500 to 1700. During this period‚ structure of Europe changed‚ reformations made‚ and idea of government appeared. Many important ideas that created modern day Europe and western civilization constructed around this time period. Three given important events ‚ protestant reformation with catholic church division ‚ English civil war with creation of absolutism and scientific
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Many of the european countries wanted in on the new world especially Spain. They wanted to expand their land and grow in wealth. Spain conquered many places in the new world and called it new Spain. Which included the western half of the US and down towards central america. There were other Spanish settlements down in southern america as well. As a result of their mass presence‚ they were responsible for the fall of both the Aztec empire and the Incan empire. They also wanted more wealth and they
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authoritative power of the Church of the era. Because there was no alternate existing explanation for the seemingly random occurrence of phenomena‚ people believed that God was the sole cause of natural events. Deism‚ the belief in a supreme being that created the universe but does not interact with humankind‚ distinctly contrasted with this prevailing religious dogma of the era. Essentially‚ this theological perspective brought the Protestant Reformation to a logical conclusion‚ providing empirical proof
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Although Buddhism was on the Asian continent for a long time‚ it was an entire millennia before Buddhism would arrive on the islands known as Nippon after developing a rich diversity in iconography and doctrines. Thus‚ Buddhism’s subsequent transformation in Japan was the result of selective emphasis and adaptation. Until the twelfth century‚ Japanese Buddhism was closely linked to the aristocracy’s strategy of centralizing political control. The aristocracy’s artistic and religious tastes favored
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Marriage in China and Europe From ancient times European and Chinese‚ marriage has been regulated by law and tradition with families ranging from very wealthy to very poor. While there are some similarities‚ there are more differences in these laws and traditions that exist between these two cultures. While China has laws that regulate certain aspects of people’s marriage‚ marriage laws like this in Europe do not exist. Europe is a more free going country in terms of being married with a significant
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Between World War I and World War II America went through events in the political‚ economical and social areas that would change the face of the nation forever. The various eras- World War I‚ the Roaring Twenties‚ The Great Depression & the New Deal‚ and World War II each had separate issues that caused changes in relation to class‚ gender‚ domestic and international affairs. Although many of these events were only effective temporarily‚ others still show a strong influence today. Movements such
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Nintendo single-handedly revolutionized gaming forever and here’s how they did it. Nintendo has been known to be the king when it comes to the gaming industry. They have a long running history‚ and own many iconic characters in the world. You may wonder‚ how did they achieve this? Compared to their competitors‚ Nintendo constantly drives on easy to pick up and casual games. Unlike games nowadays‚ where the internet is prevalent‚ Nintendo shines in creating a social aspect when gaming‚ capitalizing
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What is the difference between an urban and rural settlement? Urban areas can include town and cities whereas Rural areas include villages. Urban areas are posh like areas‚ the urban areas are known for their advanced civic amenities‚ opportunity for education‚ facilities for transport‚ business and social interaction and overall a better life for people living in urban areas. On the other‚ the rural areas are more dependent on natural resources and events. The rural areas do not have any traffic
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European countries went through a great amount of changes during the 1500 and 1800. In countries such as Western Europe‚ England‚ France‚ Germany‚ and the Netherlands‚ economic developments were very noticeable. (508) With a growing population‚ Europe was introduced to new foods and the most popular being the potato‚ which during this time had the pleasure as being seen as an aphrodisiac. (508) Although some diseases continued to spread‚ some of the better-nourished populations were able to resist
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