CCOT 2012 Changes and continuities from the classical to the post-classical cover a wide range of political‚ cultural‚ religious and economic shifts as populations grew and societies became more complex. The classical empires of Rome‚ Han China‚ Gupta India and Archaemenid Persia fell due to external and internal forces and were replaced by the larger empires of the post classical Byzantine; Tsui‚ Tang and Song in China and the Caliphates in Persia. Only India did not return to an over
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The American Temperance Society (ATS)‚ first known as the American Society for the Promotion of Temperance‚ was established in Boston‚ Massachusetts on February 13‚ 1826. The organization was co-founded by two Presbyterian ministers‚ Dr. Justin Edwards and the better-known Lyman Beecher. * Formation of the American Temperance Society marked the beginning of the first formal national temperance movement in the US. * The Temperance Movement was an organized effort during the nineteenth and
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The Classical Period Getting it’s name from art history‚ the classic period in music extends from 1740 to 1810 and includes the music of Haydn‚ Mozart‚ the first period of Beethoven‚ and Bach’s sons. The classical period of music coordinated harmony‚ melody‚ rhythm‚ and orchestration more effectively then earlier periods of music. During the classical era the social function of music began to change from earlier aristocratic and religious connections toward more public and secular activities
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began in 461 B.C. and ended in 338 B.C. Ancient Athens defined their citizens as any male who is 18 years old or older‚ and has citizen parents. Like Ancient Rome‚ Athens had separate branches of government which helped them organize and maintain society. Pericles‚ an influential statesman‚ contributed a lot to the history and legacy of Ancient Athens. He helped rebuild Athens after the Persian Wars. He also contributed greatly by promoting the idea of a direct democracy. Athens had an organization
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Native American experience during the U.S. colonial period‚ several elements and details have stood out to me‚ whether it be land encroachment‚ disease impact‚ or religious and cultural conflicts. However‚ the two topics regarding the Native American experience during this period seem to be reoccurring themes: war and trade. I find that it is more important to learn about Native Americans and war as opposed to Native Americans and trade. While trade did play a crucial role in Native American and colonial
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Sir Thomas More had created had many things about it that made it seem excellent in all ways‚ but could too much good be bad. Yes‚ at first the customs of the Utopian society seem harmless‚ but a perfect society is dangerous. Although I think a perfect Utopian society is dangerous‚ I believe some of their customs could be useful in our life’s today. Customs like their marriage and divorce terms‚ occupational workload‚ Utopian culture‚ and even some views on Euthanasia. In todays society I personally
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The Neolithic period cultivated important material conditions that directly influenced the formation of large towns‚ great cities‚ and states in the later‚ Uruk period of Mesopotamia. These influences can be seen at the earlier site of Catalhoyuk. As the periods shift between Neolithic and the Uruk‚ drastic changes can be seen between early egalitarian societies in the Neolithic period‚ and the more complex and massive societies of the Uruk period. Other material conditions that shaped the complex
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The democratic race has been filled with many surprises. One of them happens to be the success that Bernard Sanders has had in the race. Hillary Clinton was thought to be in a position to easily cruise to the nomination‚ but later found out that it was not going to be that easy. This success has created a tension filled democratic race that has both candidates campaigning for every last vote. That is why the debate that took place on April 14th in Brooklyn was very important for both candidates.
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CHAPTER 21 Revolutionary Changes in the Atlantic World‚ 1750–1850 I. Prelude to Revolution: The Eighteenth-Century Crisis A. Colonial Wars and Fiscal Crises 1. Rivalry among the European powers intensified in the early 1600s as the Dutch Attacked Spanish and Portuguese possessions in the Americas and in Asia. In the 1600s and 1700s the British then checked Dutch commercial and colonial ambitions and went on to defeat France in the Seven Years War (1756–1763)
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recognized for two major political parties which are known as the Republican and Democratic parties. These two parties are completely different with different stance. These parties compete to promote their political ideals to maintain their continuous political leadership. Even though having political parties was not set in the constitution‚ it plays a big role in our politics and controversial issues. The Democratic-republican party didn’t take power till the 1800 with the help of Madison and
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