Before the 20th century it was common for children to be sold as slaves. In the eyes of society‚ they were basically property. As for the courts‚ they could bring juveniles to trial and punish them as they did adults. While they did not always get as severe of punishments‚ kids as young as seven could be given the death penalty. why the system was created‚ how it has changed over the years‚ and how youth have been viewed during the past century. The early juvenile justice system‚ and the problems
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2 - What were some of the changes that took place in Europe between the years 1000 and 1492‚ and why did those changes lead to European exploration and overseas expansion? During the eleventh and fourteenth century‚ Europe had radical social and economic issues. The old-fashioned world which was extremely regulated society was totally feudalism‚ during which all of the people had their place and responsibilities. The manorial system‚ in which the lords owned all the land worked by their serfs‚ began
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1/6/14 Sindhu’s World: Five Forces Analysis On Cola Wars & Soft drink Industry. Share 0 More Next Blog» Create Blog Sign In Sindhu’s World My Travel Blog/ A note to pen down my thoughts:) Friday‚ July 16‚ 2010 Hello! Five Forces Analysis On Cola Wars & Soft drink Industry. Welcome to my world of travel experiences‚ interesting assignments & thoughts‚ ranging from insight to weirdness! Soft drink industry: The Soft Drink Industry is primarily engaged in manufacturing
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Albert Einstein- The 20th Century Science Hero Albert Einstein is considered the most influential physicist of the 20th century. He is known for developing the theories of relativity. He is also noted for his mathematical formula of E = mc² (David Bodanis). Although he was not directly involved in the Manhattan Project‚ which was responsible for creating the atomic bomb‚ but he is still considered the mastermind because of his breakthrough formula. In 1921‚ he won the Nobel Prize for physics
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In the 19th and 20th century‚ Latin America went through a huge period of progress when it came to gender norms and patriarchy. Prior to this time‚ the majority of households in Latin America had a very defined patriarchy‚ with men as protectors and providers. Women who could afford to stay at home usually did ‚ caring for children and tending to the home. However‚ into the 20th century‚ we start to see more women not only getting educations‚ but also seeing the importance of education for their
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past‚ present and future‚ creating global strength and unity. Canada has become very well known for being a multicultural nation made up of many ethnicities‚ however this did not exist up until the second World War (WWII). It was during that period of time that the world realized how devastating discrimination can be and how important it is to be accepting of all races. Previously‚ Canada also showed discrimination against its immigrants through very selective processes and expensive duties. For example
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The Importance of the 20th Century Literature The dawning of a new century marked a distinct change in the style and subjects of literature. Rural‚ agrarian lifestyles were fast becoming a thing of the past as industrialization made factory work the norm‚ and many people began to feel isolated despite living in big cities. Writers who identified as “modernists” reflected this new sense of isolation and displacement in their works. The entire Western world was also deeply affected by the devastation
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The computer as the most wondrous technological invention of the 20th century Since the beginning of human era we have always tried to obtain machines to make our lives easier. Before the computer was invented people did boring tasks that we now take as they are. No one can deny the fact that computers play a very effective and important role in our lives. Many of us spend a lot of hours in front of computer working or using it just for fun. But still as any thing‚ PCs have their pros and
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in Three Dimensional Art in the 20th Century Three dimensional art works went through a heavy period of transition through the 20th century. At the start‚ sculpture could be summed up in Johann Gottfreid von Herder’s consideration of sculpture as “a harsh reality.” Unlike painting and the other traditional media‚ sculpture was being redefined‚ both formally and technically. Painting‚ despite the many innovations and explorations that occurred in the 20th century‚ was still oil and pigment put on
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made them available to the common man. The mechanization increased wages and business but the downside to this was corporations could monopolize an industry which made it extremely hard for small businesses. Another big change in this time period was personal hygiene. Before this time society had not really made a big deal about washing yourself and staying clean. When the germ theory came about and said that germs and diseases transfer from one person to another‚ people became more body conscious.
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