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    To what extent was there a moral crisis in America in the 1920’s. During the 1920’s‚ there most certainly was moral revolutions in America and traditional values were most certainly being challenged by the newer generation. Of course‚ for example‚ with the introduction of Hollywood‚ reforming attitudes that were towards and adopted to women and the economic boom of the 1920’s this was most certainly going to have an effect of the general American public’s moral values. Whilst these changing attitudes

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    significance and they believed that the sins of man against Nature would not be forgiven and that nature will take revenge‚ leading to severe consequences. It is not likely to believe that C.S.Lewis would be happy or upset about the fact that he is today considered to be an ecocritical writer.

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    the Wizard of Menlo Park‚ Edison patented over 100 inventions in his lifetime‚ such as the phonograph. However‚ the invention that had the most impact on American growth at this time was the light bulb. The light bulb revolutionized daily life in America. People now could do more‚ since they could work later. Although not everyone had access to electricity‚ this invention changed the way people lived. Alexander Graham Bell was another important inventor of this time period. Before Bell‚ communication

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    to Lit – 1st Period 5 November 2012 Racism Today Discrimination against other races is very common in society today. 2007 Yale University did a study showing a black man who murdered a white man is three times more likely to receive the death penalty than a white man who killed a black man (11 Facts). Some people might think racism has stopped since the Civil Rights Act‚ but discrimination against minority races is still prevalent in society today. The Civil Rights Act was established in 1964

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    Arabia in the early 600 ’s. The word Islam translates to mean "Submission" or "to the will of God". The people who practice Islam are called Muslim meaning "one who submits". Muslims adhere to five main practices of Islam‚ often referred to as the "five pillars of Islam". To many Islam is considered to be not just a religion but a way of life. Islam teaches its followers to live in peace and harmony with the Creator‚ oneself‚ other people and the environment. (Islam Today‚ 2001-2007). Muslims

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    The Technology of Today in the Classroom Today Technology of Today That may be a subjective question. But it’s likely that many educators would give answers that fall in the same ballpark‚ students collaborating and discussing ideas‚ possible solutions‚ project-based learning‚ designed around real world contexts‚ connecting with other students around the world‚ on topics of study‚ immersing students in a learning experience that allows them to grapple with a problem‚ gaining higher-order thinking

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    American has been described in many terms such as the melting pot and tossed salad‚ but what are these terms really telling us as Americans. What these terms are trying to convey is that America is a country of great diversity. When it comes to the literature of this country reflects its population in its diversity of genres‚ themes‚ language‚ and voice. For example‚ the voices of Toni Morrison‚ whose voice were very powerful and appreciated in many ways as she wrote a very inspiring book call “The

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    ideas include patriotism and opportunity. The song “Only in America” by Brooks and Dunn illustrates this spirit with its strong patriotism and sense of hope. Brooks and Dunn speak of a bus driver who “Starin’ at the faces in her rearview mirror / Looking at the promise of the Promised Land” (3-4). She sees the young generation with the future in their hands. Each kid can grow up and pursue their respective interests. The opportunity America provides leads her to say “One could end up going to prison

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    Students today are often referred to as twenty first century learners because of access they have to technology. They collaborate amazingly well. They love team work and figuring out things with their friends. The twenty first century learners are information driven. They have never known a world without Google. The twenty first century learners are self-directed learners‚ they are able to learn whatever with free online sources. Todays learners download their own songs and apps from

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    In the 19th century‚ both North America and Europe underwent a lot of changes. To begin with‚ economically America experienced the Industrial Revolution. Americans were less in their homes and on the farms and moved to the cities where the men worked in offices and factories. Steel manufacturing became the dominant industry with an abundance of iron ore deposits and rich coal. There was easy access to cheap water transportation routes which aided in speeding the nation’s economy (“Iron and Steel

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