If the people you admired the most as a child told you that snorting cocaine was a good thing‚ would you believe them? In almost all instances‚ of course the answer is yes‚ you would trust their view of this social habit. A person will follow the very same social actions that the individuals who raise them participate in most of the time. You would consume your toxic narcotic with not a care in the world and perceive it as the social equivalent as drinking a glass of your favorite soda pop. However
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about the history of cocaine‚ how it became illegal‚ and how it affects society almost a hundred years later. Central Idea: Although cocaine was once hailed as a cure all drug‚ the general population failed to see how addictive and destructive the drug can be. Introduction I. In 1972 there was a test done on monkeys where they were injected with cocaine. II. When given a choice of interacting with other monkeys or living in isolation with unlimited amount of cocaine‚ they chose the latter
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Three Cocaine Era’s The first Cocaine Era begins ruffly around 2500 BCE in South America. The Peruvian South Americans chewed on the Erythoxylan Shrub‚ which contains cocaine in its leaves. Historians believe that the use of this stimulant assisted this small‚ contained community to want to branch out and spread across the contenent. The cocaine provided the South AMericans with the energy and motivation to strive to make architectual and social advancements. This era of cocaine use was by far
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Causes Of The Civil War Civil war was from 1861-1865 and began when a confederate shot a union at Fort Sumter‚ but what led to the Civil War was slavery. Slavery was a major cause of the Civil War because Northerner were against slavery‚ while the southerner were pro-slavery. The tension between the two side led to the civil war. Abraham Lincoln declared "government cannot endure permanently half slave‚ half free"(historyplace.com). Slavery is the main cause of the civil war comparison to the western
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DBQ Essay: What were the major causes of the French Revolution? (Discuss three.) The major cause of the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ which at the time of the Revolution was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to the development of new political forces such as democracy
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The major causes of the French Revolution were the disputes and inequalities between the different types of social classes in French society‚ and the financial problems‚ facing the French government‚ during the year of 1779. The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ which at the time of the Revolution was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to the development of new political
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The Major Causes of Poverty in Indonesia We must have known that Indonesia is one of Asia countries which rich in natural resources. But in fact‚ last year (2009) 30.53 million of Indonesian are destitute inhabitants. 20.62 million of them are destitute inhibitants in villages‚ and 11.91 million left are inhabitants in cities. This poverty are getting brutal. As Chairman of Institute for Ecosoc Rights‚ Sri Palupi‚ said that 20 – 40 percents of children in 72 percents areas in Indonesia have malnutrition
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4. The Causes of Major Revolutions: Latin American Revolutions: 1. People from all classes are discontented. Mexico had political and economic stability‚ but at expense of farmers and laborers (only select few had wealth). 2. People feel restless and held down by unacceptable restrictions in society‚ religion‚ the economy‚ or government. Since 1876‚ President Porfirio Díaz/the dictatorship severely restricted the prospects of Mexico’s middle classes for political and economic advancement
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Causes of the American Revolution The American Revolution was a political battle where the thirteen colonies grew tired of Great Britain rule which led to the overthrow of British control and the founding of the United States of America. This battle took place during 1765 to 1783. The first major cause of the American Revolution would be the French and Indian War that took place in 1754. This war was considered the seven years war that took place between the French‚ British and North Americans
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Cocaine Abuse According to Acadiana Addiction.“ It is estimated that 1.9 million people use cocaine each month.” Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. And it is considered to be one of the most abused stimulant drug in the country. It is made from the leaves of the coca plant. Cocaine is commonly called coke. Cocaine is usually snorted‚ but it also can be dissolved on the gums of the mouth. It can even be injected. Cocaine is a mind altering substance‚ and the use of it shouldn’t be
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