The 19th century was characterized by sharp contradictions. In many ways it was an age of progress: railways and ships were built‚ great scientific discoveries were made‚ education became more widespread; but al the same time it was an age of profound social unrest‚ because there was too much poverty‚ too much injustice. The growth of scientific inventions mechanized industry and increased wealth‚ but this progress only enriched the few at the expense of the many. Dirty factories‚ long hours of work
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during the 19th century. The growth of industry‚ as well as the rapidly-advancing technology‚ made larger cities the ideal place to go to work. Factories had a insatiable need for cheap laborers and there were plenty of people willing to work for next to nothing for a shot at living in the land of opportunity. While the promise of work and a new life might sound appealing‚ the reality of life in America for the working class was nothing to be sought after. The 18th and early 19th century in America
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During the early 19th century‚ we did not have the medical knowledge we have today and that resulted in using extreme methods which ended in the patients dying. However as time went by more and more discoveries allowed us to have a closer look into our own health and we experimented on new technology and medicine. It is important to retrace the steps in order to move forward with science. There were much advances during the 1800s that led us into the field that we have now as well as new information
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about it. There’s a farmer who’s fruit tree near the industry area. His fruit trees and fruits were damaged by the smoke. Even he wanted to get some compensation‚ the ruling rejected him and tool him it’s impossible. In the beginning of twentieth century‚ London’s authorities tried to pass law to limited the smog‚ but it did not get succeed. On the other hand‚ there were some people aware this smog was so harmful and tried to clean their air. It also did not succeed‚ because of the same reason‚ the
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set of attitudes and behaviors that discriminate against people of different sexes and it has began from the old times. Since the past centuries‚ men always had more rights than women. While men were seen as the pillar of society‚ women were seen as fragile human beings. The right to vote‚ for example‚ has only been achieved by women in the mid-nineteenth century. Despite all the progress we had‚ our society still faces numerous instances of sexism‚ which often begins in childhood. We all grow up
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remember its beginnings and how it shifted everyday life. The 19th century in America was a time of great change and progression. With the Industrial Revolution came an influx of new technology and ways of living‚ which altered the daily lives of American citizens. While the rapid advancement of technology may have had some negative effects‚ the developments of technology and work during the 19th century overall positively affected American society‚ as seen in the rise of the middle class and changes
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The Fourteenth century in Europe was characterized by an abundance of different occurrences– The Black Death‚ the Hundred Years’ War‚ technological advancement‚ changes in government all over– and among them included the recession of the papacy. In the previous century‚ the papacy still held considerable influence over the lives of those living in Europe‚ considerable enough to actually launch the Crusades‚ the holy series of campaigns for Christendom‚ where people saw genocide as an acceptable action
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Mr. Smith European History‚ 2 December 9‚ 2013 Second Quarter Research Paper A) Plan of the Investigation Topic: How were the conditions in English prisons improved in the 19th century reformation? Prior to the reformation of the prison systems in Europe in the 19th century‚ there were no standards for the treatment of prisoners. They were treated like animals‚ and nobody gave it a second thought. After observing these conditions‚ several prominent figures emerged and dedicated their lives
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the 19th century Britain was transformed by the industrial revolution. In 1801‚ at the time of the first census‚ only about 20% of the population lived in towns. By 1851 the figure had risen to over 50%. By 1881 about two thirds of the population lived in towns. Furthermore in 1801 the majority of the population still worked in agriculture or related industries. Most goods were made by hand and very many craftsmen worked on their own with perhaps a labourer and an apprentice. By the late 19th century
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empire consequently led to imperialism. American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century marked the country’s beginnings as a global superpower. But with these advances came with great responsibility. From 1950 to 1980‚ the world marveled at the feet of the economic Golden Age brought by the first American Empire – developing countries soared and economies proved to be growing faster than any stage of colonial history (Amsden‚ 2007:1). The first American Empire can be characterized by economic
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