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    1920's Hardships

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    Hardships during the early and mid-1920’s were rare. People went out to casinos‚ went out to dance‚ and even went out to eat and drink. Yes‚ the 1920’s‚ which later had become known as the ’roaring’ 20’s‚ was a time of celebration. But it was not until 1929 when things did not go as planned for most Americans. Many people faced hardship‚ and the ones who just came into the country‚ trying to live the ’American Dream’‚ worked hard to escape the lives of abject poverty‚ but it was not enough

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    hammurabi s code

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    of Stealing an Ox Citizen Put to death Commoner Accused of Harboring a Runaway Slave Commoner Put to death Commoner and Soldier Claiming the same piece of land Soldier and a commoner The field‚ orchard‚ or house shall return to its rightful owner. Nobleman and Slave Involved in a Brawl Nobleman and a Slave -The slave shall get his ear cut off. -The nobleman has to pay one half of the slaves value. Builder Accused of Faulty Construction Builder and a Nobleman -The builder

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    1920's slang

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    eyebrows‚ gnat’s whistle‚ eel’s hips‚ etc. 22. beef: a complaint or to complain. 23. beeswax: business‚ i.e. "None of your beeswax." 24. bell bottom: a sailor 25. bent: drunk 26. berries: (1) perfect (2) money 27. Bible Belt: Area in the South and Midwest where Fundamentalism flourishes 28. big cheese: important person 29. big six: a strong man; from auto advertising‚ for the new and powerful six cylinder engines. 30. big timer: A charming and romantic man 31. billboard: a flashy man or woman

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    Culture In The 1960's

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    England in the 1960’s was a changing point for their culture. This time was known as the Swinging Sixties. The country transformed from a conservative environment into a place full of freedom with hope and promise. The nation had just moved past the second world war‚ and now the youth culture was beginning to freely express themselves. Adults in tis time fought during their youth and wanted the youth to enjoy their time. One of the biggest aspects of the sixties in England was the music. Music

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    The Hero S Journey

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    Journey There are many steps of “The Hero’s Journey”. The first step of The Hero’s Journey is the ‘Ordinary World’. The ‘Ordinary World’ allow us to get to know the Hero and identify with him before the Journey begins. This step refers to the hero ’s normal life at the start of the story. Next‚ is the ‘Call to Adventure’ and the hero is faced with something that makes him start his adventure. This might be a problem or a challenge he needs to overcome. Following that step is ‘Refusal of the Call‘;

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    The Influence Of The 50's

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    with the 1960’s originated in the 50’s‚ including new attitudes toward sex and the family and a new interest in ethnicity and diversity. Jewish and black writers‚ even a few openly gay writers‚ cut a path for the multicultural writers of the 80’s and 90’s. The margins of the culture were beginning to erode the conservative center. Elvis was influenced by black rhythm and blues‚ while writers like Norman Mailer and Jack Kerouac idealized black culture. Counterculture writers of the 50’s were fascinated

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    Computers in the 1950's

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    Computers in the 1950 ’s People have been in awe of computers since they were first invented. At first scientist said that computers would only be for government usage only. "Then when the scientists saw the potential computers had‚ scientist then predicted that by 1990 computers may one day invade the home of just about ever citizen in the world" ("History" Internet)‚ the scientists were slightly wrong‚ because by 1990 computers were just beginning to catch on. Then a few years later when scientists

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    When you think about what has changed between now and the 1800’s there are endless possibilities to mention. Most of the time however these changes have been for the better. When you come across something that hasn’t changed much one can’t help but wonder why. The similarities between institutionalism now and in the 1800’s are eerily similar. “In the 1830’s jail was an all purpose solution for a lot of issues” (Campbell‚ 2014). Intentional or not I still feel like this is still the case. The

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    Breakfast At Tiffany S

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    Cited: Breakfast at Tiffany ’s. Dir. Blake Edwards. Perfs. Audrey Hepburn‚ George Peppard. DVD. Paramount Pictures‚ 1961 Capote‚ Truman. Breakfast at Tiffany ’s: A Short Novel and Three Stories. New York: Random House‚ 1958. Print. Pugh‚ Tison. "Capote ’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s." Explicator 61.1 (2002): 51. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 27 Feb. 2015. Ryan‚ Michael‚ and Melissa Lenos. An Introduction

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    Assessor S Script

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    ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Assessor’s Script The Assessor will now introduce herself. After introducing herself‚ she will now introduce the TESDA Representative. The Assessor: Good Morning/Afternoon everyone! I am Jovi Keith S. Agapito. I will be your assessor for NC – CHS II. I graduated here in College for Research and Technology and had my master’s degree in Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology. The Assessor: Beside me is Mr. Daniel G. Urbanozo‚ our TESDA Representative. He graduated

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