technological advancements significantly improved and innovative construction techniques surfaced‚ surprise attacks became more common that often caused a reputable amount of destruction to occur. While initial battles were mostly land-based‚ the invention of the submarine provided a new source for stealth and power as opponents often found difficulty providing defense and counterattacks to the underwater vessel. Not only do submarines allow for commanding
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Tara Hickman Mr. Sandstrom U.S. History 2-1-15 Industrialization Modern America wouldn’t be where it is today without the age of industrialization‚ which lasted from 1870 to roughly 1910. America began to make improvements in their living and health standards‚ technology‚ and machines. While these improvements were made the difference between social classes grew. These are just a few advantages and disadvantages as a result of the industrialization age each with its own reasoning. Over the 40 year
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Industrialization would not have happened so quickly if it wasn ’t for new inventions. Inventions made it easier for people to do their jobs and get them finished quicker. Many new inventions made during this time period where the spinning jenny‚ water frame‚ steam engine and locomotive. The inventors of these inventions were Jasmes Hargreaves‚ Richard Arkwright‚ Jame ’s Watt and Richard Trevithick. New ideas‚ methods‚ and machinery helped the Industrial Revolution go at a faster pace. The spinning
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Sarah E. Goode‚ born in 1855‚ was the first African American woman to receive a United States patent. Her invention was a cabinet bed. When the bed was not in use‚ the invention also functioned as a roll-top desk. During the time of its invention‚ people commonly lived in studios or small apartments. Most people did not have the space for bulky or large pieces of furniture because there was little space in there homes as it was. However‚ the cabinet desk was an ideal piece of furniture because it
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DISADVANTAGE OF EXTRACURRICULAR… Students have a variety of extracurricular activities to choose‚ from speech team to chorus to multiple sports for every season. This variety can benefit students immensely. According to the children’s education company Scholastic‚ extracurriculars let your child enjoy himself in a fun‚ stress-free environment‚ get some exercise and make friends outside of school. For all the positive aspects‚ extracurricular activities can cause some problems for students. Be
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allow for more intense educational research into medical matters. Disadvantage: Dependency The more advanced society becomes technologically‚ the more people begin to depend on computers and other forms of technology for everyday existence. This means that when a machine breaks or a computer crashes‚ humans become almost disabled until the problem is resolved. This kind of dependency on technology puts people at a distinct disadvantage‚ because they become less self-reliant. Advantage: Cost Efficiency
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In today’s society there are great inventions or contributions to be thankful for. Ancient Chinese have created inventions that have changed the world‚ and the USA with items that are used daily. Among those inventions were the deep drilling for gas and the parachute as well as tea which will be explained later in the essay. Deep Drilling for gas was a technique developed in 100 BC‚ for the use of drilling for gasoline which runs most of the world. The parachute was invented in the Second Century
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Disadvantages of Democracy Making the wrong choice In a democratic country‚ it is the common man who has the supreme right to choose their legislature and their prevailing authorities. As per a general study‚ not all the people are completely conscious of the political circumstances in their nation. The common masses may not be acquainted of the political matters in their society. This may lead to common man taking an erroneous selection during election. Authorities May Lose focus As the government
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The Invention of the DVD Many people enjoy watching or listening to DVDs every day. Now people can see more than just the movie. They can enjoy many different special features or quickly go to a certain spot in the movie without having to rewind or fast forward. Many people do not know how this invention came to be. Who invented the DVD and how did they do it? What are the different types DVDs? The invention we enjoy today only exists because of the hard work of many people. The DVD was
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Many people consider the computer to be a once in a lifetime invention. Almost everywhere one goes and looks‚ there is always a computer. They are found in basically every household in America. It is such a powerful device that it changes the way people run their lives. The question is‚ are computers all good or are there some downfalls to this incredible gadget? In order to answer this question‚ it is best for one to know the history‚ components‚ careers‚ and the dark side of computers. There
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