Have you ever wondered how trains and railroads changed life in America? History argues over the impact of railroads. History claims that the contribution of railroads was crucial in American development. Others‚ such as Robert Fogel‚ maintain that the impact of railroad transportation was not as crucial in the development in America (Early American Railroads). The issue may be a controversial one‚ but the fact remains that train transportation‚ the building of trains‚ and the development of the
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War 2. Britain and France could have prevented WW2 from ever occurring at The Remilitarisation of the Rhineland‚ Munich Conference and The Invasion of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France could have also lowered reparations for Germany as Germany was bankrupt and with extremist parties taking power such as The Nazis would dislike the Allies and The Treaty of Versailles. The major causes of WW2 were not the weaknesses of Britain and France as Czechoslovakia was too far away from Britain and France
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success‚ Britain suffered post-World War II with stunted economic growth‚ high inflation and poor industrial relations; her position in the hierarchy of the world had dropped and it was a difficult matter to cope with. The empire was falling and so was its trade. Also‚ the US encouraged the UK to join‚ due to fears of France trying to take control of Europe‚ in attempt to balance out the power struggle. It was Edward Heath’s opinion that due to its economic and political ills Britain would benefit
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How far was Britain a democracy by 1918 In 1850 Britain was extremely far from being known as a democracy. This was due to the fact that the great reform act only extended the power of the vote from wealthy landowning men in 1832 to the wealthy middle class men. This meant that the majority of the population still were unable to vote. For a country to be democratic it entails to have certain circumstances which would include the majority of the population‚ every adult‚ having the right to vote
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Europe‚ Africa‚ and The Americas in 1492 to 1750 Throughout history‚ many changes have happened throughout the world. These changes shaped the world to be what is it was and also lead to other changes. For example‚ advances in technology‚ such as the creation of the magnetic compass‚ drastically changed exploration. However‚ these changes these changes did not occur without continuities. Take the bow for example‚ whether being used to hunt‚ wield in battled‚ or just to showcase skill‚ man has been
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The Industrial Revolution was the transition to new ways to manufacture goods in the 18th century. In Britain there were several factors that lead to its being the leader in industrialization. The first major reason Britain was the leader of industrialization is they are politically and economically stable. The middle class‚ the Bourgeoisie‚ learned how to handle money‚ trade and manage a business properly. This would guide the way to financial stability. The reason for political stability is there
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Poverty persists in Britain today. Discuss Sociologists disagree on the definitions‚ causes and solutions of poverty. This essay will discuss firstly the definitions of poverty‚ including Seebohm Rowntree and Peter Townsend‚ then the causes which will cover both left and right wing theories‚ and finally the solutions of poverty which will look at welfare reforms. Sociologists have in the past defined poverty in three terms‚ absolute‚ relative and essential poverty. Many longitudinal studies
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The technology of the Industrial Revolution changed America by making work easier and faster. After a bit over one year of fighting for independence‚ America finally escaped England’s clutches. The new country was relieved that they were now free‚ but they had just pushed one of their main providers away. Without England’s help making materials‚ America had to find a way to support themselves. Inventions such as the cotton gin‚ spinning jenny‚ water frame‚ steamboat‚ and factories helped improve
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Education in Britain is compulsory and free for all children between the ages of 5-16. About 93 percent of all children are educated in state schools and the rest attend private schools. Primary school. Schoolchildren attend a primary school for 6 years (5 to 11 years). When students transfer to Secondary School at the age of 11‚ they do not take any examination‚ but their reports are sent on from the Primary School. Secondary School. Most children – over 80 percent – go to a comprehensive school
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Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). Both the United States and the Soviet Union conceded that the conflict‚ known as the Space Race‚ was over and in order to learn more about the universe they would need to compromise and work together. The ASTP changed history by laying the foundation for the International Space Station (ISS)‚ a unique laboratory where astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world can work together to learn more about the universe and conduct experiments necessary for future space
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