methods of resistance to deteriorating working conditions. What new method were they using? a. They organized a nationwide product boycott. b. They called for the passage of state legislation to shorten the workday. c. They engaged in sabotage against the machines. d. They organized and went on strike. 2. The development of a national railroad system was hampered by which of the following? a. The absence of a national standard for track width b. The public’s fear concerning the safety of rail
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respond to your writing prompt: Writing Prompt: Which document did a better job of fulfilling the ideals of the American Revolution: the Articles of Confederation or the United States Constitution? The United States Constitution better represented and fulfilled the ideals of the American Revolution then the Articles of Confederation. Democracy and rights were all earned in the Revolutionary war and were enforced by the United States Constitution. Freedom is given to all free citizens in the country
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Immigration Policies of the United States and Japan Why do similar modern democracies like the United States and Japan have strikingly different immigration policies? Despite both countries having post-industrial economies in need of qualified‚ skilled labor‚ their policies in regard to this crucial issue remain on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. While one would think that countries as developmentally analogous as the United States and Japan would share similar policies and goals in regard
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How did the development of human rights affect the caste system in India? The caste system in India is a powerful foundation consisting of many different classes and influences resulting in social segregation which has shaped Indian society for thousands of years. In India the caste system is a strict division between power and poverty‚ it is thought to be a part of ancient Hindu life‚ though some argue it was empowered by British imperialism. The caste system has several theories
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The Bronze age‚ the Fall of Rome‚ and the Fall of Constantinople have shaped our history and shown how too much focus on one growth can be tumultuous to a country. Before 1500‚ there were many historical events that not only marked a turning point in history but showed how the world could evolve due to revolutions and technological advances. During these times there were many focuses that a country could have whether it be technological advances‚ expanding their land‚ religion‚ slavery‚ and many
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Did you know that Alexander Hamilton helped save the United States as you know it? He did this by being a Federalist‚ the nation’s first Secretary of Treasury‚ an author of the Federalist papers‚ and much more. But he was not born in the United States and he was not a Founding Father. Although he was not a Founding Father of the United States‚ Alexander Hamilton was one of our most important political influencers and did many things to make the United States how it is today. In October‚ 1787‚ Hamilton
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war fought between the Communists led by the Soviet Union and the Democratic nations led by the United States. Before the Second World War had begun there were economic‚ political and social differences between the two ideologies‚ which were only intensified after the war‚ as a result of suspicions both sides had. To a certain extent it is clear that the Cold War was a more or less natural development of the Second World War. When the war ended and Democrats and Communists had defeated Fascism‚ the
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Brand is a United States based consumer products company that produces and sells ethical (prescription) pharmaceuticals‚ OTC (over-the-counter or nonprescription) drugs‚ and consumer products. It is an $8.9 billion firm that was formed in 1924 and competes with a variety of larger and smaller firms‚ depending on the product market. It has a number of leading brands in various product categories. Over the years‚ it has expanded its product category width through internal new product development and acquisition
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impaired‚" says Zagba Oyortey‚ a Ghanaian cultural historian. Moreover‚ the millions of millions deported from Africa were men in the vast majority leaving the responsibility to women by their own. It was later officially abolished in 1833 by the United Kingdom with the Slavery Abolition
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A political party consists of a group of people who organize to win elections‚ operate government‚ and influence public policy (Wayne‚ 2014). Though there are several different recognized political parties in the U.S.‚ the Democratic and Republican parties are currently the main parties holding roles in our federal government (Wayne‚ 2014). Each political party uses their own nomination process‚ so the process varies between parties (Wayne‚ 2014). The most important goal of the political party would
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