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    Computers The Most helpful 20th Century Invention “I think it’s fair to say that personal computers have become the most useful empowering too; we’ve every created. They’re tools of communication‚ they’re tools of creativity‚ and they can be shaped by their user”. – Bill Gates Who can live without a personal computer in the 21th century? The computer as the most wondrous technological invention of the 20th century since the beginning of human era we have always tried to obtain machines to

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    humanities constitute this nomination for the 20th Century Genius Award. On the surface‚ the Age of Modernism‚ from 1890 through1950 appeared to follow on the heels of the ideals of the Romantic period: realism‚ liberty‚ and state nationalism. Instead‚ the times were characterized by the reevaluation of these ideas and a subsequent evolution of their interpretation. The two world wars marked this struggle poignantly. Early 20th century artists argued that the First World War‚ so brutal

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    At the start of the 20th century‚ Wilfred Laurier stated “ the next hundreds years would belong to Canada.” Your job as a historian is to decide whether that statement was true. When Wilfred Laurier said that the 20th Century would belong to Canada‚ I believe he meant‚ that the 20th century will be a year of great prosperity for Canada. Also that Canada will shine‚ and stand out as a country‚ and a fighting force. The 20th century belonged to Canada On January 18‚ 1904 Prime Minister

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    During the 20th century law enforcement was in a progressive‚ reform‚ professional and community era and the way of policing had evolve over time. Police forces was characterized by a broad social service function‚ decentralized organization‚ intimate relationship with community and extensive use of foot patrol. Many problem police face was the lack of training‚ bribery‚ lack of control‚ political control‚ lack of education and brutality. Rome was where the 1st specialized investigative unit created

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    Throughout the course of the semester‚ the American identity has been influenced over three hundred years of the existence from colonist to the 20th century ideologists in order to improve the way of life in America. From the colonial period‚ one individual helped formulate the American perspective and help provide cause for the future Bill of Rights. During the tough period of slavery in the South‚ the United States was spilt whether slavery should be abolished. The President of the United States

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    In the early part of the 20th century‚ employee compensation was minimal to nonexistent. With a few exceptions most employees were only rewarded in respect of the hours they worked. Any other kind of compensation that had to do with old age‚ poor health or death was entirely left to the hands of the employee or his family. Vacations if allowed at all were without pay. In 1940 and 1950 we can notice an increase in the acceptance and usage of employee benefits as a form of reward in addition to direct

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    Throughout the late 20th century there was a boom of liberation. The LGBT community had been established‚ religious diversity was common‚ and women had gained more respect. Everyone was bringing attention to more diverse communities. Speculative fiction describes the fear that society had that could have potentially ruined the beautiful freedom we have to express our opinions‚ beliefs‚ and gender. During the late 1900s speculative fiction displayed the privileges of gender equality and freedom that

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    was also known as Romanticism. In the 19th century‚ the French revolution fostered the rise of a middle-class or society. The slogan of the French revolution was “liberty‚ equality‚ fraternity” and that inspired hopes and visions to which artists responded with zeal. Romantic period started to abandon the conservative ideas and turned to passion. During this period‚ romantic poets and artists turned to passionate and fanciful subjects. The nineteenth century novel explored deep human conflicts and exotic

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    extent did writers‚ painters‚ and composers of the early twentieth century deliberately break with tradition? Explain how they accomplished that goal. Consider the development of atonal music in 20th century. Before the 20th century‚ serious music‚ even the music of the greatest composers‚ was pretty easy for the average person to understand and enjoy. Serious music followed common and easily understood patterns .In the 20th century‚ however‚ many of the most important composers began to move away

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    20th Century Fashion 20th Century Fashion Timeline:- • 1900s: La Belle Epoque • 1910s: East Meets West • 1920s: Sheiks & Shebas • 1930s: Despair & Fantasy • 1940s: World War II & New Look • 1950s: Flamboyant & Feminine • 1960s: Time For A Revolution • 1970s: Hippies in Polyester • 1980s: Preppies & Punk 1900s Edwardian Era: Clothing for women usually consisted of gowns‚ underclothing‚ corsets‚ hats‚ ruffs‚ collars and shoes. Men wore doublets‚ underclothing‚ breeches‚ ruffs

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