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    and far in between‚ and the progress slow and morose. Yet‚ even through the challenges of change‚ women have been able to remain optimistic about their futures. During the 1840’s and ‘50’s‚ women from both the North and the South had unwavering roles that they played in their societies. Northern society bustled into wealth and culture. The homes were made more luxurious‚ adorning many intricate patterns‚ lush fabrics and intense colors. Higher standards for living were put into perspective‚ and

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    Causes of Conflict in Northern Ireland Factors: Causes of Conflict in Northern Ireland • Divided Loyalties • Unequal Allocation of Housing • Unequal Employment Opportunities • Lack of Voting Rights • Lack of Opportunities for Social Interaction (Education & Housing) Divided Loyalties • The difference in political beliefs between the Protestants and Catholics also contributed to the conflict in Northern Ireland. • The Protestants see themselves as British and want Northern Ireland to remain part

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    Custom and Tradition of Italy Greetings in Italy When we introduced to an Italian‚ we should say ‘good day’ (buongiorno) and shake hands (a single pump is enough). ‘Hello’ (ciao) is used among close friends and young people‚ but it is not considered polite when addressing strangers unless they use it first. Women may find that some men kiss their hand‚ although this is rare nowadays. When being introduced to someone in a formal situation‚ it is common to say ‘pleased to meet you’ (molto lieto)

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    RADICALISATION OF SOCIAL POLICIES IN 1930S Why did Mussolini introduce the racial laws in 1938? * Change of policy seen as a reflection of Mussolini’s subversion to Hitler: Mussolini chose to try and imitate Hitler‚ they were allied since the axis alliance in 1936‚ Mussolini was strongly influenced by him and as the founder of fascism wanted to be ahead of Hitler and keep up with him in terms of foreign and domestic policies‚ Mussolini wanted to impress countries of eastern Europe with

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    said to have tested over 5000 pea plants and from this he derived the law of Mendelian Inheritance He was able to predict the probabilities of certain characteristics being passed onto the offspring of plants. He showed that certain factors‚ now known as genes‚ affected

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    The Pilgrims were hungry and weak from scurvy after two months at sea by the time the Mayflower anchored in the icy waters on the bay side of Cape Cod in the winter of 1620. Miles Standish led a small group of explorers on desperate scouting missions that predate the landing at Plymouth Rock First Encounter By Stephen Harrigan ‘I I NDIANS! INDIANS!” one of the members of the Mayflower’s shore party screamed as he came running in from the woods toward a tidal beach on

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    Voting Essay Can you imagine walking into the scheduled spot chosen in your riding for voting‚ to find a group of young teenagers just hanging around talking and laughing amongst themselves? Wouldn’t you be thinking‚ what do those kids know about voting? Look at them just mingling about with each other! This election could determine my lifestyle in the future! For this reason and others‚ I believe the voting age should be left at 18‚ if not raised a year or two. Is it not true that

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    The Black Death Caused Europe’s feudalism and economy to crumble. It was a horrific event that divided the population in half. The Black Death was a dark time in Europe’s history and is not easily forgotten. The economy and feudalism at this point in time was fragile. It was assumed that they would be protected because lords had wealth and power. Feudalism was also affected like any other country at the time there was not enough money to sustain lords and not enough for them to pay what workers

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    Impact of the USA Patriot Act on Local Law Enforcement Teddilane Turner PSF8200 Advanced Research in Public Safety Issues‚ Theory‚ and Concepts This paper presents the topic selected for the final Public Safety Case Analysis Project‚ an overview of the USA Patriot Act‚ its impact on local law enforcement‚ and the potential for net widening. Congress reacted to the violation to our country on September 11‚ 2001 by passing the USA Patriot Act into law on October 26‚ 2001. (USA Patriot

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    Importance of voting

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    Importance of voting Elections form the bedrock of the largest democracy in the world – India. Since Independence‚ as many as 15 Lok Sabhas have been formed through elections‚ the first one being held in 1951-52. The methodology of election is through universal adult suffrage‚ whereby every citizen of India over 18 years of age is an eligible voter in the eyes of the Constitution. The importance of elections in India—and for that matter‚ in any democracy—is as follows: Choice of leadership:

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