The 1960s were marked by a plethora of social and political changes‚ with the counterculture movement being one of the most widely historicized and familiar aspects out of this period. While this movement did contribute to positive changes in some ways‚ a rise in drug usage amongst young people occurred. Due to the inherent dangers drugs impose on the individual‚ concerns were raised throughout the country. In response‚ President Richard Nixon moved to enact legislation hoping to curb drug usage
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church. By the late 1950s‚ a number of female vocal groups began to produce songs. The groups were 2-3 women one sang a lead part while the others sang a background vocal. This was the birth of "girl groups". This sound was the trend for the early 1960s. Girl groups remained on the Billboard pop charts in 1962 to 1965 but‚ by 1965 the popularity of this
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England in the 1960’s was a changing point for their culture. This time was known as the Swinging Sixties. The country transformed from a conservative environment into a place full of freedom with hope and promise. The nation had just moved past the second world war‚ and now the youth culture was beginning to freely express themselves. Adults in tis time fought during their youth and wanted the youth to enjoy their time. One of the biggest aspects of the sixties in England was the music. Music
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Rural marketing- an untapped potential By: Mrs. Sugandha Dhillan‚ Mrs. Pradnya Bhandare Abstract: ’Go rural’ is the slogan of marketing gurus after analyzing the socio-economic changes in villages. Rural marketing is an evolving concept‚ and as a part of any economy has untapped potential; marketers have realized the opportunity recently. Improvement in infrastructure and reach‚ promise a bright future for those intending to go rural. Rural consumers are keen on branded goods nowadays‚ so the market
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1. CAP origins and Development The Common Agricultural policy (CAP) is one of the most controversial European Union Policies. When created during the late 1950’s after years of severe food shortages around Europe as a result of World War II‚ its initial aim was to strengthen and support the European Union farming industry and supply the people of Europe with better food and ensure them with more supplies by encouraging better agricultural productivity. When the Treaty of Rome was signed in 1956
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How has industrialisation changed the nature of the family? Industrialization is considered as one of the main reasons for the family shifting from extended to nuclear. Families began to relocate from more rural areas to more suburban areas to find work. This was mainly due to the fact that plenty of factory based work where available in the cities. This eventually led to urbanisation‚ as families began to move away from small villages and into large urban areas. After this shift every aspect
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John Andrews identifies the changing attitudes of the white Americans as the main reason the civil rights in the 1960s did not progress. He claims that as the cause started shifting from civil rights to race‚ the white Americans began to become more fearful and therefore began to oppose the measures being taken. The loss of support is evident as in February 1964‚ the Gallup poll showed that 61% of the public favoured the passage of the civil rights bill . But‚ by 1966‚ 90% opposed new civil rights
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The largest earthquake recorded in the 20th century is the 1960 Valdivia earthquake‚ also known as the Great Chilean earthquake which occurred on May 22‚ 1960 and hit approximately 100 miles off the coast of Chile‚ which is parallel to the city of Valdivia. With a rate of 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale‚ this earthquake occurred in the afternoon and lasted approximately 2 minutes (brit). After just thirty minutes of the major earthquake‚ a foreshock shook the area near the towns of Valdivia and
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Skateboarding evolved in the early 1960’s as a way for Surfboarders to have a feel for the waves in the off-season. Many people do not know much about the sport besides the fact that it only seems like troublemakers are participating in it. There is a lot to learn including the origin‚ about the professionals‚ stereotypes amongst the skaters‚ lack of parks‚ injuries‚ and salaries given from sponsors. Skateboarding is a gateway to freedom to most people. It is not something we do because we want
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INTRODUCING RURAL BANKING TO THE WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION JULY‚ 2009 * INTRODUCTION The mission of this delegation is to introduce to you the rural banking system which is currently operating very well after 33 years of its introduction. Other parts of the world‚ notably the Netherlands and the Philippines have had tremendous benefits out of their rural banking system. The
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