A People’s History of the United States is a 1980 non-fiction book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book‚ Zinn seeks to present American history through the eyes of the common people rather than political and economic elites. A People’s History has been assigned as reading in many high schools and colleges across the United States.[1] It has also resulted in a change in the focus of historical work‚ which now includes stories that previously were ignored.[2] The book
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The term feminism can be used to describe a political‚ cultural or economic movement aimed at establishing equal rights and legal protection for women (Bardon‚ 1978:23). Feminism involves political and sociological theories and philosophies concerned with issues of gender difference‚ as well as a movement that advocates gender equality for women and campaigns for women’s rights and interests (Stambler‚ Sookie‚ 1970:102-105). During much of its history‚ most feminist movements and theories had leaders
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History 11 Take Home Final Please be prepared to transfer your answers to a scantron when you arrive at the final. Bring #2 pencils. 1. As evidenced by the formation of the Lowell Female Reform Association in 1844‚ female workers in New England textile mills had changed their 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
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Nursing Response (6th ed.) (pp. 616-654). St. Louis: Mosby. Luggen A. S. & Hill‚ C. (2004). Mobility. In Ebersole‚ P.‚ Hess‚ P. & Luggen‚ A. S. (Eds.)‚ Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response (6th ed.) (pp. 378-413). St. Louis: Mosby. Mott‚ S. & Kingsley‚ B. (2004). Dementia‚ mental health and issues of abuse in aged care. In Nay‚ R. & Garratt‚ S (Eds.)‚ Nursing older people: Issues and innovations (2nd ed.) (pp. 191-208). Marrickville: Elsevier Australia. 7 Pisani‚ H.‚ Partridge‚ F
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Sadly‚ abuse has been documented numerous times in multiple shows and in specific cases. National Geographic looks at abuse elephants face in the circus in an article‚ Elephant Abuse Charges Add Fuel to Circus Debate written by Maryann Mott. A point discussed is making elephants who can weigh as much as 8‚000 pounds perform tricks‚ in particular headstands. The trainers will be cruel and break the animals physically and emotionally in order to bend their will. Additionally‚ the strain
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Capital Punishment The Death Penalty has no place in the modern United States Criminal Justice System. The moral correctness of the government sentencing prisoners to death is a long debated argument. Death penalty supporters may believe that death is a rightful punishment to those who are found guilty of murder‚ or that the punishment will deter future criminals from committing homicide. Capital punishment is a serious problem facing many innocent Americans‚ as well as slowing the progression of
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Not ago‚ In the nineteenth century‚ the words that our forefathers wrote in the Declaration of Independence‚ "that all men were created equal‚" held little value. Human equality was far from a reality. If you were not born of white male decent‚ than that phrase did not apply to you. During this period many great leaders and reformers emerged‚ fighting both for the rights of African Americans and for the rights of women. One of these great leaders was Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Stanton dedicated her
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The Women’s Liberation Movement AKA: Women’s Lib Feminist Movement or Women’s Rights Movement "Feminism is the radical notion that women are human beings" -women fighting male power structure Women‚ you may be feminist if you: -had lots of choices after high school -had the option of college/grad school -have a career/job and family -plan to be a doctor‚ lawyer‚ engineer (professional) -support fair work salary for any work -workplace is free of sexual discrimination -participate
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The Greek and Roman Influence over Modern America The Greeks and the Romans were among the most influential societies in the history of the world. Evidence of Greek or Roman influence can be found in almost every culture or country that has ever existed. Though both cultures were different in practice and incredibly competitive with one another‚ their politics and their beliefs set the stage for future civilizations‚ including those of the modern world. In particular‚ the values and practices of
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Suzy about how going to this meeting is a mistake‚ and suggests they do other things. At that moment‚ the librarian Ms. Motts enters the room and begins to discuss the topic of the day: Everyday Life in the 1800s. After an hour of talking about careers‚ challenges‚ and notable people of that time period‚ the meeting ends and both Suzy and Alison depart. At the next meeting‚ Ms. Motts explains that the children will be researching historical figures and each child is assigned a figure. Suzy selects
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