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    Progressive Era

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    The role and responsibilities of the federal government changed drastically during the Progressive Era and the New Deal. Rapid changes after the Civil War brought on a need for economic‚ social and political reforms. Before the Progressive Era and the New Deal‚ the federal government took a very hands-off approach and had little involvement in‚ and little care for the welfare of the American people. With the Progressive Era and the New Deal‚ the federal government became more involved and responsive

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    industrial activity spread beyond the cities into rural areas. As in Great Britain‚ cotton was a major factor. Cotton had been introduced to china during the Song dynasty and had spread to Korea and Japan shortly thereafter. Traditionally cotton cloth had been too expensive to common people‚ who instead wore clothing made of hemp. Imports increased during the sixteenth century when cotton cloth began to be used for uniforms‚ matchlock fuses‚ and sails. Eventually‚ technological advances reduced the

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    Victorian Era The Victorian era was one of good and bad where empires fell and rose as senseless wars were fought‚ people dominated‚ and advancements of culture and technology were made throughout. The Victorian era is called the Victorian era because England was currently being ruled over by Queen Victoria. The British Empire reached its greatest size under her reign. The greatest country she conquered was India‚ it was known as the jewel of the British Empire because it brought England so many

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    The Baroque Era The Seventeenth Century Nikita Reid   “A General Overview of the Chapter” During the end of the sixteenth century to the mid eighteenth century‚ the Baroque Era prospered in Europe and its provinces. This section studies the Baroque expressions and the political setting against which they created. The writing of this period incorporated various subjects and structures‚ some recognizable yet numerous new and inventive. As the government developed progressively absolutist the

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    20th Century American History Progressive Era 2/9/2013 Kristie McBryde The Progressive Era‚ at its most progressive time in history. 1900-1918 The Progressive came from a long tradition of middle-class people with a strong sense of social duty to the poor. The social high-ups wherein blue-blooded‚ native stock was at the top and the poor along with the darker skinned were at the bottom‚ was accepted by the group. But enacted in their role as privileged members of society was a certain

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    manners and morals that shook American society to the depths." (Leuchtenburg) The 1920’s was an era in which the Americans showed their independence through actions; learning not to live the same ways that those preceded them had. The ’20s was a cultural and socialistic rebellious attitude‚ decomposing past American ethics and beliefs. The most obvious rebellion is shown by the feminine movements during this time. The 1920’s led to a new role for American women‚ in which females desperately tried

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    The Nehru Era (1947-64) British rule in India: India was a subcontinent of many different states with multiple regions‚ rulers‚ political systems and languages = v diverse Until 1947‚ the area that now forms India‚ Pakistan and Bangladesh was under British colonial rule. 1857: ‘First War of Independence’ 1900-47: India ruled by a Viceroy and London civil servant officials who acted as government (Indians had little representation) Princely states ‘independent’ but run by British crown Political

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    Understanding and preventing workplace violence Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide‚ one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. However it manifests itself‚ workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. Some 2 million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year

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    Sexual Harassment 1 Running Head: Sexual Harassment Preventing Sexual Harassment February 25‚ 2011 Sexual Harassment 2 Preventing Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is an important issue in today’s workplace. Every employee has the right to work in an environment free of sexual harassment and hostile conditions. Therefore‚ respect is also an important aspect of ethical behaviors and professionalism. There is a federal law related to sexual harassment in Florida Statute § 110

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    The Progressive Era

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    The Progressive Era The Progressive Era‚ which lasted from the 1890s to the 1920s‚ was an age of reform‚ the nation’s response to the industrial revolution. Its effects touched virtually all Americans and transformed the role of government in American society. Although some areas of American life‚ namely‚ racial issues and women’s rights‚ were neglected during the progressive age‚ the groundwork was laid for future reforms in those areas and others. During the 1900’s cities were

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