Alexander Sutherland Neill (17 October 1883 – 23 September 1973) was a Scottish progressive educator‚ author and founder of Summerhill school‚ which remains open and continues to follow his educational philosophy to this day. He is best known as an advocate of personal freedom for children. Contents * 1 Life and personal background * 2 Educational philosophy * 3 Life at Summerhill * 4 Influences on Neill’s thought * 5 Criticisms of Neill * 6 Neill’s educational legacy * 7 Works
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The 1950s was the decade that defined America after the second world war. The 50s birthed many of mankind’s greatest technological feats that still shine through today. One of the biggest political and social battles also took place in the decade. As the 1950s is important‚ it is paramount to know what makes it one of the greatest times of our history. Because of the wartime production boom of the 1940s‚ many scientific achievements and milestones were reached. Such advancements gave Americans a
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extreme lengths just to get their hands on alcohol. The illegal production and sale of liquor‚ the proliferation of speakeasies‚ and the rise in gang violence and other crimes went way up. This led to waning support for Prohibition at the end of the 1920’s. Both federal‚ and local government struggled to enforce Prohibition. The enforcement of alcohol was initially assigned to the IRS‚ and was later transferred to the Justice Department. In general‚ Prohibition was enforced much more
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subject-verb agreement. It states that a singular subject requires a singular verb‚ but there are cases that a subject is singular in form but plural in meaning. Ex: The family were informed as soon as they could be reached by telephone (Berengelman 44). The second classification is the plural subject-verb agreement. It states that a plural subject takes a plural verb. But there are special cases that a plural noun can be singular in meaning or both singular and plural in meaning. Ex: billiards
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In the beginning‚ the only event that popped into anyone’s mind when they heard the word recession was in the 1930’s. During the 1920’s a stock market crash occurred‚ however‚ many believe that the recession began way before leading up to the crash as a whole. This recession went on through the 1930’s‚ ending around 1939‚ depending on who you ask. It took a significant amount of time to recover‚ and while doing so‚ prepared for another recession in future if it happened. Over the years‚ the economy
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MORDENISATION OF INDIAN ARMY F INSAS…. The F-INSAS program[edit] F-INSAS has been taken up to equip Indian infantry with advanced weaponry‚ communication network and instant access to information on the battlefield.[1] This program is similar to the future soldier programs of other nations. F-INSAS includes a fully networked all-terrain‚ all-weather personal-equipment platform‚ enhanced firepower and mobility for the digitalised battlefield of the future.[2] The weight carried by soldiers
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As early as the 1600’s‚ people would be burned and drowned for heresy for committed acts like healing with herbs or potions. If you were identified as a heretic by others‚ you would burn at the steak because people thought that you “worshiped the devil”. Also‚ Pagans were massacred because they practiced polytheism even though it is considered part of Christianity today. Based on the information below‚ we should absolutely be able to choose our religion and whether we even want to practice one. The
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backlash from Nativists and the Ku Klux Klan (which had reemerged stronger than ever‚ and was unrestricted by a government who believed in little to no federal involvement) towards immigrants. Immigrant restriction acts which were passed in the 1890’s-1920‚ and in 1921‚ an emergency immigration act was passed which established a quota system that decimated the amount of immigrants granted access to the States. America had never before experienced immigration like this‚ over 25million people in
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Industrialization grew in many ways during the 1800’s. “It was largely pioneered by the northeastern cities in the united states” (Lecture 11). Many factors made Industrialization in America possible‚ including Natural Resources‚ New Transportation Systems‚ Industrial and Mechanization. The Industrial Revolution began in England because it had the resources that were needed. It all started with cloth industry. Making cloth by hand for pants‚ shirts‚ socks‚ bedspreads and other domestic items always
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George S Patton) Patton was always searching for the opportunity to gain a reputation as a formidable commander. He got his chance in a battle with Mexican guerilla leader Pancho Villa. Patton personally shot and killed three of Pancho Villa’s bodyguards. .(Biography Resource Center‚ George S Patton) Patton would soon have
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