1. How did the Indian societies of South and North America differ from European societies at the time the two came into contact? In what ways did Indians retain a “world view” different from that of the Europeans? An obvious distinction between the two civilizations is the Indians lacked weapons‚ tools‚ or sciences comparable to that of the Europeans. The Native Americans also existed in small‚ loose groups that lacked unity‚ while the Europeans were able to establish cities and alliances; another
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Obesity in America. Childhood obesity is a huge health problem in United States that affects about 12.5 million children and teens in this country alone. Since 1960 scientist have been monitoring obesity problem in United States and between 1980’s and 1990’s they have seen a drastic increase in childhood obesity from about 5% to sky high 15% which is a concerning number for young people. There are many different reasons why young people develop obesity in this country. The major reason why
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Education in America: Failing Schools Education in America is one of the most important issues that face our nation. If the education in America is not thought of one of most serious issues we face‚ our nation as a whole will fall. There are many debates and they seemly extend to all walks of life. The debates range from the decline in education‚ school vouchers‚ and the no child left behind law. As a nation‚ the United States is ranked above others. We must search for that solution
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Education in America Mary Mitchell Foundations of Public Administration: PPA 601 Thomas Bailey July 10‚ 2000 Introduction Education is a hot topic in the news and for most American citizens. They are preoccupied with the level of education their loved one are receiving. With the deficit being the cornerstone of much of government funding‚ agencies are feeling the cutbacks‚ and education is no exception. States have made steep cuts to education funding since the
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Latin America: The Creation of New People Latin America: The Creation of New People Bradford Burns‚ the author of Latin America: An Interpretive History has put a lot of thought in my mind‚ of who and what where the first people of Latin America. Because of them‚ many of us are here today. But who are they? The new world‚ which came to be known as Latin America; numerous types of people migrated to this part of the world. A group of people known as the indigenous migrated from Asia and
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America‚ The Free? Our country‚ founded on the premise that we are all created equal‚ endowed by our creator‚ with certain unalienable rights isn’t holding true to its declaration. In a recent study conducted by The University of Virginia‚ almost one in four Americans polled do not believe that all men are created equal. Equality in this country has been an issue long debated and dates back to the beginning of our founding‚ starting with women’s rights. Recently‚ the virus of inequality has spread
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has gotten to be illicit everywhere throughout the world? Pot in the United States of America has been quarreled over since the medication and its belongings were initially found a huge number of years back. Cannabis has been checked in numerous structures and demonstrated to convey extremely positive impacts for everybody .Some
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In 1776‚ the United States of America were in need of a government that knew how to rightfully use the resources of the country and how to make everyone feel united. The rule of Great Britain in America created a sense of fear and distrust in the minds of the people living in the United States of America at that time as Britain had time and again abused its power during its American conquest‚ making the lives of the middle class‚ a living nightmare. Under the British rule‚ Americans faced continuous
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It was a radiant day in American history. America had finally legalized gay marriage in all fifty states. A brilliant flame among a history shrouded in darkness. After years of campaigning‚ fighting and strife‚ the American LGBT community could finally look forward to a superb future. Despite there being a flame‚ there is also still darkness. All of America has yet to realize that despite winning one battle for the LGBT community‚ America still must wage war with ignorance‚ rancor‚ and apathy. Still
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material objects‚ socioeconomic factors‚ and social class lifestyles. Numerous sociologists have highlighted the excessive rates of consumption among Americans‚ which some refer to as hyperconsumption. With the emergence and availability of credit in America‚ Americans can easily obtain material objects that they may not be able to currently afford. It is well known that many
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