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    is remembered both as a decade of youth in revolt and a boiling point for racial tensions that had been brewing since the country’s founding. While the New Left pushed the definition of freedom beyond anything previously imagined‚ the Civil Rights Movement sought to gain for African Americans the same freedoms that had been the status quo for the nation’s white citizens for decades. The 1950s had been a decade hell-bent on various societal characteristics: conformity‚ financial success‚ and material

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    Working people had very little leisure time. They spent a lot of time working and they were left with little time to enjoy themselves. For those who worked in factories‚ the line dividing work and leisure was becoming more and more rigid. What little opportunity there was for recreation was in the few hours spent away from work. According to Charles Shaw (1903) autobiography‚ pugilism and dog-fighting were among the main choices of entertainment. In every street where there was a beershop‚ there

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    the Civil Rights Movement‚ led by Martin Luther King‚ Jr.‚ was to end legal segregation and to integrate society. His strategy to achieve these goals was non-violent protest. By the end of the 1960s‚ the Civil Rights Movement moved from integration to black separatism‚ and the strategy of the movement changed from non-violent methods to a militant style of protest. This change in strategy had a deep impact in the opinions and support of white people for the Civil Rights Movement. King’s goal

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    During the 1800s‚ Great Britain was facing a crisis as there was a war with France looming over them. Along with this crisis‚ Great Britain was facing conflicts with the United States. Great Britain was in a difficult situation as war broke out against France. At the same time‚ the United States was looking for a "Second Independence" as they were trying to finally prove their independence from The British Empire. Great Britain faced more serious matters with France as they were trying to stay free

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    1800s America

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    During the 1800s‚ many major changes happened in America‚ whether it be changes in the cultural makeup of the people‚ American culture of the time‚ or freedoms and rights for women and African Americans. Many people immigrated to America during this time period‚ and cities grew very rapidly as a result of it‚ which caused some problems. Many reforms of art‚ literature‚ and society took place too. Finally‚ thoughts and ideas about abolishing slavery and granting women equal rights took place. As you

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    Appalachian Mountains in the early 1800s. They settled into new states and claimed their new territories. They began to invade California‚ lands belonging to Mexico‚ and Texas. In the mid 1800s the US took control over all land belonging to Mexico‚ and southern parts of Oregon. The US then progressed to control land from coast to coast. Before the 1820’s‚ American pioneers had began to settle and even build homes as far as the Mississippi River. Just ten years later‚ movement into the West expanded into

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    Democratic values are the fundamental beliefs that founded the United States and represent the core of America. Throughout history‚ many reform movements sought to expand these strong values that represent the unity among Americans through “life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness.” The magnification of these principles can be especially seen through the time period of 1825-1850‚ where much change was beginning to occur. While all of these reforms sought to expand the democratic ideals‚ only certain

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    country all rejected and protested the war. For speaking their mind against what they thought was injustice‚ these “hippies” were shunned‚ denied medical care‚ beaten‚ arrested‚ and some were even killed for peacefully protesting. This was the Anti-war Movement‚ a time when America went against the judgement of its people‚ and punished them for having freedom of speech. In 1970‚ four Kent State University students were killed for peacefully

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    FOLLOWERS. Leadership Styles Leadership style is a leader’s style of providing direction‚ implementing plans‚ and motivating people. The different styles of leadership are as follows: 1. Authoritarian Leadership 2. Paternalistic Leadership 3. Democratic Leadership 4. Laissez-faire Leadership 5. Transactional Leadership 6. Transformational Leadership 1. Authoritarian Leadership: The authoritarian leadership style or autocratic leader keeps strict‚ close control over followers by keeping close

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    Democratic Education Democracy in its most basic form is a government run by the people. But what would become of the government if the people were ill-informed and ignorant? John Dewey‚ the father of experimental education‚ argued that for a democratic government to succeed it must entail a thorough and relevant educational system‚ a democratic education. All too often formal education simply teaches general skills and has unchanging subject matter predetermined for all students. Dewey argued

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