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    Social Reforms, India

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    The reform activities united people and the attack on institutions like caste which hampered social unity created a sense of oneness in the people. But most of these reform movements had certain limitations. The questions to which they gave primacy concerned only small sections of Indian society. Some of them failed to emphasize or even recognize that colonial rule was inimical to the interests of the Indian people. Most of them worked within the framework of their respective communities in a way

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    1970s Reform

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    The 1970s birthed a series of social and political movements. The opposition to the War in Vietnam that began in the 1960s grew a lot during the early 1970s. One of the best-known anti-war demonstrations was the Kent State shootings. In which national guard soldiers fired upon rioting students at the university. This event caused mistrust and shock throughout the country and became an example of anti-Vietnam demonstrations. Environmentalism also grew big in the seventies on April 22 1970 the United

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    longer benefited England they terminated the arrangement.  The Civil war had just ended in the US and the international boarder between the US and what is now Canada had not been settled. There was a very strong movement in the US --54 forty or fight emerged in the US.  This movement wanted the boarder at 54 degrees north 40 minutes which is roughly through the now community of McLeod Lake-nee Fort McLeod.  For their part England wanted to retain their interest land and saw the formation of

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    Seatbelt Reform

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    Bobby Wilson English 102 October 4‚ 2011 Death by Seatbelt The question of how imperative is it to enforce seatbelt laws in order to mitigate or reduce the number of deaths in the United States resulting from automotive accidents. The answer may somewhat obscure; the reason being because this issue has been an ongoing debate since 1849. “Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in the United States among persons aged 5–34 years” (vital signs: Nonfatal‚ motor vehicle‚ 1681)

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    Revivalism & Social Reform Grant Dockery Timothy L. Smith Christianity in the 1800s was a huge ordeal. It was growing exponentially between groups of people‚ churches were spreading‚ and the word was being taken out‚ but there are many questions to be asked about Christianity at that time. Churches and the government were tied tight‚ with which the church was very happy. Buildings and money were provided for the people‚ given that they help out in a number of ways. It was said to be a politico-religious

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    From 1790-1850‚ women’s economic‚ political‚ and social roles made significant advancement and women held an important role in political reform‚ but for the most part women’s role remained idly restricted to the home. The changing role of women led to many contextual changes with long-term ramifications. During this time period‚ women began to have a larger economic role in the work force‚ but the traditional role of women in the home kept most as housewives. Women began to work outside of the home

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    Tort Reform

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    tort‚ the following conditions must be met: 1) Intent 2) Voluntary act by the defendant 3) Causation 4) Injury or Harm. The following tort cases‚ Pearson v. Chung and Liebeck v. McDonalds‚ have been a pinnacle “poster child” for tort reform in the United States. In 2002‚ frivolous lawsuits cost taxpayers over $233 billion (Insideprison.com‚ 2006). What is considered a frivolous lawsuit? It is when an attorney files a suit that they are aware is without merit‚ lacking legal arguments

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    Three different political movements; the Populist‚ Labor‚ and Progressive‚ occurred between 1892 and 1912‚ that had well thought intentions on taking care of the workers‚ including children who made large profits by working extraordinary shifts and in unsafe conditions for big manufactures. Only the Progressive movement was successful in moving into the mainstream political limelight and gained acceptance throughout the nation. The Populist movement worked on the platform of helping the farmers.

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    The Market Revolution Many factors contributed to the Market Revolution beginning in 1815 and ending in 1860. These included economic‚ technological‚ and social aspects. Better transportation helped move people‚ materials‚ and manufactured goods from coast to coast. New inventions quickened the development of crops and manufacturing of goods. The country’s cities were growing fast‚ and people moved west in pursuit of cheap land and opportunity. Economically

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    Grassroot Movements

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    Landon Lassiter Essay 4 2-20-13 Grassroots Movements During the 1830’s and 40’s there was alot of religous revival swept throughout America. There were multiple ministers and preachers who scared people about hell. This period of time was known as the Second Great Awakening. The Second Great Awakening didn’t have much affect on the South because of the abolistionist movements that went hand to hand with the awakening. The grassroots movements were very successful in achieving their goals involving

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