The Progressive Era was a period that showed the goals and contradictions found in American society in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Theodore Roosevelt summed up the Progressive/Reform feeling in his "Square Deal" speech - that it was all about morals‚ not economics. His goal was the "moral regeneration of the business world." He preached that it was wrong for some people to get ahead in business and politics by tricks and schemes‚ while others were cheated out of the opportunity
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The Victorian Era During the Victorian Era‚ social classes of England were newly reforming‚ and fomenting. There was a churning upheaval of the old hierarchical order‚ and the middle classes were steadily growing. Added to that‚ the upper classes’ composition was changing from simply hereditary aristocracy to a combination of nobility and an emerging wealthy commercial class. The definition of what made someone a gentleman or a lady was‚ therefore‚ changing at what some thought was an alarming rate
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Statement of Purpose The importance of computers in today’s world can hardly be overemphasized; computers have become an indispensable part of our daily life. Having pursued my four-year Bachelor of Engineering program in Computer Sciences‚ it’s almost two years since I stepped into the world of Information Technology. I am confident that I possess the requisite background and aptitude for pursuing active research in Software Engineering at your esteemed university. My love for Software development
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Acids Bases and pH Scale I. Acids *Acids are ionic compounds ( a compound with a positive or negative charge) that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (H+). *The strength of an acid is based on the concentration of H+ ions in the solution. The more H+ the stronger the acid. Example: HCl (Hydrochloric acid) in water Characteristics of Acids: **Acids taste sour **Acids react strongly with metals (Zn + HCl) **Strong Acids are dangerous and can burn your skin
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First Law of Thermodynamics The first law of thermodynamics states that the energy cannot be created nor destroyed it can only be changed from one form to another. Another name for this law is the law of conservation of energy. This means that the total energy of a system plus its surroundings is constant and does not change. Energy can‚ however‚ be transferred in or out of the system and to or from the surroundings through work or heat. Conservation of Energy Energy may be defined as the
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Saturated fat is frequently consumed in the Modern western diet and is highly abundant in places such as meat and dairy products. Research (5) analyze the existing controversy on whether consuming saturated fat is beneficial or not. Present (2) studies contribute to the discrepancy because they don’t consider the variation saturated fatty acids (SFA) have on individual people. Factors that contribute to the differences are genes‚ diet nutrients‚ obesity level‚ exercise‚ and lifestyle. Insufficient
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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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Victorian era was an important era for England‚ in which it saw an expansion in its wealth and culture. It was characterized by the quick advances in science‚ technology‚ and medical fields with the growth of population across England leading to the growth in the countrys economy. The Victorian era began in the year 1837‚ the year Victoria became queen‚ and ended in 1901 when Queen Victoria died. During this era‚ the British expanded it’s power in other colonies. During the Victorian era there were
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It is easy to understand that in traditional pre-modern societies which saw very little change‚ uniform submission to the established custom and usage was the norm. For example in pre-industrial India which was feudal and agrarian‚ the priestly community held sway and monarchs ruled with absolute power
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The Jacobean Era‚ Cromwell‚ and the Restoration Elizabethan literature generally reflects the exuberant self-confidence of a nation expanding its powers‚ increasing its wealth‚ and thus keeping at bay its serious social and religious problems. Disillusion and pessimism followed‚ however‚ during the unstable reign of James I (1603–25). The 17th cent was to be a time of great upheaval—revolution and regicide‚ restoration of the monarchy‚ and‚ finally‚ the victory of Parliament‚ landed Protestantism
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