A.P. U.S. History Notes Chapter 1: “New World Beginnings” Summary: 225 million years ago‚ Earth was one supercontinent (Pangaea) and ocean. About 10 million years ago‚ the North America that we know today was formed (geographical shape). The first discoverers of North America were nomadic Asians who wandered over here by way of an exposed land bridge from Russia to Alaska during the Ice Age. Though they were hunters at first‚ by 5000 BC‚ they had become hunter-gatherers with a diet of
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format. While completely valid‚ and effective in a relatively short piece‚ totaling only 5 sentences‚ the third point (journeys and “Getting Out”) is hindered by its structure. The first paragraph for this point feels short and feels somewhat like a summary‚ without expounding on what the examples it brings up. For instance‚ the paragraph ends informing the reader how “even after Sethe leaves jail and begins a life free from the degradation of
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Act- III Scene- 2 Summary of Act III scene 2: Act III Scene 2 Analysis In Belmont‚ Portia begs Bassanio to delay before making his choice among the caskets. If he chooses incorrectly‚ she will lose the pleasure of his company. Though she refuses to break the terms of her father’s riddle of the caskets‚ she confesses that if it were up to her she would give herself to him entirely. Bassanio‚ though‚ is tortured by the uncertainty of waiting‚ and convinces her to let him try the riddle. Portia
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Summary of Oedipus the King The first half of the play‚ “Oedipus the King” is mainly about the King of Thebes and his quest to save his land from a plague that has caused serious damage. Oedipus became king due to his earlier triumph of saving Thebes from the curse of the Sphinx. His people now rely on him to once again save the land from its misery. Oedipus‚ as he walks out of his palace‚ is approached by a group of local priests who are surrounded by the suffering citizens of Thebes. A priest
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4.05 Segment 1 Collaboration Assignment Directions: If you are unable to attend a live collaboration session‚ this activity will allow you to get credit for the Segment 1 Collaboration Project. Fill out the RED sections of this activity sheet. 1. Detalied explanation of how smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors work. How do smoke detectors work? *Inside the smoke detector‚ there is a light and a sensor that is positioned at 90 degree angles to one another. When smoke gets inside the
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Music in the Western World Review Exam 1 (Music History 1) 1. Ovid: Orpheus and the Magical Powers of Music a. Ovid- Roman Poet b. To the Greeks‚ music possessed ethos‚ the magical power to influence its hearers’ emotion and morals c. This magical power is illustrated in they myth of Orpheus 2. Nicomachus: Pythagoras and the Numerical Properties of Music a. Pythagoras (Pytacora in images) (sixth century B.C.) was credited with the discovery of the numerical relationships governing the basic
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CANADA T of C Elliott Chau Canadian Economics A) Sir John A. Macdonald (1867-1891) Goals: Attract immigrants Build a transcontinental railway Created jobs/encouraged foreign (British investment) Strategy: The national Policy Advertise in Europe -> Free land Provide support/$ to Railroad builders Set up high tariffs for imports which would encourage manufacturing in Canada Accomplishments Very little immigration Why? – competition from American-West Canadian Pacific Railway completed in 1885 A
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motif. Chord progression- Eflat major‚ Bflat min and Fminor. Bass note held for duration of each chord. Piano moves up a third aftr scnd chorus. 4/4 time‚ but not sounding that way syncopation emphasis on up beat. Written in 8ths notes structure: 1-2-3‚ 1-2-3‚ 1-2. Bass drum introduction‚ with emphasis on 3rd beat. Drums drives the song‚ plays simultaneously
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Marcela Levayova Social Psychology February 09‚ 2015 Heuristics In a video called Attitudes and Attitude Change‚ professor Mahzarin Banaji talks about implicit attitudes and how it is an unconscious decision maker that works for us when we make decisions. Implicit attitudes rest in our minds‚ they are our likes and preferences just like any other attitude. It is not conscious and we might not be aware of it therefore it can’t be controlled either. Heuristics are believed to be also unconsciously
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Chapter 1 Lesson 1: Ancient Economic Thought Pato – “Specialization has 2 effects” * It increases output and improves welfare of the individual in society by producing more goods and services‚ secondit is a component of justice. * Interpersonal relationship is necessary and justice exist when group does things that are in their nature. Xenophone – student of Socrates * Division of labor and the allocation of resources whithing the Latifunda as a way to self-sufficiency. “Oeconomicus”
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