At the turn of the century‚ life drastically changed for Americans‚ especially in the 1920’s where new social developments extremely affected their lives. During this time period‚ America transformed into a consumer society that contrasted with the production of primary industrial goods and an ethic of scarcity‚ restraint‚ sacrifice‚ and frugality of the 19th century. The 20th century was now known for leisure‚ relative affluence‚ and an emphasis on consumer goods and personal satisfaction. Things
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most historians agree that the beginning of the suffrage campaign was in 1832 when a woman asked a campaigner‚ while campaigning for the wider male‚ vote to include women. It was not until 1903 when Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Woman’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). She founded this group having been a member of the Suffragists. She became frustrated with the Suffragists’ tactics‚ especially their middle class and gradualist ideas. The motto of the Suffragettes was "Deeds‚ not Words" and
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Sparta was a society which was based strictly on equality‚ obedience‚ and discipline throughout their education of every Spartan child who had gone through arduous physical training and demanding routines. Through the way Sparta educated their people‚ known as the agoge‚ the boys’ endurance to pain‚ physical strength‚ and survival ability were challenged and enhanced. According to the healthy diet set upon by Lycurgus‚ the youth of Sparta were set apart from the life of idleness and indulgences
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ANCIENT HISTORY: SPARTA HISTORICAL SOURCES. Geographical Setting: Written Sources: “whose fertility is greater than words can express” (Strabo) Archaeological Sources: They had access to marble‚ iron and bronze‚ this can be seen in the votive offerings left at the temple of Artemis Orthia that are made out of these items. They could hunt animals‚ this is supported by a depiction of Spartiates hunting a boar on Lakonian pottery. Social Structure and political organisation: Written sources:
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Athens and Sparta were the two great powers of the ancient Greek world. They arose from the same culture and shared many of the same institutions and beliefs. However‚ there were vast differences in the political structures of these two city-states. Athens would become the first democracy that humans would create‚ while Sparta would sacrifice stature and power to maintain the restrictive government and institutional forms needed to prop up their warrior culture. Athenian citizens were counted as
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the Ancient Grecian culture there were various political systems in use depending on the city or Poleis. Today we shall take a look at the following systems monarchy‚ aristocracy‚ tyranny‚ oligarchy‚ and democracy‚ there were some others but these will be our focus. Interestingly enough while we think of ancient Athens as being a democracy it wasn’t always so‚ it eventually evolved into a democratic nation‚ but between the 8th to 6th century‚ Athens was ruled by aristocracy and according to The Athenian
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set of emotions present at birth or emerging early in the first year that some theorists believe to be biologically programmed.)- anger‚ sadness‚ joy‚ surprise‚ and fear iv. dev of pos emotion- happiness 1. begins to display social smile end of 2nd month to carergiver. 3rd mo smile at real ppl. 3-6 mos open mouth big smiles. 6-7 mos reserve smile for familiar. v. Dev of neg emotion 2. First 6 mos 3. Fear is one of last emotion to dev. 6-7
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may display attachment and separation anxiety at this age. Independence continues to grow‚ and by the age or four children will start to become self motivated in certain things. They begin to cope better with new surroundings and people. Their social skills will be growing as play becomes more cooperative with other children. They are able to share and consider the needs and feelings of others. They like to help and please‚ and become more cooperative with adults. Between the age of four and
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Athens’s Simplicity & Spartan’s Power During the ages of 800 and 401 BCE‚ Athens and Sparta were very different in many ways‚ but in a couple of ways‚ they were somewhat similar. They both had wealthy aristocrats who controlled their government and who made decisions on what was “best” for their poleis and its people‚ and both used a political legislative system. While the Spartans had the elder council‚ called “Gerousia”‚ the Ephors and the general assembly‚ the Athenians had the legislative
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to live‚ I would prefer to live in Sparta because it has the strong military power. Moreover‚ military strength is very much necessary in order to protect own country from the enemies. In addition to this‚ I would be happy when I got the chance to serve the country as an army. This thought would be 100% fulfilled if I live in the Sparta because joining the army is like a compulsory job there for any eligible candidate. Along with this‚ as per the rule of the Sparta‚ I would get the chance to serve
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