The Second Industrial Revolution brought about a number of useful technological changes and some of the major effects it had on society included‚ but were not limited to the ideology of innovation/inventions‚ urbanization‚ and capitalism. The majority of the changes that occurred were positive. They all affected the world in a positive manner. Inventions and innovation made way for capitalism‚ mass production and world economy. Urbanization led to more workers being readily available to work in factories
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CARIBBEAN STUDIES UNIT ONE TERRITORIAL UNITS IN THE CARIBBEAN • WHAT IS THE CARIBBEAN Greenwood and Hamber (2003) defines the Caribbean as‚ “all the countries in and around the Caribbean sea that lie within an area that stretches from Grand Bahama Island in the north to Curacao in the south and from French Guiana in the east to Belize in the West. The Wikipedia Encyclopedia defines the Caribbean as‚ “a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea‚ its islands (most of which enclose
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The first industrial factories were the sugar mills of the Americas. The sugar mills contained sophisticated and organizational systems that can be compared to modern industries and characteristics. Sugar plantations in the seventeenth century involved slaves and freemen engaging in brute labor. The plantation would include a mill‚ boiling house‚ curing house‚ distillery for rum‚ and a storehouse. The structure alone presented refined technology of the time and included a large work force. Yet not
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The Transatlantic/ Triangular slave trade played a key role in the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain. If not for the slave trade‚ the Industrial revolution might have been delayed or never taken place. During the 18th century‚ Britain experienced huge industrial development. Due to this development‚ Britain became one of the wealthiest countries in the world. In this time period Britain was involved with the slave trade more than any other European country. Many people in Britain became
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The Civil War was a revolutionary experience for both Northerners and Southerners. Both sides involved witnessed change but for African slaves the effect of the Civil War was the most drastic. n the north the union won the war and emancipated slaves‚ getting their way in the war. In the north the war had a great impact on the economy and society. The economy as inflation rose almost 80% and taxes were put in place (income tax) also a national banking system was created. The war needed a mass production
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THEME: Languages in the Caribbean TOPIC: Oral Traditions within the Culture RESEARCH STATEMENT: To examine the factors contributing to the diminishing presence of the oral tradition within the Jamaican society. INTRODUCTION Oral traditions are viewed as “the means by which knowledge is reproduced‚ preserved and conveyed from generation to generation…” – Renee Hulan‚ Renate Eigenbrod It is through interaction and interrelation that we procure experiences
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institution that facilitated colonial education in the Caribbean. (1 mark) - One institution that facilitated colonial education in the Caribbean is the church 3. Name two festivals held on North America or Europe that have been influenced by Caribbean culture. (2 marks) - Caribana in Canada and Notting Hill Carnival in London 4. Explain how the festivals named above help North Americans or Europeans to understand Caribbean culture. (3 marks) - These festivals help persons
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Report Executive Summary In an era where there is a need for inclusive growth‚ the sugar industry is amongst the few industries that have successfully contributed to the rural economy. It has done so by commercially utilizing the rural resources to meet the large domestic demand for sugar and by generating surplus energy to meet the increasing energy needs of India. In addition to this‚ the industry has become the mainstay of the alcohol industry. The sector supports over 50 million farmers and
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Sugar is a powerful substance that hooks many of its users. Similar to abusive drugs‚ intaking sugar is a difficult habit to break and doing so leads to many short term consequences. This is why it is so hard for most people to give up sugar. The journey towards a sugar free lifestyle should be slow and steady in order to completely forbid it. Saying sugar is an addictive drug is not far from the truth. There are many similarities between drugs and sugar like how addictive they are and how hard
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assistance and contribution of a number of individuals; gratitude must be extended to such persons. The researcher would like to thank God almighty for giving him the health and strength he need to complete this Caribbean Studies Internal Assessment‚ so as to meet the requirements of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination syllabus. The researcher
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