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    Turning Movemnets

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    Turning Movements survey at intersection Objective: This experiment involves the collection of turning movement volume data‚ which is essential for designing traffic signal timing plans. Application : This will allow you to calculate the PHF (Peak hour factor) for each turning movement at each intersection‚ to be used for developing traffic signal timing plans The relation between hourly volume and the maximum probable rate of flow within an hour is defined by the peak hour factor (PHF).

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    Period: Early Renaissance (1200-1400) Characteristics: Heavy symbolism as well as extreme detail‚ vibrant‚ rich colors‚ religious scenes Location: Italy Characterized by: Everyday life‚ religious like byzantine‚ architecture Romanesque w/ gothic ornamentation • Nicolo Pisano o Pulpit (1260) • Highly detailed-classical • Nicola (Giovanni son) Pisano o The Annunciation ‚ Nativity‚ Admiration of the Shepherds (1270) • Plaza and Cathedral of Florence (1290) o Very Romanesque piazza w/

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    AP EUROPEAN HISTORY 1st SEMESTER EXAM   CHAPTER 13: RENAISSANCE   1. Which Italian city-state dominated the renaissance until the 15th century? Florence 2. A major difference between Italian and Northern Renaissance was that the Italian renaissance was more secular. 3. The characteristics of Italian Renaissance art are curvilinear rhythms‚ rich color‚ and detail. 4. Upper class women during the Italian Renaissance declined in status. 5. A major difference between

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    The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg is known as the most significant turning point of the American civil war. This battle took place from July 1st to July 3rd 1863. Robert E. Lee marched his army into Pennsylvania in late June after the victory over Chancellorsville. On July 1st the confederates clashed with the union’s army commanded by General George G. Meade‚ in Gettysburg. On July 2nd the fighting became heavier as the confederates attacked the federals. On July 3rd Lee ordered

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    Wilson’s fourth point in the fourteen points represent the American Government’s principles from 1914 – 1920? Name: Matthew Monteith To: Mr. Kitay Course: CHA3UE Date: Wednesday 4th April‚ 2012 Part A (Plan of Investigation) Wilson’s fourteen points was a speech delivered by Woodrow Wilson (president of America from 1913 – 1921) which later turned into the basis upon which the treaty of Versailles was made. His series of points outlined what the

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    What is ‘’HARLEM RENAISSANCE’’ ? what is its importance in American history and literature ? how does the poem “ DREAM DEFERRED” establish itself as a literary piece in the context of “HARLEM REANAISSANCE “ ? During the early 1990s‚ the burgeongoing African-American movement began pushing a new political agenda that advocated racial equality.The epicenter of tis movement was in NEW YORK‚ where three of the largest civil rights groups established their headquarters. In 1905 W.E.B.Du.BOIS ‚ in collaboration

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    The Renaissance

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    The Renaissance The Renaissance (16th and early 17th centuries): towards the end of the Middle Ages‚ after the loss of the English territories in France‚ England suffered thirty years of civil war fought by rival aristocratic families for the throne: the Wars of the Roses. The Welsh Tudor family was victorious and proceeded to secure its position. The dynasty ruled from 1485 to 1603‚ and was succeeded by Scottish relatives – and former opponents – the Stuarts. The military power of the aristocracy

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    Langston Hughes The story of an African American Poet During a time in American History were African Americans did not have right of equality or freedom of speech. Langston Hughes during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s‚ influenced a lot of people with his poems‚ short stories‚ novels‚ essays and his bravery to promote equality among African Americans and that racism should be put to an end. Langston Hughes is an African American poet‚ social activist‚ novelist‚ playwright‚ and columnist. Born

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    Turning Back

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    As I wander through the aisles of the lively and busy metropolis‚ I come to see and witness the highlands of avalanches‚ the oozing chocolaty color of the river banks‚ feel the breeze of every smoggy morning‚ listen to the music and beats played by car horns at a heavy traffic‚ and watch over fast asleeping children thriving the corners of the dark streets---things I never saw in the province. I never thought these could be real before I saw them with my naked eyes. As they say “welcome to reality

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    Renaissance

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    Renaissance 14th-17th Century -means “revival”‚ also‚ ’rebirth’ revival of interest in ancient Greek‚ Roman culture‚ humanist scholars attempted to rid feudal Europe of Church domination and conservatism -old sciences revived‚ new science emerged -national languages and cultures took shape‚ free from Roman Church authority---art and literature flourished -began in Florence Italy‚ spread to all of Europe Due to its geographic position‚ foreign trade and commerce developed in Italy. ---accumulation

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