American annexation of the Philippines because they feared that Your Answer: it would violate America’s historical preference for independence and self-determination. 9. The Filipinos Correct Answer: cooperated with Americans to drive the Spanish from their islands during the Spanish-American War. 10. United States Secretary of State John Hay’s Open Door policy Your Answer: guarded against the partition of China into foreign colonies and the consequent loss of American trading opportunities
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APUSH CHAPTER 21 * The Emergence of Urban America * Between 1860 to 1910 the population increased from 6 million to 44 million * America’s Move to Town * Explosive Urban Growth * Fredrick Jackson Turner-the Frontier is a “safety valve” * But more people went to the cities than to open land * There was not enough land though in cities to hold everyone‚ most people were homeless or lived in small apartments or rented houses * In
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Throughout history and modern times‚ beauty has been valued and pursued. It has long played a significant role in shaping societal norms‚ practices‚ and reflecting cultural values. Standards often seen as eccentric in one part of the world could be the epitome of beauty in another. However‚ no matter the era or location‚ a common trend seen throughout history and even today tends to be pale skin. It shouldn’t be a surprise to many to the extent people would go for beauty and the fulfillment of fitting
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In the 1830’s the Plains Indians were sent to the Great American Deserts in the west because the white men did not think they deserved the land. Afterwards‚ they were able to live peacefully‚ and to follow their traditions and customs‚ but when the white men found out the land they were on were still good for agricultural‚ or even for railroad land they took it back. Thus‚ the white man movement westward quickly begun. This prospect to expand westward caused the government to become thoroughly
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discoveries‚ but not one quite as dynamic as the 20th century. I think the reason these specific times’ inventions were so important‚ is that it was the beginning of everything. All the basic ideas that we form magnificent technology of today‚ comes from those first inventions. These inventions left their mark in many different areas‚ including in transportation‚ entertainment‚ home life‚ and the work place. New technology saved
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round out with solutions. The causes of positive thinking can be traced back to the “Age of Downsizing” and the spread of‚ at best‚ weak science. The “Age of Downsizing”‚ which began in the 1980’s and continued through the 90’s‚ began in an effort from large corporations to increase their bottom lines by decreasing the numbers in their workforces. One of the unfortunate effects of this systematic slicing and dicing of lives is a demoralized workforce. Thus‚ corporations faced a dilemma: how to keep
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Chapter 11 Essential Questions 1) Why does Kennedy refer to the case of Marbury vs. Madison as “epochal?” Describe the short and long-term ramifications to the decision. The case of Marbury vs. Madison established judicial review of acts of Congress to determine if they are unconstitutional. It was so epochal because had it not established judicial review‚ Congress would be free to pass laws that are completely unconstitutional and a violation of the rights set in place by the first ten
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From the 1800’s to now the fashion of our society has changed dramatically. Ranging from the clothing to hairstyles and accessories‚ nothing has remained the same. In the 19th century showing skin was not an option‚ whereas here in the 21st century one wouldn’t be surprised if you saw a girl with close to nothing on walking down the street. In the early 1800’s‚ women’s clothing styles were based on the ‘Empire silhouette.’ The Empire silhouette style consisted of dresses that were closely fitted
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THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT‚ 1877(ACT NO. I OF 1877). [7th February‚ 1877] 1 An Act to define and amend the law relating to certain kinds of Specific Relief. Preamble WHEREAS it is expedient to define and amend the law relating to certain kinds of specific relief obtainable in civil suits; It is hereby enacted as follows:- PART IPRELIMINARY Short title 1. This Act may be called the Specific Relief Act‚ 1877. Local Extent It extends to the
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Medieval period there were hardly any established professional scientist. The knowledge of the medicine practice was derived from the classical teachings from Galen and Hippocrates in addition with astrological influences (Chilton‚ 2015‚ tour). The methods of the medieval doctor were very crude because there wasn’t any anesthesia for surgeries. Medicinal remedies were derived from natural plant and superstitious sources. For instance‚ Martin Hill made reference to the fact that royal women frequented
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