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    Russia in 19th Century

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    Why was Russia so difficult to rule in the nineteenth century? Russia was considered as a difficult country to rule during the nineteenth century as there was such diversity in cultures for instance‚ only 40% of the population was made up of Russians. The rest of the population were other nationalities‚ this made it a problem as the Tsar insisted on russification which meant other cultures had to leave their traditions behind and speak and act like a Russian person. Not a lot of people were happy

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    At the end of the Nineteenth Century‚ the American population was growing rapidly. Industrialization was growing and this meant all of the major cities were populating also. After some of the government grants given to the railroad companies‚ 200‚000 miles worth of tracks laid across the country‚ to help settle the west by the year 1900. “From 1877 to 1890‚ both the amount of goods and the number of passengers traveling the rails tripled” (U.S. History chapter18). Agriculture was the first big

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    lesbian rights‚ whether it’s about tax equality‚ military service‚ or the right to marry. 150 years ago‚ it was an even larger portion of the population’s turn: women. Throughout the 19th century and into the 20th‚ women fought for equal rights under the law and most importantly the right to vote. During the 19th century‚ the Industrial Revolution transformed life in Britain and in other countries in Europe and North America. By the end of the country‚ life was becoming more and more comfortable for

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    England had many various factors that made it the most industrialized nation by 1820. It began in the eighteenth century with the dramatic rise in population. With increased population‚ the need for mass food production became paramount. Capital-intensive commercialized farming began to form in England earlier than anywhere else. The new invention of railroads was a catalyst for the industrialization of England. Trains allowed industrials(including coal)‚ garments‚foodstuffs‚ and personnel to be

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    ‘The Nineteenth Century English Novel offers us strong‚ independent heroines‚ but ultimately has them conform to socially acceptable feminine roles’. Do you agree with this statement? By definition‚ a heroine is a woman who would typically encompass the qualities of nobility‚ courage‚ independence and strength. Nineteenth century English women would have struggled to accomplish any of these particular acts of heroism within their social environment as ultimately‚ their roles within civilisation

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    19th Century America

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    Social Studies Essay Throughout the 19th century‚ America was a rapidly growing country. It was full of new inventions‚ new ideas‚ economic and social development‚ and new ways of thinking. But‚ most of these came from the North. The North and the South had many differences and many similarities. The North and South had many differences. One difference is that South’s economy relied on slaves more than the North. Almost all the Northern states immediately or gradually abolished slavery after

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    In the early part of the 1800’s‚ a new concept came to the surface of mostly every European nation: nationalism. With every foreign idea‚ a negative connotation arises due to the fear of change. However‚ throughout this period of history‚ nationalism opens the door to equality and individual rights and allows countries to move forward progressively. By the end of the century‚ a positive connotation engulfs the negative one‚ and the world is well on its way to being westernized‚ modernized‚ and industrialized

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    The nineteenth century is often regarded as being synonymous with sexual repression‚ this notion is not true‚ and during this era in American history many diverse views about sex and sexuality were developed. This paper will focus on the diverse ideas about sexuality and gender that were developed and what existing or developing ideologies led to these perspectives. The first idea that was developed about sexuality was Vernacular sexual culture; it acknowledges sex and desire as vital aspects of

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    The Romans didn’t conquer out of a tremendous desire to expand‚ like Alexander the Great‚ but rather responded militarily as new military threats arose. Still‚ the Romans prompt military response to newly encountered enemies created an overseas empire that brought untold wealth and power to Rome. Rome expanded beyond the borders of Italy by conquering much of the Mediterranean region‚ including fighting a series of three wars (Punic Wars‚ McKay et al.‚ p. 151) with a fierce Mediterranean rival‚ the

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    the 19th century Britain was transformed by the industrial revolution. In 1801‚ at the time of the first census‚ only about 20% of the population lived in towns. By 1851 the figure had risen to over 50%. By 1881 about two thirds of the population lived in towns. Furthermore in 1801 the majority of the population still worked in agriculture or related industries. Most goods were made by hand and very many craftsmen worked on their own with perhaps a labourer and an apprentice. By the late 19th century

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