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    The 19th century was a time period when several discoveries were made which boosted the introduction to new inventions. I chose this era because it was the most interesting time period to me and the 19 century was a time period for numerous discoveries. Speaking of discoveries some of the most popular findings are chloroform/nitrous oxide, x-rays, and microorganisms. During this time period vaccines helped treat diseases. The chemicals were used to reduce pain, the machines was created to see…

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    19th Century America

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    restates your main points. If using other sources, be sure to cite them in your essay. 1. Explore the meaning of freedom in the United States from 1815 – 1920. What forces during the 19th century encouraged the growth of freedom in America, and what forces obstructed that growth? In the 19th century America, the meaning of freedom is deeply rooted within American values and ideas such as Democracy, Capitalism and Protestant values. For Americans, freedom means social mobility and the…

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    In the 20th century this is where technology begins to take a turn and cause an effect on individuals social and personal behavior skills. One the biggest creation of this century is called “Myspace”. The social media site started in 2003; individuals were able to connect with others all around the world, customize their profiles, and add music…

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    18th Century Women

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    New innovations and breakthroughs of the 17th and 18th centuries encouraged a small number of talented women scientists to create their own theories about the natural world. These women scientists carried out their own experiments; in addition to that they even published their results. Women in the Scientific Revolutionary era had very little proper training in the sciences, all the reading and studying was done on their own. As seen throughout time, these particular women were shamed, because…

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    21st Century Diversity

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    technology companies are beneficial to the health of said companies. Diversity initiatives are important for three reasons: the increased importance of technology in the 21st century, tech companies’ need to support their audience and the enhanced performance diverse teams bring. 1. Tech Careers Are Increasingly Important in the 21st Century Digital technology is a continuously growing part of American life. The tech workforce is growing to match. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or…

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    1870 to the 1900 was referred to as the gilded ( to be covered in a thin layer of gold color) age due to the fact it was paraded as a brilliant and magnificent time in America when infact it was a time of poverty and corruption. During this time in U.S. history the country had become very corrupt examples of this were shown like the party bosses, railroad companies were paying off politicians, and corners were cut on the construction of the dumbbell buildings. At this westward expansion was…

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    The Rights of women have definitely evolved over the past centuries. Women went from being treated as an object, not a person, to gaining many rights. They have evolved to be entitled to the right to vote, the right to work, the right to own land, and the basic fundamental rights that men have received. As the world becomes more modernized, women still want more rights, they want to be treated as an equal to men. In the United States, women want equal pay in the work force as men, when their…

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    Twentieth-century America Society is changing every day. Prior to just over a year ago, it was not legal to marry the person you love if that person was the same gender as their significant other. Disparities between men and women continue to decrease. Our government is increasingly recognizing the need for social change. The selection’s we’ve read in this section have commonly revealed the personal relationships of Americans in the twentieth century. Literary works across the twentieth century…

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    Assumptions of Homosexuality in 18th Century Composers Phillip Brett begins his article on issues of sexuality in 18th century music with an observation from 20th century composer Virgil Thompson, who noted that no one in music ever talked about homosexuality. This assertion is quickly contradicted with a quote from Havelock Ellis, who states that “It has been extravagantly said that all musicians are inverts.” Ellis uses the dated psychological term “inverts” to refer to those displaying…

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    the 21st century police. After 200 years the principles are still the same but the there are many differences that have changed and evolved the police. In the 21st century there are many forces changing the police, such as police action to reduce fear and promote co-operation with communities, the new developments in technology, the deconstruction of old quasi-military policing and, the rapid growth of private security. These are some the factors affecting the police in the 21st century, private…

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