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Abstract This paper is about the different types barbiturates drug and the effect it has on a person. “Barbiturates were introduced in the early 1900s (for medical use) as sedatives, hypnotics, anesthetics, and anticonvulsants.” “These drugs cause depression or slowing down of the central nervous system – made of your brain and spinal cord.” (PAMF, 2015). Barbiturate drug acts as a central nervous system affecting the body to make you feel drowsy or temporary unconsciousness and was used as a…

During the time, the Chinese Immigrants has been excluded from the United States at one point. The Chinese Exclusion Act was a federal law signed by President Chester A. Arthur in 1882. It stopped Chinese Immigrants coming to the United States. It was the first significant law restricting immigration into the country. Some people might say that the law was passed is because of Economic tension, such as cheap labor, however, in my opinion the main reason that causes the law was racial tension.…

This unprecedented involvement demonstrated U.S desire and ability to protect financial possessions abroad. The Open Door policy, introduced by the U.S in 1899, granted equal trading privileges in China. Also, the building of the Panama Canal in 1903 was another huge gain for American enterprise. However, these successes did not come without consequences. Foreign spheres of influence in China provoked Chinese nationalists to rebel in 1900 (the Boxer Rebellion). Also the Panama Canal was preceded…

Orwell’s essay is influenced by time because he was born in 1903 and grew up during a time of crisis and war. Since a very early age he was influenced by war and politics. He say “where I lacked a political purpose that I wrote lifeless books” (Orwell). Walker grew up in a time where racism was rapid and being a…

When considering Australia’s relationship with many countries, many often neglect Canada as being one of Australia’s valuable allies, the two countries have been cooperating with one another since the 19th century and they have a great history between them. Both Canada and Australia have been colonized by the United Kingdom, and although Canada, mostly resembles its American counterpart, it was still heavily influenced by the United Kingdom hence aiding to its stronger ties with Australia. There…

“The Galloping Ghost” was a wide-known name given to Red Grange from a famous sportswriter by the name of Grantland Rice. Harold “Red” Grange was born on June 13, 1903, as a farm-boy in Forktown, Pennsylvania (Hickok). Harold was a third child parents of his parents Sadie and Lyle. When Harold was only five, his mother, Sadie, passed away. Grange was also diagnosed with a heart murmur early in his life. The Grange family went into a new struggle with no money, so they were forced to move to…

“The New Negro” which was extant in American letters between the 1920’s and 1930’s. As a representative of such movement, Countee Cullen remains one of the most exemplary and important writers of his time. Countee Porter Cullen was born on May 30, 1903. His place of birth is unidentified, though some sources state that he may have been born in Louisville, Kentucky, Baltimore, or New York City. He lost his parents and brother, but it is believed that he…

The increasing growth and development of the aviation sector and the measures that have been taken to reduce such emissions is manifold. Although the contribution of global aviation emissions as compared to other modes of transportation is less but the pollution created by airplanes is much more effective as it directly goes out in the atmosphere. This is one of the main reason that needs paramount attention and therefore requires a sustainable air transportation to reduce the emissions. With…

Obama’s orders surrounding Guantanamo Bay prisoners. To truly understand Obama’s decisions you must understand the history of Guantanamo Bay Prison. The base often referred to as “Gitmo” is located on leased Cuban soil and was first established in 1903 (Guantanamo Bay Naval Station Fast Facts).…

conservatism and liberalism. Lord Salisbury remained the Prime Minister and the Liberal party was finding ways to make it back to the top. The Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), which Emmeline founded and her daughter was a part of, was created in 1903 (Trueman 2000). This was a huge step for the liberal party to make their way back into parliament. In her autobiography, she talked about different methods used to get the attention from parliament; using polite arguments was not enough to…