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The Spaniards were compelled to till the land alone and become autonomous ranchers as opposed to feudal lords, as in other countries in Central and South America, and in this manner, they became a rural country without a caste and no choice but to create a democracy. It is now known that on the…

sorghum, and millet; coffee; pulses; and oilseed. Grains are the primary staples of the diet and pulses are a principal source of protein in the diet. Over 90 percent of large-scale industries are state-run, as opposed to less than 10% of agriculture. Public industries include the garment, steel, and textile industries, while most of the pharmaceuticals industry is owned by shareholders. Industry accounts for almost 14% of the gross domestic product, with textiles, construction, cement, and…

Among the grievances were exclusion from a hotel dining room; refusal of admission to a New York City opera; segregation to lower-quality seats in a theater; and removal from a train car set aside for white women. All of these indignities were violations of rights enumerated in the 1875 legislation. The Supreme Court analyzed these cases in view of the Fourteenth Amendment and concluded the Amendment was not designed to apply to private citizens or private organizations, but only to the federal…

help facilitate the establishment of green initiatives throughout the house’s property. By working with multiple classes, students and professors we were able to receive donations of rare native plant species for the permaculture garden along with grants for the installation of a passive solar hot water heater, a rainwater capture system, a garden composting program, house-wide LED lighting fixtures, and an online portal within our institution’s Learning Management System (LMS) to organize all…

1. What activities have you performed to demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people? Having grown up in India - a land of diverse cultures - and being part of a joint family was a legacy of my rich cultural heritage. The ideology and uniqueness of my joint family was helpful in developing my personality during my impressible years due to informal social interaction between the members of my family. Being the eldest of four sons, it was my responsibility to inculcate team spirit…

Hip Hop Information Literacy Case Study To make a case for a new Hip Hop Information Literacy course a personal assessment of the university culture was recorded during my first year on campus. The quantitative measurements as a faculty member were conjured from an ACRL Assessment in Action Project Institutional Profile, a collaborative project completed with university faculty members and students ((ACRL), 2015-2016). The qualitative information was based off observational experiences in the…

In Wandsworth LBC v Singh it was held that a recreational park used by the public can be deemed to be in use for the purposes of business when a local authority is being considered. The requirement here is that the open filed should be occupied by the tenant for the purposes of the business and it is not a condition that the business…

Washington, which later grew into a bitter personal battle. Washington from 1895, when he made his famous "Atlanta Compromise" speech, to 1910 was the most powerful black man in the America. Whatever grant, job placement or any endeavor concerning Blacks that influential whites received was sent to Washington for endorsement or rejection. Hence, the "Tuskegee Machine" became the focal point for Black input/output. DuBois was not opposed to Washington's power, but rather, he was against his…

Higher Learning and Learners Curriculum Curriculum at institutions of higher education during the colonial period in America (1636-1789) focused on utilitarian subjects such as the Classics (like Latin), rhetoric, and math (Marsden, 1994). These same subjects continued into the antebellum period (1789-1861). While the Yale Report defended the classical curriculum of Greek, Latin, and math, many colleges (especially women’s colleges) preferred to emphasize English and modern languages.…

groups publicized by the media probably have the most political clout and are controversial, such as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the American Association for the Retired Persons (AARP); however, some such as these, are probably less publicized than political groups such as the National Rifle Association (NRA) or even the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) depending on what topics are popular during that period. The majority, if not all, of these…