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    the factory system. The factory system allows for all sorts of products to be produced on a mass consumer level, this system opened up many jobs in the inner city, which brought people to the surrounding area to live if living in the city were impossible there were however a few kinks in this factory system. The “kinks” in the factory system that was adopted during the industrial revolution were labor laws. Any person could work in these factories regardless of age, or gender. The factories…

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    production in preparations for the needs and transports required for battle. After the Civil War, the economy underwent increasing transformation into industrial forms. Immigration during this period was high. Most of the immigrants who came worked in factories. The population exploded. America had no true provisions at the time for this change though. Life changed greatly during this period. Before the Industrial Revolution, outside of farming, business was centered on small businesses. …

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    the level of school ( education), and factories, that is the mental and physical mechanization of people which turns them into zombies. A. Dickens; his life, works and experiences Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was a self-made man, who raised poor and succeeded to reach fame and to establish a happy life. Despite the obstacles he encountered, he could overcome them. After his parents‟ financial support declined, he left school to work in a shoe blacking factory in London to sustain his life at the…

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    SOCIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT MODERN TIMES (1936)-A REVIEW INTRODUCTION: Today we live in an era replete with all the luxuries of modernity. Indeed coming off traditional lifestyle and moving into modern times brought about great changes both positive and negative. Though the origins of modernity can be traced back a hundred years, it was only in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries that recognisably modern societies appeared. Also known as the Great Transformation period there were stark…

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    revolution, which happened at the 19th century in the Great Britain, has affected every single aspect of peoples’ everyday lives directly or indirectly. The industrial revolution promotes industrialization and it led to the creation of factories. The creation of factory, which was promoted by industrial revolution, improved the manufacturing process, and the improvements means that production was increased as the effect of industrial revolution. The improvement of production helped the increase…

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    Introduction Today’s world with perfection always search for new in their look. In the world with a necessary habit of fashion, Zara makes a well-known place in the people’s heart. When fashion is the new phenomenon until the mid-19th century Armancio Ortega the founder of Zara (Inditex) comes with an idea of starting the business (in 1963) with making housecoats and robes in La Coruna, as he was the son of railway worker. While in 1975 he took his business to a little bit advance level by…

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    Janie and Tea Cake’s decision to stay in the Everglades during the off season indicates that they are not as poor as their friends. Traditionally, migrant workers move from place to place to find work and do not have the financial means to stay in one place. I am assuming that Janie and Tea Cake are using Janie’s money from Eatonville to support themselves until they can work in the fields again. Mrs. Turner’s beliefs come off as highly confusing and hypocritical. She states, “It’s too many…

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    During the 19th century, Europe was riding a wave of innovations. Everything was beginning to become automated; communication, production, and most importantly travel. The development of railway systems allowed for everyday people to travel at rates that were previously unthinkable. What would have been a six month journey across countries could now be completed in a matter of weeks. While the volume of travelers increased, so did Europe’s interests in other countries. Documenting the rest of…

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    Lavin Luqman Section One Which classes of British society benefited the most from the industrial revolution? The industrial revolution was a great turning point in the world history. The industrial revolution started around the eighteenth century towards the nineteenth century in Europe. Britain was one of the most industrialized counties of that time. This revolution brought about many changes in social structures and living conditions. It brought about larger modernized cities, new social…

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    The Progressive Era took place in the 20th century from the years 1900-1920. Many changes took place during this time in history. Many issues were arising in the ideas of the industrial industry and the expansion of capitalism and this was the time of reformation and solving these issues. Many historiographers such as George Mowry, Joseph Huthmacher, and Robert H. Wiebe, have different views on the Progressive Era. Each historiographer has published work containing different responses to the…

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