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- 491: U.S. Wage Trends
- ... in a technologically advanced world. Voting & Poisoned Political Process in The U.S. The advance of mass communication is natural in a technologically advanced society. In our country's short history, we have seen the development of the printing press, the radio, the television, and now the Internet; all of these, able to reach millions of people. Equally natural, is the ... method of persuasion by political figures, multinational corporate advertising, and the upper 2% of the elite, who have an interest in controlling public opinion. Newspapers and radio experienced this same history, but are now somewhat obsolete in the science of changing public opinion. Though I do not suspect television to become completely obsolete within the next 20 years, I do see the Internet being used by the same political figures, multinational corporations, and upper 2% elite, for the same purposes. At this time, in the Internet's young history, it is largely unregulated, and can be accessed and changed by any person with a computer and a modem; no license required, and no need for millions of dollars ...
- 492: The Impact Of Stalinism In 198
- The Impact of Stalinism in 1984 Truly one of the greatest anti-utopian novels in history George Orwell's 1984 is a "nightmare vision" into the future of a world controlled by totalitarianism (Meyers 144). Through the character of Winston Smith, Orwell expresses his negative views on totalitarianism in Stalinist Russia and closely links the events in the novel to actual history. George Orwell, the assumed name of writer Eric Arthur Blair, was born in 1903 in Bengal India. His father, Richard Blair, was a British official in the Indian civil services ... what way of knowing the dominion of the Party would not endure forever?" (Orwell 25). The writing of 1984 is meant as "a reaction to certain terrifying events in modern history that could not have been foreseen . . . " (Zwerdling 202). Orwell's fear of total control was foreseen in a statement Winston made: "We are the dead." (Orwell 113). This complete ...
- 493: Freedom In America
- ... be guilty of violating the bounds of the First Amendment by publicly offending others through obscenity or racism. Americans have developed a distinct disposition toward the freedom of expression throughout history. The First Amendment clearly voices a great American respect toward the freedom of religion. It also prevents the government from "abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Since the early history of our country, the protection of basic freedoms has been of the utmost importance to Americans. In Langston Hughes' poem, "Freedom," he emphasizes the struggle to enjoy the freedoms that ... in this case the principles of free speech have been abused because young children can purchase and listen to this obscene music. The American flag, symbol of our country's history and patriotism, has also become a topic of controversy. The controversy was over the right to burn the flag without punishment. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan offered the response ...
- 494: How Technology Effects Modern America
- ... in a technologically advanced world. Voting & Poisoned Political Process in the U.S. The advance of mass communication is natural in a technologically advanced society. In our country's short history, we have seen the development of the printing press, the radio, the television, and now the Internet; all of these, able to reach millions of people. Equally natural, is the ... method of persuasion by political figures, multinational corporate advertising, and the upper 2% of the elite, who have an interest in controlling public opinion. Newspapers and radio experienced this same history, but are now somewhat obsolete in the science of changing public opinion. Though I do not suspect television to become completely obsolete within the next 20 years, I do see the Internet being used by the same political figures, multinational corporations, and upper 2% elite, for the same purposes. At this time, in the Internet's young history, it is largely unregulated, and can be accessed and changed by any person with a computer and a modem; no license required, and no need for millions of dollars ...
- 495: Slavery Reparations Are Wrong
- ... or perhaps just a token of our apologetic state, will only further social damage and entrench abusive African regimes. A cognate situation with African Americans is with that of Afrocentric history (Asante, 174); many suggest that perhaps we ought to provide black student with their own curriculum, such as to instill in them a sense of pride that will improve their education. The U.S. News and World Report comments: "The Afrocentric curriculum is usually presented as an attempt to develop pride in black children by giving them a racial history… But what kind of pride and self-esteem is likely to grow from false history? And how much more cynical will black children be if they discover that they have been conned once again, only this time by Afrocentrists? … It is a sure-fire ...
- 496: William Lyon Mackenzie
- William Lyon Mackenzie is remembered in history not only for the offices he held, but also for his belief in the natural rights of man as expressed in the 1837 Rebellion to reform the government of Upper ... Mackenzie's role was insignificant in the introduction of responsible government in Upper Canada. ("Mackenzie" 1976: 406) Born on March 12 1795 at Springfield, Dundee, Scotland. Mackenzie is one of history's most frequently misunderstood figures of all time. Only if the man and the legend are separated can one understand his role in history. As a legend, Mackenzie has a role and importance that Mackenzie the man could never achieve. ("Mackenzie" 1976: 406) This becomes evident when looking at his irresponsible leadership, through ...
- 497: The Spanish Inquisition
- ... It was called The Spanish Inquisition. It took place for approximately five hundred years, from the late 15th century to mid 19th century. Many ironic elements were involved in the history of the Inquisition. The Spanish Inquisition lasted longer than any other preceding it, and was the most cruel, bloodthirsty, and festive of all. The objective of the inquisition, in its ... expulsion of the Jews from Spain, when King Juan Carlos officially invited the Jews to return to their homeland in Spain and addressed a formal apology to them. The long history of the Spanish Inquisition serves as a reminder of the bigotry and the persecution that took place. It is only one of many persecuting acts that are piled on top of Jewish history. Many Christians look back onto the Inquisition with shame and humidity. The Spanish Inquisition has inflicted untold amounts of damage onto the Spanish society and everyone else’s. It ...
- 498: The California Gold Rush
- The California Gold Rush “In a small Californian city of Coloma, January 28, 1848, one event occurred that would change the course of world history and American history (Axon 1)”. A new mill (Sutter’s mill) was put up on the American River, and was doing its job of sweeping away the rubble from, the crystal clear water ... just fool’s gold. To his surprise he discovered real gold, which was plentiful in the area. Little did he know that his discovery would alter the world and American history, especially the history of the state of California. Before the gold discovery of 1848 the state of California did not even exist. The population of California was not high ...
- 499: U.S. Wage Trends
- ... in a technologically advanced world. Voting & Poisoned Political Process in The U.S. The advance of mass communication is natural in a technologically advanced society. In our country’s short history, we have seen the development of the printing press, the radio, the television, and now the Internet; all of these, able to reach millions of people. Equally natural, is the ... method of persuasion by political figures, multinational corporate advertising, and the upper 2% of the elite, who have an interest in controlling public opinion. Newspapers and radio experienced this same history, but are now somewhat obsolete in the science of changing public opinion. Though I do not suspect television to become completely obsolete within the next 20 years, I do see the Internet being used by the same political figures, multinational corporations, and upper 2% elite, for the same purposes. At this time, in the Internet’s young history, it is largely unregulated, and can be accessed and changed by any person with a computer and a modem; no license required, and no need for millions of dollars ...
- 500: Review of Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography
- ... Franklin was interested in the past actions and lives of his ancestors, from who's experience he was to learn and make future judgments in his life. He believed in history's reoccurrence and studied its events intensively: that is to be learned a lesson from by all. Benjamin Franklin's ancestors lived in Ecton Village, Northamptonshire for over 300 years ... complete his autobiography, many facts were of interest for what they reveal of his plans for the rest of the book. This' book teaches to abide by the rules of history. History is full of frequently reoccuring events. If mistakes or mishaps have occurred in the past, one should learn from them now and apply them to his life, as Franklin ...
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