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- 711: Culture, and Arts of Argentina
- ... Argentina Argentina is a nation with a vivid Spanish heritage, soundly affected since the 19th century by European, prominently Italian, immigration. A blithesome interest is maintained in the nation's history, particularly as symbolized by the Gaucho or cowboy. Europeans also shaped literature in Argentina. In the fine arts, an example to be emulated has been France; only in folk art ... cultures attained a national identity about the same time other Latin American countries established themselves as independent republics. The Period of Independence accounted for a lot Argentina's principal literary history. Argentina adopted aggressive programs to establish cultural institutions that thrust them to the literary forerunners, despite their earlier cultural insignificance. Argentina played a large role in setting 19th-century literary ... most famous augmentation to modern music. Astor Piazzolla, a prolific 20th- century tango composer, bandleader, and performer, incorporated jazz and classical influences in his works. Argentina has a lot of history behind its complex traditions. Many of the great minds of history came from the county of Argentina. Without Argentina's contributions to history we would be without titles like " ...
- 712: Egypt 3
- ... It led to the decoding of Egyptian hieroglyphics. Pharaonic names, dates, places, and events could then be reliably organized for linear presentation of ancient Egypt’s long 4,000 year history. Egyptian innovations in burial architecture, mummification, picture language, and huge monument building had both amazed and puzzled scholars for nearly 1,500 years. Pyramid building, obelisk lifting and colossal statue ... both attractive and intriguing. This paper will review several specific aspects of Egyptian art ranging from 4000 to 30 B.C.E. First will be, a brief discussion of Egyptian history, kings, geography and art. They will be followed by an examination of invention and innovation. Next, the decoding of hieroglyphics will be reviewed and followed by an overview of ancient ... one-third, but as a result actually ended the empire. The Egyptian period demonstrated the cunning and the craft of ancient people who built the largest stone monuments in the history of mankind. Perhaps the most important innovation of the Egyptians was hieroglyphics. It was the beginning of recorded information in the western world. It was also referred to as ...
- 713: Early Resistance To British Na
- ... quickly became nationalist, socialist, and democrat. Masters like Cavour or Mazzini were the new heroes for the young students. That is why the British government prohibited the study of British History of the XIXth century in Indian schools. But it was already too late. The process could not be stopped at that stage. Indians had acquired a better knowledge of European ... for example – influenced India. So it seems that the introduction of western ideas and their critiques contributed to the emergence of nationalism. The initiation of the indigenous elite to Western History would have founded their quest for independence, following a nationalist scheme transmitted by occidental education. A complex of inferiority began to spread among Indians, mostly because of the British racist ... using the religious field. Political activities could then enter the smallest village thanks to religion. This tactic allowed leaders to unify a rising population. Mother India was born. 1Chand, Tara. History of the Freedom Movement in India. 2. British India a. The East India Company and the Conquest of India The intentions of the merchants who formed the East India ...
- 714: The Manhattan Project
- ... bomb that would end World War 2, but begin serious controversies concerning its sheer power and destruction. I became interested in this topic because of my interest in science and history. It seemed an appropriate topic because I am presently studying World War 2 in my Social Studies Class. The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings were always taught to me with some ... ethical and controversial issues. Most of the people in the United States of America supported the use of the atomic bomb, even President Truman called it, "the greatest thing in history." Many people, including the scientists that developed the bomb, opposed the bombings and felt that it was immoral to kill that many innocent people just to get an influence in the war. The Manhattan Project was one of the most important parts of American History. It was the first effort to create an atomic bomb, that helped end the war in the Pacific. All of our lives have changed through the development and bombing ...
- 715: William Clark's Slave York
- William Clark's Slave York The names Lewis and Clark have been branded into history, along with Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped guide their expedition across the uncharted American continent. How about York? Remember him? If not, you're not alone. York was a ... journey across America. They want to rectify that as the bicentennial of the 1803-1806 journey nears. Scholars scheduled a conference in Portland today to discuss York's contribution to history. They hope the conference will Americans understand the true history of the expedition, and celebrate its diversity without trying to demonize anybody, or turn anyone into heroes. ``This man was one of the most famous African-Americans in the ...
- 716: ATF
- ... successful, since inspectors educate licensees in proper record keeping and business practices. Compliance inspections target licensees likely to divert firearms from legitimate trade to criminal use and dealers with a history of poor compliance. The ATF Laboratories have a distinguished history that dates back to 1886. From two scientists working in the attic of the Treasury building, they have grown to a staff of over 120 professionals working in four laboratories ... from the Internal Revenue Service by Treasury Department Order No. 120-1 (former No. 221), effective 1 July 1972. Notwithstanding, ATF traces its roots across two hundred years of American history. In 1789 under the new Constitution, the first Congress imposed a tax on imported spirits to offset a portion of the Revolutionary War debt assumed from the states. Administration ...
- 717: William Bradford
- If a tree falls but no one is there to see it, does it really fall? This quote explains the very logic of history. Throughout the course of history, many significant occurrences have shaped our society to what it is today: free. William Bradford not only lived through a symbolic historical cornerstone of America, but wrote about it too ... known, or to be made known unto them, according to their best endeavors, whatsoever it should cost them, the Lord assisting them. And that it cost them something this ensuing history will declare. But after these things they could not long continue in any peaceable condition, but were hunted and persecuted on every side, so as their former afflictions were ...
- 718: Study on Juvenile Psychopaths
- ... years, the population of 14 to 17 year olds will grow 23 percent, and the current generation of juveniles has already brought us the worst juvenile crime rates in recorded history. * Since 1965, the juvenile arrest rate has more than tripled, and over the last ten years the homicide rate has more than doubled among 14 to 17 year olds. * During ... of status offenses, and five times for felonies. He comes from a dysfunctional family; and in 46 percent of cases, at least one of his parents also has an arrest history. He has received long-term and continuing social services from as many as six different community service agencies, including family, youth, mental health, social services, school, juvenile, or police authorities, and continues to drain these resources for years before he is finally incarcerated as a career criminal. The typical SHO's family history follows a classic pattern of social pathologies: 53 percent of his siblings also have a history of arrest; and in 59 percent of these cases, there is no father ...
- 719: Teaching Practice
- ... 6. Burke is the critical of Locke and Rousseau because both theories seem to give the people the power and right to reform the structure of society and government. 7. "History consists for the greater part of the miseries brought upon the world by pride, ambition, avarice, revenge, lust, sedition, hypocrisy, ungoverned zeal, and all the strains of disorderly appetites which ... of the status quo and the present evils of society, the liberal can be criticised for their overly hasty desire to modify it. Social engineering has very clear limits and history is strewn with failed social reforms. Related to the above, Burke displayed great insight into the French Revolution and the dynamics of revolutionary change. He recognised that people dedicated to ... that the government, or at least elements within it, were not working towards reform, but the efforts of ministers like Turgot proved fruitless. 2. Burke had a great respect for history, tradition, and natural evolution of society, but why did he conclude that historical change is only natural when it is slow and gradual? Why couldn't it be contended ...
- 720: The Native Indians and the Cultural Encounters With the Europeans
- ... Demos, author of "The Unredeemed Captive," describes the cultural encounters of the English, French, and Indian people in the eighteenth century America. The Indians were the main focus of the history of New France, and influenced the Europeans in the period before 1663. The Indians, being numerous compared with the Europeans, came into frequent contact with them. The Indians and Europeans traded items with one another, which led to various events and actions that contributed greatly to the history of New France. The Europeans who arrived after the Indians had already settled were exposed to the native people's way of life, from which techniques for survival were acquired ... were many native tribes that were already settled. By the time Europeans arrived in North America, they found natives occupying large amounts of land.2 The Indians helped start the history of New France. Since the natives arrived early in North America, their population started to increase quite rapidly. With the combination of migration as well as the birth rate, ...
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