From the 1890s to the 1920s, America experienced a time called Progressivism. During this era, a group of reformers called the Progressives wanted to improve and industrialize the economy for the better. Progressives were against many factors in everyday life. These factors included monopolies, corruption, inefficiency, and social injustice. Their battle cry was to strengthen the city and make society better. Because the economy was advancing, immigrants from all over the world decided to come to America and make a...
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Being the most accomplished American of his age, Benjamin Franklin has made a great contribution to many fields as education, and diplomacy. He wrote his autobiography since he was a normal child who later found fame and fortune, and hoped that his story will inspire others. Also, since he could not relive his life once more, he took this opportunity to relive it through memories and by recording them. His autobiography portrayed the story of a man from rags to...
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The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. In IBM employees typically undergo intensive training to ensure that they fulfill their roles and duties according to the standards of the organization. In addition, learning, motivation and growth pathways ensure that all IBM staff...
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The Salem Witchcraft Trials have been a fascinating and well-known subject to many generations of Americans. For years, there has been speculation as to why they occurred. The witchcraft trials began when several young girls became affected by a strange disease which caused them to have âfitsâ. The girls began placing blame on members of the community, saying that they were witches. This trend quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in the death of about twenty people. The Salem Witch...
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The 1950s was the year people came home and sought out the American dream. Some people were earning money and living happily while others did not live prosperously. The 1950s had an economic boom because of the amount of spending that was made, improvements in medicine, the growth of entertainment, and new technology inventions. Prosperity affected the nation socially, politically, and economically because as the economy grew the nation had an opportunity to spend on things that would help create...
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In literature, symbols are used to represent or give meaning to a particular action or subject. Authors present symbols throughout their novel to conceal its true meaning, which allows the reader to interpret through literal translation. In âSulaâ by Toni Morrison, Sula carries a symbol (a birthmark) that is interpreted in three different ways throughout the novel that aide in her character development. The birthmark on her face is described as a rose, snake, and tadpole, representing three different symbols...
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I agree with anything may be achieved via hard work and determination. I have located this to be factual not simplest via what happens round me but via myself. I stumbled upon this belief thru the trial and tribulations I faced in the course of my childhood. As a infant I changed into no longer raised in a tough area, nor changed into I poor, trouble simply somehow found me in and out of school. Whether it become dilemmas at...
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Youth often get underestimated. Our thoughts and opinions are often disregarded and we are seen as too young to effect social, environmental and political change. The reason I decided to apply to this program is to break away from that stereotype and prove that teenagers can help create prosperity in the world. In an attempt to utilize all the energy I had as a child my mom encouraged me to immerse myself in activities like sports and dancing. By experiencing...
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During the reign of Mao Zedong, there was no need of a secret police, because there was enough hatred among the people themselves. This was true indeed, and all this was very much encouraged by Mao and his propagandists. They not only spread their ideas by putting up wall posters, broadcasting radio programs and showing propaganda films, but they also organized discussion groups, accusation groups, story-telling groups and memory meetings that people had to attend. This naturally enforced the communist...
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Mohsin Hamid has very skillfully highlighted the issues of mimicry and quest for identity in the character of Changez. He is presented as a man from outside world who follows his colonial masters with the hope to make place in their society which never came true. Furthermore, America in the novel is depicted as a colonialist country. People are attracted toward America, but in response they kicked them out. As a result of this disgust people return to their own...
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The narrator Gulliver in Jonathan Swiftâs Gulliverâs Travels, has long been a subject of interest for literary scholars, as he is not a character who develops or acts effectively and self-reliantly, but because he is strictly a means used by Swift to serve âlarger satiric purposesâ (Rawson 73). Jonathan Swift puts immense dynamism into characterizing his narrator and making his unreliability apparent to the reader, even before he starts reading the book. Swift picks the telling name âLemuel Gulliverâ, signifying...
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Introduction Spring break presents a unique opportunity for students to step away from the formal educational environment and engage in experiential learning. During this period, I decided to undertake an experiment that would not only enrich my academic journey but also offer practical insights into my field of study. This essay reflects on my experiment conducted during spring break, exploring the methodologies employed, the outcomes observed, and the broader implications of my findings. By integrating theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience,...
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Combating Gangs Today, fighting back against juvenile gangs proves to be a strenuous task in which it takes willful individuals to stand up to. The G.R.E.A.T program or Gang Resistance Education and Training Program, established in 1991 appears to be one the most effective ways to deter delinquents against gangs (Lab & Whitehead, 133). In researching, a lot of charismatic officers welcome the program with open arms and also actively participate in them. With youth observing and participating in these...
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According to Erik Erikson, a German psychoanalyst heavily influenced by Sigmund Freud, adolescence is marked by the period where one undergoes a struggle to find their identity and somehow âfitting inâ, while also developing a sense of morality distinguishing whatâs right from wrong, as well as developing affiliations and devotions to ideals, causes and friends. For this reason, the fashion industry and models have heavily influenced younger generations and most of the time that influence didnât have a positive impact...
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The advert is against driving under the influence of alcohol, produced by BMW a well-recognized automotive brand. This technique of using a known brand will surely be more effective as the brand has influence to the relevant public. The features of the advert is a picture of an individual missing a leg passing a pictorial image of an accident. This message is most probably under the assumption that the accident was as a result of an accident correlated to drunk...
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As a passionate teacher about teaching languages and experiencing different cultures, I am excited to apply for participation as a teaching assistant in the FLTA program that is funded by a prestigious and world-wide organization like Fulbright. I got my BA in American Culture and Literature at Ankara University and it allowed me to learn more about the history, culture and literature of the US with the help of specific lessons about prose, poetry and theatre. In addition to my...
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Whenever we mention Christmas, we would feel joyful and immediately think about the most wonderful time of the year. Although, it is not questionable why it is considered and called the âmost wonderful time of the yearâ for the mere occasion itself gives off a different feeling of excitement. Back then, it was that time of the year where I would wish for time to slow down for a moment, for I get to experience and feel that my heart...
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Family for most people play a vital role in their life, whether it is from personal development, emotional support, or moral guidance. Family is everything. One would assume, parents are the sole contributor to the overall development of a child while that may be true, the bond of a brother or sister can be just as significant. This goes beyond just a bond between a sibling, or the back and forth bickering, no this creates a foundation, a blueprint into...
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Prior to the Civil War, creations such as the steel plow fostered economic change, endorsing higher profits for wheat and corn, hence boosting the Southern industry. Although all seemed to progress during this time, the South re-entered their deteriorating substandard society following the events of the Civil war, annihilating their once-prosperous economy. As slavery continued in the South, the North industrialized, constructing numerous amounts of factories and further developing acts, such as the Homestead, to facilitate westward expansion. Technology, government...
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Specific Purpose Statement: To commemorate the birth of the industrial revolution. Central idea: Industrial revolutions lead humanity into a new chapter and largely change human history. An industrial revolution, an era of life For almost the entire history of mankind, life had been based on agriculture and livestock. At the end of the 18th century, at the moment when Englishmen James Warped invented or perfected the steam engine, people enter an age that was totally different than before. The door...
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Appearing on the world manufacturing scene with a bang and a puff of black smoke, the Industrial Revolution marked a pivotal moment in global history. Though the idea was initially scorned by some, such as Indian nationalist and spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi, who preferred the small-scale handicraft of earlier centuries, the concept soon took hold. Before long, industrialization spread from its origin, Britain, to countries as far away as the United States. The Industrial Revolution took place between the years...
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When I was little, each time I heard someone say âgiving is better than receiving,â I thought them to be crazy. Wasnât getting presents the whole point of celebrating Christmas? It was the reason I couldnât sleep on Christmas Eve and why I was always the first one up on Christmas mornings. âThere wonât be much for Christmas this year. Please donât be disappointed.â Mother had looked at the decorated old tree in the corner and warned me. Christmas had...
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Out of the many pilgrims described in The Canterbury Tales, one stands out as the most wicked of them all: the Pardoner. The work under discussion in this essay is The Canterbury Tales written by Geoffrey Chaucer. It is a narrative poem written in heroic verse. The Canterbury Tales is a poem about a group of pilgrims who are traveling from the Tabard Inn in Southwark to St Thomas Becketâs shrine at Canterbury Cathedral. The character called the âHostâ suggests...
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My name is Amanda. I am a mother of five kids. My husband died last year due to an illness. My older son, who is eighteen, has been trying to look for a job so he could provide us with food, water, and a roof over our heads. We do not have a stable house due to the conditions we are living in. My son is barely making any money due to being unemployed for a while. It simply seems...
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Subject: âHow One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Saccoâs Lifeâ case study analysis Introduction The memorandum is about an article âHow One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Saccoâs Lifeâ by Jon Ronso published in the New York Times on 12th June 2015. The report is concerning the case of Justine Saccoâs offensive tweet and the aftereffects of the tweet. The article also includes the interview of different people who were involved in the incident. This allows the author to dive...
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âImmortality is eternal life, being exempt from death, unending existence. â Wikipedia, 2003. Human immortality is humans being able to live indefinitely and overcome death. In the 1800s, the average life expectancy was only 25 years. This has increased dramatically as we are now able to live longer, with an average life expectancy of 82 years. This is because of the continuous scientific research, medical solutions and progressions in technology. There have been many scientific experiments carried out around the...
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Introduction: Significantly over the past years, locavorism has become a growing shift across the country; people tend to be complacent and continue to buy products not acknowledging what impacts it could have on the atmosphere or to themselves. Interpreted by someone who is dedicated to consuming food that is produced or developed within their local area to abstain from eating food that is shipped to supermarkets, the locals mainly concentrate on the nutritional content of the goods. People must take...
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Introduction In the realm of academia, the ability to effectively manage one's time and develop a personalized study plan is crucial for success. As students navigate through the complexities of educational demands, a structured approach to learning becomes indispensable. According to Covey (1989), "The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." This notion underscores the importance of a personalized study plan which aligns with individual goals and learning styles. Furthermore, time management is...
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Freedom in British America Crevecoeur through the persona of James writes letters to an Englishman and describes what life is like in America. Phillis Wheatley, a slave who came to the colonies as a child, received an education from her Christian owners and began to write poems on various aspects of life in America. Crevecoeur's âLetters from an American Farmer and Phillis Wheatley's poems both demonstrate that society in British America is admirable compared to that of the motherland in...
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American Definition What is the definition of an American? Not all us citizens are supposed to be native to the US in order to be considered an American. Many people from all over come for a greater, better life and make sacrifices to get to America. America has a mix of cultures and freedoms so everyone can be equal. A true American works very hard and is very proud to be an American. A true American is someone who is...
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