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- 3371: Sweetness And Power
- ... countries began creating settlements with the proper environment for growing sugar. Eventually, by gaining control of the "sugar islands," England became a great power in the sugar industry. This dominance would not last due to French competition, though. Trade became very important due to production needs for sugar, and the infamous triangle trade became significant. "The first and most famous triangle linked Britain to Africa and to the New World: finished ...
- 3372: Song Of Myself: Individuality And Free Verse
- Forged in the fire of revolution and defined by manifest destiny, America has always been the land of the individual. Although the American dream has not always been consistent, (married with 2.5 kids, 2 cars, a dog and a satisfying ...
- 3373: Why Was Jesus Executed
- ... by the Jews. But Jesus was portrayed by them as, essentially a troublemaker, not only for the priests and Jews, but also, ultimately, the Romans. In Luke, chapter 15, he is accused of enticing a revolution, in Mark, he is accused of many things , and in both, his crucifixion is demanded. I believe Jesus died to keep the peace. Even though he preached non-violence, and peaceful protest (kind of like ...
- 3374: Robert Browning
- ... Christian living. Robert Browning, however had the opposite reaction. He took his knowledge of a competitive world and viewed it as a reason for hope and reason to continue his struggles. Browning saw this scientific revolution as a bridge connected God and man; and answer to the mysteries of life. The great reinforcement in Browning's faith is evident in Paracelsus. Browning meditates "on the ability of God to restore his ...
- 3375: Pragmatics Deixis And Conversational Implicature
- ... first to third person I, you and he, she, it are in many languages elaborated with markers of relative social status (social deixis). Expressions indicating a higher social status are called honorifics. In German or French, there is a special social aspect about a familiar form of you (Du/tu) and an unfamiliar one (Sie/Vous). The use of either one form gives us information about the speakers view of his ...
- 3376: Working In The Clouds
- ... near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The inventors were Wilbur and Orville Wright, the Wright brothers. Orville made the first successful flight. Although their "air machine" flew for only twelve seconds, the Wright brothers started a revolution that has greatly affected the entire world. The time will come when gentlemen, when they are to go on a journey, will call for their wings as regularly as they call for their boot. -Bishop ...
- 3377: Peyton Place
- ... people viewed poverty, sexual abuse, and sex. Before, the performance of women during sex was more like a "grin and bear it" situation. It opened many new doors and gave a push for the sexual revolution and feminist movement. She introduced the issues of poverty, bigotry, the town drunk, and the town bully, underpaid teachers, and sexually repressed girls and boys. This book became so important in the way of life ...
- 3378: Oscar Romero
- ... murder in the cities while soldiers killed as they wished in the countryside. When a new government, which represented many powerful interests was elected it was seen to be by fraud. There was talk of revolution. More and more Romero committed himself to the poor and the persecuted, and he became the instigator for moral prophecy in the church and outside it. Meanwhile, his church began to document the abuse of ...
- 3379: Only Yesterday
- ... the swimsuit segment of the pageants. Although the swimsuits of the day were much more modest than those of today they still turned a lot of male heads. With the advancement of technology came a revolution of morals. Prior to the 1920's there were distinctive class and family roles firmly established. The father was the head of the household and the mother and children followed his philosophies. Women were not ...
- 3380: Once A Warrior King - Review
- ... the Vietnamese government. Corruption violated the people's hope for fair treatment under their laws and made them cynical about the legitimate needs of government."(p251) Vietnam has historically been a controlled nation. Following the French withdraw from the area, the Vietnamese seemed lost and have been perceived as a people dependent on the guidance of others. However, "It wasn't long before the paradox developed that the Vietnamese resented the ...
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