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The American Colonies
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 978

.... southern colonies were established for economic motives. England and the rebels of England (Pilgrims), made up the New England and southern colonies. "God Almighty in his most holy and wise providence hath so disposed of the condition of mankind, in all times some must be rich, some poor, some high and eminent in power and dignity, other mean and in subjection. Yet we must be knit together in this work as one man."(John Winthrop, A Model of Christian Charity) This statement by John Winthrop, demonstrates importance of religion in the lives of the New England settlers. "We .....


The Stanislavsky Method
Number of pages: 5 | Number of words: 1268

.... created, now the most common acting style in Western theatre. Stanislavsky’s method begins with relaxation. He called in an “occupational disease.” One of Stanislavsky’s most famous students, Lee Strasberg, believed it to be the actor’s worst enemy. The exercise Stanislavsky developed for relaxation is meant to help the actor find hidden tension in all muscles of the body, most importantly the face, where most mental tension manifests itself. The exercise begins with the actor sitting in a straight backed, armless chair. First, the actor must find the position that h .....


How The Women's Movement Has Improved
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 1054

.... shift in attitudes encouraged women to work. The status of women changed after the war because they took on the same jobs of men while they were at war, proving that what a man could do a woman can do also. The war gave an opportunity, a chance for women to show off their knowledge, abilities and capabilities. Quite ironic, the jobs women obtained were partly forced into voluntarily jobs. Some of the women wanted to prove themselves capable of doing a “man” job, while others were indirectly forced into it because they had no male to support their family financially. Durin .....


Aaron Burr And Alexander Hamilton's Duel
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 585

.... 18, 1804 Burr penned an epistle to Hamilton that enclosed a challenge to battle a duel. He included with the dispatch, a replica of the article enclosing the annotations. Burr demanded “a prompt and unqualified acknowledgment or denial” of the “despicable opinion” credited to Hamilton. The code for gentlemen at the time demanded that Hamilton respond to Burr if he wanted people to acknowledge his remarks. If Hamilton wanted to break away from conflict, he would have to openly testify that Burr was a gentleman, and no rogue. In an attempt to escape the duel, Hamilton decl .....


The Industrial Revolution
Number of pages: 3 | Number of words: 821

.... central locations of the townships (known as centralization), the previous system was dismantled and categorized into steps. No longer would one person be required to build, market or transport their product since the new system introduced the art of specialization. Specialization allowed a person to perform a single task and guarantee them wages as a source of income. However, as wonderful as this might seem, this new system led to the emergence of a n working class (proletariat) and forced them to depend on market conditions in order to survive as producers. Although seemingl .....


The Great Depression
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 891

.... few know of the many Americans who lost their homes, life savings and jobs. In the 1920's, after World War 1, danger signals were apparent, that was coming. A major cause of the Depression was that the pay of workers did not increase at all. Because of this they couldn't afford manufactured goods. While the factories were still manufacturing goods, Americans weren't able to afford them and the factories made little to no money. Another major cause was related to farmers. Farmers weren't doing to well because they were producing more crops and farm products than could b .....


British Invasion
Number of pages: 2 | Number of words: 478

.... once criticized this behavior by Oasis as he proclaimed his own virginity in the drug world. In typical Oasis fashion, Matthews was dismissed with swear words and the raising of a certain finger. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two bands is their music and fan base. Oasis is known for literally playing at maximum level, while Matthews has a mellower and almost soothing concert sound level. He also has a very limited stage with little lighting as compared to Oasis’ dazzling effects that seem to pulse with the music. These flashing lights seem to activate the r .....


The Journey Of Lewis And Clark
Number of pages: 4 | Number of words: 999

.... to explored the uncharted Northwest. During the expedition, Clark was a mapmaker, artist, and astronomer for the expedition, and kept a valuable diary. Clark went on to serve as governor of Missouri Territory from 1813 to1820, and as federal superintendent of Indian affairs. He laid out the site of Paducah, Kentucky, in 1828. William Clark died in 1838. The Expedition The expedition started May 14 1804, sent by President Thomas Jefferson to examine the resources of the far Northwest. The 8,000 mile journey was led by Louise and Clark. The expedition gave valuable .....



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