against the Soviets during the Cold War was not effective. The United States was able to intercept suspicious activities and investigate further to expose what the suspicious activity was‚ but they failed to intercept critical movements of the Soviets before they occurred. Looking at the Cuban Missile Crisis‚ American signals intelligence was able to respond to Soviet movements and prevent much escalation‚ but they were unable to learn about and stop such movements preemptively. During the Cuban Missile
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12 Mar 2012 Technological Diffusion During the European Renaissance The innovations discussed here represent revolutions in warfare‚ society‚ and art that saw a rapid diffusion through the societies of Europe during the renaissance for varying reasons. Whether for survival‚ economic gain‚ or aesthetic pleasure they were eventually embraced throughout Europe laying down some of the bedrock that modern western society would be built on. The spread of firearms throughout renaissance Europe had
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Hong Kong during the 1950s and 60¡¦s Hong Kong is often looked upon as the capital of free trade. Located in the center of Southeast Asia‚ this is no small coincidence as to the region¡¦s success. It is based upon effective governance and the intensive working attitude of the local people. Nevertheless‚ Hong Kong has had to confront numerous challenges in order to achieve its status in the world market today. In the early 1950s‚ Hong Kong underwent enormous changes which totally transformed its
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Conflicts During the 1920s The contrast between the new and changing attitudes and traditional values was unmistakably present during the 1920’s. This clash between the old and the new had many roots and was inevitable. A new sense of awareness washed over minorities in our nation‚ especially blacks who began to realize that they were entitled to their own subculture‚ pursuit of success‚ and share of the American dream. This ideal was expressed by Langston Hughes in "The Negro Artist
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Patrick crane Lewis 5 People during The Great Depression Seven million people died during The Great Depression due to starvation. Many of those that did survive did so due to the goodwill of others. If they didn”t find the support of others‚ they often died or experienced very unpleasant lifestyles. The unemployment rate was 24 percent and many people didn’t have a lot of money which meant they could not afford to feed their families‚ so their kids often left home to find work. Because
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the time period from 1920-1929 and is arguably the most impactful period in America’s history. The main changes during this time were Prohibition and the Stock Market Crash. Prohibition caused a huge change in social interactions and the Stock Market Crash had major effects‚ not only America’s economy but also other countries. Prohibition was one of the main changes to society during the Roaring 20’s. Prohibition was a ban all on distribution‚ production and consumption of alcohol and was created
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reminder of one’s own mortality. Death happened rapidly during the Victorian era due to diseases‚ war‚ harsh living environment‚ and many issues during childbirth. Many people died at a young age during this era. Due to such
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AMS-1A Visual Culture Essay During the late 1700’s‚ history was written. Pilgrims revolted against their oppressing government and set forth on a journey to relocate and govern themselves with a new establishment and set of laws. Thus‚ the United States of America was established. Along with it came the constitution‚ the preamble‚ and the 10 amendments all promising the safety and rights of American citizens. However‚ those rights were not promised to women‚ Africans‚ and Native Americans. The
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Beauty discrimination during a job search: Reading prompt. My response: Life is easier for attractive people because they have much easier time during job hunting‚ and also get promoted faster‚ and make more money. In his essay‚” beauty discrimination during a job search” Tara Parker Pope states that good –looking men and women get job more easily as compared to the ordinary –looking men and women. He also mentions a study done by the economist at Ben-Gurion university in Israel
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period after the Civil War lasting from 1865-1877. Within this time period‚ the U.S government helped rebuild the southern economy and protect former slaves new rights; but were the African Americans truly free during Reconstruction? The answer is no‚ African Americans were not free during Reconstruction. In “Document B” the Black Codes state‚ “No negro shall be permitted to rent or keep a house within the limits of the town under any circumstances.” This section of the black codes takes the right
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