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    protect everyone. This paper will also show major aspects of industrialization and its effects that it had on the U.S. economy. The three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865-1920 that influenced the economy was (1) Urbanization‚ Industrialization and urbanization went hand in hand. By the 1900‚ more than a third of Americas’ people lived in cities and during that time most cities offered large numbers of workers for new factories. It was stated that the number of Americans that were

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    Pollution and poor sanitation led to deadly epidemics in the towns and cities.” (Urbanization in America) The excess amount of people led to gruesome living conditions. Small crowded spaces with filth everywhere was the life of a Industrial worker who could barely afford necessary necessities. The gruesome conditions and lack of wealth often lead to a spread of illness and diseases. The industrialization effects urbanization by the excessive increase of workers in cities but those who

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    point in the history of humanity. The revolutions affect is still felt in today’s society through where we live; what we eat; how we are educated; how long we live; and how many children we have. When one thinks about the Industrial Revolution‚ urbanization‚ an economic boom and wealth may come to mind. However; this was not the case for all humankind. This paper will discuss some of the social effects the revolution had on European society by taking a look at the advances and pitfalls within the

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    Bangladesh University and Engr. Sheikh Ashraf Uz Zaman Deputy Manager‚ Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited ABSTRACT Dhaka‚ the capital of Bangladesh‚ is the city with highest population growth in the world. Due to increasing urbanization the city is facing tremendous pressure on its basic utility services. Household waste management is also a big problem in the city. Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) collects 42% solid waste and dumps in the dumping sites. Rest of the waste remains

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    SOIL POLLUTION & IT’S REMEDIES Environmental Science CONTENTS • What is Soil..? • What is soil pollution ? • How is it caused ? • Types of soil pollution . • What are the effects of soil pollution ? • How can we control soil pollution ? What is Soil..?? • Soil is the thin layer of organic and inorganic materials that covers the Earth ’s rocky surface. • Soil is composed of particles of broken rock that have been altered by chemical and mechanical processes that include weathering and erosion

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    problems for those cities. The influx of people resulted in a general decrease of quality of life due to crowded neighborhoods‚ polluted air‚ filthy cities‚ and harsh working conditions. Initially‚ these negative consequences of industrialization and urbanization led to an alarmingly high death rate within cities due disease caused by sanitation problems and air pollution. Recognizing this was an imperative issue in Britain‚ the Public Health Act of 1848 was enacted—a first crucial step to improved public

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    Impacts of Medieval Fairs on Feudal Society Steve Zhang Franklin and Marshall College November 18‚ 2012 Abstract This paper presents insights on the Medieval fairs. In particular it looks into the impacts of Medieval fairs had on the socioeconomic transformation of feudal society. It argues that although fairs had little impact on the social patterns of serfs from early to high Middle Ages because they were created to

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    which officially renamed the town. The town’s official name is taken from the family name of Eulogio Rodriguez‚ Sr.‚ one of the most prominent Montalbeños. According to the 2010 census‚ it has a population of 280‚904 inhabitants. With its fast urbanization and economic growth‚ the municipality is now part of the Metro Manila built-up area and ranks as the eighth-richest municipality in the Philippines‚ with an annual income of Php 310 million (2007). The legend of Bernardo Carpio is said to have

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    There were many direct causes and effects of Industrialization in America. Some effects were immediately after the revolution like urbanization and increased transportation. Some causes were as simple as improved technology and a strong‚ stable government. Industrialization even affects us today. Industrialization first began with the agricultural revolution‚ which was basically landowners buying small farms and getting a huge profit. With the agricultural revolution‚ also came crop rotation. Crop

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    Urban Sociology Towns and cities as we know them today‚ become what they are because of a serious of events that gradually changed and shaped them from what they were to what they are now known for. The earth is home to approximately some six billion people‚ living in the cities and rural areas of around about 200 nations as stated by Macionis & Plummer (2012). This was not so in the past‚ before all these cities and towns emerged people lived a nomadic life‚ moving from area to area in such of

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