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• The 1960’s and the American Woman: the transition from the “housewife” to the feminist

    Introduction:  In 1960, the world of American women was limited in almost every respect, from family life to the workplace. A woman was expected to follow one path: to marry in her early 20s, start a family quickly, and devote her life to homemaking.  Imagine the life of a woman before the 1960s. Her life had been difficult- denied basic rights, trapped in the home her entire life and discriminated against in the workplace. Per example, in the 1960s, a bank could refuse to issue a credit card...

• The Rights of Man DeclarationWith this declaration, the French National Assembly addressed many of the French people's grievances with the monarchy and established the ideals of the FrenchRevolution.

  The Rights of Man Declaration With this declaration, the French National Assembly addressed many of the French people's grievances with the monarchy and established the ideals of the FrenchRevolution. It remains one of the most important documents in Western political history. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen 1789 The representatives of the French people, organized as a National Assembly, believing that the ignorance, neglect, or contempt of the rights of man are the sole caus...

• The Wreck of the Deutschland (1918)Gerard Manley HopkinsPart the firstTo the happy memory of five Franciscan Nuns exiles by the Falk Laws drowned betweenmidnight and morning of Dec.

  The Wreck of the Deutschland (1918) Gerard Manley Hopkins Part the first To the happy memory of five Franciscan Nuns exiles by the Falk Laws drowned between midnight and morning of Dec. 7th. 1875 1 Thou mastering me God! giver of breath and bread; World's strand, sway of the sea; Lord of living and dead; Thou hast bound bones and veins in me, fastened me flesh, And after it almost unmade, what with dread, Thy doing: and dost thou touch me afresh? Over again I feel thy finger and find thee. 2 I...

• In 1989, the Rumanian revolution ended in the execution of the Head ofState and of the Party, Nicolas Ceausescu.

  In 1989, the Rumanian revolution ended in the execution of the Head of State and of the Party, Nicolas Ceausescu. This period marks the end of the dictatorship. The National Security Front took power and was reelected in 1992. Minorities are 20 % of the population, half are Hungarians in Transylvania but there are also Gypsies and Germans. Romania enjoyed slight growth in 1994, while inflation was curbed and exports made strong progress. But this growth has not had any impact on the population a...

• The fall of the Berlin Wall on 9th November 1989 was one of the majorpolitical events at the end of this century.

  The fall of the Berlin Wall on 9th November 1989 was one of the major political events at the end of this century. It was the end of opposition between the "free" world and the "socialist" world which resulted from the Second World War. With the Iron Curtain dismantled, the reunification of Germany became effective on 3rd October 1990. The population of Germany then increased by 18 million. Germany is one of the founder States of the European Union. From 1990 to 1994 integration of the new Lände...

• Christabel (1787)Part I'Tis the middle of night by the castle clock,And the owls have awakened the crowing cock;Tu--whit!

  Christabel (1787) Samuel Coleridge Part I 'Tis the middle of night by the castle clock, And the owls have awakened the crowing cock; Tu—whit! — Tu—whoo! And hark, again! the crowing cock, How drowsily it crew. Sir Leoline, the Baron rich, Hath a toothless mastiff bitch; From her kennel beneath the rock She maketh answer to the clock, Four for the quarters, and twelve for the hour; Ever and aye, by shine and shower, Sixteen short howls, not over loud; Some say, she sees my lady's shroud. Is the...

• Placed under the dual sovereignty of the bishop of Urgel and thePresident of the French Republic, Andorra is the highest inhabitedcountry in Europe.

  Placed under the dual sovereignty of the bishop of Urgel and the President of the French Republic, Andorra is the highest inhabited country in Europe. The principality of Andorra is a particularly small enclave enclosed in the Pyrenees mountains between Spain and France. This domain was a unique survivor of feudal institutions but since 1993 Andorra has been a sovereign State. Furthermore, the principality has become a member of the Council of Europe. The bulk of its income is from tourists attr...

• At the end of 1994, the opening of negotiations between Ireland and theUnited Kingdom about the autonomy of Northern Ireland marked adevelopment in a situation deadlocked since 1920, the date of partitionby the British into Catholic majority Ireland and Protestant majorityNorthern Ireland.

  At the end of 1994, the opening of negotiations between Ireland and the United Kingdom about the autonomy of Northern Ireland marked a development in a situation deadlocked since 1920, the date of partition by the British into Catholic majority Ireland and Protestant majority Northern Ireland. But negotiations continue to stumble on the United Kingdom's desire for the prior decommissioning of IRA (Irish Republican Army) weapons. A member of the European Union, this country still has a high level...

• Song of the Open RoadLeaves of Grass, 1900Walt Whitman1Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road,Healthy, free, the world before me,The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose.

  Song of the Open Road Walt Whitman Leaves of Grass, 1900 1 Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me, leading wherever I choose. Henceforth I ask not good-fortune — I myself am good fortune; Henceforth I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing, Strong and content, I travel the open road. The earth — that is sufficient; I do not want the constellations any nearer; I know they are very well where they are; I know t...

• ManfredIncantation (1816)When the moon is on the wave,And the glow-worm

  Manfred Lord Byron Incantation (1816) When the moon is on the wave, And the glow-worm in the grass, And the meteor on the grave, And the wisp on the morass; When the falling stars are shooting, And the answer'd owls are hooting, And the silent leaves are still In the shadow of the hill, Shall my soul be upon thine, With a power and with a sign. Though thy slumber may be deep, Yet thy spirit shall not sleep; There are shades which will not vanish, There are thoughts thou canst not banish; By a...

• The Voyage Out (1915)Virginia WoolfChapter IAs the streets that lead from the Strand to the Embankment are very narrow, it isbetter not to walk down them arm-in-arm.

  The Voyage Out (1915) Virginia Woolf Chapter I As the streets that lead from the Strand to the Embankment are very narrow, it is better not to walk down them arm-in-arm. If you persist, lawyers' clerks will have to make flying leaps into the mud; young lady typists will have to fidget behind you. In the streets of London where beauty goes unregarded, eccentricity must pay the penalty, and it is better not to be very tall, to wear a long blue cloak, or to beat the air with your left hand. One a...

• Principal Provisions of the Magna CartaThe Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in response to the complaints of his barons, and thus its emphasis is on the limits of royal authority and the properrelationship between king and subject.

  Principal Provisions of the Magna Carta The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in response to the complaints of his barons, and thus its emphasis is on the limits of royal authority and the properrelationship between king and subject. The reference to “scutage” here means all monetary obligations of a vassal to his lord. Slight variations of language appear indifferent printed editions of the Magna Carta. Principal Provisions of the Magna Carta 1215 John, by the grace of God King of...

• The economy of the Principality is diverse: tourism, industry, propertyand services, particularly the banking sector.

  The economy of the Principality is diverse: tourism, industry, property and services, particularly the banking sector. There are only 5 070 Monacan citizens. 24 000 residents are of foreign nationality, the majority French and Italian. Monacans do not pay taxes on income or capital but they do not have the right to play at the casino. Following widespread suspicion of fraud, the government launched a major clean up of the economy in 1995. Today gambling accounts for less than 4 % of the State's...

• A member of the European Union, the Netherlands are the leading countryfor producing and exporting natural gas in Europe.

  A member of the European Union, the Netherlands are the leading country for producing and exporting natural gas in Europe. Rotterdam, the world's leading port is also the location of the "free market" in oil. The Netherlands produces more than 70% of the world's cut flowers. Its agriculture and horticulture are the most productive in the world. The financing of Europe's most complete and extensive social security system is at the heart of political debate since it represents 30 % of Gross Domest...

• With the fall of communism the collapse of trade with the former USSRplunged this country into serious economic difficulties.

  With the fall of communism the collapse of trade with the former USSR plunged this country into serious economic difficulties. The poorest country in Northern Europe, Finland entered the European Union in January 1995. A neutral country, Finland shares a frontier of 1 270 km with Russia. The timber and metallurgy industries represent the major proportion of its exports. Most Finns live in the South near the Baltic Sea. The battle against unemployment, which affects more than 17% of the populatio...

• HAMLET by William Shakespeare Extract 3, 2.2. 364 to the end of the play: Hamlet and the players.

  HAMLET by William Shakespeare Extract 3, 2.2. 364 to the end of the play: Hamlet and the players. This extract is nearly in the middle of the play Hamlet. Hamlet had seen his father's ghost and learned that his uncle had poisoned his father. Hamlet craves for revenge. Ophelia, the daughter of Polonius (a member of the Danish Privy Council) followed the orders of her father and refused the advances of Hamlet. Moreover his mother had married his uncle; which is considered as incestuous at that t...

• The Republic was proclaimed in 1946, but the country is notable for itschronic political instability reinforced by political and Mafiacorruption at every level of the State.

  The Republic was proclaimed in 1946, but the country is notable for its chronic political instability reinforced by political and Mafia corruption at every level of the State. The 1980s were marked by the emergence of separatist leagues calling the State into question. Some of them will play an inevitable political role from now on. Doubts about the traditional parties led to victory by the left in April 1996. Economic growth is still marked by unequal development between the South of the countr...

• the impact of colonisation on the Aborigenal populations

  1 / 3 The impact of colonisation on the Aboriginal population 2 / 3 3 / 3

• The Declaration of IndependenceIn the summer of 1776, more than a year after American colonists had begun their rebellion against Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress debated a resolution forindependence.

  The Declaration of Independence In the summer of 1776, more than a year after American colonists had begun their rebellion against Great Britain, the Second Continental Congress debated a resolution forindependence. A committee of five worked on the document, but it was Thomas Jefferson who prepared the initial draft and whose eloquent phrasing made it a masterpieceof political writing. The text of the declaration contains three major sections: a statement of principle, a list of grievances agai...

• It was with the "velvet revolution" of 1989 that Czechoslovakia put anend to the communist regime but the writer Vaclav Havel became Head ofState and was then unable to withstand nationalist tensions.

  It was with the "velvet revolution" of 1989 that Czechoslovakia put an end to the communist regime but the writer Vaclav Havel became Head of State and was then unable to withstand nationalist tensions. On 1st January 1993 the Czechoslovak federation consisting of the Czech countries Bohemia and Moravia, and Slovakia, divided. Two new independent republics were born. The country today continues its transition to capitalism. It enjoys an extremely low unemployment rate and has formally applied fo...

• The Teachings of MuhammadDuring the early 7th century, a trader named Muhammad was meditating in a cave near Mecca in what is now Saudi Arabia, when he experienced a vision of the archangelGabriel who declared Muhammad to be a prophet of God.

  The Teachings of Muhammad During the early 7th century, a trader named Muhammad was meditating in a cave near Mecca in what is now Saudi Arabia, when he experienced a vision of the archangelGabriel who declared Muhammad to be a prophet of God. Other revelations followed, and Muhammad began to preach to others, reciting in verse the instructions he hadreceived from God. These revelations became the Koran, the sacred scripture of Islam. In this passage from Muhammad’s teachings, he teaches his fol...

• GEOPOL_EGEOPOLITICS1989 marks the beginning of the European metamorphosis.

  GEOPOL_E GEOPOLITICS 1989 marks the beginning of the European metamorphosis. Since then Europe hasfound its truly European caracteristic. It is collectively constructing itsfuture. The end of Soviet hegemony has changed the situation considerably. The UnitedStates no longer feels quite at home here. It forces the new central andeastern European states to turn to western European democratic nations. TheEuropean continent, since the end of the 1980s, sees that its fate is linkedtogether political...

• Expose anglais: the muslim community in the media

  INTRODUCTION : hi everyone today i will talk about the muslim community and how they are represented in the media because The media have always portrayed the Muslim community with prejudices. 1) muslim women in serie and movie i will start with muslim women in series and movie : When creators choose to place Muslim women in their television shows or movies, they repeatedly use the same stereotypical trope: a girl feels stuck and oppressed as a Muslim woman because of what is expe...

• Vaccination: the Only Way out of the Pandemic

  Forster 1 Rebecca Forster Sophie Hill Composition Group 6 November 15 th 2021 Vaccination: the Only Way out of the Pandemic Non-vaccinated people need to accept social restrictions because they are putting their own health over the society’s welfare. Worldwide, billions of people received a vaccine against COVID-19 and only a minority have endured negative side effects. Those suffering such side effects often had additional health issues, and yet, people are still rejecting...

• Posthumous papers of the Pickwick ClubCharles DickensChapter I -- The

  Posthumous papers of the Pickwick Club Charles Dickens Chapter I — The Pickwickians The first ray of light which illumines the gloom, and converts into a dazzling brilliancy that obscurity in which the earlier history of the public career of the immortal Pickwick would appear to be involved, is derived from the perusal of the following entry in the Transactions of the Pickwick Club, which the editor of these papers feels the highest pleasure in laying before his readers, as a proof of the care...

• THE PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

  Present an English charity organization THE PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) PETA and its affiliates around the world educate politicians and the public about cruelty to animals and promote the right of all animals to be treated with respect. PETA is a non-profit association founded by Alex Pacheco and Ingrid Newkirk. The field of activity of the association is to defend the rights of animals. This association was founded in March 1980. PETA operates worldwide, has more than...

• How did Roosevelt address the challenges of the Great Depression ?

  How did Roosevelt address the challenges of the Great Depression ? Introduction : After the economic crisis of 1929 in the United States, President Roosevelt, elected in 1932, had to deal with the Great Depression that hit the country through his series of New Deal programs. In this analysis, we will focus on two documents, the first document is a testimony realized by Oscar Ameringer to the US Government Committee dated from 1932 while the second document is a cartoon drawn by Cl...

• Anglais: Text Orson Welles and the War of the worlds

  QUERCY Justine Text Orson Welles and the War of the worlds. 1) Explain what kind of programme it is? It is CBS radio with the participation of Orson Welles, which decides to broadcast on the evening of October 30, 1938, a “war of the worlds” adaptation of Welles science fiction. This tells the story of the invasion of Earth by extraterrestrials from the planet Mars. 2) What made this story realistic? Orson Welles, recognized as one of the most brilliant directors of this generation, will us...

• Trigonometry I INTRODUCTION Trigonometry, branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles and with the properties and applications of the trigonometric functions of angles.

• Czechoslovakia put an end to the communist regime with the "velvetrevolution" in 1989.

  Czechoslovakia put an end to the communist regime with the "velvet revolution" in 1989. The writer Vaclav Havel, became Head of State and was unable to withstand nationalist tensions, but on 1st January 1993 nationalistic pressures gave an end to the Czechoslovak federation and gave birth to the independent republic of Slovakia. The economic legacy of the partition has greatly handicapped industrial development centred on armaments. The presence of a large Hungarian minority in the South of Slov...

• Founder State of the Commonwealth, the United Kingdom comprises England,Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

  Founder State of the Commonwealth, the United Kingdom comprises England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It is a member of the European Union despite major reservations. The slump in traditional industries has caused massive unemployment in the great industrial regions of Northern England but the discovery of major deposits of oil and natural gas in the North Sea has provided the country with considerable revenue. The number of British people living below the poverty line has increased con...

• San Marino is the oldest republic in the world, its constitution datesfrom 1569.

  San Marino is the oldest republic in the world, its constitution dates from 1569. A completely landlocked enclave at the foot of the Apennine mountains in the centre of Italy, San Marino is the oldest free republic in the world and has been a member of NATO since 1992. Linked to Italy through a customs union, this small State draws 60 % of its revenue from tourism attracted by duty free alcohol, its stamps and souvenirs.

• The first Republic of the former USSR to declare its independence in1990, Lithuania is a Baltic State.

  The first Republic of the former USSR to declare its independence in 1990, Lithuania is a Baltic State. The early days of independence were marked by economic difficulties following from the divorce from the old system which had long been integrated into the USSR. Nonetheless the 1992 elections were won by the former Communist Party. Sullied by these affairs, the government was brought down by the parliament in February 1996. The march towards a market economy has meant a large fall in the stand...

• How do the three documents interact to deal with the intersection of multiple identities?

  Bac Blanc Self-expression and self-construction are a big part of what makes us who we are. In fact, some people and their communities share their experiences of how they found themselves as well as their identity that they accept. The vogue communities as well the LGBT community depict perhaps in one of the most pure ways how one would deal with the intersection of multiple identities. Taking into account each document we’ll show how they interact to deal with the intersection of...

• Since 1989, the date of the collapse of communism, Europe has entered aperiod of profound reorganisation.

  Since 1989, the date of the collapse of communism, Europe has entered a period of profound reorganisation. Before this, two Europes opposed each other: Eastern Europe and Western Europe separated by the "Iron Curtain". Since 1993 Europe numbers 43 independent States. Unprecedented in the entire world, as this century ends 13 new States have been created between 1990 and 1993. Today, the European Union has 15 members and 10 States are officially candidates for membership. The economic heart of Eu...

• A former Communist country of the Eastern block, Hungary committed itselfto the path of democracy in 1989.

  A former Communist country of the Eastern block, Hungary committed itself to the path of democracy in 1989. Social peace and rapid reform (privatisation, restoration of nationalised properties) have marked this transition. In 1991 Hungary signed an association agreement with the EEC. The European Union will start negotiations on its membership in 1998. In 1994 the Hungarian Socialist Party, formed by ex-Communists, won the general election. From 1995 the new government imposed an austerity polic...

• The Equal Rights AmendmentBelow is the text of the Equal Rights Amendment.

• The break up of Yugoslavia in 1991 and Macedonia's unilateral declarationof independence brought a fierce reaction from the Greeks.

  The break up of Yugoslavia in 1991 and Macedonia's unilateral declaration of independence brought a fierce reaction from the Greeks. For them this Slav country could not call itself by this name and therefore was not to be recognised. Thus Macedonia was admitted to the United Nations in 1993 under the provisional name of "the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia". Threatened with economic suffocation by a partial blockade by the Greeks and Serbians, Macedonia obtains its supplies from Bulgaria...

• This republic made a unilateral declaration of independence in 1991 andwas recognized by the EEC and the UN in 1992.

  This republic made a unilateral declaration of independence in 1991 and was recognized by the EEC and the UN in 1992. A major industrial centre of former Yugoslavia, Slovenia hopes to integrate itself rapidly into the European Union. The settlement of the Istria conflict with Italy should speed progress. More than 2,000 businesses were privatised in 1994 and 1995 and the country is experiencing sustained growth, despite a still-high level of unemployment.

• A member of the European Union, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one ofthe Union's six founder countries.

  A member of the European Union, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the Union's six founder countries. Today it is host to several European institutions. Attracted by jobs in international institutions and big companies, foreign workers make up almost a quarter of the population. Financial and banking activities are important since, benefiting from considerable tax advantages numerous foreign companies have established their head offices there. The first European commercial radio station, Ra...

• Malta is an archipelago of 3 overpopulated islands where the scarcity ofland and the cost of water are major problems.

  Malta is an archipelago of 3 overpopulated islands where the scarcity of land and the cost of water are major problems. In the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, 100 km from Sicily and 300 km from Africa, Malta is of great strategic importance. Although independence was achieved in 1964, the British did not close their naval base until 1979. The economy is increasingly integrated with that of Europe and Malta filed its application for membership of the EEC in 1990. The European Union is now its le...

• Essai sur l'hommeAlexander PopeEpistle I : of the nature and state of man with respect to the universeAwake, my St.

  Essai sur l'homme Alexander Pope Epistle I : of the nature and state of man with respect to the universe Awake, my St. John! leave all meaner things To low ambition, and the pride of kings. Let us (since life can little more supply Than just to look about us, and to die) Expatiate free o'er all this scene of man; A mighty maze! but not without a plan; A wild, where weeds and flow'rs promiscuous shoot; Or garden, tempting with forbidden fruit. Together let us beat this ample field, Try what the...

• Political conflicts are becoming increasingly apparent between those whowant closer ties with the European Union and those who want more contactwith the CIS.

  Political conflicts are becoming increasingly apparent between those who want closer ties with the European Union and those who want more contact with the CIS. However, in 1995 Bulgaria increased its efforts to form closer links with the European Union. After a major economic and monetary recession in 1993, the country was able to restructure its debt. The mass-privatisation programme is still in place, but the restoration of state-owned land to its owners, started in 1991, has been stopped by t...

• A member of the European Union since 1986, it is one of the poorestcountries in Western Europe, but rapid changes and strong growth areensuring that Portugal is gradually catching up.

  A member of the European Union since 1986, it is one of the poorest countries in Western Europe, but rapid changes and strong growth are ensuring that Portugal is gradually catching up. To improve the efficiency of the country's economic structures, the new Socialist government launched a big wave of privatisations in 1996. 4.5 million Portuguese live abroad the equivalent 50 % of the country's population. Currency sent home by emigrants and incoming money associated with tourism provide a signi...

• FOOTBALLa matchtwo teams playing against each other in a 90-minute game of footballa pitchthe area where footballers play a matcha refereethe person who makes sure that the players follow the rules.

  FOOTBALL a match two teams playing against each other in a 90-minute game of football a pitch the area where footballers play a match a referee the person who makes sure that the players follow the rules. Normally wears a black shirt and shorts, an d has a whistle a linesman (referee's assistant) the person whose main duty it is to indicate with a flag when the ball has gone out of play or when a player is offside a goalkeeper the player in goal who has to stop the ball from crossing the goal-...

• The discovery in 1966 of large deposits of natural gas and oil in theNorth Sea has enabled Norway to sustain a good level of growth despitesuccessive falls in the price of Crude.

  The discovery in 1966 of large deposits of natural gas and oil in the North Sea has enabled Norway to sustain a good level of growth despite successive falls in the price of Crude. Increasingly dependent on oil, Norway still draws primarily on its fishing and sea resources since it is also the biggest ship owner in the world. Norway enjoys good economic health and an unemployment rate of 4%. The country also rejected entry into the European Union, through a referendum in November 1994.

•   HEAVY BOOTS HEAVIER BOOTS Twelve weekends later was the first performance of Hamlet, although it was actually an abbreviated modern version, because the real Hamlet is too long and confusing, and most of the kids in my class have ADD.

• ANTI-SEMITISM IN THE MODERN PERIOD AND THE PRESENT

• Research proposal - influence of Instagram on the youth

  Research methodology : research proposal Yoann Anthony Simo Tagne Should you let your children use Instagram ? Abstract: This study aims to explore the effect of Instagram use on teenagers. The results of the studies mentioned below indicated that girls are generally unaware that Instagram photos might be manipulated and generaly perceive manipulated photos as more attractive, beside, exposure to manipulated Instagram photos directly led to lower body image. Especially, girls with...

• Introduction : Last day, I saw a documentary about the evolution of the family.