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- 731: Austrailian Aborigines
- ... with nothing else in site. The Ayers rock was recently given back to the Aborigines, October 1985, but the Australian government has control over the tourism that takes place there. The legislation regarding the land rights of the Aborigines has been debated for many years in Australia. Until recently the aborigines had few rights. These are the important legislation with regards to Aboriginal land rights. Legislation with regard to Aboriginal land right 1970 James Cook lands at the cost of Australia where today there is Sydney. He takes possession of the land because he has the idea of terra ...
- 732: African Americans In The Civil
- ... not followed. They received inferior equipment and medical care. Nearly twice as many African Americans died of diseases on the battlefield then the white soldiers (Ward 253). Throughout the war, black soldiers fought for their rights to be treated equally. They were continuously told that in order to receive equal pay and to be considered for being commissioned as an officer, they would have to prove themselves on the battlefield. The ... signed up for the army to fight and defend their freedom, not to do the laborious tasks the white soldiers did not want to do. Perhaps the most famous regiment to fight for their equal rights was the 54th Massachusetts (Fincher). Col. Robert Shaw, commander of this infantry, was one of the few white commanders who treated his troops with dignity and respect. He helped them fight for their rights as soldiers. The entire regiment, including white officers, began refusing pay until blacks were given the same pay that white soldiers were being given (Fincher). President Lincoln began supporting the ideas of equal treatment ...
- 733: The Constitution in the 1850's: Unity or Discord
- ... of Kansas and Nebraska. This act repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820-21 and reopened the controversy over slavery in the western territories. In January of 1854, Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois introduced a bill dividing the land into two parts: Kansas and Nebraska, and leaving the question of slavery to be decided by settlers. Even though this outraged antislavery people, after five months of debating, the bill was passed. This did not defuse the slavery issue, but split Kansas between the North and South. This helped push the United States closer to the Civil War (Grolier, Kansas-Nebraska Act). Peculiar Institution was ... induced Young and his followers to submit, and on June 26, 1858, Johnston's expedition marched into Salt Lake City, Utah, without bloodshed (Dictionary, 411). The Wilmot Provise was an amendment attached to an appropriations bill adopted in 1846 by the United States House of Representatives, proposed by David Wilmot, a Democratic representative from Pennsylvania. At the end of the Mexican war, President Polk requested from Congress the sum of $ ...
- 734: Epic Of Gilgamesh
- ... something greater than what the seeker currently has, in terms of stature or wealth. One of many examples is the theft of Esau's birthright by Jacob. In Genesis 25: 27-34, Esau Sells His Rights as the First-Born Son, Jacob wanted more than his proper inheritance, he wanted the rights as the first born son. His brother Esau was hungry and asked for some soup that Jacob was cooking. Jacob answered, "I will give it to you if you give me your rights as the first-born son." Jacob could not be content with what he already had. He wanted a larger portion of the inheritance entitled to the one who is the first-born as well ...
- 735: The Declaration of Independence
- ... Mayflower Compact, The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, The Massachusetts Body of Liberties, and the Declaration of Independence although written to serve different purposes are the genesis of what we as Americans call our values and rights. To objectively get the meaning of these documents to today's society they must be looked at from the point of their purpose, content, and effects. Considering the Mayflower Compact, the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut ... of government and values are basically the same. In the Declaration of Independence it states that "all men are created equal," an idea which leads to the concept that all citizens should have the same rights, responsibilities, and influence in the governing of their country. In writing the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was trying to break his ties with the harsh and non-democratic rule of the British and begin a new, equal society and government for America. The Declaration's statement of equality and unalienable rights is very closely connected to the idea of democracy. To have a democracy that works well you must have equality between people, and the citizens must feel that the government represents their concerns. Jefferson ...
- 736: Describe The Challenges That Human Resource Managers Will Face in the Next Five Years
- ... education. Companies that evolve as “learning organizations” that provide employees with continuous development and training opportunities will be best positioned for success in the future. The most innovative company or possibility person is Microsoft or Bill Gates. The following is just one year worth of innovative ideas that they had: “January: Bill Gates announces Microsoft Bob for Windows 95. Bob is actua lly eight different programs: a letter writer; calendar; checkbook balancer; household manager; address book; e-mail; financial guide; and GeoSafari. March: Microsoft and DreamWorks SKG ... they have signed a joint-venture agreement to form a new software company designed to produce interactive and multimedia entertainment properties. Initially to be called DreamWorks Interactive, the newly formed company was announced jointly by Bill Gates and Patty Stonesifer, and DreamWorks principals Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffin. Microsoft and DreamWorks will each contribute 50 percent of the funding required to build the company. Separately, Microsoft announces that ...
- 737: Soldiering & Symbolism
- ... was seriously troubling for African Americans is that they served their country in the hopes to advance their social standing. This of course did not happen. It took a battle of sorts called the Civil Rights Movement in order for blacks to gain the same rights as whites. This example only strengthens the point that Enloe makes that democracy leads to ethnic conflicts, in that when people are given some freedom it is inevitable that they want more, and when one ... derive prestige and self-respect from the harmony between their norms and those which achieve dominance in the society.” It is a constant tug of war between ethnic classes to gain an equal share of rights and privileges. The problem is that one group always wants more then the other to feel superior. Horowits goes on to discuss the importance of symbolism in a society. He states that it “is ...
- 738: Animals In Testing
- ... animals of all kinds. Most of the animals are small ones like rodents - rats, mice, hamsters and gerbils. Some dogs, cats and a variety of goats, monkeys and rabbits have also been used. The animal rights issue is an emotional one - second only, perhaps, to the abortion debate. For decades the value of animal research has been grossly overrated. Although researchers claim that they depend on animal test data to achieve ... the elimination or control of many infectious diseases. This has meant a longer, healthier, better life with much less pain and suffering for humans. Animal research is for the most part cruel and inhumane. Animal rights activists have gathered large amounts of information that has resulted in the closing down of many laboratories that violate anti-cruelty statutes. Almost daily we read about scientists and researchers who conduct animal experiments that ... the purse has oftentimes been much more persuasive than advertising by activists or even government regulation. Most of what we do to animals we would never do to people. We understand that people have certain rights that keep them from being experimented on by other people. What we don't realize is that it is impossible to justify rights for humans, who are a type of animal, and deny rights ...
- 739: Importance of Womens Suffrage on Home and Life
- ... women were legally dead in the eyes of the law Women were not allowed to vote Women had to submit to laws when they had no voice in their formation Married women had no property rights Women were not allowed to enter professions such as medicine or law Women had no means to gain an education since no college or university would accept women students With only a few exceptions Women ... life and home section of this 20's news paper. But it is important to understand where women have been and what they have accomplished plus how long it took. This article about women's rights is very important because you can see after reading this article and the other articles in our section, how their struggle for freedom effected the home lifes, the attitudes and the fashion of the roaring ... of bright clothing was a sign that the women wanted to get away from the old way of life....hint the flappers and the new brand of music called jazz. Then the first Women's Rights Convention was held on July 19 and 20 in 1848. The convention went along as planned taking over two-days of just discussion, they want to get 12 resolutions agreement on and endorsement, one ...
- 740: Declaration Of Independce
- Rights of the People A democracy is a system of government controlled by the people, not by one certain group or individual. In the Declaration of Independence it states that “all men are created equal,” an idea which leads to the concept that all citizens should have the same rights, responsibilities, and influence in the governing of their country. In writing the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was trying to break his ties with the harsh and non-democratic rule of the British and begin a new, equal society and government for America. Democracy is defined as “A system of government in which ultimate political authority is vested in the People.” The Declaration’s statement of equality and unalienable rights is very closely connected to the idea of democracy. To have a democracy that works well you must have equality between people, and the citizens must feel that the government represents their concerns. Jefferson ...
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