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- 2471: The Effects of Foreign Species Introduction On An Ecosystem
- ... Effects of Foreign Species Introduction On An Ecosystem The effects of foreign species introduction into an ecosystem are very profound. From small microorganisms to species of large mammals, many foreign species introductions occur every day. New implications of their introduction are found just as often. When a foreign species is introduced into an ecosystem, often the ecosystem contains no natural predators for the new species. This lack of predators sometimes leads to; in conjunction with a supply of food suitable for the new species, a period of exponential growth of the species. This growth and severe increase in the size of the population can cause a shortage of food for native species. When this occurs, the native ...
- 2472: Slavery and The South
- ... said that the slaves were better cared for then the free factory workers in the North. Southerners said that slaveowners provided shelter, food, care, and regulation for a race unable to compete in the modern world without proper training. Many Southern preachers proclaimed that slavery was sanctioned in the Bible. But after the American Revolution slavery really died it the North, just as it was becoming more popular in the South ... treatment for criminals. The South felt these views were not important. All of these views eventually led to an attack on the slavery system in the South, and showed opposition to its spread into whatever new territories that were acquired. Northerners said that slavery revoked the human right of being a free person. Now with all these views the North set out on its quest for the complete abolition of slavery. When new territories became available in the West the South wanted to expand and use slavery in the newly acquired territories. But the North opposed to this and wanted to stop the extension of slavery into ...
- 2473: The Great Depression
- ... start of the Great Depression, but all say that the news from the Great Crash was the start, and the United States would not be in a better state until the demands of the second world war. For more than ten years, the American people faced a condition in which they had no clue on how to face, or how to fix it. The responsibility for solving this crisis was greatly on the President. He, who had saved European countries from starvation during the Great War of 1913 through 1918, proved that he could not fix this new crisis. In fact, from 1929 through 1932, the economy went from bad to worse. Unemployment approached 20 percent. Black Unemployment hit 50 percent. Private construction investment went from $6.6 billion in 1929 to $1 ... workers blamed themselves, and not the system. With this type of campaign, he easily won Hoover who previously had the slogan "A chicken in every pot, and a car in every garage." Roosevelt proposed the "New Deal" in order to fix the problem which he faced. The times were very tough, and Roosevelt felt that Americans were not unemployed because of themselves, and they deserved to be helped by the ...
- 2474: Peter The Great
- ... of Peter the Great Russia's desire for change and a quest for progress was reaching levels comparable to those of Europe. Peter the Great is associated with the movement of Russia from the Medieval world to the Age of Enlightenment. Throughout the centuries historiographical debate has been in progress. There was a debate between historians who consider Peter the Great as a great Tsar of Russia and those who perceive ... in laying the groundwork for regular technical and intellectual exchanges. In his diplomatic efforts he did not succeed. Peter returned to Moscow in August 1698. He brought back not only material things but also a new vision of change for Russia. The new visions or "transformation" of Russia that Peter the Great was determined to create throughout the years of his reign, received positive and negative assessments from his contemporaries and historians. By transformation Peter the Great ...
- 2475: AIDS History and Treatment
- ... therapy, as well as the prospect of future treatments such as genetic therapy and vaccines, it appears that a cure may be discovered in the near future, thus ending the dominion of AIDS throughout the world. When trying to combat the HIV virus, it is important for scientists to understand the precise series of steps in which the virus disables the immune system. By understanding these steps, it allows the scientists ... The third step is known as the integration phase, which occurs when the virus enters the nucleus with its newly copied DNA. The fourth stage, exploration, occurs when the virus reenters the cytoplasm and creates new viruses. The last step is known as the new virus stage. This involves the exit of the new cells from the cell in order to attack new viruses (Groopman, 16). There are several forms of treatment that are used to delay the process ...
- 2476: Symbolism and Themes of Catcher in the Rye
- ... reoccurring idea behind various symbols and a main theme of the progression of maturity and reality. This reality and realization that Holden must face is that he is unable to protect the innocence in the world from the cruel reality in which we live in. In Holdens first mind of thought he thinks it should be his duty to protect the innocence. Holden tells Phoebe he would like to be ... they start to go off the cliff. Holden considers the threat of the cliff to be very strong and feels that there is no other job or duty that would suit him better in the world. Symbolically if the children fall off the cliff they will be falling from grace or innocence. Holden feels he is the protector of innocence and feels that he must do as much as possible in ... body meets a body. Holden now thinks this situation over and realizes further more that innocence cannot always be protected. This relates to the theme that everything cannot remain innocent in this cruel but real world. Holden can only wish to be able to protect innocence. It is not possible and he grows by realizing innocence cannot be protected and that people will change and learn only through experience. Sometimes ...
- 2477: Franklin D. Roosevelt
- On January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born. James Roosevelt, Franklin's father, was a prosperous railroad official and landowner(Lawson 25). His predecessors, when they came from the Netherlands, were succes Roosevelt learned from private tutors ... At Harvard, his social activities took preference over his academic pursuit and the In 1903 Roosevelt graduated from Harvard and entered the Columbia Law School. He dropped out in his third year after passing the New York bar examination(Hacker 24). Soon after, Roosevelt started practicing law with a New York law firm. While still in law school, Roosevelt met Anna Eleanor Roosevelt a distant cousin, only a few years younger than him(Alsop 28). They were married on St. Patrick's day, March ...
- 2478: Race In The New England and Southern Colonies
- Race In The New England and Southern Colonies The New England and Southern Colonies were both settled largely by the English. By 1700, the regions had evolved into two distinct societies. The southern colonies have characteristics that are the antithesis of the New England colonies attributes. New England was colonized for Freedom of Worship and freedom of political thought. The Southern colonies were developed for freedom of economic opportunity. The New England colonies had aspirations for a ...
- 2479: Causes Of World War 1
- Causes for World War I Many things led up to the start of World War I. There was much tension between the countries of Europe for more than fifty years. There were immediate causes, and long-term causes. Some immediate causes were the assassination of the heir of Austria ... through neutral Belgium. As Germany declares war unto France and Russia, Great Britain declares war on Germany as they go through Belgium. Basic causes included imperialism. Imperialism is a country wanting to take over the world and be the most powerful. The need for raw materials and new markets Europe starts to take over land in Africa, China, India, and Middle East. The fight for obtaining the most land results ...
- 2480: The Road To World War II
- By: Julia In the early days of the First World War, the United States was desperate to stay out of the European war and institute a neutrality policy. However, the two sides fought for U.S. support, often even at a danger to the U.S. The passive stand that America took in involvement in World War I only prolonged the inevitable and came at a price to the U.S. The American public didnt want to be involved in World War I, and Wilson and the democrats knew it, although neutrality was a difficult stand to take. The British, who wanted the Americans to back their side in the war, refused to back U. ...
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