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- 2231: Animal Farm
- ... time of the Russian revolution. The animals on Manor Farm are irritated with the way they are being treated, so they start a revolution. The pigs, who were the smartest animals on the farm, took control of the farm while the other animals worked. Throughout the novel the pigs lie to the other animals and change the rules, of the farm to accommodate themselves. George Orwell's real name was Eric ... Inspired by a speech given to them by a late animal named Major, the animals revolt. The animals drive the owner off the farm and take over. The pigs who were the smartest animals took control, set up rules, and kept the farm together. Throughout the years on the farm the pigs lie to the other animals about, if they work hard, all the luxuries they would receive. The years pasted ...
- 2232: Alcoholism
- ... first, the alcoholic may have a high tolerance of alcohol, drinking more and showing less effects than other drinkers. The alcohol becomes a very serious hazard to the users health. The person progresses by losing control over their drinking and are not able to control their habit. The effects on major organ systems include a wide range of digestive disorders such as ulcers, inflammation of the pancreas, and cirrhosis of the liver. The nervous system can also be permanently damaged ...
- 2233: The Republican Party: Overall Issues, 1860-1868
- ... 1864 and 1864-1868. The changes in the party reflected the attitude in the North as opposed to the confederate, democratic South. The main issue that divided the two was slavery and its implications for control of the nation. The best illustration of the party's anti-slavery sentiment (as contrasted to abolitionism) in 1860, is the fact that although the party was against slavery , it refused to attempt to stamp ... as equal to every other citizen. The radical republicans had achieved their goal. With freedmen able to vote, the Republic party would be able to carry more of the Southern states in elections and maintain control. Near the end of the Reconstruction Era, the Republican party underwent even more changes. With the slavery issue settled in their eyes, scandals in the party, and the threat of violence from various hate groups ...
- 2234: Emancipation Proclamation
- ... occurred. Lincoln's famous document actually freed no slaves. The Proclamation applied only to slavery in rebellious areas. Not only did this mean Lincoln had no power to enforce emancipation in these states still in control by the Confederacy, but the four slave states still under federal control were exempt from the Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation was nothing more then a war measure. It was part of Lincoln's strategy and was politically necessary. Unfortunately, the Proclamation was only partially successful for Lincoln ...
- 2235: The Press and Media Cause Rampant Swaying of the Election Votes Through Their Opinions and Reports
- ... to be Washington's shadow (Presidency of John Adams, Ralph Adams Brown 1975). He and the Federalists believed that nothing the Anti-federalists and their supporting press could say would be enough to shake their control. Yet it was Adams who, in spite of his undoubted intelligence, made a mistake of such proportions that it brought about his own downfall and the party's (Press and the Presidency, John Tebbel 1985 ... a clear record of absolute support for press freedom, now with the single limitation of the libel laws. The Federalist's press and their scurrilous attacks on him were at their savage height, and the control slipped away. This caused a paradoxical situation for Jefferson that could not lead to a positive outcome. He wanted to restore the credibility of the press-- that is, stop the oppositions lying attacks on him ...
- 2236: The Churches of Christ: A Comparative Essay
- ... secular media about the International Churches of Christ (ICC), and the United (or mainline) Church of Christ (CoC). This controversy has stemmed from the ICC's misuse of funds, doctrinal problems, member abuse, and mind-control. The differences between the CoC and the ICC are important for Christians know and understand. The CoC began in 1957 when these four groups merged The Congregational Churches, The Christian Church, The Evangelical Synod of ... world, thus having a monopoly on salvation, the ICC is the only "Kingdom of God", negating of previous salvation experiences and baptisms, one on one discipling, the confessions of all sins to the discipler, mind control tactics, spiritual abuse of members, financial misrepresentation, compulsory tithing, and the act of leaving the ICC is to fall away from God negating the ICC's salvation and baptism experience. It is because of these ...
- 2237: Rumors
- ... necessary to fabricate stories to explain happenings in the house. As the night progresses, they consistently dig themselves into a deeper hole of lies. The situation eventually gets terrible when Ken tries to hide the gun so Charley can't find it to shoot himself again. On his way to putting in the closet, Ken trips over Charley's slippers and discharges the gun straight into the wall. The report occurred right next to his ear, and for the rest of the play, Ken is almost entirely deaf. Naturally, the Gormans cannot say that a gunshot went off in ...
- 2238: Baron De Montesquieu
- ... to be fair, he believed in slavery. Other ideas that he had were that women were not equal to men, but could still run government. He believed that women were too weak to be in control. Montesquieu thought since women were more calm and gentle that they would be helpful qualities in making decisions in government but not anything else. Montesquieu wrote three major books when he lived. His first published ... that they had to obey the commands of their husband. However, he also felt that women did have the ability to govern. In this way, Montesquieu argued that women were too weak to be in control at home, but that their calmness and gentleness would be helpful qualities in making decisions in government. Montesquieu argued that the best economy would reflect a good government. Government in which was balanced among three ...
- 2239: Marijuana And Its Effects On Humans
- ... adolescents: "Adolescents who engaged in some drug experimentation (primarily with marijuana) were the best adjusted in the sample. Adolescents who used drugs frequently were maladjusted, showing distinct personality syndrome marked by interpersonal alienation, poor impulse control, and manifest emotional distress. Adolescents who, by age 18, had never experimented with any drug were relatively anxious, emotionally constricted, and lacking in social skills." Among other findings, Utah Power and Light spent $215.00 per year less on health insurance benefits for drug users than on the control group, and employees who tested positive for cannabis at Georgia Power Co. had a higher promotion rate than the company average, and were absent 30 percent less (Morris, 1991). Conclusion Whether cannabis use causes permanent ...
- 2240: The Presidential Election of 1972
- ... slashes with which some Americans are now beguiled by the political opposition. We wholeheartedly support an all-volunteer armed force and expect to end the draft by July, 1973. We will continue to pursue arms-control agreements--but we recognize that this can be successful only if we maintain sufficient strength."2 Basically Nixon and the Republican Party were stating that we need a strong military and a healthy economy, but ... major issue focused on during the election of 1972 was foreign policy. Senator McGovern, and the Democratic party stated the next Democratic Administration should "End American participation in the war in Southeast Asia. Re-establish control over military activities and reduce military spending, where consistent with national security. Defend America's real interests and maintain our alliances, neither playing world policeman nor abandoning old and good friends. Not neglect America's ...
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