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- 5921: Ancient Egypt: Old, Middle, and New Kingdom
- ... first stage of the language which would-be Egyptologists learn. The Middle Kingdom came to an end when the Hyksos invaded Egypt and took over. It wasn't until 1465 B.C. that Egypt regained control of their country. The ensuing era, known as the New Kingdom, lasted from 1465 B.C. until 1165 B.C. The New Kingdom included the eighteenth through twentieth dynasty. It was the eighteenth dynasty that ...
- 5922: The Parthenon
- ... of the Parthenon was the sculpture by Phidias. Since the temple was a tribute to Athena, the sculpture centered around her. The western side of the roof depicted the battle between her and Poseidon over control of Athens. The eastern side depicted her birth. On the outer wall above the columns there were 92 metopes (sculptured panels) depicting battle scenes involving heroes and gods. They included the Trojan war, the Greeks ...
- 5923: Labor In America
- ... led by communists and anarchists. During the Progressive era, the public had sympathized with labor. Now the public became hostile to it. Employers encouraged anti-union movements, or created company unions that they sought to control. Courts found legal openings in the Clayton Act and issued rulings against union activity. The courts also found ways to use the Sherman Anti-trust Act against unions. Opposed by public opinion, business and the ...
- 5924: China
- ... long as it catches mice. " However, the forces within the Chinese Communist Party forced Deng to conform to their principles and retreat from his own. Deng had to do so in order to remain in control and maintain his position. In 1990 Deng resigned from the position which he held within Chinese politics, the chairman of the State Military Commission. An issue that must be kept in mind is that while ...
- 5925: Australian Immigration and Its Effects
- ... the inhospitable environment of Australia with very little effect. Their major environmental impact was from the use of controlled burning of the land. Over the years they had learned the benefit of periodic fires to control pests and to clear debris before it accumulated and led to large uncontrolled disastrous fires. This also returned nutrients to the soil which helped to grow back new vegetation. Unlike those who followed, the Aborigines ...
- 5926: Assassination of JFK: Conspiracy or Single-Gunman?
- ... of course, I opened the door and prepared to get out of the car. In the instant that my left foot touched the ground, I heard two more bangs and realized that they must be gun shots.". Lastly, when Miss Willis, a witness, was asked if she heard any shots, she testified, "Yes; I heard one. Then there was a little bit of time, and then there were two real fast ...
- 5927: Ethiopia
- ... so the appearance of the area is very poor. Pollution caused by heavy machinery is very low, because there isn't any, but scrap and soot levels are high.There are no forms of pollution control, and no pollution or dumping laws are enforced. Agriculture: The agricultural industry is extremely important to Ethiopia. It makes up 85% of the jobs given to the people. Only 10% of the land area is ...
- 5928: Spain
- ... The constitution was enthusiastically accepted by most sectors of society, but the Basque provinces still resented being tied to Spain and supported the ETA, which stepped up its terrorist activities. Meanwhile, Catalans pushed for greater control over local affairs, and demanded greater language rights. The use of Catalan and nationalist sentiments increased in and around Barcelona. The Galicians consistently distanced themselves from Madrid, though ethnoregionalism remained weaker in Galicia than in ...
- 5929: Nova Scotia
- ... by 11 members of the House of Commons popularly elected to terms of up to five years. Politics Since Nova Scotia became a province in 1867, the Liberal party has been most successful in obtaining control of the provincial government. From 1956 to 1970, however, the Progressive Conservative party held a majority in the Legislative Assembly, and it regained this position in 1978. Industries Economy In the 19th century Nova Scotia ...
- 5930: Korea
- ... the North Korean government uses education as a tool by which to instill communism. There is a constitution which guarantees freedom of the press, religion, and speech. However, the communists limit these freedoms to ensure control of the country. Presently, the North Korean economy is in shambles and barely functions. Due to natural desators and the fact that trade basically occurs only with its communist neighbors. Surrounding countries are tired of ...
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