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- 18561: The Spanish Inquisition
- ... and was the most cruel, bloodthirsty, and festive of all. The objective of the inquisition, in its early state, was to convert all Jews into Christians, but later it mutated into an ugly machine who’s new objective was to rid the country of the newly converted Christians. In an age where there was such a close bond between church and state, opposition to the church was intolerable. The Inquisition caused ... of the most cruel acts performed on innocent people in the name of religion. Before the Spanish Inquisition took place, several other inquisition movements appeared, but none quite so barbaric and brutal as the Spaniard’s did. Waves of opposition towards the church swept Europe in the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, it was a modern belief that a peaceful, utopian government could be obtained if all of the population ... Europe where the Jews were persecuted and victims of organized massacres. In Spain, they remained the financial and scientific leaders in the 15th century. Many of Jews married into Catholic families, consequently, many of Spain’s Christian leaders were of Jewish descent. As Spain became a unified country, many Hispanics forgot the services from which the Jewish had provided them. The economy plummeted, and to many, the Jews became a ...
- 18562: Its Up To You, New York Its Up
- IT S UP TO YOU, NEW YORK New York, New York says Frank Sinatra. There must be something about New York that makes this city this much popular and this much special. Even when someone speaks about ... from the Broadway. These reasons will be enough to give the answer for the question above. Its buildings are one of the reasons why New York is different than the other cities of the U.S. as it is mentioned above. The first building that one can think of is of course the Statue of Liberty . More than that Statue Of Liberty is not only the symbol of New York but also it is the symbol of the U.S. This wonderful statue is a gift for the American people from the French. In 1886 Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi who is a French sculptor designed the statue and he devoted his 21 years to make ...
- 18563: The First Battle of the Somme
- ... it was decided that the attack would take place on the Somme Front, where the British and French Armies met, and unfortunately, where their lines were most chaotic (Macdonald 12). This was completely the French’s idea, and the British heads were not in agreement (Macdonald 12). For political reasons and to demonstrate goodwill, the British agreed to a joint offensive, conceived as a large French affair (Macdonald 12). The French ... of the Somme next to the Ancre River (Macdonald 12). However, as the Battle of Verdun sucked up more munitions and French soldiers, it was becoming apparent that the attack would rest mainly on Britian’s Army (Macdonald 12,13). According to the memoirs of David Lloyd George, “The Battle of the Somme was fought by the volunteer armies raised in 1914 and 1915. These contained the choicest and best of ... miners, sheep-shearers, shop assistants, artisans, bankers, grocers, schoolteachers, errand boys, clerks, and aristocrats “united by a simple resolve to put the Germans in their place once and for all” (Macdonald 4). In Lyn Macdonald’s book, Somme, he states that the New Army - officers and men alike - was rich in morale and the will to win, but it was woefully lacking in knowledge, skill and experience. With more than ...
- 18564: A Changed Man
- A Changed Man Leader of a disintegrating tribe and head of a shrinking family, Reverend Stephen Kumalo finds himself in quite a compromising position at the start of Alan Paton’s novel Cry, the Beloved Country. As easy as it would be to accept the loss of the young tribespeople, with inclusion of Kumalo’s own brother, sister, and son, Kumalo faces a tough decision. After some deliberation, his loyalty to his tribe and desire to have his family together and safe once again win out, and he prepares himself ... the situation in mind, the kind Reverend sets off on a journey which will prove to permanently change himself and his attitudes. When he receives word that his beloved sister, Gertrude, has fallen ill, Kumalo’s false hopes that his family might someday return are evident. Although it has been proven that “when people go to Johannesburg, they do not come back” (Paton 4), he is still reluctant to dip ...
- 18565: Euthanasia is Not Murder
- ... them. Frequently murder is painfuland the person who is dying has not voluntarily decided to participate in his or her death. By its nature, murder is death by violence at a time of the killer's rather than nature's choosing. Unlike murder, euthanasia is not an act of violence. In an editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dr. Eric Chevlen argues that patients, who are worn down by pain, extensive testing, and depression, will ... Furthermore, Chevlen mentions that the courts have decided that the right to die should be made available to everyone (11B). Modern medical technology has allowed doctors to prolong life past the point of a patient's natural death. In the case of euthanasia, the doctor needs to end suffering from cancer or AIDS and assist the patient to die comfortably. Patients are beginning to assert their right to die rather ...
- 18566: Ground Water In Ontario
- ... important concern emerging: access to water. Despite its relatively small population size (approximately 30 million), Canada is one of the largest consumers of water on a per capita basis. Only the United States exceeds Canada's rate of consumption. In his article, Water from the Ground, Peter Gorrie writes that Canada uses "an estimated 1.5 billion cubic meters of [water] each year", (Gorrie 71). And while Canadians are for the ... sulfur and other mineral contents. But because of the amount of groundwater which is actually used throughout Ontario, it is quite shocking that a majority of people are unaware of the inherent danger to Ontario's groundwater supply. "Out of sight and mind"(Gorrie 69) is an all too common phrase used by geographers to describe the lack of concern over groundwater. Ontario is slowly polluting its groundwater, and making it the resting place for many toxic chemicals. Groundwater moves the fastest through coarse sands or gravels, but it moves at a snail's pace through clays that are found in most of Southern Ontario. Some of these pollutants take hundreds of years to work there way out of the water table, and there are no clean-up ...
- 18567: Global Warming 3
- Global Warming is a big problem in todayˇ¦s society. Global Warming also known as the Greenhouse effect is a problem everyone will soon have to face. The people of the younger generations should be educated about what Global Warming is and that it ... so have the risks associated with those impacts. New technologies carry increasing risks, and the scale, frequency, and impacts of disaster caused or influenced by human activity are growing tremendously. The risks to the Earthˇ¦s natural systems are becoming significantly concerning. The worldˇ¦s population, currently 5.2 billion has grown from about 3 billion in 1960, and around 2 billion in 1925. Today it increased by almost 90 million each year, and is likely to reach 10 ...
- 18568: Abortion - Right To Choose
- Abortion - Right To Choose Many people believe abortion is a moral issue, but it is also a constitutional issue. It is a woman's right to choose what she does with her body, and it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else. This right is guaranteed by the ninth amendment, which contains the right to privacy. The ... included abortions. In 1976, Planned Parenthood v. Danforth (Missouri) ruled that requiring consent by the husband and the consent from a parent if a person was under 18 was unconstitutional. This case supported a woman's control over her own body and reproductive system. Justice William Brennan stated: "If the right to privacy means anything, it is the right of the individual, married or single, to be free from unwanted governmental ... matters so fundamentally affecting a person as the decision to bear or beget a child." Abortion is one of the most controversial issues in the world today. Everyone has their own individual opinion. A woman's body is hers and hers alone. Nobody has the right to make her do something that she does not want to. The Supreme Court has stated it is the women's right to have ...
- 18569: Things Fall Apart By Chinua Ac
- ... famous, a privilege that was unseen before in his family. Although Okonkwo reached his goal at an early age, his life began to Fall Apart when tragic episodes took place. One can see that Okonkwo s life first began to fall apart when Ikemefuma, a captive who stayed at Okonkwo s home, was killed. Okonkwo had thought of Ikemefuma as one of his own sons. He was deeply saddened when he was killed. One can see the effects on Okonkwo from that event. First Okonkwo was ... dead. This episode can be seen as an event where Okonkwo looses some faith from his family. This corresponds to Okonkwo loosing faith in his father. Another important occurrence where one can see that Okonkwo s life falls apart was when he was thrown out of the clan for a few years. From this episode one can see that Okonkwo s hopes dreams have begun to fall apart. His hopes ...
- 18570: Antibiotics
- Antibiotics Antibiotics have played a major role in our society thanks to Sir Alexander Fleming’s careful observations in 1928. Without it, many lives would be in danger due to infectious diseases. Antibiotics are chemical substances produced by various species of microorganisms and other living systems that are capable in small ... from living organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and molds. Others are wholly or in part synthetic - that is, produced artificially. Penicillin is perhaps the best known antibiotic. Its discovery and later development is among mankind’s greatest achievements. Antibiotics have enabled the medical profession to treat effectively many infectious diseases, including some that were once life-threatening. How Antibiotics Work ? Antibiotics can be bacteriostatic (bacteria stopped from multiplying) or bactericidal (bacteria ... time the antibiotic is needed against these bacteria, it will not be effective. Taking in Antibiotics. To work against infecting organisms, an antibiotic can be applied externally, such as to a cut on the skin’s surface, or internally, reaching the bloodstream within the body. Antibiotics are made in several forms and given in different ways. Topical. Topical application means "to a local area" such as on the skin, in ...
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