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- 24521: The Aztec Indians
- ... beans, chili peppers, squash, tomatoes, and tobacco. Tenochtitlan (the capital city) was covered in giant religious statues in order to pay their respects to the gods. In the Aztec religion numerous gods controlled an Aztec’s daily life. Some of these gods include: Uitzilpochtli (the sun god), Coyolxauhqui (the moon goddess), Tlaloc (the rain god), and Quetzalcoatl (the inventor of the calendar and writing). Another part of the Aztec religion was ... down their golden statues and shipping them back to Spain. The Aztecs decided to attack Hernando and his men. The Aztecs were successful and drove the Spanish away. In 1520 the Spanish attacked the Aztec’s capital city and destroyed their civilization. That was the end of the Aztec’s mighty empire had built so long ago. Work Cited 1) "Aztec Indians". Young Students Learning Library. 1993 2) Encarta ‘96. CD-ROM. U.S. Microsoft, 1996 .
- 24522: The Period After The French Revolution
- ... it abolished absolute monarchy. Such changes include the introduction of a national bank and education reform. The final change resulting from the revolution was freedoms of press and of religion. These changes helped shape France’s economical, as well as governmental policies for the better. One direct result of the French Revolution was the abolition of the absolute monarchy in France. The Revolution was also responsible for destroying the feudal privileges ... board of Judges and a jury for criminal cases; an accused person was considered innocent until proven guilty and was guaranteed counsel. Most of these ideas were used after the ratification of the United State’s Constitution. During the Consulate, Napoleon Bonaparte carried through a series of reforms that were begun during the Revolution. He established the Bank of France, which has continued to function, more or less unchanged, up to ... monarchy and paved the way for a better overall government. National Banks helped keep France under one common currency and prevented future inflation. Education reform was also brought about during the revolution and helped France’s educational reputation. Finally, Freedom of Religion and Speech helped give the French unknown freedom’s and unknown rights. I believe that the French Revolution helped France in becoming a greater nation.
- 24523: AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- ... AIDS represent among the most pressing public-policy and public- health problems worldwide. COSTS I think that the AIDS epidemic is having a profound impact on many aspects of medicine and health care. The U.S. Public Health Service estimates that in 1993, the lifetime cost of treating a person with AIDS from infection to death is approximately $119,000. Outpatient care, including medication, visits to doctors, home health aids, and ... accounted for approximately 32 percent of the total cost. Persons exposed to HIV may have difficulty in obtaining adequate health-insurance coverage. Yearly AZT expenses can average approximately $6,000, although in 1989 the drug's maker did offer to distribute AZT freely to HIV- infected children. The yearly expense for DDI is somewhat less at $2,000. Therefore, if the AIDS epidemic is not controlled, its cost to American taxpayers ... a grass-roots political response, as well as government action. First evident in urban gay men, AIDS moved an already politically organized gay community to create service, information, and political organizations, such as Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) and AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP). Those groups have lobbied the federal government for funding and favorable policies. ACT UP was formed in 1987 to urge speed in drug ...
- 24524: The History and Deline of the Roman Empire
- ... Diocletian pulled the empire together again, there was but little left of the prosperity of the Pax Romana. This shows that the causes of the collapse must, like hidden cancers, have been developing during Gibbon's period of happiness and prosperity. Some of the symptoms, at least, can be recognized. Many financial (economical), social, and political (including military) reasons can be seen as a cause to the powerful Empire's crumbling. Financial burdens began to be imposed on the local magistrates and senators, and by the second century many cities had spent themselves into debt. There was the cost of repairing and maintaining the temples ... the reasons for the decline of Rome, the moral and physical effects of this plague and the later one (252-267 A.D., ought not to be omitted. Thus, the seemingly happy world of Gibbon's day was sleepwalking its way to a catastrophe. The plague contributed to the decline. But, even before the plague, the Roman world was rotting from within. One might simply call it the disease of ...
- 24525: The Characterisitics Of A Trag
- ... on before the hero does,and sees his evil destiny at work long before he does. This sets up ironical tension,and is a powerful instrument for gaining the sympathy of the audience.The hero's death at the end usually releases him from life's burden,and the audience from its tension,but it also releases the hero's society from the disorder his downfall had caused. The plays Hamlet and Macbeth have many of the characteristics of a tragedy.The two tragedies are major tragedies,they effect everyone that is around Hamlet ...
- 24526: Levels Of Processing And Word
- ... a lesser chance for retention. Tasks that required participants to complete a sentence frame task (Does the word fit into the sentence ?) needed a deeper level of processing and resulted in greater retention. With today s interest in increasing memory and the findings by Craik and Tulving (1975), we believe that participants who complete the sentence framework task will recall words better then those who simply do a structural task. Method ... mask, and a wristwatch. The results were tallied on a chalkboard in front of the room. Procedure The presenter instructed participants to be silent while the first set of instructions were placed on the student s desks. The participants who received a set of instructions were then asked to quietly move into the hallway. Group A now received instructions and were asked not to look at them until asked. The presenter ... of the experiment that should be corrected. Further experiments to control, and correct for these errors and replicate this study is necessary. Future experimenters should consider correcting a few of the flaws in this experiment's design that may have allowed for nuisance variables biasing results. The explanation of the instructions needs to be presented in a clearer fashion so the participants are less confused at the start of the ...
- 24527: The Curse By Andre Dubus
- ... he had never wanted before: to lie in bed while she bathed him. The limited omniscient point of view works well for the story because it helps the reader maintain a strict focus on Mitchell s constant struggle with his feelings. The point of view does not change during the story. The limited omniscient point of view relates to the central idea, which is man is responsible for defining his own ... is able to determine this from references to the Merrimack River. The story takes place on a warm evening in the month of August. The timeline of the story is sometime between the late 1980 s and the present day. The reader is able to determine this from the reference to the emergency 911 call. The setting is important to the story in that it isolates Mitchell s character. The author uses a variety of imagery throughout the story. Examples of connotative words are: popping, quick, sneakers, rang and quivered. An example of irony comes from the act of the rape. Just ...
- 24528: Braces: A Pain In The Ass
- ... degrading insults and nicknames. All through school one can expect to be called brace-face, tractor teeth, and metal mouth. The orthadontically challenged are always the butt of electricity and lip-locking jokes. The orthodontist's office is also a source of embarrassment. Most offices are open-air, filled with other patients. This means an audience as the nurse stretches and pulls patient's mouths in Jim Carrey-like expressions. If one should forget to brush their teeth before their visit, they will regrettably become immortal as the doctor announces the left- over remains of Taco Bell in-between ... the gums. Braces also cause everyday aches and pains in the mouth. Metal spokes, guiding teeth to a new shape, stab the inside of the mouth causing cuts, sores,and tearing each time a person's mouth opens. Rubber bands placed on top of brackets pull and stretch teeth until gums are tender and sore. Being born with unperfect teeth can be painful! Braces hurt parents' wallets well after the ...
- 24529: Taming Of The Shrew (play Revi
- ... the play was often sardonic, lighthearted, and always entertaining. The comedy revolves around a group of men and the conflict that ensues between them in the battle to win the heart of a wealthy man's beautiful and gentle daughter, Bianca. These men disguise themselves, assume false occupations, and even hire others to deceive and charm young Bianca. Though this would normally be an easy feat of the daughter simply choosing ... the gears. Bianca has a sister named Kate. A woman, who does not lack in beauty, but blessed (burdened?) with the disposition of a shark and a temper to match. It is the four men's misfortune that Bianca cannot be married until the storm of a woman Kate weds. This man vs. man conflict is further accentuated by this horrible stroke of luck named Kate. However, a gentleman storms onto ... and everyone laughs at the ill fortune of he who married Kate. This is a wonderful build up for a lesson on deception vs. honesty. Though two of the men in cooperation to win Bianca's love found and married beautiful, modest women, their relationships seem final and destined. Meanwhile, Petruchio takes Kate away and deals with his choice honestly, simultaneously flattering her, mentally aggravating her, and depriving her of ...
- 24530: Alcoholism
- ... I am now in eighth grade, not too happy to be here. But I know that I have to go to school. I felt like nothing. My mother will not stop beating me. I don't want to live anymore. My grades are dropping in school. In result of, principle has called my mother because I am getting into so much trouble. Why me? I asked. Why can't I just die to be with my great-grandmother? I wanted nothing more than to be with her. I was not afraid of death. That is because I know she is there for me. Well ... was choking on my vomit and I almost froze to death. The doctor told me that I was so close to dying that evening. I said to myself, "Why am I still living then, didn't you want me to be with you?". He said that I could have frozen to death, choked on my vomit, been raped, had alcohol poisoning and never waking from coma. It was a miracle ...
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