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- 1351: American Involvement in the Cuban Revolution
- ... the discontent of the people, and failure in communications with the United States illustrated its discontent. Finally, opposing forces confronted Batista's power: there were street protests, confrontations with the police, assault, sabotage, and urban violence. This began the revolution in Cuba. America, with its stubborn ideas and misjudgements of character, forced Castro to turn to the Soviets for alliance and aid. When Castro visited the United States in April, 1959 ...
- 1352: Woodstock
- ... alcohol, mud, to name a few) there were no violent acts at the festival. DRUGS Drugs were a problem at the festival, nearly ninety percent of the people there were smoking marijuana. There were no violence problems though. Approximately one hundred percent of the 33 people arrested were charged with drug-related charges. FOOD Food shortage was a problem since so many people showed up who the festival organizers wree not ...
- 1353: The Townshend Act
- ... some 4,000 soldiers-were ordered to Boston to protect the commissioners. The contempt of British troops for the colonists, combined with the soldiers' moonlighting activities that deprived Boston laborers of jobs, inevitably led to violence. In March 1770 a riot occurred between British troops and Boston citizens, who jeered and taunted the soldiers. The troops fired, killing five people. The so-called Boston Massacre aroused great colonial resentment. This anger ...
- 1354: The History of the Ku Klux Klan
- ... the Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is one of America's oldest and most feared groups. Driven by the dream of a world with only one master race, the KKK often uses violence and moves above the law to promote their cause. They didn't start of violent, or to promote white supremacy. They have been in the shadows for over 130 years and continue to thrive in ...
- 1355: Technology And The Future Of W
- ... is whether consumerism will continue unabated, whether it is a normal human condition to see happiness and salvation in the acquisition of goods and services. The word "consumption" until the present century was steeped in violence. In its original form the term, which has both French and English roots, meant to subdue, to destroy, to pillage. Compared with the mid 1940s the average American is consuming twice as much now. The ...
- 1356: The Aging Process
- ... cannot live one more year. -- Cicero (106-43 B.C.) It is still true that approximately 70% of all deaths in the United States are from heart disease, strokes, and cancer. Other diseases, accidents, and violence account for the rest--but not age. These same diseases and Alzheimer's disease account for much of the disability attributed to aging. As these diseases are conquered, far more people will live to their ...
- 1357: Alcoholism And Drug Abuse
- ... they may look attractive, but they have sharp thorns. Associated with substance abuse are many risks. These dangers include: 1. risks to personal safety (i.e. possibility of death or injury by overdose, accident, or violence) 2. damage to health (i.e. brain damage, liver malfunction, mental problems, etc.) 3. legal consequences (i.e. chance of incarceration, fines, or criminal record) 4. destructive behavior (i.e. harm to self, family, and ...
- 1358: Multiple Personality Disorders
- Many psychologists worldwide are trying to find a cure for psychological problems faced by multiple personalities. Some personality disorders may vary. Adults may act like children, children may act out in violence, and some individuals just have split personalities. Multiple personality disorder is not easily defined, leads to social problems, and is not easily treated. Multiple personality disorder is an extremely rare mental condition in which two ...
- 1359: Forensic Science
- ... states followed. In 1915 New York City established a program where the medical examiner was authorized to investigate all deaths that occurred to people who appeared to be in good health, that resulted from criminal violence, accidents, or suicides. Computer technology now allows law enforcement officers o record fingerprints digitally and to transmit and receive information for quick identification. Recent developments in technology allows scientists o examine the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA ...
- 1360: Female Circumcision
- ... Africa for being cast off by a husband (Abusharaf, 27) How ironic is that? The issue of circumcision tends to be one accompanied with opposition. "Female circumcision [is] a ritualized form of child abuse and violence against women, a violation of human rights" (Althaus, 4) The topic of female circumcision was not openly discussed until the second half of this century, when in the 1950's and 1960's African activists ...
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