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Discussion of the Arguments Presented in Three Cups of Tea Book History Book Report/Review

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In summary, the author of the Three Cups of Tea has exhibited remarkable courage and compassion by playing a central role in trying to change the lives of poor residents in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The author has raised the question of the relevance of the measures that are adopted by superpowers in solving world problems

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Overview of Hurricane Katrina History Case Study

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This research begins with the statement that Hurricane Katrina can be regarded as one of the most terrible natural disasters that ever had taken place in the history of the United States. It was the powerful storm which destroyed several homes, forests as well as buildings and eventually caused massive destruction throughout the region of the Gulf Coast of the US and other surrounding areas.

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Indigenous Australians' World Order History Research Paper

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Aboriginal Australians’ origin is not clearly understood but they are thought to have migrated through Southeast Asia. The time when they settled in Australia is also not well known but human remains have helped in estimating through carbon dating that they have been in Australia for about 45,000 years.

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Intelligence and Warfare History Article

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Intelligence refers to the information relevant for the formulation, and implementation of policy by the government to further its national security interests and deal with threats posed from actual or potential enemies. In this regard, it pertains to providing staffs and commanders with timely, accurate, relevant, predictive and tailored intelligence information.

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Worlds Fire History History Coursework

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In 1984, some people died immediately while others sustained injuries and died later due to complications related to the tragedy. The leakage is said to have been caused by nonfunctional valves and substandard safety systems, which led to the leakage from the Methyl isocyanate gas tank (Asia-Europe Foundation 12-18).

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HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE QUESTIONS History Assignment

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During the beginning and all through the earlier years of the 2nd Century for example, the Silk Road that had been constructed and whose construction was still going on provided good road for the Buddhists to travel from India and come and spread the religion in parts of Asia like in China. This thus ensured the spread of Islam in that area.

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Great Military Figures in History: Alexander, Caesar & Napoleon History Term Paper

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In this examination, the leadership traits of the leaders will be assessed based on the principles of management. The leadership styles of these leaders will be juxtaposed with current thinking of management and leading modern organizations in the 21st Century. The common traits and the modifications that have been made to them will be outlined.

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Summary of 3 Articles History Essay

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The views of many historians are highlighted which helps to draw the series of events that took place.Furthermore, there are biographies of politicians that illustrate and demonstrate their lives and skepticism for the process of modernization. In the light of social, political, religious and cultural theories, the politicians have long succeeded in creating, what they can call, a modern China.

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Faults in U.S. Intelligence Operations Carried over from Persian Gulf War I to Persian Gulf War II History Assignment

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Intelligence department plays a major role with regard to the provision of vital information that may help country strategize in time and combat any security threat. Provision of timely and accurate information is important because it may help a country prepare in terms of defense and put in place the necessary resource needed to prevent any security threat.

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Importance of Slavery in the Social Development of America and its Contribution to the Civil War History Research Paper

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Even though America is believed to be the most civilized country in the world at present, it should not be forgotten that it was not so in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Slavery and race discrimination are still prevalent in America in many forms even though these things were abolished by law.

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Europe in the Contemporary World History Article

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The role of European society in the creation of a multicultural continent meets a lot of appreciation (Immerfall & Therborn, 2009, p.184). Ethnic diversity in contemporary Europe is among such priceless roles towards a multicultural continent. Immigration into Europe changed the global ethnic make-up (Haenni 2008, p.4).

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Foreign Policy Memorandum on the Middle East History Admission/Application Essay

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The policy should then have a final/permanent solution phase in which the security council of the UN would offer to give Iran the nuclear fuel it needs continuously under the IAEA supervision in return for its cessation of enrichment at the Fordo and the dismantling of the site in Fordo (Javedanfar, 2011).

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Analysis of Historical of International Conflict History Research Paper

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The history of human civilization is interconnected with regional, national and international conflicts/insurgencies. One can see that internal insurgencies originate from socio-political, financial, religious and cultural issues. In the modern world, external aggressions generally originate from border issues between nations, the global spread of terrorism etc.

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Three Major Causes of the American Civil War: Which One Causes was Most Important and Why History Essay

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The American Civil War was learned to come into action owing to certain conflicts which subsisted between North & South America and related to grave issues such as inequality in economic and social factors, slavery practices, state and federal issues, electing Abraham Lincoln as president, and growth of Abolition Movements.

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William A. Shea and His Impact on New York History Literature review

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The most outstanding contribution that Shea made to New York was restoring the baseball league after the departure of two teams, the Giants and the Dodgers to California. He led the committee that succeeded in establishing the third league, Continental League, to keep the sport alive in New York because he believed it was a social fabric uniting the New Yorkers.

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Historical Background of the Current Rapid Growth of India History Coursework

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By 1850, the British expanded their empire and enjoyed control over the major states of India, Bangladesh as well as Sri Lanka. Most of India was directly administered by Great Britain and were responsible for maintaining economic as well as political control in the country. The rest of the treaties were under the supervision of local rulers.

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Civil Rights Movement History Essay

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This movement even altered the rights of citizenship of the blacks and made the court of law and the governments protect the rights of blacks. These movements even altered the rights of all individuals including white or black or any other color. When people refer to the word civil rights, they seem to be referring to the speech of Martin Luther King Junior that touched the hearts of several and became the base of various changes in the US.

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The Carolingian Empire History Assignment

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Renaissance which means rebirth is used by historians to describe movements that sought to understand the culture of antiquity. Renaissance reiterated human beings' responsibility to improve the living standards of communities through social welfare with self-devotion to citizenship. This was majorly practiced in Italy as the existed systems encouraged experimentation of cultures.

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Ancient Religious Beliefs: Prehistoric to 1500 BC History Essay

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From the prehistoric times to the Vedic period (around 1500 BC), certain areas of concern have been changing with major religions in the world playing party to different changes. As people evolve from one culture to the other, they have to either assimilate or transform their views and values to fit to those of the indigenous people.

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Slave Trade to America History Literature review

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Generally, the slave trade is thought to have had negative impacts on both the British colonialists and the Africans. The trade is considered to have been cruel and inhuman. The African slaves specifically were treated without mercy due to their skin color. Historians argue that this inhuman activity contributed to slowing the progress of the English settlers in colonizing America.

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History of Louisiana History Essay

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Although it is not used in the area of New Orleans as it originally was, only a few adaptations of some phrases and the words exist. Louisiana was the first state in the United States of America to have an overwhelming population of Catholic French and Spanish. This reflects its origin as a colony of France till 1763 and of Spain till 1803.

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The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy History Research Paper

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As the study outlines, Nasser started supporting Arab nationalism in order to consolidate Egypt’s power in the world, and this made the United States come up with a direct strategy to counter the increasing power Nasser was accumulating due to a power vacuum following the ongoing Britain’s decolonization.

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Analysis of Night by Elie Wiesel History Book Report/Review

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The book mirrors the isolation and wretched times inflicted on the people by the Nazis but at the same time, it invigorates action when the prisoners plan their escape at the end. If it tells a story of the people who gradually lose faith, it also narrates the story of the few prisoners who make it to their homes

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Fisher Building, Detroit, Michigan History Case Study

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After many years, on July 1st 200,1 the very famous and known Farbman Group from Southfield, Mich., bought the Albert Kahn and Fisher Building for near to $30 million. The company’s chief executive officer and also the president, David Farbman had a very connection to this building. Albert Kahn was his great-granduncle.

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History of Writing of the Declaration of Independence History Essay

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The Declaration of Independence was the first formal statement that gave people the freedom of choosing the government of their choice in America. It is supposedly one of the fundamental documents in the foundation of the American government apart from the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. It has a very important legacy in the American History of democracy, gaining a tremendous influence even beyond America.

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To what extent can we attribute the conditions of the late Republic to the actions of individuals History Essay

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Another major area of consideration area issues related to Lucius Catiline. Sallust establishes a late Roman republic that, partly through the influence of Lucius Sulla, had collectively abandoned its values and given way to avarice. Sallust portrays Catiline as taking advantage of this social squalor.

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The Huckleberry Murders by Patrick McManus History Book Report/Review

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The Sheriff has no evidence to support his suspicion, or he has not found the body of the rancher to conclude that he was already dead. The sheriff, as suggested by his mother, asked for the help of Mrs. Gorsich, who was said to be a fortune-teller, only to find out she was a financial advisor.

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Summits of Association of Southeast Asian Nations 2004-2012 History Research Paper

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During the Summit, Cambodia refused to accede to any mention of the stand-off between China and the Philippines in the Panatag Shoal giving the excuse that ASEAN should be neutral on the issue. When Cambodia was further asked to compromise, it stormed out of the meeting ending the Summit in acrimony.

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Marco Polo's Travel through Asia History Case Study

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His journey through Asia that lasted for more than two decades provided him the knowledge and skills to develop new industries that are unknown at the time in his native Venice. His 1298 book The Travels of Marco Polo, which described the fascinating stories about the culture and people of Asia, influenced not only his fellow travelers.

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Gangs in America History Research Paper

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As the study outlines, 1800 Five Points Dickens described this gang in the following way: “considerable length describing the horrors of the Five Points, concluding, "all that is loathsome, drooping, and decayed is here". The participants are basically of Italian-American origin. Paul Kelly established the Italian Five Points, Gang.

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The Reasons for the German Immigration into Latin America History Term Paper

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Latin America also collaborates with Germany in terms of education, culture, and mutual trade. This cooperation between Germany and Latin America was evidenced in 2008 when German companies started a massive industrial investment in the steel industry in Brazil. This project has seen people of both Brazilian and German origin get employed.

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Credibility of Internet Sources History Assignment

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Evaluating sources from this medium requires the same rigorous process in assessing journal and newspaper articles. The credibility of the authors and titles of publications have to be researched too. Their research designs must be analyzed if they sufficiently answer their research questions. We should evaluate their sampling and population.

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History of Sati Tradition History Research Paper

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Hence, the title “widow burning” (Packer 161). According to Indian mythology, a story of Sati is told by the granddaughter to Brahma, the creator of the universe. One day, Sati’s father held a large sacrificial ceremony but refused to invite Sati’s husband. Infuriated by the act of humiliation, Sati started a yogic fire and burned herself to ashes.

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Oil Struggle and the Fight for Power History Essay

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According to the paper, just like the significance of water into one’s body, oil is an essential source of energy that propels the world. For any country, to gain access to this nonrenewable source can be truly considered as a gift. But it is by looking into mankind’s history that one cannot help but to attest to the opposite.

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Assess the Limits of the UNs Human Rights Agenda History Essay

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America vetoes any UN efforts which may go against their interests as well as the interests of their allies like Israel. The Middle East is a region in which human right violations are going on for the last few decades. UN is acting as silent witness amidst all human right violations happening in the Middle East.

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Collective Security Systems During and After the Cold War History Essay

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The idea, which was put during the formation of the United Nations, provided that the two principal powers had to direct the Security Council in formulating the collective security system. However, there emerged mistrust between the two principal powers, which led to divided ideologies of providing collective security.

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China is the New Neo-imperialist Power in Africa History Essay

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This kind of indirect, hidden command exerted on developing nations by the more advanced and powerful nations is termed as neocolonialism. It is the last stage of imperialism; and is defined as “control of the economic and development destiny by a former colonial area such as Africa by outside powers after independence” (Falola 2009, p.57).

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American Revolution History Essay

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There are various reasons that led North American colonies to revolt against the British Empire. The first set of reasons was based on impositions that were made by the British on the colonies. The other set of reasons is based on the need for self-governance among American colonies. By 1976, all the thirteen American colonies rejected authority imposed by the parliament in Great Britain.

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Critically Discuss the Mass Shootings at Babi Yar in the Context of the Holocaust History Essay

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Babi Yar is an important event in history and a significant part of the Holocaust, as there was the involvement of many Christian leaders and it led to a large scale killing of Jews by Nazis. Babi Yar is accountable not only for eliminating a part of the Jewish community but also for making the lives of remaining Jews miserable and devoid of happiness.

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African American People in the American Society History Essay

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According to the paper, African American People in the American Society, during leisure time, many people would attend minstrel shows, traveling circuses, and dime museums for entertainment. Although these entertainments and others such as movies were successful in generating public demand, problems of immorality were observed in them.

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Aggression during the Attacks of 9-11 History Essay

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On a fine Tuesday morning of 11 September 2001, militants associated with the banned organization of Al-Qaeda took control of 4 commercial flights by hijacking them. They crashed two of these passenger planes into the well-known World Trade Centre (WTC), one crashed into the Pentagon and the last one crashed into the grounds of Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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The Legacy Issues of Vietnam History Article

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It describes the repercussions in the aftermath of the war which led to inflation and a drastic change in the political as well as ecological environment. The Vietnam War is one of the most divisive periods in the history of the US which polarized American society and disrupted the political atmosphere ultimately bringing a premature end to the Nixon presidency.

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History of Programming and the Ancient Origin History Assignment

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There has been a series of conferences trying to gather accurate knowledge about the root of each programming language. What seemed clear was that programming languages have multiplied considerably over the years, although some are known to be greatly in use by government and businesses.

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Welfare Cost in the Government History Research Paper

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The name of poverty still lingers in the minds of many (June & Mark, 2004). This is because, the poverty is tragic and is as rampant as it was at the onset of the fight against poverty and welfare programs in the outset of 1960s. The history of the American welfare is intriguing as the Congress and other policy makers can take divergent paths. The Fantasy path, which opines that Medicare and Social Security can survive even without structural reforms, the “Welfare Empire”, has no problems even upon keeping over fifty million Americans in dire poverty, and there is nothing wrong.

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Agency Budgeting and Analysis History Research Proposal

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The process of resource allocation in the health sector just like other sectors of the economy is highly politicized. Politics is the order of the day in the budgetary process because the whole process revolves around the scarce resources at our disposal. The political power-house is very keen on this process.

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Effects of European Colonization of the Americas History Essay

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European colonization of the Americas began within the 15th century and was triggered by events that occurred in Europe before that time. First, the invention of new technologies such as the sternpost rudder, lateen sails, the magnetic compass, the astrolabe, and the sextant encouraged navigation to greater distances.

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The Great Depression and Dust Bowl Migrants History Essay

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However, the drought that occurred in 1930 affected the Plains top soil significantly. The occurring high wind took away the dry, overworked soil, which was reduced to a fine powder. Consequently, dangerous white storms became prominent and changed farmland into desert. Thousands of people became homeless and desperate. This compounded the problems of the Great Depression further.

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The Pullman Strike of 1894: Causes, Events, and Effects History Case Study

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The Pullman Strike of 1894 has its roots in the depression, unfair labor practices, and conflicts between capitalist and socialist ideology, as well as between the ruling capitalist society and the working class. The events of the strike showed the power of the ruling capitalist society in controlling workers’ conditions.

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Japanese-American Internment History Essay

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Japanese migration in to America saw a significant move in1868 as a result of cultural, political and social changes emanating from Meiji restoration. The Hawaiian sugar industry attracted many Japanese immigrants in the area in the 1870s and 1880s. By 1900, majority of the Japanese immigrants living in US were concentrated in Hawaii where their work force was much sought by both the farm owners and industries owners.

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The Rise Of Socialism During The Industrialization Period History Book Report/Review

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Little worker protection existed, which meant that people were perpetually working at least 12 hour days, and often 6 day weeks, at the very least: they barely had time to have a life between moments of work (Walker 675). The long-working hour, poverty, and health issue pushed the rise of socialism in some degree. However, it is not mostly significant.

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