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Effects of spirituality on African American women recovering from substance abuse History Essay

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Citing various sources in this area that seek to establish the healing effects of spirituality, the author considers spirituality, as diverse from religion, to be specially relevant in the case of African American women prone to substance abuse.

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Totalitarianism as Concept and Reality History Essay

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To fully appreciate the contribution Karl-Dietrich Bracher brings to the discussion of Totalitarianism, it is necessary to understand a little of his background. Bracher is a German political scientist who has given a great deal of attention to studying the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany.

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Edo Period in Japan History Essay

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The period began with the consolidation of the political reigns of power by the shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu and effectively concluded with the opening of Japan by Matthew Perry’s Black Ships in Tokyo Bay and the Meiji Restoration. This period provided the necessary developments for Japan’s rapid modernization during this restoration.

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The Inca Empire History Essay

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Inca is an ancient civilization on the earth thousands of years ago. Archaeologist’s historic record reveals that no one really knows where the Incas came from. The Inca Empire was quite short-lived. Inca means emperor. He was not just a ruler, but also a direct descendant of the sun god. They were warriors, almost constantly at war.

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The Black Codes Issues History Essay

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By these codes, the Blacks were given the right to purchase and dispose of the property in the same manner the Whites did. Black was denied these rights for a very long time and the Black codes helped to restore these rights to them. The ‘Black Codes’ (1865) were important laws in Mississippi the document chosen during the time of slavery.

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Kosovo After Independence in 2008 History Essay

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The author describes the first challenges the society of Kosovo faced after the independence, including corruption, poverty, and unemployment. There was political crisis in Kosovo in 2011 in that the government of Kosovo collapsed on October 2010 after one of the ruling parties LDK announced its decision of quitting from the government.

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Natice American Societies History Essay

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Representatives from eleven tribes are working with archaeologist and anthropologists to assist the Art Institute of Chicago to develop an exhibition that looks at artistic and cultural themes of pre-Columbian civilization, the ancestors of most of today’s American Indians.

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Treatment to Asians in Hawaii History Book Report/Review

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As per the author’s view, it is easier to note that a great number of Asians or precisely immigrants came to Hawaii in order to seek employments. These immigrants were then kept as workers in the plantations. The treatment to these workers was generally followed in the patterns of hierarchy in which Asians were rather given the designations or tasks which were considered to be the lowest paid jobs.

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Generation 1.5 History Book Report/Review

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This group of people is considered important because they have very important characteristics. This group of individual a have hybrid characteristics: This is because they have all the cultural properties of their home country, and that of the immigrant country ( Danico 45).

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International Interventions History Assignment

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In as much as U.S. contribution was outstanding, downplaying the contribution of the other member states would be a tragedy and simply sign of ingratitude. For instance, France and UK are credited for their role in the destruction of nearly a third of total targets. Similarly, Italy and Greece provided the aircrafts that played a critical role in the reconnaissance.

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Golden Age Poverty Reduction: The Story the World Bank and Other Agencies History Article

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The number of people who were considered experiencing poverty decline from 1.3 billion individuals back in 1980 down to approximately 500 million in 2000. Despite the hardship that many people are experiencing today, this figure shows that poverty worldwide has reduced by 33.33%.

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The use of the word Bitch and how it relates to the First Amendment History Essay

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The first amendment to the American constitution is an essential part of the freedoms guaranteed to Americans and the limitations placed on Congress.

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Tokugawa society History Essay

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Throughout the Edo period there was a kind of tension between centralized control of Japan and the way that power was shifting to ordinary

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The balance between freedom and truth- a dialogue History Essay

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It is believed that the purpose behind this act was an attempt at bringing a relative sense of truth that needs to be imbibed into practical politics in the twenty-first century.

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The major confrontation between Islam and Western Christianity History Essay

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They would have converted the locals and created Muslim territory in the heart of Europe. Things would look very different today.

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The Meiji Restoration as a Revolution History Essay

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This restoration, which is also known as Meiji Ishin, happened in the second half of the 19th century. Before this restoration, Japan was governed through a feudal system by leaders who went by the title of Tokugawa. The last of these leaders was a man named Tokugawa Yoshinobu who resigned in November 1867.

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Is it correct to identify the entrance of the West as the reason for the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate History Essay

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While the entrance of the West is mentioned in many accounts of this historic occurrence, it is not the main reason for the fall of the shogunate. As a matter of fact, it was only one of the many factors that led to the ultimate fall of the shogunate.

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Oedipus the King History Assignment

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Aristotle stated “the tragic hero falls into bad fortune because of some flaw in his character of the kind found in men of high reputation and good fortune such as Oedipus.” In this statement, he indicates Oedipus had a flaw that, because of his high station, would ultimately cause his demise.

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East Asian Civilization: Japan History Essay

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The rise and decline of the Japanese empire has become one of the most violent stories of the first half of the twentieth century. The main reasons for the Japan’s rise to power occurred due to good strategies adopted by its elite especially during and after the Meji restoration.

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Modernism and Modernization between Japan and Korea History Essay

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An attempt has been made to analyze and magnify the quintessence of the comparison in the process between modernism as well as modernization.

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The Dawn and Major Outcomes of the Industrial Revolution History Essay

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This work explores the background of the Industrial Revolution. Many scholars still argue about the major premises for the beginning of the Industrial Revolution: whether it was cultural peculiarities or economical factors. However, it is acknowledged that the Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain and spread to other countries of the world.

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Mayflower Compact : 1620 History Essay

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The Mayflower Compact is about the legitimate formation of a civil body and the authorities to be extended to that body and the purpose for which the civil body is being formed.

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The 20th Century History Essay

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Several significant changes took place in the 1900s, America shot to fame for all the rights reasons. The world acknowledged the country as a super power, immigration and poverty escalated in the 1900s. 1912 was the year when the Titanic sank and over 1500 people died.

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Lobbying Expenditures and Contributions History Essay

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The lobbying community drowns political candidates in campaign contributions. The financial sector invested in excess of $5 billion in political influence purchasing in the United States in the last decade. The financial sector alone spent more than $1.738 billion in the central federal elections between the period 1998-2008.

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Alexander the Great History Essay

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Alexander was very fortunate to have Aristotle as his teacher and the time he spent with Aristotle at the Academy had remarkable influences on the various decisions made by Alexander during his conquest.

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The Actual Meaning of Liberty History Essay

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Due to this fact, all governments across the world have been doing their best to ensure that they protect the liberty of their citizens at all costs. Liberty refers to the state of a free person, exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of an individual or service; it is freedom opposed to slavery or serfdom.

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Reaction: Andrew Jackson History Essay

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Although perhaps not as famous as some of the American presidents, I have come to understand that so many historical events occurred during his terms.Two essays that I found to be be extremely helpful in changing my viewpoint on Andrew Jackson were “Andrew Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States” and “Andrew Jackson and the Issue of Indian Removal.”

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US Veterans Day History Research Paper

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They are considered as special times to focus on personal development and leisure. Holidays strengthen the tourism industry as they spread their popularity. Economy, society

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Japanese Civilization History Essay

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For instance, when the first Christians went to Japan, they found Buddhism as a religious practice that had engulfed the whole society. Many Japanese that Christians interacted with had based their beliefs on Buddhism and the task of Christian missionary was to introduce Christianity among them.

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Czechoslovakia post WW2 History Essay

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Freedoms granted by these reformers comprised loosening of constraints on travel, speech, and the media. Such reforms, mostly the decentralization of governmental authority, angered the Soviets, and after failed negotiations, they decided to invade Czechoslovakia.

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The Vietnam War History Essay

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The USSR’s continued support and supply of materiel to North Vietnam and the Vietcong prompted the American government to react so as to prevent the fall of South Vietnam and as a result the spread of communism.

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The plan to Reactivate Oi reactors History Article

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The plan to Reactivate Oi reactors has brought several reactions from various stakeholders including different head of governments. Kansai government for instance, gave a green light for the reactivation by proposing through their head of union, to accept any decision.

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Clinton's impeachment History Essay

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The offenses, which he was accused of committing, were proven beyond any doubt to have happened and not only was this done but overwhelming evidence was brought to the attention of the public.

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A Dream Catcher as a Native American Artifact History Essay

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The commercial misuse of the artifact has its misuse among Americans. This misuse has seen the decline of its use among today’s Native Americans who have come to view as something that has lost its purpose. People should respect the Native American culture from which the artifact comes from and should avoid misusing the artifact

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Success story: Japanese-American style History Book Report/Review

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The model minority strategy constitutes diligence in work together with simple fragility, which almost has the religious imperative. The advantages of the model minority strategy include the respect for authority reinforced in the churches of the Japanese-Americans, and has a meaningful link to the original culture.

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Postmodernism Affect on Society, Culture and Design History Outline

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The purpose of this paper is to analyze how postmodernism influenced on the society, culture, and design. The effects of postmodernism are felt across the societal, cultural, and design contexts among others. Postmodernity defines postmodernism, and this was realized after modernity had already taken place.

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European Imperialism in Africa and Asia History Essay

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By 1902, around 90 percent of African continent was under European control. These nations controlled African lands for raw materials, and made them potential markets for their finished goods. Europeans were racist and believed that they were superior to Africans.

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Kings Hard work To Attain Civil Rights History Research Paper

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The author states that King’s protests and his determination to attain the civil rights of the minorities of US resulted in the achievement of various civil rights for the minorities. One of the biggest achievements of his life was the attainment of voting rights with the enactment of Voting Rights Act during 1965.

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Important events in the US history History Assignment

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In August 2014, spokesman James Brady died of head injuries related to the attack. President Reagan had his chest and the lower right limb hit by bullets. He also suffered injuries to his lung, which triggered heavy hemorrhage, but swift medical intervention saved his life.

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African-American History History Essay

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The article could have brought a deeper understanding if it could comprise an example of a certain group that had the mentioned issues and how the group managed to evolve and adapt with the New World.

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Tokugawa Yoshinobu and the end of the Bakufu History Essay

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Although historical accounts of Yoshinobu's life differ, all agree that he was extremely uninterested in becoming Shogun in the first place.

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Books: As Ancient Communications History Essay

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This paper gives information that when uncertainty exists and no alternative tends to be clearly superior to others in all aspects, communication involves subjective evaluation and judgment. By using formal or informal devices, or both, the printed medium must somehow reach a cut-off point, they must decide and select an alternative.

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The State of Studies: A Literature Review History Research Paper

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This paper gives details that furthermore, the selection for including the literature was solely based on the accessibility of the materials. This review of the literature was divided into the following segments: a) The ASEAN, b) The Opposing Views on ASEAN: The Realists against the Constructivists, and c) On the Centrality of ASEAN and Regional Institutions.

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Stallings Culture of the Savannah River Valley History Assignment

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This paper gives information that an evolving and dynamic new culture was progressing in the Savannah River valley at the time of technological and cultural developments. The importance of Stallings culture is heightened by its existence for thousands of years. An island in the middle of the Savannah River was named after the evolvement of Stallings Culture.

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Problems of Creation EU History Essay

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The author states that most of the countries which are part of EU no longer have the luxury of printing their own money and as a result, the problem of the sovereign debt crisis is lingering on. One can compare this problem with the case study of American. The USA is probably the country with highest levels of debts.

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There Is No Such Thing as Rest History Essay

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The paper tells that the narrative ‘There is no such thing as rest’ demonstrates how the tradition of slavery maintains white’s superiority in burgeoning democracy of independent America. Indeed, the vicious cycle of racial differences and slavery remains a major concern as it is practiced more subtly and is supported by the power lobby, muscle power and financial advantages of the whites.

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The Locus of the Financial Crisis History Essay

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The research findings indicate that the Asian Financial Crisis was due to a myriad of factors, including IMF, fiscal, monetary policies and liberalization strategy and, are rooted in the very nature and circumstances of the so-called Asian economic miracle. The importance of this study emanates from the relevance of the lessons inherent in the crisis.

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East vs. West Germany History Essay

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It meant that economic recovery was a priority so that the affected countries could begin to help themselves out of the unemployment and hunger that plagued their people. Apart from the physical devastation, there was also a huge cultural and moral gap in Germany, caused by the arrival of the Allied powers to take control of the defeated nation.

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The Tale of the Greatest Divine King History Essay

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The conflict between the Franks and Lombards was perceived as mended when, in 770, Charlemagne bowed to marry the daughter of the Lombard king, however not a year passed, he disposed of her, with or without marrying her is still a mystery. Nevertheless, it is evident that any cordial relationship with the Lombards had been terminated.

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The Roman History of Cassius Dio History Essay

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According to Tacitus, the revolt of Boudicca occurred in 61 A.D during the reign of Nero. The Roman Empire at the time consisted of various provinces and each province had its own form of government, usually a semi-autonomous system of government. However, it was clear the emperor's influence was vital for the stability of the provinces.

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