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    I. Introduction Margaret Sanger was one of the most influential women of the 20th century. She worked tirelessly as a nurse tending to female patients in the slums of New York’s Lower East Side. This experience converted her into an activist, not only for feminism, but for fair working conditions in the textile industry. Margaret was a polarizing figure. She was seen as antagonistic, even by the groups she fought for. Nevertheless she continued to fight for her causes. The United States owes much

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    respond to the young workers of the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the same way." (Charles Randel). Legislation was later passed by Congress to suppress the Klan's terrorism, and sent them on the decline. White supremacy was revived in the early 20th century when members of the Ku Klux Klan began staging rallies, parades, and burning crosses. They also began condemning immigrants, Catholic Jews, blacks, as well as some minority groups. During the 1960's civil rights movement, the Ku Klux Klan

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    Ku Klux Klan The Ku Klux Klan, known as the KKK, has been one of the most feared groups in America since the end of the civil war during post-war reconstruction.. The civil war was not just about the rights of the black man, but it was a very important part. People in the north mostly believed the black person was due the same liberties insured by the U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment of the constitution gave equal protection to former slaves. However people in the south saw the black man

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    might have the supremacy” (Colossians 1:18 NIV). Paul during his time delegated authority to help co-work and represent him in the administration of his churches. For example the Missionary letter of Timothy “We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co-worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to

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    didn’t show much emotion, it was hard to see what the painting was trying to show. The renaissance was very vivid and detailed comparted to the middle ages. The 14th century was a time of great crisis, the Hundred Year War and the Turmoil in the Catholic Church all shook peoples faith in the government, religion, and their fellow men. The renaissance all began in Italy where the culture was surrounded by the remnants of a once glorious empire. Italians rediscovered the writings, philosophy, art,

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    village that the nobles were appointing outlaws to terrify the peasants. This caused a panic called the Great Fear across France. The peasants armed with pitch forks and other farm tools soon turn out to be outlaws themselves. They supported this movement and the nobles were targeted by them. Breaking into nobles’ manor houses, they demolished the old legal papers that assured them to pay outdated charges. At times, the peasants would burn down the manor house. Chapter 23, Section 2: 1. How

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    this lead to more factories opening up for the people that need to work. This had a positive impact on Canada because with new people brought in new business and new ideas. . Rural area became suburbs and cities worker that worked in rural area moved to the cities. Social- Women movement

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    Act 48.01, Trade Unions and Employers’ Organizations Act (CAP 48:01), Trade Disputes Act (Cap 48:02), Workers Compensation Action and Public Service Act of 2008. These pieces labour relations acts clearly shows that labour issues are part and parcel of humanity and they are inseparable so long as employer and employee is part of the world order. During the preindustrial society the Roman Catholic Church did not condemn wealth, rather taught that the wealthy would care for the less privileged points

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    Success as an immigrant means that they have achieved economic stability. Whether that is by having a stable job that pays well or being able to support your family and pay your bills every month. Most struggle at first but end up achieving this success, unlike the Irish immigrants. Irish immigrants failed at achieving success in America because they lacked the important skills needed to become successful, companies became anti-Irish and many worked low-class jobs. The Irish Immigrants lacked

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    since Georgia became occupied by the English. Georgia went from a Democratic to Republican state. Georgia also changed its population make-up from mostly poor, white farmers and African American slaves to business people, teachers, media workers, and factory workers. Georgia has changed from being a state that was for segregation and Jim Crow laws to a state with a large population of African Americans working alongside the whites that is against racism. Georgia has also formed into a state that is

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