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    I think that it is super important to have settlement houses, due to the fact that there are so many immigrants that come in and out of the United States. The importance of the settlement houses have to be the biggest key in the 19 century due to how many people from other countries wanted to start a new life in the United States. My opinion on the settlement houses are very big, I have to say that if it weren't for the settlement houses we as a country would be overcrowded and it would be a fight

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    Before watching the movie “Women of Hull House” I was unaware of the danger caused by childbirth in the 1800’s to 1900’s. In fact, I was shocked to hear that in the 1900’s every one in six American infants died. Also, mothers were one hundred times more likely to die in childbirth during the 1900’s compared to today. These numbers seemed extremely too high and I couldn’t think of a reason for this to occur. Later, I learned the increase in infant mortality was the effect of the rapid population

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    work such as keeping the house clean, cooking, and taking care of the children and their husbands. “I came a stranger: the story of a hull –house girl” is a recount of Hilda Polacheck when she started living an American life after settling to Chicago from Poland in 1892. Along with her introduction into American life and the Hull- House community, she also explains how she became friends with Jane Adams, who was one of the most powerful teachers and administrators at Hull House. Her support for the Women’s

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    Agency Overview/ Historical Origins of the Agency The facility that I am placed at for my field practicum is called Mary’s Outreach Center. Mary’s Outreach Center is located in Rochester, New York and has only been in business for six years. Initially this program only passed out clothes to about a dozen refugees. The refugees who received clothing from Mary Outreach Center started to tell others about the clothes that they were receiving, which brought dozens of other refugees. After about one year

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    The Women of Hull House described how middle and upper class women chose to share their educational advantages with communities in need. At a community level, they sought to assuage poverty and improve the lives of the less fortunate by providing Kindergarten for children and daycare for working women. These women fundraised to introduce artwork, literature and new ideas to the poor. On a national level, they tackled social issues such as child labor, long working hours, public health issues, women’s

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    Jane Adams opened The Hull House 1889. She and her colleagues opened the house to offer services that targeted poverty and unfair labor laws. (pg 29 Martin) In the 1800’s philosophies such as Calvinism and Social Darwinism made it hard for individual and families of 3rd class to succeed. Adams wanted to move away from those philosophies and create a social change with The Hull House. (Martin, 2012) Adams believed in the relational model of poverty; where she thought that the problems of lower class

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    relationship and is easier to maintain than to build new relationships with new suppliers. The favourable relationship also provide good grounds that Topcrest will honour their promise of no late deliveries in the future. Merbatty can also appoint a backup hull supplier should Topcrest not honour their promise of any further late deliveries and thus minimise the risk of a similar incident happening in the future. 3.2 Building and manufacturing of racing boat – priority 2 This project is ranked second as

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    Bose 131 Flush-Mounted Marine Speakers Review Bose is a name that most people associate with quality speakers. They promise to provide crisp, clear sound regardless of what type of music you listen to. The true test of their quality is whether the Bose 131 can stand up to everyone’s expectations. Read our Bose 131 flush-mounted marine speakers review to find out if they really are the best boat speakers available. Features The Bose 131 marine speakers are designed to fit flush against the sidewall

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    boats, rescue boats, barges, submarine, offshore structures, and aircraft meant to land on water. They are responsible for studying design proposals and specifications for all the vessels. These architects are also responsible for designing the ship’s hull, waterline curves, and all other structures of the boat. When building they have to take in account the economic feasibility, as well as making sure they are within all national and international safety and regulatory standards. Furthermore, communication

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    Displacement hulls were first used at the turn of the century when internal combustion engines were large and heavy. Morley S. Smith - lesliefield.com. When a displacement hull moves through the water, it pushes water off to the sides. Most displacement hulls are long with a narrow bow. These hulls are the easiest to maneuver at low speeds. Semi displacement hulls are slightly more flat. Semi displacement hulls are identified by three factors: 1. The shape of the run. 2. The displacement length ratio

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