Abolitionists such as William Lloyd Garrison, Fredrick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth, paved the way for the first civil rights movement that occurred after the Civil War, during Reconstruction. ... Black Americans made significant gains in their struggle for equal rights during Reconstruction, the 12-year period after the Civil War. ... In elections, southern states used poll taxes, literacy tests, and other means to deprive blacks of their voting rights. ...

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Although the policy was not introduced on a national level until the 1960's, the need to take positive steps to rectify discrimination's impact has been recognized since the Civil War. ... Employment of minorities increased greatly in these industries until to 1945, when the world saw the end of World War II. ... Thus began the next stage in the battle for civil rights. ... Duke Power Company (1971), the Court determined that tests used for employing must be related to job performance if they have a negative impact on minorities. ... The school twice had rejected him, while several ...

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Following the Revolutionary War, the Department was reorganized and incorporated as the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). ... Census Bureau, 2000 Census Public Law 94-171 File 2000 Census Data NYC 8,008,278 Bronx 1,332,650 Brooklyn 2,465,326 Manhattan 1,537,195 Queens 2,229,379 Staten Is 443,728 Figure 1.0 The Fire Department of New York City recruits its employees through the merit system1 or the civil service system. ... In the merit system correcting inadequate performance separation is encouraged to improve performance other wise they are separate...

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It is estimated that mechanical engineering is the second- largest profession by size behind civil engineering (Basta 52). ... It was not until the World War II that there is a boom in the number of mechanical engineers who played a vital role in designing aircrafts, tanks and ships. ... Next, to perform the test, mechanical engineers will make the performance of experimental devices and make some changes to improve the quality of the devices based on their strengths and weaknesses. ... People who wish to enter petroleum engineering can either pursue a degree in chemical, mechanical, civil e...

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It can mean different things to different people depending on the circumstances, when tested against social mores and attitudes. ... Its articles took radical stances on such issues as civil liberties, censorship and the Vietnam War. ... The use of this metaphor has significant implications for the pursuit of truth, if everything is an illusion as on stage, how can truth be identifies in the midst of the performance. ...

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He persuaded the senate to send him to Africa and replace the general in the war there. ... Soon he ended the war that had been dragging on for many years. ... Marius and Cinna were elected consuls while Sulla was at war with Mithridates in 86 BC. ... When Sulla took control he forced Caesar to divorce Cornelia as a test of loyalty. ...

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Even as many individuals maintain that affirmative action is traceable back to the Civil War, the civil rights movement pushed affirmative action into the American media and governmental issues beginning in the 1950's. ... This practice of "turning the other cheek" was put to the test during the civil rights movement of the 1950's and 60's. ... (Hanmer 17) Then, in 1964 and 65", President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, respectfully. ...

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As the name implies, it begins by first formulating a hypothesis which could be tested, accepted or rejected by the result of the data, gathering of data, hypothesising an explanation for the observations, deducing or predicting a result while conducting the experiment or research. ... The hypothesis is tested through the analysis of a research result. ... The operational definition removes the concept from the feelings and intuitions of a particular individual and allows it to be tested by anyone who can carry out the measurable operations.... However, as scientists, our observation if struc...

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The data will measure the influences student-led conference has student achievement on the Missouri Assessment Program test. ... A literature review, compiled by Desforges and Abouchaar (2003) identified that decades of research showed that the involvement of parents' results in higher grades, test scores, better attendance at school, increased motivation and increased self-esteem. ...

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The Boer War (1899–1902), which was fought by the British to establish control over the Boer republics in South Africa, marked the beginning of rebellion against British imperialism. The British won but it was a hollow victory, and the war inspired other colonies to rebel. The mass destruction of the First World War led many towards more extreme affiliations, and both Fascism and Marxism held attractions for many intellectuals and workers, particularly during the 1930s. ... By the time of the First World War there was a whole new generation of young soldiers who not only could read but, ...

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During World War II new slogan "It's the real thing- was designed (Oliver, 1986). ... In the course of the war military personal drank 5 billion bottles of Coke (Pendergrast, 1993). ... The new taste of Coke, sweeter and smoother, beat Pepsi's taste in blind taste tests. ...

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In 1943 Jim joined the Merchant Marines and then was shipped to the Pacific war. ... On August 26, 1946 was her first screening test. ... In January 14, 1954 Marilyn and Joe got married in a civil ceremony at the San Francisco City Hall. ...

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The most prominent organizations dealing with accident investigation are the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ...

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Abstract Starbucks originated as a single store in Seattle Washington in 1971. After Howard Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982, he developed his vision and made Starbucks the global company that it is today. Today Starbucks retails, roasts and markets specialty coffee. With 20,891 coffee houses in 62...

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Competition from substitutes: the price buyers are propense to pay for one product depends, in part, on the availability, and on price-performance of substitute products. ... The new, low-cost entrants played a critical role in stimulating price wars. ...

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With the birth of man comes the birth of crime and hence with the birth of crime is the origin of punishment. Punishments vary based on the seriousness of the offense; robbery can result to months in prison and murder can lead to the death of the convicted man. Many Americans share the same attitu...

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