Saturday, January 18, 2020
National Institute of Business Management Essay
1. Describe the basic assumptions of Economics. 2. Discuss the vital functions of an economy. 3. Write an essay on the features of capitalist economy. 4. Explain the various assumptions on which all demand schedules are prepared. 5. Write an essay on Localization of Industries. 6. Describe the kinds of price elasticity of demand. 25 x 4=100 marks Answer of Question 1- Basic assumption of econimoics Economists have generally looked for some fundamental assumption about human behaviour from which most of the principles of economics can be ultimately deduced. Every decision maker in an economic systems-wheter he is a consument or producer, whethre is a house hold or a firm is assumed to have in a rational manner and go in for maximum gain. Economic rationality presupposed that every person knows his interest and selects that course of action, which promises him the greatest amount of statisfaction. The economists have, generally assumed that human beings are rational and that they are influenced by maximization principle for example every consumer is said to maximize his satisfaction with a given amount of expenditure, every producer maximizes his output and mizimizes his cost. Every seller minimizes his profit, as so on. But reationality and maximization principles are based on the further assumption of perfect knowledge, every rational consumenr for example knowsà the differnent possiable alternative open to him and will choose that alrernative that promises maximum satisfaction. However, rationality is conditioned and influenced by habits and social. Habits acquired over a number of years influence the consumers in the choice of goods. Likewise, social customs infulence guide and modify economic behaviour of individuals. The assumption of economic rationality does not carry and moral or ethical implication. Rationality implies that is a period of acute shoratege, producers and distributors would raise the price and secure higher profit marigns. Such a behaivor may be condemned from the social point of view. But economically it is justified. At the same time, it is neccesasary to distinguish between individual rationality and social rationlaity. But from the social point of view, this may not be rational and proper, for bombay is already overcroweded with a high density of population, besides there are so many backward areas, which need industrialization from the social point of view it would have been better that the new factory is set up away from bombay, there is thus a possibility of clash between individual rationally and social rationalily. Anwer of Question no :- 2 Economy An economy refers to the financial system of the region, province or nation. ââ¬Å"It is a system by which folks get a livelihood.â⬠For instance the ââ¬Å"Economy includes farms, factories, mines, shops, banks, roads, railways, aircrafts, offices, schools, cinemas etc., which grants the people with the goods and services which they also use themselves or sell overseas in order to be able to buy imports.â⬠Sir John Hicks ââ¬Å"An economy consists of nothing else but an enormous cooperation of workers or manufacturer to make things and do things which clients want.â⬠The Vital Processes of An Economy Production, consumption and growth are vital factors of economics. Economies might differ in the organisation but all perform these three functions whichà are discussed below. 1. Production -The First vital process of an economy is manufacture which must go on incessantly. ââ¬Å"Production comprises any action, and the stipulation of any service, which satisfies and is likely to satisfy a want.â⬠In this wider sense, production includes products produced on farms like rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables and those manufactured in the factories like clothes, electronic goods, electrical items etc. It also includes the services of shopkeepers, traders, transporters, actors, doctors, civil servants, teachers, engineers and akin to who help in fulfilling the needs of the people in the economy through their services. But production eliminates certain goods and services though they satisfy human needs. It includes, domestic work done within the family by the housewives, husband and children, production of hobby articles like paintings, production of vegetables in the kitchen garden. The last is voluntary work. John Hicks defines ââ¬Å"Production is any acti vity directed to satisfaction of other peopleââ¬â¢s wants through exchange.â⬠Thus production means exchange of goods for consideration of money. 2. Consumption -The second vital process of economy is consumption. It means the use of financial goods and services in the pleasure of human needs. The consumption that goes on in the fiscal may be of different types. Prof. Hicks organized it into two grouping ââ¬â single-use goods and durable-use goods. Single goods are those which are used in a single act. Such goods are food stuffs, cigarettes, matches, fuel etc. durable use goods are those which can be used for a substantial period of time. It is unimportant whether the time is short or long. Such goods are pens, bicycles, clothes, fans, furniture etc. Prof. Brown defines as ââ¬Å"For every kind of completed goods, in reality there is a kind of channel or rather a system of pipeline, elongating from the unique sources of resources used to the consumer.â⬠The accretion of stock of such goods is called inventory investment. 3. Growth -Economic growth is ââ¬Å"the process whereby the real per capita income of a country increases over a long period of time.â⬠We itemise the factors which lead to the growth of an economy.â⬠Growth of population predominantlyà working population is the first cause of growth. A rapidly growing population in relation to the growth of the national product keeps the output per head at a low level. On the other hand, the enhancement in the productivity per head of developed economies like United States has been much higher because of their low rates of their national product. Technical acquaintance and development are the twin features in mounting productivity per head. Technical knowledge and development are autonomous It is technical knowledge which brings about new means of production, leads to innovation and growth of new equipment. The supply of savings is another factor that determines the growth rate of economy. Borrowing from abroad is another source of capital for the growth of economies. External borrowing is resorted to for two reasons. To supplement low domestic savings and to get foreign currency for the purpose of importing capital for development purposes. Thus all economies whether they are capitalist, socialist or mixed perform these important functions of production, consumption and growth. Central Problems of Economy There are five fundamental questions relating to the problem of economy and they are discussed below. 1. What to Produce and in What Quantities? To make a decision of what goods and services are to be created and the volume of productivity has to be determined and this is the first problem relating to economy. This involves allotment of scarce resources in relation to the composition of total productivity in the economy. Since resources are inadequate the society has to decide about the goods to be produced. If the society gives significance to the production of more consumption goods now, it will have less in future. A high precedence on capital goods implies consumer goods now and more in future. But since resources are inadequate, if some goods are produced in abundance, some other goods will have to be produced in smaller quantities. It will therefore have to choose among mixture which will give higher level of satisfaction. 2. How to Produce these goods? The next problem is how to fabricate these goods. That is the techniques andà methods to be applied in the production of the necessary goods. This problem is principally dependent on the accessibility of resources within the economy. If land is available in abundance, it may have widespread cultivation. If the labour is in abundance, it may use labour demanding techniques while in case of labour shortage, capital intensive techniques may be used. On the other hand easy consumer goods and small outputs necessitate small and less costly machines. Further it has to make a decision of what goods and services are to be created in the public sector and that in private sector. 3. For Whom are the Goods Produced? The third basic problem is for whom the goods and services are to be produced. That is the allotment of goods among the members of the society. The allotment of basic customer goods or supplies and lavish comforts and among the household takes place on the basis of among the allocation of countryââ¬â¢s income. A rich person may have a large share of the lavish goods and a poor person may have more amounts of the basic consumer goods he needs. 4. How efficiently are the resources being utilised? This is one of the significant basic problems because of having made the three earlier decisions, the society has to see whether the capital it owns are being utilised fully or not. In case the resources of the financial system are lying idle. It has to find out ways and means to use them fully. If the idleness of resources, say man power, land or capital is due to their male allocation, the society has to adopt such monetary, fiscal or physical measures where this is corrected. In an economy where the available resources are being fully utilised, it is characterised by technical competence or full employment. To maintain it at this level, the economy must always be increasing the productivity of some goods and services by giving up something of others. 5. Is the Economy Growing? The last and the most imperative problem is to find out whether the economy is growing through time or is it sluggish. Economic growth takes placeà through a superior rate of capital configuration which consists of restoring existing capital goods with new and more productive ones by adopting more well-organized production techniques or through modernization. Economic growth enables the economy to have more of both the goods. Answer of Question no: ââ¬â 5 Manufacturing is the second largest type of production after primary production activity ââ¬Ëof hunting, fishing, mining, lumbering, farming etc. Manufacturing has undergone a big change as a result of advancement of science and technology. From the making of few simple items, like hand made cloth, khandsari, mustard oil, agricultural implements etc. manufacturing to-day involves highly technical and complex machines, equipments and tools for the assembly of automobiles, ships, aircrafts, space ships, agricultural machines, computers and so on. For centuries, manufacturing had been a household work and items like agricultural implements; weapons etc. were produced on a small-scale. But with the increasing demand due to increase in population, it took the form of cottage industry and later, large scale manufacturing industries. Manufacturing is related to processing and altering the raw materials of agriculture, forests and that of minerals into finished or partially finished products. The agro raw materials which are transformed into finished products are cotton, wool, jute, sugarcane etc. and that of minerals are iron ore, copper, manganese, mica etc. Presently, the most important manufacturing industries are those which bring together manufactured items of different industries to make complicated machines and equipments required in means of transportation, agriculture, mining, military warfare etc. Development of industries is of utmost importance to man. In fact, their development is considered to be an index of a countryââ¬â¢s economic prosperity and strength. The location of manufacturing industries depends upon a number of geographical and economic factors. These factors are known as factors of localization of industries or agglomeration of industries. The most important factors are: (i) Raw material. (ii) Source of Power. (iii) Labour. (iv) Means of transportation. (v) Market. (vi) Other factors like climate, Government Policies, capital, water, land etc. (i) Raw Material. Among the factors influencing location of an industry, close proximity to raw material availability of regular supply of cheap raw material are of utmost significance. Therefore, industries are set up close to or in the regions where raw material is available in plenty. This speaks for the localization of jute industry in West Bengal, Sugar industry in U.P and concentration of heavy industries in the states of Chattisgarh and West Bengal. If the raw material is heavy and of small value, the industries are set up in the regions of raw material. Iron smelting, brick making, cement manufacturing are best examples. Iron and Steel Plants at Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Rourkela (Orissa), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh) and Durgapur (West Bengal) have been set up near the sources of raw material i.e., Iron ore. (ii) Source of Power. All types of manufacturing industries depend upon one or the other sources of power. It may be coal, oil, electricity, gas etc. In the industries, especially those of ferrous metallurgy, coal is the main source of power; therefore, these heavy industries are closely tied down to coal fields. The iron and steel industry of India in the Damodar Valley of Chattisgarh at Jamshedpur is located near the coal fields of Raniganj and Jharia. (iii) Labour. Modern industry requires large labour force, both skilled and unskilled. The availability of cheap labour in a region is an important factor determining the localization of industries. Different types of industries require different types of labour force. For example, watch-making, electronics, aeronautics, computers etc. require highly skilled labour, whereas, on the other hand, cotton textile manufacturing, sugar making, jute textile etc. employ more of unskilled labour. The development of the plantations in Assam and cotton textiles in Maharashtra are attributed to the availability of cheap efficient labour. In these regions it has also been seen that industrial centres tend to attract more industries, because plenty of labour is available in these centres, for example, Mumbai and Kolkata have become industrial cities of the country mainly because of availability of plenty ofà labour in and around these mega cities. (iv) Means of Transportation. Industries depend upon efficient and cheap transportation system, which is essential for the movement of raw material as well as the finished products. They may be rail, road or water. Railway junctions are considered to be the most suitable sites for the localization of industries. These enjoy benefits of easy transportation from different directions. Similarly sea ports also develop as industrial centres because of availability of facilities of water transportation for export and import of products. (v) Market. Market is an important factor in determining localization of industries. Goods are manufactured to be sold in the market. Industries are generally set up close to urban centres. Sometimes, dense population may not prove to be solid market for the disposal of the different industrial products. If the people are poor, the purchasing capacity also becomes poor. In some of the Asian countries, where people are poor, industries which are engaged in the manufacturing of cheap and essential goods like coarse cloth find an adequate market. This explains why under-developed countries, though densely populated are poor in manufacturing industries. (vi) Other Factors. (a) Climate Climate also plays a part in the location of industries. The stimulating cool temperate climate is more suitable for the development of industries because this type of climate adds to the work efficiency of the labour force. This is one of the major reasons why temperate latitudes have well-developed manufacturing industries rather than the tropics or the desert or the Tundra regions. Climate plays a significant role in location of cotton textile manufacturing industries. The cool and humid climate helps in spinning of yarn and weaving of cloth processes. Development of film industry at Mumbai is due to favourable climate. (b)Capital. Development of industries requires a large capital investment. It may come from any source, local or foreign. Banks and other financial institutions play an important role in the growth of industries from time to time. (b) Government Policy. In order to give boost to industries in the country, the government gives certain guidelines, tax exemptions, electricity at concessional rates, subsidies, rail link etc., if these are set up as per government plan. Mohali, an industrial town near Chandigarh has come up on the industrial map of India because of Government policies. Thus Government Policy plays a significant role in determining place of location of an industry. If the Government bans import of foreign cars, the automobile industry is bound to flourish in that country. (d)Early Start. There is a tendency to set up new units in the area, where that industry is already much developed. It is because the area has been enjoying benefits of developed means of transport, financial institutions, banking facilities, availability of skilled labour and marketing ease. Hosiery industry got concentrated at Ludhiana can be cited as one example of role of early start. (e) Personal Preferences. Personal whims, prejudices of an entrepreneur and preferences also matter sometimes in the setting up of an industry in an area, ignoring all the economic and commercial considerations. In a democratic set up, sometimes political matters also initiate the establishment of certain heavy industries in certain regions. The setting of a Railway Coach Factory at Kapurthala in Punjab has been set up due to political interests rather than economic considerations. Construction of oil refinery at Bhatinda is another example of a political decision. Localization of industries at a place gives rise to a number of problems also. These are: (i) High cost of living. (ii) Shortage of living space. (iii) Sky high land prices. (iv) Traffic jams. (v) Pollution. (vi) Growth of slums. Some of the industries are highly localized in the country. These are due to combination of a number of geographical and socio-economic factors already discussed above. The examples are: 1. Sugar Manufacturing: U.P. and Bihar. 2. Jute Textiles: West Bengal. 3. Cotton Textiles: Maharashtra and Gujarat. 4. Cement Industry : M.P. and Rajasthan. 5. Iron and Steel: Jharkhand and Orissa. 6. Cinematography Mumbai 7. Leather goods: Kanpur, Agra. 8. Hosiery: Ludhiana. 9. Sports goods: Jalandhar. 10. Computers: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Gurgao Answer of Question no :- 6 Different types of Elasticity of Demand After knowing what is demand and what is law of demand, we can now come to elasticity of demand. Law of demand will tell you the direction i.e. it tells you which way the demand goes when the price changes. But the elasticity of demand tells you how much the demand will change with the change in price to demand to the change in any factor. Different types of Elasticity of Demand: 1. Price Elasticity of Demand 2. Income Elasticity of Demand 3. Cross Elasticity of Demand 4. Advertisement Elasticity of Demand 1. Price Elasticity of Demand: We will discuss how sensitive the change in demand is to the change in price. The measurement of this sensitivity in terms of percentage is called price Elasticity of Demand. According to Marshall, Price Elasticity of Demand is the degree of responsiveness of demand to the change in price of that commodity. Types of Price Elasticity of Demands: a) Perfectly Elastic b) Perfectly Inelastic c) Relatively Elastic d) Relatively Inelastic e) Unit Elasticity Factors influencing Price Elasticity of Demand: a) Nature of Commodity b) Availability of Substitutes c) Number of Uses d) Durability of commodity e) Consumerââ¬â¢s income Practical significance of Price Elasticity of Demand: a) Importance to the business b) Important to Government 2. Income elasticity of demand: In economics, the income elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to the change in the income of the people demanding the good. It is calculated as the ratio of the percent change in quantity demanded to the percent change in income. For example, if, in response to a 10% increase in income, the quantity of a good demanded increased by 20%, the income elasticity of demand would be 20%/10% = 2. 3. Cross elasticity of demand: In economics, the cross elasticity of demand and cross price elasticity of demand measures the responsiveness of the quantity demand of a good to a change in the price of another good. It is measured as the percentage change in quantity demanded for the first good that occurs in response to a percentage change in price of the second good. For example, if, in response to a 10% increase in the price of fuel, the quantity of new cars that are fuel inefficient demanded decreased by 20%, the cross elasticity of demand would be -20%/10% = -2. 4. Advertisement Elasticity of Demand: The degree of responsiveness of quantity demanded to the change in the advertisement expense of expenditure. Ea= Change in quantity demanded x original advertisement expenses Change in advertisement expenses original quantity demanded Important factors influencing Advertisement: 1. Promotional elasticity of demand will be affected, depending on whether ità is a new product or the product with a growing market. 2. The amount a competitor reacts to the firmââ¬â¢s advertisement. 3. The time interval between the advertisement expensed or expenditure and the unresponsiveness of the sales. 4. The influence of non-advertisement determinants of demands such as trends, price, income etc. Uses of Advertisement Elasticity of Demands: 1. It helps the manager to decide the advertisement expense. If the advertisement is more than one, which means incremental revenue exceeds incremental expenses, then increased expenditure on advertisement can be justified. 2. The fire should observe the saturation point, where advertisement pays nothing or does not help in increasing sales revenue
Friday, January 10, 2020
Blood bank management system Essay
1. Introductions BLOOD BANK MANAGEMENT is a software application to maintain day to day transactions in a blood bank. This software help to register all the donors, Blood collection details, blood issued details etc. Blood banks collect, store, and provide blood. Typically, these banks collect blood from voluntary blood donors. The banks then sort blood by type, check blood toà make sure it is free of disease and then store it for future use. The main mission of a blood bank is to provide life-saving blood to hospitals and other health care facilities. Blood cannot be created by any means, it can only be collected from the Humans i.e. donors. A blood bank is a bank of blood or blood components, gathered as a result of blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion..to satisfy blood necessity, to buy, sale and stock. 1.1 Purpose Online Blood Bank is aims serving for human welfare. We have all the information, you will ever need. Many people are here for you, to help you, willing to donate blood for you anytime. We have done the entire job, rest is yours. Search the blood group you need. You can help us by registering on Online Blood Bank if you are willing to donate your blood when needed. As a proud member of Blood Bank and a responsible human being, you can help someone in need. So donate blood in online. 1.2 Scope Blood Bank is aims serving for human welfare. We have all the information, you will ever need. Many people are here for you, to help you, willing to donate blood for you anytime. We have done the entire job, rest is yours. Search the blood group you need. You can help us by registering on Online Blood Bank if you are willing to donate your blood when needed. As a proud member of Online Blood Bank and a responsible human being, you can help someone in need. So donate blood in bank. In this project mainly 3 modules are there. 1. Admin 2. Donor 3. Acceptors 1. Admin: This module focuses on the both donors & acceptors. Each member in a donor & acceptor is given a user id and password, which identifies himà uniquely. The member is given a login form. he enters the login details user id and password. .. The options given to â⬠¢ Maintain donor details â⬠¢ Maintain referral once â⬠¢ Update donor details â⬠¢ View Experiences â⬠¢ Logout Change Password Whenever a user wants to change his / her password he can select the change password option. The system displays the form, which asks him for his old password and new password. The system then compares the old password with the existing password in the databaseâ⬠¦ 2. Donor: Each member in a Donor is given a user id and password, which identifies him uniquely. The member is given a login form. he enters the login details user id and password. .. The options given to a each member in a staff are Change password Find a Blood group Why donate blood who needs blood Find a Donor Refer a friend Logout 3. Acceptor: In this you can store the information about Acceptors. Change password Find a blood group. Who needs blood Logout? Software requirements: Operating System: Windows XP Front End: NET (Active Server Pages, Visual basic ,Java Script) Back end : Sql Server Hardware requirements : MINIMUM P-IV SYSTEM 512 RAM 40 GB HDD 1.3Definitions Donor The person who donate the blood Accepter The person who accepts the blood Transfusion An act of transfusing donated blood, blood products, or other fluid into the circulatory system of a person or animal. 1.4References http://www.bharatbloodbank.com http://www.lionsbloodbank.net/ 1.5 Overview The first section tells about introduction of blood bank management system and its scope. The remaining sections of this document provide a general description, including characteristics of the users of this project, the productââ¬â¢s hardware, and the functional and data requirements of the product. General description of the project is discussed in section 2 of this document. Section 3 gives the functional requirements, data requirements and constraints and assumptions made while designing the E-Store. It also gives the user viewpoint of product. Section 3 also gives the specific requirements of the product. Section 3 also discusses the external interface requirements and gives detailed description of functional requirements. Section 4 is for supporting information. Now the description of SRS is follow:- Section 1. 1.Introduction 1.1 Purpose 1.2 Scope 1.3 Definitions 1.4 References 1.5 Overview Section 2. 2.Overall Description 2.1 Product Perspective 2.2 Product Functions 2.3 User Characteristics 2.4 Constraints Section 3. 3. Specific Requirements 3.1 External Interfaces 3.2 Functions 3.3 Performance Requirements 3.4 Logical Database Requirements 3.5 Design Constraints 3.6 Assumptions and Dependencies
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Gun Violence in Schools - Free Essay Example
Sample details Pages: 2 Words: 558 Downloads: 8 Date added: 2019/03/20 Category Society Essay Level High school Tags: Gun Violence Essay School Shooting Essay Did you like this example? Guns Violence is a subject that has been brought to our attention due to media and political leaders. The problems still lays in our everyday life and the security of students is important. Whether it is correct for a teacher to have a weapon or not or having more security is what is being debated about. This a major issue within miles away from us. Gun Violence in schools can be prohibited by using mental health facilities, having officers properly trained and administrators establishing rules and regulations. One way to reduce to amount of gun violence in schools is by providing mental health services. In many situations, the person that obtains and uses the gun in a violent way has some sort has a mental health problem. Whether it be a voice telling them to do it or just because they truly do not see the harm they are doing, it can be completely prevented with a program or services of mental health. Due to media, we see it more often than it should happen especially near us. Most recently, there have been school shooting and threats in Universities such as Kennesaw State. The people involved had voices telling them to kill people which is not normal. Increasing access youth at risk and communities to proper mental health treatments can tremendously help (Examining School Safety and Gun Violence in America, 2014). If students do not find a sense of happiness at school, their mind can trigger violent actions. Schools are places connected to expectations of hope and refuge, friendship and r omance, and when these expectations are not met, it can cost a life (Warnick, 2015). Donââ¬â¢t waste time! Our writers will create an original "Gun Violence in Schools" essay for you Create order Having officers fully trained will eliminate many gun violence incidents as a whole. In many cases, officers on school campus are not fully trained to know what to do in every situation. For example, Georgia officers are trained how to use tasers and pepper spray before reaching for a gun. Many school officers are not put in many situations handling guns. When a rare situation occurs, it is a panicking moment in what to do. At Georgia Tech University, an officer did not know how to handle the situation properly and shot at the student and died. The university officer had not completed Crisis Intervention Team training offered by the GBI (Stirgus, 2018). These situations could be prevented by taking the time and money to fully train all officers on duty at schools, malls, and more. If the schools officers demand the same respect and standards as police officers, why cant they be held to the same accountability as them. School officers are to be treated legally as police officers, requ iring them to follow commonly accepted standards of police conduct in investigating crime in schools (Price, 2009). Gun Violence is not something a student should have to worry about going to school. Having that fear is a awful scare and can keep a student from focusing on his or her studies. This happens more often than it should and is closer to home each time. Sending your child to school should be a safe and welcoming environment to each individual. By training school officers, having mental health services and having school regulations, students can feel comfortable when attending classes. Big changes have to start somewhere and possibly Fulton county schools or universities can start making small advances.
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Greek History Essay - 1558 Words
Greek History The Ancient Greek civilization was located on the same land Greece is now, Ionian Islands, Asia Minor, South Italy, and Sicily. It is surrounded mountains and in the north by water. The Ionian and the Aegean seas, together with natural islands and bays, gave the Greeks the opportunity to develop their high level of commerce and their rich culture. The mountains, which surrounded Greece, gave them the advantage of being well protected. From earlier times, the Geeks lived in independent settlements, and they were isolated from one another. Later, these settlements grew into bigger cities and/or formed city-states. The Greek civilization has made great contributions in many areas to western society. Greek Scientists haveâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Later the Greek fled into the sea on boats and planned a trap for the evil army. They managed a surprise attack by ramming the Persian ships thus creating the end of the war. Athens had led the city states to victory, but Greece still suffered the enormous lose the Spartans had. Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, was born in July 356B.C. in Pella, Macedonia. He was one of the greatest military geniuses in known history, he had every battle planned out to the most crucial detail and left nothing to chance. His father, Philip II of Macedon, was a brilliant ruler and strategist. As his mother, Olympias, princess of Epirus, was pregnant they could foresee that the child would have the heart of a line and the will of and eagle. Even as a Young boy Alexander was fearless and strong, both physically as also mentally. At the age of 12, he tamed a horse that none other could ride. Alexanderââ¬â¢s teacher Leonidas taught him the way of the Spartans so he turned into a militaristic machine. As his father Philip was killed, Alexander had removed all those near him that could be a threat to his throne. 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Despite the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic periods, the one thing that remained consistent in both periods was the Greeks ability to notRead MoreEssay about Greek History765 Words à |à 4 PagesGreek History In this book, the result of my inquiries into history, I hope toâ⬠¦preserve the memory of the past by putting on record the astonishing achievements both of our own and of the Asiatic peoplesâ⬠¦. With this mission statement Herodotus introduces his Histories, the first recorded history text in the western world. Using fragments of the past he reconstructs a picture of the whole; the objects of his researches included first-hand accounts and tales passed down through
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
The Struggles and Movement for Black America - 1646 Words
ESSAY PART ONE: THESIS I. Introduction paragraph A. Thesis Statement Over the centuries, the African people have endured many trials, obstacles, and tribulations. From the moment that they were kidnapped from their homeland, and had been savagely placed in the cargo holds on ships to be sold into slavery to the American people, the Africans (now known in the United States of America as African Americans or Black people) have journey far to achieve, as well as, accomplished what was thought to be the impossible. These things include but are not limited to, freedom, equality, independence, the right to vote, a fair education, a wider range of occupations to pursue, politics, but most of all, to live a better quality of life.â⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦Some to the ways that they could have been freed from slavery was to be born freeâ⬠¦depending on the status of the mother would determine whether or not her offspring would be free. Some slaves were able to buy their own freedom, or they acquired freedom through manumission. C. So What? This was only a start for the beginning of a new life as a free person. As the centuries progressed, then came a time when slavery had been abolished in the northern state. But it was when the civil war was over, and when the emancipation proclamation became official that all of the hope and dreams of black people became true. PART THREE: COUNTER-THESIS V. Introduction paragraph A. Counter-Thesis Statement After the civil war, all of the slaves were freed; unfortunately, there were some stipulation behind their freedom. Black people were free, but not equal to the white race. They had very few rights and privileges. They could not vote, be elected, participate in juries, obtain an education, and more. Even with their new found freedom, they could not move about freely from one county to the next. Certain states required registration/pass along with a white guardian (who would corroborate the good behavior of free blacks). As time progress, blacks began to form organizations, schools, practices, communities, churches, and more in hope to redirect the ways of life (that most black were accustomed to) to achieve a betterShow MoreRelatedPrejudice and Discrimination in America Today Essay1663 Words à |à 7 Pagesdressed, articulate, attractive black people advertising different products and representing respected companies. The populat ion of black professionals in all arenas of work has risen to the point where seeing a black physician, attorney, or a college professor are becoming more a common sight. More and more black people are holding positions of respect and authority throughout America today, such as Barack Obama, Colin Powell, Condelezza Rice and many other prominent black executives. As a result ofRead MoreAfrican Americans And The Civil Rights Movement1260 Words à |à 6 PagesAfrican Americans have fought for equality for a long period of time against desegregation and racism. It was an era where blacks couldnââ¬â¢t have the same rights as a white individual. African American were treated with hate and anger. The Civil Rights Movement is embodied in dramatic recorded speeches. Speeches like ââ¬Å"I have A Dreamâ⬠, the ââ¬Å"Black Revolutionâ⬠, and ââ¬Å"Black Powerââ¬â¢ and Coalition Politics. These speeches were written by great leaders. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Baya rd RustingRead MoreRadio Free Dixie1505 Words à |à 7 PagesAnalysis: Radio Free Dixie The beginning of black militancy in the United States is said to have begun with the chants ââ¬Å"Black Powerâ⬠demanded by Stokely Carmichael and Willie Ricks during the 1966 March against Fear. 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The fruits of the labor of the Civil rights movement was not reaped by all of Black America. There was an omission of queer* black Americans when it came to who got the benefits that came from the Civil Rights movement. The film ââ¬Å"ParisRead MoreFreedom An d African American History Essay1680 Words à |à 7 Pagesand criminal justice system. In the aspect of education, most of black children were not permitted to enter the school, because the white children studied there. In the aspect of labor market, the black people s average wages were lower than the whites. They did the manual work. In the aspect of criminal justice system, the blacks were easily in jail. Badly, their sentences were also more serious than the whites. In general, the blacks live in the bottom of the American society. Martin Luther KingRead MoreThe Acquittal Of George Zimmerman For The Death Of Trayvon Martin1404 Words à |à 6 Pagespowerful force of hashtag activism that is now an international movement that has more than 26 chapters globally. According to it founders the activist movement follows guiding principles that support ââ¬Å"an ideological and political intervention in a world where black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demis e.â⬠It was the emergence of a movement like this that destroyed the newly formed notion of a post-racial America. This notion was heavily influenced by the election of the UnitedRead MoreShould America Have Been America Without Her Negro People?1426 Words à |à 6 PagesSatya sree Vedula Hist 115 Dr. N Creary No Black, No America Prompt: Would America have been America without her Negro people? America is a diverse country that accommodates a variety of people from various ethnic backgrounds. African Americans are one of a kind who are inhabiting the United States since a long time.The question ââ¬Å"Would America have been America without her Negro people?â⬠by W.E.B.Dubois is a strenuous one and has arisen many debates in the past. People say that the answer toRead MoreThe Harlem Renaissance And American History1217 Words à |à 5 Pagesdefined black culture and changed entertainment around the world. The black community used art such as music, literature, and paintings to express social freedom. Artist such as Jacob Lawrence, Langston Hughes, and Duke Ellington used their art as a form of therapy and communication to share the life of an African American in White America. This phenomenon created culture pride within the community. Their art is significant to American history because it mirrored and gave a voice to the struggles within
Sunday, December 8, 2019
The Industrial Revolution Writing Assignment free essay sample
After he immigrated to America from Britain, he introduced the new land to the idea of Mechanics. His education under Jedediah Strutt equipped him in not only operating machinery, but he was also very educated in building and repairing of them also. Slater built the first successful textile mill the United States had ever seen. His ideas were copied and multiplied from then on. This was the beginning of many inventors to come. Such as Eli Whitney, with his cotton gin and interchangeable parts; Robert Fulton, and his steamboats, along with many more. Soon after the steam boats, came the Erie Canal, giving way to cheaper modes of transportation. Making traders and shop keepers more successful. It was a lot easier for people to travel, no longer having to pay steep prices to go over seas. The next step they took was in that of building roads. It was not such a successful venture in the start. We will write a custom essay sample on The Industrial Revolution Writing Assignment or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page First the roads were made from paths cut out of the woods, and the trees were laid down on their sides. Though it proved to be an unsuccessful attempt it was soon followed by the making of brick and gravel roads. But, by far, the most dominant of all the transportation systems invented in the 1800ââ¬â¢s was the railroad. It was not a new concept, but the United States was the country that made it revolutionary. Not only did the United States transform the idea of travel, but they also took new and significant steps in communication. The federal government played a big role in this by expanding the number of postal offices in the United States. The post offices were expanded so much so that by the mid 1800ââ¬â¢s the number of post offices had multiplied over 100 times. This helped in many ways. It led to more and more types of communication, and now look what we have! When the industrial revolution came about it changed the lives of the working class forever. Women joined the men in the mills and factories, giving them a hope of supporting themselves and/or their families. Though it was not always safe and comfortable, for some it was a brand new start. And for a still young country, it was a God-send. They no longer had to cower to the meager pay and harsh working conditions. And with it easier to find a good job, the cost of living wasnââ¬â¢t so high. America was changing, slowly but surely. Finally our country was moving ahead. We would soon be an example to the rest of the world that God had truly blessed America. This was a dawning of a new age. (All information was from my K12 text book and previous knowledge of my own.
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Metaphysical/ Cavalier Poetry at John Milton Essay Example
Metaphysical/ Cavalier Poetry at John Milton Paper Metaphysical based on abstract (typically, excessively abstract) reasoning Derogatory showing a critical or disrespectful attitude Acrane understood by few; mysterious or secret Conventional based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed Lyric (of poetry) expressing the writers emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms Conventions a way in which something is usually done, esp. within a particular area or activity Iambic Pentameter a commonly used metrical line in traditional verse and verse drama, 5 metrical feet with 10 syllables Metaphysical conceit uncoventional/ unexpected metaphors Conceit a fanciful expression in writing or speech; an elaborate metaphor Petrarchan conceit a hyperbolic comparison most often made by a suffering lover Profound from, or extending to a great depth; very deep Meditations written or spoken words expressing ones thoughts on a subject Wit mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence Irony the expression of ones meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect Wordplay the witty exploitation of the meanings and ambiguities of words, esp. in puns Stanza a group of lines forming the basic recurring metrical unit in a poem; a verse Explicit stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Stalking horse a figure that tests a concept with someone or mounts a challenge against someone on behalf of an anonymous third party Transitory not permanent Levity humor or frivolity, esp. the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect Intent intention or purpose Virtuous having or showing high moral standards Desecration treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate Laity lay people, as distinct from the clergy Trepidation a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen Sublunary belonging to this world as contrasted with a better or more spiritual one Portentous done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress Persona the aspect of someones character that is presented to or perceived by others. The narrator in To His Coy Mistress takes on a different _____________. Licentous promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters Sensuous relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect Immediacy the quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement Epigrammatic of the nature or in the style of an epigram; concise, clever, and amusing Coy making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring Quaint attractively unusual or old-fashioned Amorous showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire Coda concluding event, remark, or section Occasional occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly Melodious of, producing, or having a pleasant tune; tuneful Conversion the fact of changing ones religion or beliefs or the action of persuading someone else to change theirs Sable black Sultry hot and humid Strife angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict Tarry stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place Mortality the state of being subject to death Invective highly critical language Cloven split or divided in two Infirmity physical or mental weakness Laborious requiring considerable effort and time Pastoral a work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life Elegy a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead Motif a distinctive feature or dominant idea in an artistic or literary composition Tension mental or emotional strain Promotory a point of high land that juts out into a large body of water; a headland Perfidious deceitful and untrustworthy Sanguine blood-red, bloody Mitre a tall headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office, tapering to a point at front and back with a deep cleft between Contagion the spreading of a harmful idea or practice Privy sharing in the knowledge of something secret Vale valley Wanton deliberate and unprovoked Vernal of, in, or appropriate to spring Interpose place or insert between one thing and another Uncouth lacking good manners, refinement, or grace Monody a poem lamenting a persons death
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