In the case of the New England and Chesapeake colonies, many different factors accounted for the dissimilar economies that evolved. ... In the end, the most important contributing factor to the development of a culture is the people that create it. ... Also, the living conditions in New England became much healthier than those in the Chesapeake, which allowed for many families to live on for generations. ... Furthermore, John Winthrop used God as a deciding factor in where they should settle by declaring that "We must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. ... The living conditio...

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What events in Great Britain contributed to the settlement of English colonies in America? ... That caused lots of farmers to be left without a job and being forced into living very poor lives. ... Describe the early conditions in Virginia, the first colony. ... At the time when English arrived there, there was approximately 20,000 Algonquian people living there. ... But that wasn't a factor for England. ...

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Various factors contributed to making the Russian people unhappy. ... Peasants were upset with their living conditions, wages, working hours, and how the land had been divided. ... Many long lasting factors contributed to the 1905 Revolution. The Russian peasants were extremely dissatisfied with the living conditions. ... The working class was very angry about the horrible working and living conditions. ...

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Various factors contributed to making the Russian people unhappy. ... Peasants were upset with their living conditions, wages, working hours, and how the land had been divided. ... Many long lasting factors contributed to the 1905 Revolution. The Russian peasants were extremely dissatisfied with the living conditions. ... The working class was very angry about the horrible working and living conditions. ...

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As the northern winds swept across Europe it assisted in the spreading of the small germ, and as this plague grew it targeted the poorest people as they more often lived in unsanitary living conditions, which were much worse living conditions than those who came from money or this of a higher class, resulting in the poorest being much more prone to catching the disease. ... This generated a serious economical downturn for both Scotland and England. ... In addition, the failure of the crops and the Great Famine also contributed to the current negative conditions in Scotland and in Europe. ... L...

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Scientific development, living conditions and the progress of agriculture where all a benefit that the industrial revolution brought. All of these factors then restored health, jobs and money in to our country, but this meant all rural areas became industrialised and were more urban than countryside. ... These urban districts were so overcrowded that people were living amongst terrible living conditions, people living in the same rooms causing poor sanitation and less medical attention; this is where the diseases commence. Due to the poor living conditions diseases such as cholera (1831) broke...

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Both contributed greatly to the settlement of America, but in doing so, they had to encounter many dangerous people and survive through horrible conditions. ... In addition to the fearful incident with the Indians, he was also severely burned in an explosion in 1609,which caused him to return back home to England. ... For example, while aboard the Mayflower, almost half of the passengers died due to fierce weather conditions. This shows that he was a very determined man, because many people would have probably lost all hope of living an enjoyable life in A...

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The Industrial Revolution profoundly modified the standard of living and way of life all across the world, but mainly in Europe. ... (Madrick) There were many factors that contributed to the development of industry in England in the eighteenth century. ... (Jacob) It contributed greatly in transporting goods and materials from and to the coal mining and iron industries. ... Union's were set up to protect the working class from bad working conditions and from the aristocracy. ... It changed the standard of living in many places. ...

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Many technological advances soon began to develop contributing to the Industrial Revolution. ... In 1779 England constructed their first Iron Bridge. ... Transportation technology was another key factor in the British industrial revolution. ... Congestion of housing became serious in London therefore there was little or no living space in the capital city. ... Jethro Tull contributed new scientific approaches to farming. ...

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(Jackson) For centuries the Roman Catholic Church's understanding of its role in the world and its perception of the world beyond Rome, were becoming less and less compatible with actual conditions. ... External factors such as emerging nationalism, and other economic and political factors contributed to the growing tension between the church and its followers. ... As a result, church liturgy was transformed, congregational singing was stimulated, and new modes of communal living developed. ... (Barzun 34) In England, the Reformation took its own course. ... Calvinistic ...

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Population, ethnicity, and inequality all contribute to the more popular urban. ... This same "urban-rural" difference has been found in Canada, England, Australia, and the Netherlands. ... The poor living conditions had a major impact on the crime rate because of the poverty, racial tensions, and family disorder that existed. ... Under these conditions criminal behavior is forced to spread. ... Crime is more prevalent where there is poverty, unemployment, lack of social cohesion, and poor living conditions. ...

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It was a combination of social, political and economic factors that pushed it over the edge. ... Social, economic, and political factors that predisposed Ireland to starvation There were many repressive societal conditions under which the Irish peasants were forced to live and as a result became dependent on the potato. ... Due to these factors the potato became the basic food source for Irish peasants. ... Sociopolitical conditions were yet another reinforcement that made the potato an ideal crop. ... One main draw for immigration into the United States was that many Irish had relatives...

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Many technological advances soon began to develop contributing to the Industrial Revolution. ... In 1779 England constructed their first Iron Bridge. ... Transportation technology was another key factor in the British industrial revolution. ... Congestion of housing became serious in London therefore there was little or no living space in the capital city. ... Jethro Tull contributed new scientific approaches to farming. ...

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There were many factors that caused varying degrees of treatments for slaves. ... Despite the more civil treatment of slaves before the mid 1500s, several factors caused the shift of the view of black Africans and the treatment of black slaves. ... Free blacks, who had left their struggling conditions in some of Spain's poorer towns, explored North America alongside white conquistadors (Gomez 2005, 63). ... Ships arrived in Africa from Western European countries such as England and Portugal, carrying goods in exchange for slaves. ... For example, the barraccoon James departed England Apri...

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However, as the population increased, so did the urbanization. 1820 saw 7.2% of Americans living in cities whose populations were larger than 2,500 people. ... However, these conditions proved to lay a rich ground for reform and they contributed to the rise of the popularity of the Transcendentalist movement, whose members were interested in massive social reform. ... German idealists, such as Fichte, Schelling, Husseri were influenced by Kant who in turn inspired New England transcendental philosophers. ... German idealists, such as Fichte, Schelling, Husseri were influenced by Kant, who...

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Statements implicating immunizations as a causing factor for SIDS is unproved and false. ... While many babies dying of SIDS have no previous warning signs or risk factors, some infants seem to be at higher risk than others. ... While SIDS shows an increase in these factors the importance of each factor is not well defined or understood. ... There is a variety of reasons for this: Disadvantaged mothers are less likely to give their babies a healthy womb environment in which to develop; their babies are less likely to be breastfed or receive adequate medical care; and their infants are more li...

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The use of torture had allowed witch hunts to continue in large numbers, therefore the eventual reduction in tormenting the convicted helped to contribute to the decline of witch hunts. ... Witches were used as scapegoats for the agitation felt towards the poor living conditions, particularly by the lower classes. ... (Oldridge 2002, p. 370) In other examples, in England the setting up of the Poor Law had a significant effect on the witch hunts. ...

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Participation in sporting activities contributes to the health of millions of people around the world; the teamwork and fair play which are learned on the playing field provide the basis for a good society. ... This form of violence can deal with societal, economic, and cultural factors. For example it has been noted that problems in European soccer are often associated with poor living conditions. ... The nature of the sport itself is obviously an important factor. ... The coach is also an important factor because it is his decision which approach to take in order to win the game. ...

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Another example, during the industrial revolution in England, smog and smoke from the factories, were carried to places as far away as Iceland. ... Not all pollution is an automatic negative factor. ... Septic tanks and manures from livestock near water sources are also contributing factors to water pollution. Industries located along waterways also contribute a number of chemical pollutants. ... Industries release these substances into the environment and it has created conditions that are now viewed by many as harmful to humans. ...

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If living in council or housing association accommodation on an estate, for example, the likelihood is that the school catchment area will contain other low earning families, with similar primary socialization issues. Poor housing conditions, coupled with low levels of hygiene can lead to higher levels of sickness, meaning days off school. ... As there are very few pupils from lower earning families in the gifted category, this contributes to the widening of the class gap. ... In a recent study conducted by the Department of Education, England's state schools are far more ethnically diver...

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Eventually he decided to study law in England, in hopes that, one day, he might be able to inherit his father's old position as prime minister of his home town, Portbandar (Severance 23). ... Gandhi dedicated his life to win India's independence from the British rule by improving economic conditions, staging Satyagraha campaigns to protest against unjust living conditions imposed by the British and attempting to unite all Indians. ... As a way to harden the workers" resolve, he decided to fast until their conditions were met. ... Ultimately, Gandhi once again conquered what he set o...

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Individuals, families, tribes, and nations have been on the move for centuries where, political and economic factors, including wars; environmental challenges; and racism, xenophobia, and religious discrimination have at times uprooted people and at others lured them to new venues across continents. ... Some of the factors that have contributed to an increase in the scale of international migration include growing disparities in living conditions, and violent conflicts both within and between countries. ... But if it is a good thing for people to move from England to Germany in search of a b...

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What are some of the social, economic and psychological factors that contribute to the plight of homelessness? ... Another aspect Shinn mentions is Socio-Cultural Factors (Shinn, 664). ... Within the Socio-Cultural Factors is Racism and Social Exclusion. ... Finally, Shinn talks of Individual Factors (Shinn, 669). ... In the article, homeless youth are defined as those who are 21 and under without a safe living environment, whether with a relative or any other living arrangement (Aviles & Helfrich, 101). ...

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