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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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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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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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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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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The role of women in a modern society will be to contribute more to the economic prospect of the country. ... Also, due to the efficacy of microfinance in poverty reduction, studies have shown that in Bangladesh, female participation in microfinance activities has led to an increased sense of empowerment, measured by factors such as decision-making, social acceptance and political involvement, which in turn have led to general welfare improvements. ... The general views are that western women are more independent while Middle East women are least while Asian Islamic societies are more lenient ...

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Another explanation of the plague that scientists gave was environmental factors. ... This is because they lived in such unsanitary conditions and had the least care. ... Some people think that the plague contributed to the moral disintegration of European society (Strayer and Munro 462). ... When the plague had ended, half of the workers on the estates of the nobles in England disappeared (Hartman 235). ... That is a great decrease considering that there were an estimated 75,000,000 people living in Europe before...

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