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How often do people hear of women when it comes to prosperity and success without seeing them online with barely any clothes on. From earlier years to now there have been more inspirational examples of strong women like Oprah, Susan B. Anthony, and Michelle Obama, but there is still an alarming high gap of women…

The case centers around Knight Transportation, Inc’s efforts to tackle the inefficiencies of its fleet by incorporating new technology such as GPS and devices. By implementing these changes, Knight can obtain greater fleet information and achieve a minimum fuel expense reduction of $1 million, resulting in an 11 percent profit boost. Prior to adopting Fleet…

“I did not know I was a slave until I found out I couldn’t do the things I wanted.”-Frederick Douglass. The historical non-fiction novel, American Slavery: 1619-1877, by Peter Kolchin, describes the overview of slavery in America. This novel specifically focuses on the life of a slave throughout the colonial period all the way through…

Sometimes, art represents the suppressed voice of the majority. If the dominant factor is really tyrannical, and those who oppose it would be placed in grave danger, those with a passion for change use art as a catalyst for change. These people are often called artists, yet some would say that they should be called…

Both Alfred Young and the author agree that the Boston Tea Party was a highly revolutionary act, making it the most significant event of its time. However, this essay will explore their differing perspectives on the revolutionary nature of this monumental event. The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16, 1773. A group of…

Adolf Hitler from now and throughout history he is known to be someone who caused so much chaos and is considered as an evil person. What drove Adolf Hitler to cause the death of so many people, as well as to have such a huge influence with his speeches. This case study will analyze how…

During the Progressive Era, 1901-1920, the reformers were determined to improve the human race in every aspect. One way they believed was plausible and effective was by creating eugenics which tried to improve the human race by selective breeding and led to efforts to sterilize criminals and the mentally handicapped. Unsuccessfully, the outcome of Francis…

John Winthrop delivered a speech, in 1630, to his followers. The speech John Winthrop had brought upon his followers, is famously known for the phrase “a city on a hill,” meaning that the Massachusetts Bay Colony would rise to a point to be an example to the entire world. A city on a hill can…

The Progressive Era was one that made a huge impact on our nation’s history. As a whole the people were beginning to change individually and thus as a whole. Just as Teddy Roosevelt started practicing rugged individualism and bringing that into our nation. It was all about reforming and making a change for the good….

Dealing with the problem – slavery in the chocolate industry A case study from the view of Nestlé’s CEO In September 2000, a documentary filmed by British television station Channel 4 was aired. Nestlé group along with other companies in the chocolate industry was alleged to have purchased cocoa beans from farms of the Ivory…