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USA influence- 3 main interesting factors!
economic influence! One way the USA has global influence is through having a strong and very wealthy economy. The wealthier a country is, the more likely a country will want to trade with them. The USA will also use their wealth to give loans to smaller countries and will use this influence to create alliances …
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Immigration in the USA- two interesting facts.
Before the 20th century America was like a ‘melting pot’ with an open-door policy to immigration, allowing millions of immigration, allowing millions of immigrants in who wanted to achieve the ‘American dream’ However in the 1920’s ‘old immigrants’ began to fear their way of life would be threatened by ‘new immigrants’ arriving from poorer ares …
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Changing attitudes to immigration- 3 interesting facts.
Before the 20th century America was like a ‘melting pot’ with an open-door policy to immigration, allowing millions of immigration, allowing millions of immigrants in who wanted to achieve the ‘American dream’ However in the 1920’s ‘old immigrants’ began to fear their way of life would be threatened by ‘new immigrants’ arriving from poorer ares …
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Birmingham- amazing number 1 Christmassy place!
Birmingham, one of my favourite Christmas places. The Christmas markets, the lights in the shopping centres, the shops perfect for buying all your loved family and friends presents, everything about Birmingham in the winter is so Christmassy. I am going to tell you all of my favourite things in the city, and how to fill …
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Origins of life and 3 interesting facts on how it was created!
Non religious. One non-religious viewpoint I have studied with origins is Science. Scientists believe that the universe was created through the Big Bang. The Big Bang is a theory that the universe was created 13.8 Billion years ago from an event called a singularity. After this particles were produced which were then developed into the …
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Causes of Crime- interesting facts about upbringing and aces.
If you are brought up in an area where crime is high or your parent is a criminal, this becomes acceptable or normalised behaviour (learned behaviour). Studies on ACES (adverse childhood experiences) show those who havesuffered trauma in their childhood – such as abuse, neglect, community violence, homelessness or growing up in a household where …
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Poverty – 2 main causes of crime and religious responses!
Two of the main causes of crime, is poverty and upbringing. Poverty- cause 1. Financial Issues- won’t be able to afford things, feeling excluded, in debt. Craving for a male role model which could mean they could get into relationships younger, and they won’t know or understand what healthy relationships look like so are more …
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Buddhism and the 5 precepts- interesting facts!
what are the five precepts? The five precepts are a set of ethnics that give guidance on how Buddhists should live their life’s. They offer a basic set of moral values that sets on actions that are encouraged and discouraged for Buddhists. Buddhists must live a life style that cultivates good kamma, for a better …
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how parliament can hold the government to account- 4 interesting ways!
Point 1! one way the parliament can hold the government to account is through asking questions. There are 3 main opportunities to do this. Prime ministers question time, government question times and through asking an urgent question slot. These opportunities can be used to highlight issues in the party or issues asking for something the …
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Impact of Scots on Canada- 8 helpful facts.
The impact of Scots on the Empire was very positive in many ways took a lot of skills over, introduced new businesses, contributed to many industries, influence in politics, brought our culture to other societies. This has to be balanced with more negative effects as the Scots were guilty of treating the native peoples of …
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Blackpool- top 3 amazing things to do!
Blackpool, one of my favourite places. The sea air, the fun activities and attractions, the laughs, the food, just everything about it is so homely and amazing, and it is not to expensive! The main attraction of the tower which includes an awesome circus, a ballroom, a glass floor. It is easy to access, near …
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My top 2 Halloween treats! The best recipes for food lovers.
Halloween treats! Its October, and you know what that means, Halloween! Time for Halloween treats, Halloween decorations, Halloween goodie bags, and so much more! the nights start getting frostier and darker. Everyone starts filling goodie bags and practicing jokes, leaves start to crunch, ‘what are you dressing up as’ circulates more and more, and invites …
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