...GKE1 TASK 4 A: The two most significant social consequences to come from the Industrial Revolution include urbanization and the increase in child labor. Before the Industrial Revolution took place, over 80% of the population lived in rural communities (BCP.ORG). With the rapid growth of population in the cities came disease and epidemics. According to Patricia Chappine, the wealthy fared far better than the industrial workers. The wealthy were able to afford housing on the outskirts of the large cities, while the industrial workers lived in what was called row housing (CHAPPINE). Row housing was introduced by the government to give factory workers and their families’ places to live. Often times, these houses were small, and as many as six people would share one bed. Not only were the living conditions inside the homes a concern, but the sanitation of the cities were an issue as well. Waste disposal systems were not heard of, and residents often threw their trash and waste onto the streets (CHAPPINE). In addition, the coal from all the factories created a film of grime all over the city and polluted the air. Another consequence that came from the Industrial Revolution, was the rise and use of child labor. During the Industrial Revolution, the agriculture business declined, which forced entire families to move to the larger cities. In order to pay for the cost of living both women and children were forced to work in the factories. In the textile factories, children were sought...
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...GKE1 Task 4 One of the most significant social consequences of the First Industrial Revolution was the increase in industrial production, bringing wealth and power to Great Britain. There was not any labor laws in place to regulate the industries. Businesses would hire children for labor. These children would work full-time in coal mines and factories as cheap and unskilled laborers. These working children did not have time for their education. Injuries in the work place and diseases and sicknesses were prevalent. If the children tried to speak up they would be punished. With the push of the middle and upper class Child Labor Laws were put into effect. Children had to be nine years of age or older, they could only work a maximum of twelve...
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...PART A The most significant physical geographical factor that contributed to the development of the ancient South American society of the Incas was the Andes Mountains. The Inca Empire had villages and cities throughout the Andes Mountains. Some of these settlements were as low as sea level and their capital, Cusco, was at an altitude of 11,200 feet. The Andes are considered some of the longest and highest mountain ranges. In fact it’s tallest peak, Mount Aconcaqua, in Argentina, tops out at 22,841 feet (Zimmermann, 2013). Despite the fact that people were traversing mountains the people flourished creating trails, aqueducts and agricultural practices that still exist today. Almost every aspect of the Incas life were affected by the Andes. Due to the changes in climate and altitude from one settlement to another, the Incas had to develop resilient breeds of crops including potatoes, quinoa and corn (Graber, 2011). Not only were the mountains home to the Incas believed them to be Gods. They created some of the most indelible cities right into the sides of the mountains in an extremely precise manor that is still studied to this day. For these reasons and many more, the Andes Mountains are certainly one of reasons the ancient people of South America grew as a civilization. PART B The process of diffusion between early human societies can easily be seen through the use and distribution of the potato throughout the globe. The potato was originally cultivated in...
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...GKE1 Task 2 Miranda Stewart Western Governors University A) Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Saxony, now Germany, in 1483 and died in 1546. (Martin Luther and the 95 Theses. 2013) During his 63 years of life he set in motion many changes that would take place in the world. His two most significant changes were his key role in the Protestant Revolution and the translation of the Bible into German, which later was translated into English, thus making it available for all to read. Luther was originally attending school at the University of Erfurt and training to become a lawyer when he was caught in a severe thunderstorm and, after nearly being struck by lightning, pledged that he would become a monk if he survived. Survive he did so he quit the study of law and entered an Augustinian monastery. While he stopped studying law he did not stop studying. His desire to study and learn led him to become a professor of the Bible and was eventually led to new understandings of the Catholic religion and the Bible. (Martin Luther and the 95 Theses. 2013) Luther penned his “95 Theses” in 1517 and nailed it to the door of the church that he was currently teaching at. While legend has made it something of a dramatic act of defiance, pinned to the door on a stormy night, it is much more likely that he was straightforwardly announcing his academic discussion that he was opening up. (Martin Luther and the 95 Theses. 2013) This posting, however he was intending it, hit too close...
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