...From the point of 400 to 1400 in Europe the “Middle Ages” were considered “dark” but was it really dark? This age was believed to be the Dark Ages , some believe it was full of heart breaks, unsteady economy, and disappointment but that's only seeing the bad parts of the situation. The Middle Ages are that because they were between the fall of the Roman Empire and the European Renaissance, it was believed to be a period of decline for Europe. Also, because it falls in the middle of two important time periods: Classical period (Greece & Roman) and the European Renaissance. The Middle Ages should not be considered the “Dark Ages” because they had some form of government, universities being built, and the population was increasing, so not everyone was suffering. This age should not be consider as “The Dark Ages” because its population and economy grew. In Document B it states “ From 1000 to 1300, the economy of Europe developed and prospered. Available farmland tripled, and the food supply increased notably, bringing up the population.” And it...
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...often referred to as the “Gilded Age”. This was a term coined by Mark Twain, the most renowned American writer of the period. It refers to a superficial period of intense economic growth. During this time, businessmen created large business organizations known as trusts. The ingenuity of these entrepreneurs earned the titles of “Captains of Industry”. Yet, their ruthlessness in building wealth at the expense of their competitors, workers and consumers often earned them the title “Robber Baron”. This DBQ (Document Based Questions) asks you to decide whether these businessmen were “Captains of Industry” or “Robber Barons”. Background Essay During the post-Civil War period, an era commonly referred to as the Gilded Age, the economy of the United States grew at a fantastic rate. With the exception of a recession during the mid-1870s, and another during the mid-1890s, the economic growth was in unprecedented in United States history. Manufacturing output increased by 180 percent. Railroads, an important catalyst of growth, increased in miles by 113 percent. Steel production grew to over 10,000,000 tons per year by 1900. Every aspect of the American economy expanded from traditional activities to new enterprises brought about by the huge influx of cutting-edge technological inventions. The gross national product almost doubled during the period and the per capital GNP increased by 35 percent. Wages matured by 20 percent, and a new American middle class emerged for the first time...
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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...AP World History Survival Guide Name ________________________________ Teacher __________________________ Block _________________ Table of Contents | Pages | AP World History Overview | 3 – 7 | The AP Exam | 3 | World Regions | 4 – 5 | Five Course Themes | 6 | Four Historical Thinking Skills | 7 | Essays Overview | 8 - 15 | Document-based Question (DBQ) | 8 – 12 | Change and Continuity over Time (CCOT) | 13 – 15 | Comparative Essay | 16 – 18 | Released Free Response Questions | 19 – 20 | AP Curriculum Framework | 21 – 38 | Period 1 (Up to 600 B.C.E.)—5% | 21 – 22 | Period 2 (600 B.C.E. to 600 C.E.)—15% | 23 – 25 | Period 3 (600 to 1450)—20% | 26 – 28 | Period 4 (1450 to 1750)—20% | 29 – 31 | Period 5 (1750 to 1900)—20% | 32 – 35 | Period 6 (1900 to the present)—20% | 36 – 38 | Help with Some Confusing Subjects | 39 – 43 | Chinese Dynasties | 39 | Political, Economic, and Social Systems | 40 | Religions | 41 | Primary Sources | 42 | “Must Know” Years | 43 | * Many of the guidelines in this study packet are adapted from the AP World History Course Description, developed by College Board. The AP Exam Purchasing and taking the AP World History exam are requirements of the course. This year, the AP World History exam will be administered on: ___________________________________________ Format I. Multiple...
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...CONTENTS Section 1 - Industry Profile Overview Future Outlook European Industry Overview North America Overview Asia & Pacific Industry Overview India & Middle East Industry Overview Development of World Scheduled Air Traffic World Economic Growth and Airline Profits Rankings - Passenger services Rankings – Freight services Section 2 - British Airways Profile Overview Alliances LHR Air Transport Movements LGW Air Transport Movements Awards History Key Events (1987-2005) Board Members Leadership Team British Airways Management Team Employees Brands Departmental Analysis Section 3 - British Airways Fleet Aircraft Fleet Aircraft Delivery Schedule Mainline Fleet Profiles Regional Aircraft Fleet Maintenance Section 4 - British Airways Performance Summary Strategy Social and Environmental Performance Incentive Plans Summary Financial / Operating Statistics Principal Investments Shareholder Information Share Price History Section 5 - Global Partners Overview BA Connect Franchisees oneworld Aer Lingus American Airlines Cathay Pacific Finnair Iberia LanChile Qantas oneworld At A Glance Section 6 - Route Network British Airways Franchisees Section 7 - General Information Airport Three Letter Decodes Outside Advisors Abbreviations & Specialist Terms How To Contact Us 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 89 91 92 93 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 9 9 10 10 11 12 13 38 39 40 41 44 47 105 109 110 115 116 118 56 56 57 69 72 73 74 75 75 77 86 87 88 This document has been prepared solely...
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...i IBM SPSS Data Collection Author 6.0.1 User’s Guide Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information under Notices on p. 376. This edition applies to IBM SPSS Data Collection Author 6.0.1 and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. Adobe product screenshot(s) reprinted with permission from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft product screenshot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation. Licensed Materials - Property of IBM Licensed Materials - Property of IBM © Copyright IBM Corporation 2000, 2011 Licensed Materials - Property of IBM © Copyright IBM Corporation 2000, 2011 U.S. Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Preface Welcome to the IBM® SPSS® Data Collection Author 6.0.1 User’s Guide. This guide provides information on using the IBM® SPSS® Data Collection Author application. For information about installing the product, see the IBM SPSS Data Collection Desktop 6.0.1 Installation Guide. Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf) versions of the guides are available on the IBM SPSS Data Collection Desktop 6.0.1 CD-ROM. Viewing and printing the documents requires Adobe Reader. If necessary, you can download it at no cost from www.adobe.com. Use the Adobe Reader online Help for answers to your questions regarding viewing and navigating the documents. Notice: IBM® SPSS® Data Collection...
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...MapX Developer’s Guide MapInfo Corporation Troy, NY 2 MapX Developer’s Guide Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor or its representatives. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying without the written permission of MapInfo Corporation, One Global View, Troy, New York 12180–8399. ©1992–1999 MapInfo Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MapInfo Help ©1992–1999 MapInfo Corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MapInfo, MapInfo Professional, MapBasic, MapXtreme and the MapInfo Logo are registered trademarks of MapInfo Corporation. Contact MapInfo Corporation on the Internet at: http://www.mapinfo.com MapInfo Corporate Headquarters: Voice: (518) 285–6000 Fax: (518) 285–6060 Sales Info Hotline: (800) 327–8627 Federal Sales: (800) 619–2333 Technical Support Hotline: (518) 285–7283 Technical Support Fax: (518) 285–6080 MapInfo Europe Headquarters: England voice: +44 (0)1753 848 229 fax: +44 (0)1753 621 140 Germany voice: +49 6196 6700 0 fax: +49 6196 6700 11 For international customers, please use the Technical Support Fax number. WARNING: This software uses patented LZW technology for .GIF image compression and/or decompression. (Unisys United States patent No. 4,558,302 and corresponding patents in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom). GIF images compressed...
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