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Java Program: Drawing Geometric Shapes with Loops

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import java.Util.Scanner;
Public class casostriangulo {
    Public static void main(String[] args) {
         Scanner tecla= new Scanner (System.In);
        Int i,j,n,m;
        String m1 = null;
        System.Out.Println("_____ menu principal_____");
        System.Out.Println("1) triangulo de la forma");
        System.Out.Println("*\n" ;
        System.Out.Println("2) triangulo de la forma");
        System.Out.Println("****\n" +
        System.Out.Println("3) triangulo de la forma");
        System.Out.Println(" \n" +
         Ystem.Out.Println("4) triangulo de la forma");
        System.Out.Println("   *\n" +
                          ;        do{
        System.Out.Println("ingrese el numero del triangulo a graficar");
  M=tecla.NextInt(
...
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The Roaring Twenties: Shaping Modern America

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America as we know it today comes from this time. During this era, there was significant political radicalism. The Sedition Act occurred, and with it, any "ism" not Republican or Democrat was eliminated. Activities considered anti-American included the "Red Scare" (where America rejected communism totally), socialism (maintaining a two-party system of Republicans and Democrats), and anarchism (where radicals used to set off bombs).

The Noble Experiment: Prohibition and Its Failures

Alcoholic beverages were forbidden under the "Noble Experiment," which was a total failure. With this prohibition, temperance movements arrived. Intoxicating liquors were banned, and a new slang was created, including terms like:

  • Bootlegging
  • Speakeasy
  • Moonshine
  • Rum running
  • Bathtub
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Anglo-Saxon England: History, Christianity, Literature

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From Roman Britain to Anglo-Saxon England

From the 1st through the 5th centuries, England was a province of the Roman Empire called Britannia. These Britons adapted to the Roman lifestyle and civilization, but some ruins remained. The withdrawal of the Roman Legions left the island vulnerable, creating an opportunity for invaders. In the 5th century, three Germanic tribes arrived in Britain: the Angles, the Saxons, and the Jutes.

The Anglo-Saxon Arrival and Conquest

The Anglo-Saxon conquest was gradual, a process extending over decades of fighting against the native Britons, who were mostly confined to the regions of Wales.

The Return of Christianity

The Britons converted to Christianity, like the rest of the Empire, when in the 4th century, Emperor...

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American History: From Colonial Life to Reconstruction

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Life in the Thirteen American Colonies

By the year 1733, the English owned 13 separate colonies along the Atlantic coast of North America. The colonies stretched from New Hampshire in the north to Georgia in the south. Most people divided them into three main groups. Most residents were small farmers or craftsmen, working the stony soil and governing themselves in small towns and villages. The nearest colonies to the south of New England were called the Middle Colonies.

The Boston Tea Party and Early Conflicts

In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded three British tea ships belonging to the British East India Company. The Americans were protesting a tax on tea ("no taxation without representation"

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Spain's Second Republic and Civil War: Key Historical Events

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The Second Republic: 1931-1936

Fall of Alfonso XIII and the Second Republic's Dawn

  • End of the Dictatorship of Primo de Rivera.
  • Municipal elections resulted in a victory for the left.
  • King Alfonso XIII left the country amid fears of civil war.
  • Proclamation of the Republic (April 14).
  • Constitution of 1931:
    • Unicameral legislature
    • Universal suffrage
    • Regionalism
    • State secularism

Stages of the Second Republic

Left-Wing Biennium: 1931-1933

  • Elections to the Constituent Cortes (June).
  • Coalition government formed by the victors of the elections, chaired by Manuel Azaña.
  • Problems with the Church, which could not accept a secular state, leading to the burning of convents.
  • Problems with the army, whose officers were largely conservative and monarchist.
  • Regional problem:
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History of Labour Law: Key Milestones From Ancient Codes to the New Deal

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Labour Law Milestones: From Ancient Codes to the New Deal

P 1–2: Concept of Business Law, The Code of Hammurabi, Roman Law – Gaius Institutes, Medieval Labour Systems and Regulations, The Artificers Act, Impact of the First Industrial Revolution.

P 3–4: Socioeconomic Conditions in the UK, Labour Law Milestones in the UK, Independence, Early Industrialization and Migration in the USA, Labour Law Milestones in the USA, Latin America as a Colonial Society, Labour Law Milestones in Latin America.

P 5–6: Independence Wars and Post-Independence in Latin America, Labour Law Milestones in Latin America, Socioeconomic Conditions in the UK (1840–1870), Labour Law Milestones in the UK (1840–1870), Socioeconomic Conditions in the USA (1840–1870)...

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Ancient Babylonian Astronomy and Celestial Knowledge

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Ancient Babylonian Astronomy: A Legacy of Celestial Observation

The Dawn of Babylonian Civilization

With the decline of Egypt, significant developments occurred in Mesopotamia, leading to the construction of great buildings. Around 1800 BC, the culture of Babylon began to flourish. By 1755 BC, the Code of Hammurabi, a foundational legal text covering criminal and commercial matters, was established.

Evidence suggests cultural relations between Egypt and Mesopotamia. For instance, a trace of King Djet, dated to 2370 BC, was found in the Arabian Desert, attesting to the ancient contacts between Egyptians and Mesopotamians.

Ziggurats: Observatories of the Ancient World

In the clear atmosphere of Mesopotamia, astrology developed into a form similar...

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Mies van der Rohe: The 1929 Barcelona German Pavilion

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Mies van der Rohe: Master of Modern Architecture

Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect and one of the most important masters of modern architecture. He is likely the greatest exponent of the twentieth century in the construction of steel and glass. Born on March 27, 1886, in Aachen, Germany, he was formed as a collaborator in the studios of the architect and designer Bruno Paul (from 1905 to 1907) and the pioneering industrial architect Peter Behrens (from 1908 to 1911). In 1912, he opened his own studio in Berlin. He died on August 17, 1969, in Chicago.

The German Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona Exhibition

The German Pavilion was designed by Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) as the national representation of Germany for the International

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Racism and Idealization in Aphra Behn's Oroonoko

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The Significance of Aphra Behn's Oroonoko

The novel Oroonoko, written by Aphra Behn (1640–1689), stands as one of the most significant literary works of the 17th century. Behn chronicles the story of Oroonoko, a prince of Coramantien, who was highly esteemed in Africa before being enslaved after the capture of his beloved, Imoinda. Behn was a vocal critic of slavery and played a pivotal role in the development of the English novel. As one of the first anti-slavery narratives, the text critiques the cruelty of white colonizers; however, it simultaneously reflects the pervasive racial prejudices of the era. This essay examines the inherent contradictions in Behn's writing, where her anti-slavery stance is complicated by the racist tropes of...

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Regional Planning and Urban Hierarchy Framework

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Relational System Infrastructure and Regional Plans

The relational system infrastructure and regional plans set out the proposed regional model, which will guide sectoral planning and the most relevant urban issues. The relational system components are:

  • Integration with the outside: The insertion of shafts and territory networks at national and international levels is a constant concern for territorial plans.
  • Interior joint plans: Proper articulation of the planned territory.
  • Intermodal coordination: Territorial planning is the most appropriate framework to coordinate various modes of transport (road, rail, port, airport, etc.), which normally fall beyond the scope of individual sectoral planning.

Regional Economic Systems and Territorial Models

The...

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