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Economic Recovery (The 1920s)

Definition

Loans and investments in European industries were given by the American government. War reparations and payments were revised.

Aim

To increase the value of the German mark (currency).

Consequence

The United States also helped other European countries by giving them loans and selling the consumer goods they lacked. As a result, by the mid-1920s, the world economy began to recover and grew steadily. It was a prosperous time, known as the Roaring Twenties.

The Wall Street Crash of 1929

Industrial Overproduction

During World War I, American industry supplied Europe, so they produced more. After the war, European industry started to recover, and European countries started producing their own products.

Consequence

Europe... Continue reading "The Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression" »

The Scarlet Letter: Questions and Answers

1. Townspeople's Appearance in 17th-Century Boston

According to the book The Scarlet Letter, how did the townspeople (men and women) look during the 17th century?

R: Men wore somber colors, tall hats, and beards. The women were country women with broad skirts, strong shoulders, and round, red faces.

2. Setting of The Scarlet Letter

In which town did the story develop?

R: The story unfolds in the city of Boston.

3. The Scarlet Letter 'A'

Where was the letter 'A' placed, and how was it made? Why did Hester Prynne wear it?

R: Hester Prynne was an adulteress because she had an affair with a priest while her husband was away. Upon her release from jail, the magistrates ordered her to wear an "A," representing adultery,... Continue reading "The Scarlet Letter: Characters, Setting, and Hester's Journey" »

Gregorian Chant

The Gregorian chant is sacred music which is sung a cappella, that is, all the
singers in a choir of monks sing the same melody without accompaniment.
The goal of this chant was to teach the word of God to the faithful, therefore
the text was more important than the music. Latin was the language used
in these chants and the rhythm depended on the text.

Secular Music

Secular music was developed outside of the monasteries and was sung by
troubadours and jongleurs accompanied by musical instruments such as
the lute. These compositions had varied themes related to the interests of
day-to-day life. The troubadours were educated artists, poets or musicians and, in some
cases, from noble families

Renaissance

Music was very important and... Continue reading "History of Gregorian Chant, Secular Music, Renaissance, and Baroque Period" »

OLD REGIME

It was a social and political system established in Western Europe from approximately the 15th century. The political system was authoritarian and had absolute monarchy, demography (old demographic regime), society (estates of realm), economy (agrarian subsistence economy), and religion.

ENLIGHTENMENT

It was an intellectual movement developed in the 18th century. It started in France and spread to Europe and America. It defended progress, education, nature, encyclopedias, and separation of powers.

REVOLUTION

A historical process that drives to a very deep change which can be political or economical. They are usually short.

AMERICAN REVOLUTION

The progress of independence of the USA (1775-1783). It was a colonial revolt against the British... Continue reading "The Old Regime, Enlightenment, and Revolution in Europe and America" »

1. The 17th Century: Transformations and Conflicts

1.1. The Transformations of the 17th Century

• Political Transformations: Serious international confrontations arose, leading to the decline of Spain's hegemony in Europe. Authoritarian monarchy was substituted by absolute monarchy, and the first parliamentary systems emerged.
• Economic Transformations: The rise of commerce encouraged financial capitalism, and the majority of states imposed mercantilism. Mercantilism was a new economic doctrine proposing that the power of both the monarchy and the country was based on the accumulation of wealth and precious metals.
• Social Transformations: The society of the three estates began to rupture due to the rise of the bourgeoisie, who became wealthier through

Action for Annulment- 263. Challenge? 263- NOT recommendations + opinions.

1) Privileged applicant? Have interest- MS, EP, council, commission.

2) Semi-Privileged applicant? Where their rights are affected, the Court of Auditors, the European Central Bank, and the Committee of the Regions.

3) Non-Privileged Applicant? In this case, the claimant must have required standing, the position of claimant in relation to the act, not standing a claim will not be considered.

Direct Concern

The test for direct concern is if a claimant's legal situation is directly affected without discretion.

Individual Concern

The test for individual concern requires a claimant to be able to distinguish himself by way of some peculiar attribute. The CJEU can only review acts... Continue reading "Annulment Action: Requirements, Applicants, and Justification" »

Fm of citizens- 18,20,21. 1. Is an individual a citizen? 20. One doesn’t have to be economically active to rely on citizen rights, gained when born in the EU. 2. Measures to breach 21,18,20? Is there a right to reside restricted- 21, right of residence but can be limited by having sufficient resources. Right to not be discriminated on grounds of nationality- 18, once people have a residence permit, if not economically active can rely on 18 for social assistance. For students, request loans. MS- can request societal integration but do not require settled status, can find by demonstrating a period of time a student has been in the country. Broad breach- 20. 3. Does measures breach citizen rights on social advantage on 24.1 crd? a. Equal treatment... Continue reading "EU Citizenship Rights and Protections for Workers and Job Seekers" »

Extreme Sports: Balancing Thrills and Safety

Extreme sports are leisure or professional activities that involve some level of risk. Many people find them fun and challenging, while others consider them dangerous. If well-controlled and regulated, these activities can be both enjoyable and healthy.

Ensuring Safety and Minimizing Risks

When extreme sports are legal and their safety measures are thoroughly checked, the probability of accidents is significantly reduced. This allows enthusiasts to participate without undue fear.

Benefits for Physical and Mental Well-being

Extreme sports can be an excellent way to relieve stress and promote relaxation. The adrenaline rush they provide can also contribute positively to psychological health.

Overall Benefits

History

• George Washington established a cabinet with four secretaries:
  • Secretary of State: Thomas Jefferson
  • Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton
  • Secretary of War: Henry Knox
  • Attorney General: Edmund Randolph

National Level

• President: Head of State and Government, Commander in Chief.
• Vice President: Also elected by the people, serves as President of the Senate.
• Cabinet: Composed of 15 secretaries and the Vice President. Examples include the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury. All members are nominated by the President.

Agencies

• Secretaries of departments do not have rule-making power.
• US Agencies, on the other hand, have rule-making power.

Types of Agencies

1. Dependent Agencies: President → Cabinet → Agencies dependent on the

*SPECIAL JOURNALS: Journals that have amount columns for recording debits and credits to specific general ledger accounts.

*SALES JOURNAL: A special journal used to record only the sale of merchandise on account.

*FOOTING: A column total written in small penciled figures.

*CASH RECEIPTS JOURNAL: A special journal used to record all transactions in which cash is received.

*SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: A list of each charge customer, the balance in the customer's account, and the total amount due from all accounts.

*PURCHASES JOURNAL: A special journal used to record all transactions in which items are bought on account.

*CASH PAYMENTS JOURNAL: A special journal used to record all transactions in which cash is paid out or decreased.

*SCHEDULE OF