The Industrial Revolution started in England, expanded to other European countries, and then finally to the United States. The Industrial Revolution spanned from 1760 to 1850. It was marked by technological, social, and economical changes. As technological changes came about, the way durable goods were changed, which brought about the introduction of factories (Industrial Revolution, ...
The feminization of teaching has been gradual throughout the years, yet has led to a significant female population within the teaching force. In the 1700’s and earlier, education was provided by families, ministers or male teachers. These male teachers received low pay and often boarded with families. Although there was no pedagogical training required, women ...
A lot has been made of how the new iPad is “significantly hotter” than its predecessor. Like in this Consumer Reports article by Donna Tapellini, which shows alarming heat graphs and claims that the new iPad “hits 116 degrees while running games”. Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal report by Anton Troianovski claimed that a “Video ...
Nearly everyone today knows of and celebrates Labor Day. It is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September and to most, it signifies the end of summer and beach vacations. This holiday may mean more than you think. What originally brought about Labor Day was actually a result of the momentous labor movement that ...
As United States businesses continue expanding globally, one area of concern are human rights issues for foreign workers. Many foreign countries have had long standing issues with human rights, especially when it comes to child labor laws. The International Labor Office claims that 25 percent of children between the ages of 10 and 14 are ...