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…of reformation were different from any others ideas, even Luther’s. Calvin’s ideas were used in the Genevan reformation and they were evident throughout Europe and even noticeable in the early colonies of New England. John Calvin was born in France in July 1509…

…suggested, "coupled with the threat to land titles and the effects of the Counter-Reformation in Ireland, completed the politicization of the Old English, the phrase now applied universally to those 'English of Irish birth.'"(7) The anti-Catholic legislation…

…The Progressive Era provided a solid effort to improve the life of Americans by emerging presidents and multiple reforms. Through the progressive politicians, trusts were busted and relief was given to small businesses. Working and societal conditions…

…George Ripley was a U.S. journalist and reformer and Unitarian minister born in Greenfield, Mass. The social reform of the 1800s was cause by the belief that social reforms were needed to improve society. Churches and social groups set up charities…

…harshness, a revolt of officers and soldiers who had fought in Europe during the Napoleonic wars and favored reform in Russia. This uprising occurred in the month of December and the rebels became known in Russian history as “Decembrists.” The new czar ordered…

…(openness). His program called for economic, political, and social restructuring. Reactions to the new policies were mixed. Reform policies rocked the foundation of entrenched traditional power bases in the party, economy and society but did not replace them…

…a fertile breeding ground for the seeds of the Reformation. Political, cultural, and ecclesiastic conditions all contributed to the popular support of Martin Luther. (This links you to an extensive site on Martin Luther and the period of the Reformation…

…economic standards, societal mores, and political objectives, I feel that Social Security reform is the most important domestic issue facing my generation. Economically, Social Security is a flawed concept. Many people don\'t quite understand that little…

…harshness, a revolt of officers and soldiers who had fought in Europe during the Napoleonic wars and favored reform in Russia. This uprising occurred in the month of December and the rebels became known in Russian history as “Decembrists.” The new czar ordered…

…Shen Tsung appointed Wang An-shi as chief minister. Wang was a scholar who studied earlier Chinese governments. Wang noticed the corrupt government and made huge reform in the government. His reforms were based on the text of 'Rites of Chou'. Wang tried…