Quiz reveals college students confuse history figures and civics
A questionnaire of 100 college students shows wide gaps in identifying great figures, with many misnaming philosophers, scientists, and leaders. Responses reveal misconceptions about living status, nationalities, and eras, plus a belief that college mainly aims for a diploma rather than deep learning.
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New Republic
Calls on Nation's Bankers to Assist Farming Industry
A keynote urging bankers to support agriculture argues the farm sector must be the nation’s priority. It warns that without a remedy the agricultural system will degrade and food prices rise for consumers, noting farmers gain organization benefits beyond their initial aim.
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America
Living to One Hundred A Prediction of Century Life
A columnist argues health advances will make centenarians common within twenty years. He notes past gains in life expectancy and suggests mastery of diseases like yellow fever typhoid and diphtheria may reduce deaths further, possibly provoking coroner inquiries for disease deaths.
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Pericles
France
Italy
Sheba
India
Anthony
Julius Caesar
Luther Burbank
Saiome
Duty of Every Individual to Help Make the World Better
A philosophical piece urges living in a living universe and doing one’s part to boost world productivity. It stresses maintaining touch with fellow humans, since all goods and labor serve others, and hopes a life of toil leaves a lasting, beneficial impact on future generations.
America Behind Rest of World in Keeping Health Records
A commentary argues the United States lags in local health bookkeeping, noting unknown illness levels outside contagious diseases, the economic drain of preventable sickness, and the need to educate families at home to improve disease prevention.
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America
Rest of World
United States
Crime Eradication Through Moral and Mental Attitude
The piece argues crime can be eradicated and liberty preserved through proper moral and mental attitude of the people. It notes public focus on criminal law over civil law and that sensational crime reports spur action, urging individuals to contribute to common welfare while honoring life, liberty, and happiness.
Influence of Press To Keep United States Out Of War
American newspapers are hailed as guardians of liberty with power to prevent war and defeat wrong. They act as the nation’s mirror and can shape public opinion and daily habits through editorial and reporting.
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United States
America
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Eeane
Thomas Carlyle
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Eiffel Tower
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Madagascar
Luxor
Saenper
Tolstoy
Nietzsche
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Balzac
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Florence
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Constantinople
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Wells
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Horace Mann
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Edward Jenner
Ene
Kepler
Kant Veer
Michelangelo
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Alfred Nobel
Isaac Newton
Lee de Forest
Geethe
Copernicus
Darwin
Paraday
Ga. Wells
Martin Luther
Steinmets
Ccseee
Uu Natale
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
S. J. Crumbine
American Health Association
Willard L. Sperry
Harvard Theological Seminary
M. P. Ravenel
University of Missouri
GeoRge W. Wickersham
American Law Institute
Edward Price Bell