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    England sent over colonists to Massachusetts bay in the late-to-mid 1600’s They started to have problems with the Native Americans. The colonists started to notice the French were befriending the Natives‚ and had strong trading lines with them. England‚ however‚ was raiding and stealing from the Natives. The colonists wanted to fight the French and Indians‚ so they didn’t have control over the Ohio river Valley. The valley would provide a safer route west so that the colonists could have more farms

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    Independance‚ Identity‚ and Acceptance is essential in everyday life‚ it has always had a significance‚ a meaning to us adults as we try to understand it. From the first day we’re born‚ our minds are always active‚ leading us to our independence‚ acceptance‚ and our identity. Independence has always been a reason for us to better ourselves‚ it’s dealing with real life problems‚ to make sure we are ready for the world and not rely on someone other than yourself. While our identity is to find yourself because

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    Blockbuster Declares Bankruptcy Yvonne Dedmore MGT 435 – Organizational Change Robert Hamamoto September 19‚ 2011 Shortly before their 25th anniversary‚ Blockbuster files for bankruptcy protection with a Chapter 11 petition. The failing company couldn’t compete in today’s market against Netflix‚ Redbox‚ Apple‚ and other internet-based businesses that provided mail-order rentals or digital streaming. Their business model needed to be revamped to stay competitive. This paper will take a look

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    Independence is a universal need. Everyone has independence even if they don’t believe they do. Some people are independent in the way they live their life‚ others are independent from an overbearing and controlling government. The colonies were independent in the way that they chose what to do with their lives when under the control of Britain. After breaking from Britain’s rule they became independent in their government affairs. Africa before 1966 was under the control of other countries but they

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    “Give me liberty or give me death!” why were the colonist so motivated to feel that it was mandatory to give up their lives so they can receive freedom. Great britain used the 13 colonies to make money for themselves. They taxed the colonies for mostly everything that they could think of‚ they just had to make some extra money. The colonist were okay with it for a little while but later it led to bigger problems. The colonist realized that they were being and the Intolerable acts all were very important

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    made the colonists upset with the British‚ and therefore‚ led to the American Revolution. One event that made the colonists upset with Britain is the French and Indian War. After the war‚ Greta Britain was in a lot of debt‚ so they had to get money from somewhere. They started taxing the colonies‚ which made them very upset and angry because they didn’t think that they should be the one who had to pay it off. Another event that upset the colonists was the Boston Massacre. Five colonists were killed

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    The colonists who moved from Europe all moved because of common reasons although they ended up divining up into three sections and grew socially economically and politically different through 1619-1760. They all tried settling their own way with their own system but failed. The northern colonies known as the New England colonies consisted of Massachusetts‚ Rhode Island‚ Connecticut and New Hampshire. The majority of the colonists living in the New England colonies were puritans‚ they would often

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    Soon after the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe‚ China became Communist in 1949. The Americans had always regarded China as their outpost in the East. A massive Communist stronghold had appeared. Furthermore‚ spies informed Truman that Stalin was using Cominform to help Communists win power in other parts of the world. Many believed the Domino Effect‚ where Communism spread from one country to another like wildfire. When South Korea was invaded in 1950‚ many thought that only military action would

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    Declaration of Independence- The declaration of Independence was a document that was ratified that officially states that the thirteen colonies will no longer be under British rule. It was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776‚ or today we know it as “Independence Day” or “4th of July”. This was later ratified on June 21st‚ 1788. The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence go hand and hand together. Both documents help set a political and government set base to unify the people.

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    The Power to Declare War Ritwik Ravin Poltical Science Mrs. Mooney December 13‚ 2010 Ricky Ravin‚ Mrs. Mooney The Power to Declare War Congress and the president use their powers to check and balance each other. One power of Congress is the ability to declare war. However‚ Congress generally gives the president control during war time. Because of this‚ the president is able to acquire more power over the war while Congress can do little if they have already given their

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