U. S. HISTORY Andres Pastor HIST-B17A March 3‚ 2024. Subtitle How did colonists prepare for the possible coming conflict with Great Britain? The colonists took several steps to brace themselves for a possible conflict with Great Britain. They established local militias made up of ordinary citizens to defend their communities. These militias trained and prepared for battle‚ ensuring they were ready to protect their rights and freedoms. However‚ the colonists began stockpiling weapons‚ ammunition
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incredible pace. Great Britain was the first country able to utilize coal as a natural resource on an industrial basis. Due to vast coal deposits located in close proximity to the country as well as many throughout the colonies‚ the British Empire was able to substitute the use of wood as fuel‚ through the application of steam engines. Coal extraction had not become a feasible option until the invention of the general-purpose steam engine by James Watt in 1765. Previous engines were using excess amounts
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The war was a growing problem in the United States. World War 1 was a cesspool of anger and hatred‚ but was also necessary for expanding the American culture and trade. Prior to just needing soldiers‚ America needed financial support and the overall decision of the people so we could make the final decision to go to war. Propaganda posters were one method of recruiting soldiers‚ finding financial support among citizens and getting the go ahead for war with the Germans. Some of these posters that
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How successful were the national governments in bringing economic recovery in Britain in the years 1931-1939? The National Governments experienced moderate success in bringing about economic recovery in the years 1931-1939. It would be inaccurate to say that the policies of the governments were the only contributing factor as they alone were not sufficient enough to tackle the harsh economic climate‚ but for the most part the National Governments were responsible for a moderately successful economic
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reasons why people join gangs. One of the most common reasons why people join gangs is a sense of acceptance. It gives the person a sense of family or identity. Teenagers are in the process of developing their own life. These gangs can offer the teen a sense of purpose‚ belonging and way of life. The leader of the group is looked upon as a leader or a parental figure. The other members are seen as family members. This doesn’t mean that only people with families torn apart join gangs‚ but occasionally
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Appeasement was the name of a group of British and (in part) French policies in the years leading up to World War 2‚ with their intentions being to avert war. This was to be succeeded through making concessions to Germany‚ Italy and Japan in the years leading up to WWII. Such matters generally were of fair (if not crucial) interest to those making the concessions. Although it is often spoken of pejoratively‚ appeasement did have roots both in traditional diplomatic practice and in the particular
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What is a window 8 and how successful do you think it will be? In this assignment I will be focusing on the major differences between the two OS; windows 7 and windows 8. I will also be identifying‚ based on my own views how successful windows 8 will be. Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft operating system. For some years now we’ve had windows 7 which was and still is a fantastic operating system. Many years have passed by and it’s only now Microsoft have finally decided to release their
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During 1970s Britain‚ life was a picture of austerity and hardship for many members of the public. The country was facing the worst economic recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s and large numbers of the electorate were quickly beginning to grow tired of the failing policies being touted by both Labour and Conservative minority governments. The experience of Britain for many in the 1970s was one of drawn out decline and decay‚ the consensus politics of the 1960’s was falling apart and
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is often present in that colony to maintain order and suppress revolution and protest of any kind. Before WW1 British had the most powerful imperial power over the world there is a famous quote that can relate to it “the sun never sets in Britain” meaning Britain had colonized in different countries around the world; India‚ South Africa‚ Sri Lanka‚ Australia‚ New Zealand‚ Hong Kong‚ Canada‚ some Pacific and Caribbean Islands‚ Egypt and other parts of Africa so it is basically most of the country around
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1) How should European Union solve the problem with refugees? Take into account the economic potential of EU as a whole as well the political and economic interests of its particular member states. (2000 words) For many years Europe was considered as an ideal place for living. It attracted many people with its stability‚ democracy and great opportunities. Erurоpe’s hіstоry hаs beеn shapеd bу migratiоn. Fоr centuriеs‚ mеrchants‚ craftsmеn аnd intеllectuals crossеd thе cоntinent tо practicе thеir
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