Under the rules of 17th century siege warfare the New Model Army were allowed to kill the townspeople‚ however this right was rarely if ever exercised. The attitude was that revenge could be taken upon a town that took so much effort to besiege. Even during many of the brutal wars in Europe at the time much of the violence‚ such as those that took place during the French Wars of Religion were in fact conducted by angry mobs. This piece of parliamentary brutality was different and was much more
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In the 17th Century‚ as France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere‚ they soon learned the profitable ventures they could soon enjoy. France founded colonies in much of eastern North America‚ on a number of Caribbean islands‚ and in South America. Most colonies were developed to export products such as fish‚ sugar‚ and furs‚ selling them for profit to others in Europe. The European relations with the native peoples of the Northeast were characterized by a confusing and shifting
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Indentured Servitude and Slavery Luz Perez AP US History Per 3 09/13/13 Indentured servants and the slavery system played a massive part in the rise of colonial economy during the 17th century. The colonists needed desperate help with labor because there was work that had to be done in lands. This need was satisfied with indentured servants and African slaves. The difference between these two was that they were treated differently. Indentured servants were white English people who
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By 1200AD‚ medicine in most of the known world was controlled by the Pope and the Catholic Church. Any form of disease was sent by God to punish sin‚ and treatment was extended prayers (if you could afford them) and bloodletting via leeches. In 1347‚ the Black Death arrived and devastated 50% of London’s population and 40% of the population of Europe. Aromatherapy and herbal medicine during this era was limited to wearing lavender pouches to prevent against the smell‚ and thyme amulets‚ which
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Yoda: Welcomed to the 200th annual Convention of Historical Figures‚ you are. Gathered we are‚ in the Jedi Council room on the planet‚ Coruscant. Quickly! Everyone take their seats and prepare to share their stories. The eight historical figures that have gathered together are now shuffling to their seats‚ preparing for the long night ahead. This assembly is held every year for people who had once lived long ago to reminisce in their previous accomplishments. Each attendee share a story that they
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Traditions molded women’s roles to be simple: obey and support your husband while taking care of the house and the children. Many things have changed since those traditions first resulted and will continue to change. Women are in pursuit of dominance‚ leadership‚ they are beginning to become the overachievers challenging these traditions. These traditions can be otherwise be known as Patriarchy‚enforced and used in various religions. Christianity for example‚ “There are two important aspects about
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Daniel A. Parra Ms. Seno AP US History‚ 1st 9/24/12 Chapter 4 Questions 1. What were a few of the notable characteristics of Chesapeake life in the seventeenth century? Some of the notable characteristics of Chesapeake life in the seventeenth century were that most of the population of early Chesapeake was killed because of diseases like malaria‚ dysentery‚ and typhoid. These diseases cut 10 years from the life expectancy of new settlers from England. Another characteristic is that women were
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British Imperial Policy of the 13 North American Colonies in the 17th and 18th Centuries John Liu Between the years of 1607 and 1763‚ Great Britain sent over many of its people to the new world‚ establishing the thirteen colonies. To keep these colonies in line and exploit the advantages that they gave to Britain‚ many imperial policies passed. Several aspects from the policies stand out as particularly important‚ such as the hierarchical order‚ virtual representation‚ and sudden changes in salutary
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Alchemy was‚ in the 17th century‚ commonly accepted within the scientific community. Though of as a sacred‚ and secret research‚ alchemy was a science focused on nature. Alchemist were known to create magically potions that would cure any disease. One item searched for more than any other was the philosopher’s stone which was actually a liquid. The philosopher’s stone had the power to turn base metals into silver or gold. If a person were to drink it‚ they would be gifted with immortality. Being
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