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    Technology Advances in Antebellum America The Era of 1800 to 1860 proved to be some of the most technologically advanced years of the 19th century. This Era saw a rapid technological change in communications‚ travel. Through these advances helped the United States grow and prosper. Communication was now possible from the most populated to the least populated areas of the country. Telegraph wires stretched from north to south and east to west. The introduction of the Pony Express allowed the

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    Portugal and Spain both had colonies in the Americas. From the 1494 the Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal‚ Portugal gained the eastern half of South America‚ Brazil. Economically‚ Spain’s colony was focused on mining as Portugal was more focused on the Agriculture ( from their lack of gold and silver) Also‚ while Spain had a heavier role in controlling their viceroyalties both socially and religiously because of the potential uproar of the highly civilized society‚ Portugal was involved

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    During the 17th century in North America there existed several classes of people. Each class had their own varying of freedom. During this period North America rapidly evolved from an experiment of sorts to a powerful colony with a multicultural immigrant base. As the colony evolved so did the social structures of its people. Whether it was with women‚ Indians‚ indentured servants‚ slaves‚ puritans or property owners each class had their own distinct version of freedom. The backbone behind the

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    negative light and dread the prospect of aging‚ other societies on the other hand‚ embrace their aging population. Understanding the difference between the treatment of the elderly in East Asia and North America is important as it allows for the public to

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    The characters‚ Achilles from Troy and Captain America from Captain America: Civil War are similar through their determination and fearlessness. Achilles shows his determination through his decisions. Captain America shows his determination through his decisions during tough times. Another trait Achilles possesses is fearlessness‚ which is shown through his actions for his loved ones. Captain America shows he is fearless through his decisions and actions toward what he thinks is right. Even though

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    In the SWOT analysis for Bank of America one I performed a SWOT analysis for the Bank of America. I assumed the role of a mutual fund manager work for First Investment Inc Investment Inc. With the information I gathered in part one of my paper I made the decision to invest in Bank of America. In part two of these papers I will further explain why I chose to invest in Bank of America. This paper will address the financial health of Bank of America by reviewing the banks income statement‚ balance

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    the United States‚ in attempt to live a safe prosperous life. Lupe‚ Victoriano‚ and Juan are three characters from the novel that best illustrates the struggles that many immigrants face in crossing over in search for work and safety. In Occupied America‚ by Rodolfo Acuna supports the experiences of the characters in the novel‚ making it clear that the events that took place in Rain of Gold are in fact what people experience in the real life. For instance‚ Lupe struggled with the threat of being rapped

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    Chapter 1 Study Guide The Spanish Empire in the Americas 1. Three arguments’ that Juan Gines de Sepulveda used to justify enslaving the Native Americans were for gold‚ ore deposits‚ and for God’s sake and man’s faith in him. 2. Three arguments that Bartolome de las Casas gave in attacking Spanish clonial policies in the New World were the Indians eating human flesh‚ worshiping false gods‚ and also‚ he believed that the Indians were cowardly and timid. 3. For comparisons that Sepulveda

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    (Hint: think about what Africa provided in the Triangle Trade) What items did North America sell to Europe/Africa in the Triangle Trade? What items did England sell to the rest of the world in the Triangle Trade? Describe‚ in detail‚ the conditions of the Middle Passage. How far west did the British colonies extend in colonial America? Why? Did most people live in the cities or the country? What did they do for a living? Roughly how many people lived

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    The setting of my book is in Honduras‚ a nation in Central America. This is not the only setting‚ as Enrique leaves for America‚ where his mother is located. Because of this‚ Enrique has to travel through Guatemala‚ and Mexico several times‚ as he has been deported frequently. Loudres‚ his mother‚ is in America‚ and left in 1989. Enrique leaves for America in the year 2000. Enrique bounces around from Guatemala‚ to Mexico‚ as he is determined to be with his mother. I think the author wrote this book

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