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    The Causes of the American War of Independence There a many different views as to why there was an American War of Independence‚ but I think that it was not just one cause‚ but several‚ that set this particular bomb ticking. There are several explanations‚ this is the first. The colonists were against paying more tax‚ so much so‚ that they argued fiercely enough to annul the tax on everything but tea. However‚ this is a weak argument‚ especially as the tax wasn’t that much. I think that it is more

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    Marcx Frügrëgris Breaking a Folkway On Saturday‚ a friend and I went into the Great Mall in Olathe to break a few folkways (even thoght I was told not to do it with strangers‚ I did it anyway). When we first got there‚ we talked about what we should do and how to do it. The first thing we planned to do was to go to the GameStop store‚ and wait for people to look at games. I had planned to approach someone who was looking at a new release and proceed to tell him the ending of it‚ whether or

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    American Imperialism The idea of American imperialist is a derivative of ideal of Marxism and the U.S. Foreign policy after the Spanish-American War. American has been considered the police of the world for years. We find ourselves on every continent in almost every country of the world. Many people have compared the United States to the Roman Empire and the fact that the Roman Empire crumbles and so will America. The idea that of America being a imperialist state is shared not only by anarchist

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    to start colonies and expand their populations‚ and economies. Each country in different locations treated the Native people there in different ways. The French in New France created a partnership with the Native Americans. The French learned their language and lived among the natives in villages. In Massachusetts many natives were converted to Christianity. They moved to praying towns and attended schools. They helped the Europeans until their relationship crumbled in King Philip’s war. Spain however

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    American Literature influenced and shaped the American Colonies. Studying the six types of genres/categories helps us to recognize the magnitude of history in the New World‚ known as the United States of America Journals and diaries are noteworthy and play a vital role in history because people document their daily experiences that they faced. Several examples of historical figures are Christopher Columbus‚ Captain John Smith‚ and William. Mr. Columbus documented about his adventures‚ so that he

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    all" (Paine PG) Paine examines the idea of once again maintaining dependent on England‚ concentrating on five issues: (1) that America flourished under England‚ (2) that England protects America‚ (3) that England provides unity to the different colonies‚ (4) that England is the parent country‚ (5) that strength is gained in their union. (Paine PG). Pain later outlines the primary harm that he feels will come from dependence on England. Paine uses Enlightenment thinking to defend his position that

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    you need them – for example‚ while away at war. You create one. You form a family bond with the people around you. In the midst of wartime‚ to delete the feeling of utter loneliness‚ stomach wrenching terror‚ and reducing the risk of PTSD in the long run‚ many soldiers create a brotherhood connection with their fellow soldiers. Withholding a strong social bond within a platoon while away at war grants a somewhat sense of security. They lack so many things while away‚ but one thing they do not lack is

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    countries were soon to battle for claim of the new land. Only one country could triumph. Despite success‚ even the strongest can become the weakest. This was the search of riches and beneficial goods. These three countries all wanted to develop colonies which they could take the natural resources from and bring them back to their home country. The more wealth and resources your country had‚ the less your competitors and enemies would have (theoretically making the country stronger). The scientific

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    The Mexican American war is often overlooked when in reality‚ it was one of the most important wars in US history which changed history. This war was first started in 1846 and ended in 1848. Though the war was a little short‚ a lot changed for the US in just two years. The war started about a mile North of the Rio Grande because a squadron of American troops “crossed the border” and 16 peaceful Americans were shot and killed. The United States was definitely justified in going to war with Mexico

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    Revolutionary War even began‚ slaves started to realize that the promises to secure their freedom from England and reduce the amount of slaves were seemingly unlikely. The African Americans were segregated and determined as free or enslaved. The Atlantic Slave Trade was setup to be a successful business in the 18th century ‚ it sent slaves to southern states that specialized in agriculture. Slavery in the North was also legal and accepted as well. However‚ some colonies did allow free African Americans. Even

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