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    | | | | American colonists changed their perspective on liberty‚ through the coming of the Great Awakening. American colonists endured several obstacles in this period. Some were banished from colonies‚ and others were even killed because of their beliefs. At the end of the Great Awakening‚ the American colonists prospered‚ and were awarded the freedom of religion and beliefs. The Great Awakening was a Christian revitalization that swept Europe‚ and ultimately merged to the Americas

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    interactions between British and American Indians‚ as well as their perceptions on each other. Modern films‚ such as the Disney film “ Pocahontas”‚ and “The New World” directed by Terrence Mallick‚ akin to the founding of Jamestown colony has usually romanticized‚ the relationship between the British settler and the American Indian. However according to the historical and archaeological fact‚ the romantic facet is rather debatable. In this essay‚ the interaction between the British and the American Indian‚ together

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    American Government from British Colonies to Revolution While the colonists were treated by Great Britain as minor children or as subjects to be governed‚ the very new sets of colonies were making their own establishments in the realms of self-government. Colonial self-government ranged on a grand scale from things such as town meetings and councils‚ to public assemblies and courts. From these assemblies‚ great leaders and political minds hosted thoughts and brought together a sort of regulation

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    believed that states would increase their security by expanding their military power. Part of the mercantilism strategy was to create a trade surplus. An example of this occurred with the British Empire experiencing a severe trade deficit with China with the imports of items like silk‚ tea‚ and porcelain. The British were allowing so much of their resources go to China. Alexander Hamilton was a big supporter of mercantilism. Hamilton supported the infant industry argument‚ which means that new industries

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    A Maturing Industrial Nation During the 19th century the United States faced its greatest economic revolution. Mainly‚ this industrial enhancement primarily a result of the completion of the transcontinental railroad‚ a transportation system that runs cross-country. Aside from impacting the economy‚ the railroad also affected the politics of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Since the political jobs were reserved for the upper class‚ investors in the railroad tended to have inflated bank accounts;

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    gain. Colonists wanted a place to start new where they can practice religion freely based on their beliefs. From what I have read and researched I believe there was unanimity of what the English Colonists wanted. They wanted to begin new lives with their families. Colonists wanted‚ prosper from trading all goods the Americas had to offer. They were able to establish their freedom of religion‚ and crops to grow. The Colonists got what they wanted‚ even if it did destroy the Native Americans.

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    In the 17th century rich women would normally be taught at home by a tutor‚ they were taught subjects like Latin‚ French‚ Needlework‚ and how to converse‚ and they were also taught how to look pretty and to play instruments like the piano. <br> <br>When they were older there parents would decide who they were going to marry and the family of the women would pay a dowry to the parents of the husband. They only got married to get more popular and look more important‚ if the wives husband thought the

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    In the middle of the eighteenth century‚ the thirteen colonies were flourishing. Schools and communication networks were advancing. People were hearing about the latest consumer goods and ideas fast through commercial contracts and newspapers. The most popular trend was known as Enlightenment. It originated in Europe and then spread its way through the colonies. The system of Enlightenment was transported along trade routes. Enlightenment stands for rational inquiry‚ individual freedom

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    In Europe‚ France and Britain found themselves on opposite sides of the conflict‚ a reversal from their previous alliances. France abandoned its support for the Habsburgs in an attempt to regain Silesia‚ while Britain allied with Prussia‚ recognizing its emergence as a major European power under Frederick the Great. France’s military struggles‚ including failed naval invasions of England and defeats by Frederick at Rossbach‚ highlighted the lack of a commander of Maurice de Saxe’s caliber. The Treaty

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    Ajarn Jason Clark‚ IAE 331 September 21‚ 2011 Phonological Comparison of British and American English It is commonly known among English speakers that there are some significant differences between British English and American English. In this paper I will compare these two varieties of English and discuss the systematic phonological differences between them. There are many other ways in which British and American English are different; such as‚ vocabulary‚ grammar‚ function etc. However‚ here

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