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    It can easily be debated whether or not religious motivation was the sole reason for the Europeans’ race to conquer the “unexplored” lands of North America. Regardless‚ faith and the guiding institution that housed it was without a doubt an essential factor in the Europeans’ deliberate migration westward. Not surprisingly‚ the theological motivation observable during this period of history did not fade – rather‚ it continued to validate the mostly problematic actions of new Americans from there on

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    Geography played a very important role in the making of the British colonies in North America. During early settlement‚ colonies were formed along the coast or rivers. Because colonies were completely linked and dependent on Europe at this point in time‚ the coast made it easier for two countries to transport to one another. To the west‚ the Appalachian Mountains provided a barrier between the inland Native America tribes and the settlers who were often at war with one another. The locations where

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    everyone is a proponent of globalization. This is especially true for North America. Although the textbook says North Americans have become a highly affluent society by means of transforming the environment and by extending their global‚ economic‚ cultural and political reach‚ the fact remains‚ that many citizens of North America are not wealth by any stretch of the imagination. The same can also be said about Latin America. The affluence has spread so unevenly‚ particularly in the United

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    and fishing in the ocean with a pole‚ due to the fact that a boat is generally used in fishing in the ocean. Fishing from a bank of a lake‚ or a river‚ or even a stream with a pole is certainly the best option. “Freshwater fishing is one of the North America’s most popular sports” (5)‚ and using a pole is a prime way to fish. Rivers‚ lakes‚ and streams are the three main types of freshwater bodies of water that anglers use to

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    Savage Inequalities How is it possible for one of the wealthiest countries in the world to have such poverty stricken areas with the living conditions of a third-world country? After reading the words of Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol‚ I was given countless explanations on how deprivation of funds‚ opportunity and education affect a community in a negative light. The author ventured into the city of East St. Louis‚ examined the environment and gave readers a first-hand observation of the

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    settled in America and created a world for themselves. Many animals have gone extinct or lost their homes as a result of humans paving roads for travel‚ destroying forests to build houses‚ and much more. Animals have started to go extinct because they have been restricted in what they can eat or where they can live due to human behavior. Humans don ’t understand the importance of having nature connected rather than having nature broken into several areas. In the passage‚ " Rewilding North America" by Caroline

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    Economic Freedom North America has been referred to as a “land of opportunity” in the past; with the strong economies that both the United States and Canada have as well as the every growing industries in each country‚ it is no wonder that they have gained this reputation. But this begs the question‚ why are other countries not referenced in this way‚ particularly developed countries like Sweden? The answer quite simply boils down to economic freedom. “Economic freedom is the key to greater opportunity

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    It’s safe to say guacamole ([wakaˈmole]; can informally be referred to as “guac” in North America) is officially a staple of the American diet. Stay tuned for part two‚ coming soon! Number Fifteen: Holy Guacamole Guacamole dates back to the 1300s! The Aztecs invented this tasty snack‚ but lucky for us‚ didn’t keep it a secret. For a traditional recipe‚ mix Hass avocadoes white onion‚ serrano chiles‚ tomatoes‚ sea salt and cilantro. Number Fourteen: Green and Brown Guacamole is a popular party

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    New America while still retaining the set values‚ morals‚ and language of the old country (England). The value of his works was the applicability to whomever engaged with the material and the inspiration and meaning readers/viewers could derive from his philosophies. His works weren’t bound‚ at least in this historical context‚ by any culture or geography; Shakespeare’s work was adaptable and therefore vital for the development of a new country (Browne‚ 260). Due to the nature of how America was

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    The Scandinavian Vikings were said to be some of the most ruthless and savage people in the medieval times‚ but some say that they were nice people trying to make a living in hard times. In this time some vikings would steal from tribes and rape women‚ while some other vikings would explore and trade with other tribes and countries‚ they would trade things such as fur‚ goods‚ and crops. Some myths and legends say that vikings were known to have good hygiene and didn’t wear horns on their helmets

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