Chapter 1 Summary Millions of years ago‚ the two American continents became geologically separated from the Eastern Hemisphere land masses where humanity originated. The first people to enter these continents came across a temporary land bridge from Siberia about 35‚000 years ago. Spreading across the two continents‚ they developed a great diversity of societies based largely on corn agriculture and hunting‚ In North America‚ their societies were less numerous and urbanized than in South America
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The American Pageant Chapter 2 Notes/Summary: The Planting of English America England’s Imperial Stirrings: -17th century showed that European crops/livestock had altered the landscape of the Americas -New diseases and conquests led by Europeans had eliminated many native tribes‚ and killed many natives. Several hundred thousand Africans were brought from Africa as slaves by Europeans‚ and forced to work in Caribbean and South American plantations (primarily sugar plantations). -Going from New
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Chapter three preview questions. How does the painting suggest freedom of the colonists was becoming less 1. The painting suggests that freedom was becoming less and less. It shows servants working in the fields‚ along with slaves. The slaves were not receiving money from their owners‚ thus meant they could not making a living. The men on horses are most likely delivering an important item to some one. What are the indications of prosperity that are evident in the 7 foot painting? 2
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| * The first reason that led to English colonization in the Americas was the growing ________. | population | * Another reason that led to English colonization was ________ depression. | economic | * The economic depression in England in part was caused by the _______ acts which allowed land owners to fence in open fields surrounding peasants villages to allow their sheep to graze. | enclosure | * Another reason for the colonization by the English in America was _________. These
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from the rest of the world which caused very few conflicts to occur with other early civilizations. However due to this separation from other civilizations‚ China did not have as much influence in technology or culture from other civilizations. 2. What is the most ancient philosophy in China? The most ancient philosophy accepted in China is called Dao which was the appreciation of a balanced life without excess of anything. PATTERNS IN CLASSICAL CHINA 3. What kind of things would cause
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Chapter Six: The Duel for North America Coureus des bois French- Canadian fur trappers‚ "runners of the woods" Edict of Nantes - Issued in 1598 by the crown of France‚ it granted limited religious freedom to the French Protestants‚ and stopped religious wars between the Protestants and the Catholics. Quebec - Established by France in 1608 (Catholic) with large help of Samuel de Champlain‚ "Father of New France" Tried to convert Indians to Christianity and to save them from the fur trappers
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Kate Shrayber Chapter One: New World Beginnings 1. Prior to European contact‚ the Americas had a diverse array of cultures. In 1200 B.C‚ corn reproduction reached the Pueblo People in the Rio Grande valley. The need to produce corn led the Pueblo People to develop complex irrigation systems. Later on‚ the Pueblo people lived in many villages with multipart buildings. The Mound Builders lived in the Ohio River Valley. The Southwest desert was home to the Anasazi people
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AP United States History – Chapter 24 Essay 1. In what ways did the railroad construction between 1865 and1890 transform American society and the American economy? 2. In what ways did American industrialists consolidate their businesses and eliminate competition? How was this business consolidation perceived by the public? 3. In what ways did the American government promote the growth of the American economy in post bellum America? To what extent did they regulate business activity? Between
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Name: Koodrut Panesar Date: 01/13/15 Period: 5 Chapter 27: Empire and Expansion Imperialism Yellow Journalism Missionaries Social Darwinism The Influence of Sea Power Upon History Pan-Americna Conference Hawaii Queen Liliuokalani Valerino Weyle De Lome letter U.S.S Maine Teller Amendment George Dewey Santiago‚ Cuba Tampa‚ FL William Shafter Rough Riders Armistice Philippines was a problem Anti-Imperialist League
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1. Henry smiled self-consciously. like a politician before a camera. 3. At this point the Chesapeake is over a hundred feet deep. Deeper than it is anywhere else in its course. 5. Everything stopped in mid-air. All eyes turned to my father. 7. A construction crew has started work on the foundation of the new building. Which will be paid for by state tax revenues. 9. My father always planting a spring vegetable garden. 11. Mainly because it rained everyday. We had a miserable camping trip. 13. Sarah
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