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    Colonization is the process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components (Colonization‚ 2016). Currently‚ the U.S. is deciding whether or not to colonize South America. This decision is being based off of the European colonization in Africa. South America is a country that has not yet been colonized‚ but it is home to an abundance of natural resources and waterways. South America is also home to many countries within it that are unique areas. Colonization would

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    Remarks Concerning the Savages of North America Benjamin Franklin describes the cultural difference between the savages and English in North America. “Perhaps‚ if we could examine the manners of different nations with impartiality‚ we should find no people so rude‚ as to be without as to be without any rules of politeness; nor any so polite as not to have some remains of rudeness” (Franklin 219). Franklin is saying that nations who are polite usually don’t have rules to have a polite society and

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    Colonization is when one country sets up a colony in another country the act of setting up a colony away from one’s place of origin. The United States should not colonize the struggling countries of South America because they may rebel against this idea‚ it could negatively affect their lives‚ and this action could cause conflict between other governments. South American countries may rebel against the idea of colonizing them. A good example of a group rebelling against colonization would be “As

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    France. The colonization of the colonies was not primarily a religious endeavor‚ due to the participating countries’ motives‚ the determination of the colonists‚ and the religious tensions amongst colonies. An ideal way to understand why the countries did what they did is to analyze their motive. The main objective here was to find an alternate passageway to China and the eastern trade markets. Obviously‚ that is not what they found‚ so hence sparked an interest in the Americas as a replacement

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    Although both religious and economic concerns had influences on the settling of British North America‚ the statement that “economic concerns had more to do with [it] than did religious concerns” is valid. The British government was more concerned with staying in the lead with other countries throughout Europe in the economic race rather than trying to find religious havens for people who were not with the majority when it came to religion. Likewise‚ the people in England cared more about money

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    and conflicts. One of the many conflicts concerned the domination of North America. While many European powers competed for control of North America‚ Britain gained the most territory through the four French and Indian wars‚ King William’s War‚ Queen Anne’s War‚ King George’s War‚ and the French and Indian War. As these wars progressed‚ Britain achieved the most success and eventually became the most dominant power in North America. King William’s War‚ which occurred from between 1689 to 1697

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    living in what was to become the United States of America‚ representative government was essential to their freedom. Where the limits of freedom meet the rules of law has been debated for centuries. Governments have proven to infringe upon the rights of citizens time and time again. History has also revealed that too much freedom left unchecked in the hands of citizens can also lead to anarchy and injustice. When the settlers first came to the Americas‚ they took the dangerous journey across the Atlantic

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    AP US History English Colonies in North America Before the seventeenth century‚ countries such as Portugal and Spain had controlled the rich lands of the Americas‚ and England was left out of the race due to religious conflict back home. However‚ when Queen Elizabeth came into power‚ England’s power also rose in the colonial game in the America. Some of the first colonies they gathered are the ones of Virginia and Carolina. They also acquired the colonies of Massachusetts Bay and Rhode Island

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    The Clovis were an ancient group of people who were believed to be the first to inhabit North America. They were believed to initially come down from the land bridge known as the Bering Strait around 1300 years ago. Some believe that this is not the case. Evidence of human existence in the Americas before this period has been few and far between until now. In a sinkhole about 30 miles west of Tallahassee‚ Florida‚ under 9 feet of murky water‚ divers found many artifacts‚ such as a stone knife and

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    fast food is an increasingly popular replacement for healthy home-cooked meals. Canada and the United states have been called the “fast food” nations because it makes up an unhealthy and substantial amount of North American diets due to busy schedules. It is normal for people in North America to work ten hours a day‚ five days a week and on top of that have many extra activities that don’t allow them to take the time to properly concentrate on their eating habits. Fast food companies have catered

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