The New England colonies and the Southern colonies are slightly similar in some aspects‚ but drastically different in most. For example the new england colonies were strictly puritan and they did not tolerate any other religion but the southern colonies were not dominated by a single religion which gave way to more liberal attitudes and some religious freedom. The economy of New England was powered mostly the manufacturing in factories‚ whereas the Southern colonies’ economies were more agriculturally
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From their very genesis‚ the New England and Chesapeake Colonies displayed stark differences and contrasts. The former was founded mostly for religious reasons and the latter for purely economic ones. Though both regions were in relatively close proximity‚ comparably‚ they greatly differed religiously‚ politically‚ socially‚ and morally (in so far as their perception/exploitation of Native Americans was concerned). The exploration of these different colonies will prove to be particularly fruitful
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innocent way of describing the indian culture. The first text describes the Indian culture as being diverse‚ listing their different tribes. Also acknowledging their accuracy in constructing calendars‚ temples‚ weaving baskets‚ building homes of clay‚ and raising crops. The second text does not describe the Indians quite as much but doesn’t fail to mention the marriage of Indian woman and daughter of chief Pocahontas to John Rolfe. The third text speaks of Indian tribes creating amazing civilizations
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Over 400 years ago‚ the Powhatan Indians inhabited a place called Jamestown‚ Virginia. Their every-day life was disrupted‚ though‚ when‚ in 1607‚ a ship carrying men from England came to claim their land‚ making Jamestown their new capital. This could have been seen as a bright opportunity for both parties: the Powhatan Indians could have shared their knowledge of the land they occupied‚ and the English could have shared some of the skills and technology brought over with them. But‚ of course‚ the
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Industrial Policy‚ 1991 INTRODUCTION The industrial policies pursued till 1990 enabled India to develop a vast and diversified industrial structure. India attained self–sufficiency in a wide range of consumer goods. But the industrial growth was not rapid enough to generate sufficient employment‚ to reduce regional disparities and to alleviate poverty. It was felt that government controls and regulations had put shackles on the growth of different segments of Indian Industry. Lack of adequate
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or Arbella to land in the America’s—an impressive legend of hard-work and purpose. The records of John Smith‚ William Bradford‚ and John Winthrop‚ testify that in most cases the images evoked are true. Records have indicated that the main difference between the adventures of the Jamestown settlers and those of the pilgrims lies in the background of the settlers themselves. The settlers of Jamestown were gentleman who lacked labor skills and thought that they would find riches upon arrival. They
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Topic Exercise 1.2: England England first set out for the New World as a response to the Spanish example. Spain had been the first European power to explore this new land‚ and upon their return showed how valuable a venture it was. England’s first objective in exploring the New World was to find a North-West Passage to open up trade with China. They were highly unsuccessful‚ and shifted their focus south toward New Spain. Their attempts to settle and establish colonies failed on many occasions
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India’s Foreign Policy Indian Foreign policy pre-dates India’s Independence. This Policy has come a long way from the pre-independence period ‘copy the west’ and ‘don’t copy the west ideology’ to the post-independence turning point decisions like restarting dialog with Pakistan. It lays its emphasis on principles like fostering cordial relations‚ solving conflicts by peaceful means‚ Sovereignty and equality of nations and Independence of thought and action. As a member of the Non-align Movement
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When first English settlers began arriving in America in the 1700’s they mainly settled in two regions - New England and the Chesapeake. Even though both groups of people were English by origin‚ they had developed two very different societies. Each group had it’s own beliefs and expectations of what they will find in this new world‚ and the results of their settlement were very different as well. When the ship headed for Virginia left England in 1635‚ it was filled mostly with men in their twenties
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William Penn William Penn was born October 14‚ 1644 in London too Admiral Penn and Margret Penn. William was an adventurous little boy catching and finding anything he could. He was an extremely fast runner and could run three miles nonstop. When William was very young he got smallpox and it left him bald; he always had to wear a wig. When William was four years old a group of rebels rose up against the King or Roundheads‚ as they were called‚ over threw King Charles and beheaded him.
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