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    Jamestown and Plymouth Plantation are two colonies but are very distinct from each other. John Smith and William Bradford came from England to explore the Americas‚ but each with their own intentions. They both had trouble coming here establishing their new colonies because survival was difficult. John Smith barely survived what he went through stating‚ “Such actions have ever since the world’s beginning been subject to such accidents‚ and everything of worth is found full of difficulties…”(Smith)

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    property after his father‚ Admiral Sir Penn. In the making of this new colony‚ there were many steps they had to achieve before they were successful. How did this new colony start out? But‚ how did this colony use other ideas to help start out? What were the advancements that they were able to make that contributed to the industrialization we have today? Then‚ who were the people that lead in Pennsylvania’s rise as a colony? They used a very specific government that helped make Pennsylvania into

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    Jamestown is thought by most of our general population to be the first colony in the New World. This is only half true. Jamestown is considered our first successful colony‚ however it was not our first attempt at a colony. There were a few attempts to colonize the New World before Jamestown and one in particular that is found to be interesting is Roanoke also known as the Lost Colony. It received this name due to the fact that the colonists that settled this colony disappeared very mysteriously.

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    Later Adulthood Aging in our society can be a very stressful time regarding our elderly. They are going through tremendous changes not only physically‚ emotionally‚ but also socially. It is in our best interest to help them make the proper adjustments during what can be a difficult time for some. Retirement is not always the best thing for our senior citizens. It can be a trying time as they no longer feel useful. We need to insure they remain productive by maintaining relationships

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    “Geography was the primary factor in shaping the development of the British colonies in North America.” I agree with this statement because geography did play an important role in the making of the British colonies. In all areas‚ the geography influenced the way people lived‚ what they ate‚ the types of homes they lived in‚ the jobs they held and the farming conditions for the better‚ and in some areas‚ for the worse. The New England colonies‚ consisting of Maine‚ New Hampshire Massachusetts

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    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 did not know how to grow crops or hunt. The recorded accounts of John Smith clearly indicate that these men were not

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    Life in the Chesapeake Colonies The first successful British colonization of the Americas was in the Chesapeake area and anchored by Jamestown which was founded in 1607. The original colonists nearly didn’t make it‚ as it was a very difficult life for them. Moreover‚ the colonists founded many relationships that were both good and bad with various other groups so that they could make it through those first years. With great will and sheer luck the area has thrived‚ becoming the heart of the

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    THE CASE OF KATHPUTLI COLONY In 2007‚ the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) began planning for Delhi’s first in-situ slum rehabilitation project. It chose the Kathputli Colony (Kathputli)‚ a jhuggi jhopri (JJ) cluster tucked into West Delhi’s Shadipur region‚ as the site for this project. In 2009‚ Raheja—the private developers chosen to undertake the project—announced the construction

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    Task 2 2.1 DESCRIBE WITH EXAMPLES THE KIND OF INFLUENCE THAT AFFECTS CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLES DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING BACKGROUND. HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT. BACKGROUND: The background of a child would affect the child in many ways. An example‚ most children from broken home would lack parental guidance. The child may lack self-confidence. The child may withdraw from other children. The child may pick up fighting in school. On the other hand‚ children from stable home or family with both parents together

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    Cultural Context and Learner Characteristics:    Diversity:                  Learning Styles:            Background Knowledge:                      It works! The development of Georgia as a Royal  Colony.    8th ​     Georgia History    SS8H2: The student will analyze the colonial  period of Georgia’s history.  Critical Component​ :  (c) Explain the development of  Georgia as a Royal colony with regard to land  ownership‚ slavery‚ government and the impact of the  governors.   1. Creativity and Innovation: The student will 

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