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    (1) Define Sir Walter Raleigh and the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the purpose of English colonization. Towards the end of the 16th century‚ the English began to think more seriously about North America as a place to colonize: as a market for English goods and a source of raw materials and commodities such as furs. The English started to realize that colonizing the new world would bring England many advantages and would help Brittan better compete with Spain‚ England’s economic rival at the time

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    regions of the structure. Jamestown and Plymouth‚ two of the earliest successful colonies‚ share certain similarities‚ however‚ there are major differences‚ especially in their political‚ economic‚ religious and social configuration. Established on May 14‚ 1607‚ Jamestown‚ located on the banks of the James River‚ is the first permanent English settlement in North America. On the verge of failure‚ the production of modern day tobacco saves this settlement. Unlike Jamestown created with the aim of acquiring

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    In the early 1600s many European countries set out and explored and were looking to start colonies and expand their populations‚ and economies. Each country in different locations treated the Native people there in different ways. The French in New France created a partnership with the Native Americans. The French learned their language and lived among the natives in villages. In Massachusetts many natives were converted to Christianity. They moved to praying towns and attended schools. They helped

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    Guaranteed Incomes Do Not Guarantee Prosperity The one moral lesson that trumped the others in grade school was definitely‚ “Sharing is caring.” The ability to share with others treasured toys and food indicated selflessness and a readiness to plunge into a society in which citizens must all play a part. However‚ when applied to the actual society and economy‚ this method of distributing wealth is simply overly idealistic. Society sees itself split into classes with crevices always

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    tourism development has occurred in Rotorua due to geothermal activity‚ Maori culture‚ lake related activities and other cultural attractions. Tourism development has build up around these natural and cultural attractions and a specific spatial pattern of tourism development can be seen. An agglomeration pattern of accommodation can be seen in Rotorua. The three main types of accommodation available in Rotorua are motels‚ hotels and lodges. Fenton Street is a mayor contributor to the development of accommodation

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    Democracy in the Colonies. Even though American colonies provided some economic opportunities and political freedom to its people it was still not close to a democratic society. A lot of colonists had horrible life conditions that led them to their death. Even though in document 5 shows how the people were living happy and in peace‚ it was only because of the island they purchased which was a good deal to them. I believe that in document 5 the people were happy just because they somehow got

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    groups with different intentions‚ and way of living have anything in common? Jamestown and Plymouth were both different groups of people coming from England to America for very distinct motives. There were many differences between the two‚ but they also had some resemblances with their venture and establishment in the territory. The two groups‚ both experienced the same consequences when they landed in America. Jamestown settled in what today is Virginia‚ Their main goal to go to the new terrain was

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    In the year of 1607‚ Jamestown‚ Virginia was inhabited by a group of British settlers. Thirteen years after the colonization of Jamestown‚ a league of Puritans‚ who attempted to escape the English’s religious government‚ bumped onto the rocky shore of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Their goals were not the same‚ but many similar events occurred in both regions. During the time of James I reign‚ English citizens were driven to Virginia because of the minimal access to land in England. After the English

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    Although the Chesapeake Colonies and New England Colonies were settled at around the same time‚ the specific situations affecting each establishment altered the way that they developed. Jamestown was the first settlement on May 24‚ 1607. The Virginia Company of London‚ a joint-stock firm‚ commissioned it. The Jamestown colonists had increased pressure to strike it rich‚ because of the threat of abandonment in the wilderness. The first settlement in the New England region was Plymouth‚ which was founded

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    creation of Jamestown was the start of the British expansion on the New World. Jamestown was able to be successful due to the agreement made with the local Indian tribes. The Indians would provide food in exchange for weapons which ultimately sustained longer life spans for both groups. The tribes helped the settlers become successful in agriculture. Thus‚ English settlers were able to perfect the cultivation of tobacco. Tobacco was an enormous hit which expanded the success for Jamestown. In no time

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