Most of the powerful Western European Nations became involved in exploration of the Americas. Spain started the trend with the exploration of Columbus. Observers realized that Columbus had not discovered Spice Islands south of China‚ but a whole new world to the Europeans. Expeditions of exploration in search of wealth were the first action of the explorers of the new land. Immediate metal wealth was not found in the Caribbean Islands‚ but it was found later on the Americas mainland. England was
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Post-Revolutionary Economy in Cuba occupied Petkus Elaine The author met Elaine through her son‚ Carlos‚ who was helping the author hunt through some of Havana’s less enthusing apartments. Elaine headed the Reyes family as a practical‚ but caring‚ matriarch. She came from a small city and married her husband‚ Nicolas‚ at a young age. Carlos went to his mother as she was a landlady herself‚ who used her various contacts to help the author search for convenient accommodations while studying
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The Revolutionary War was a tragic and painstaking war fought between America and Great Britain from April nineteenth‚ 1775‚ to September third‚ 1783. The main conflict was over America’s longing for independence‚ and Britain denying them of this freedom. Even though Britain was at the height of its power‚ and the United States had a ragtag army and limited resources‚ America was the unlikely victor. While Britain appeared to have the upper hand‚ America had a few unpredictable advantages. First
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During the Revolutionary war many people were considered the villains or in the other hand the superheros. King George the third and George Washington are arch enemies. They have battled each other‚ fighting to gain victory. Many battles made up the Revolutionary war. George Washington‚ and all of his men were fighting for freedom. King George‚ along with his troops were fighting to keep the colonists caged up and under his commands as if they were pets. While George Washington and the colonists
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After the Revolutionary War the new independent nation of America sought to expand their democracy and power. As rebellions‚ such as Shay’s rebellion started to occur‚ the founding fathers and congress realized that the government needed more power. Through several compromises‚ the constitution was ratified and the government had more control over internal and external threats to their democracy. As time went on the government sought to expand its authority‚ power and democracy through compromises
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right waging war and breaking away from the British. Not only was this justified but it was about time that they stood up for themselves and actually took action against the British. For instance‚ the colonist had no say in any governmental matters when it came to the British. They had every right to come apart and take over their own government. Moreover‚ they were being taxed an absurd amount of money for everything they did. Furthermore‚ why should the colonists be forced to pay for a war that they
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ground. His name was Crispus Attucks. He was an African american and he was the first man to die. The colonists were absolutely outraged that the British had just shot a man‚ so they became more angry and kept attacking‚ this time even harder. The war had just started. All of the soldiers thought the captain commanded the men to fire
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Women during the Civil War were forced into life-style changes which they had never dreamed they would have to endure. No one was spared from the devastations of the war‚ and many lives were changed forever. Women in the south were forced to take on the responsibilities of their husbands‚ carrying on the daily responsibilities of the farm or plantation. They maintained their homes and families while husbands and sons fought and died for their beliefs. Many women took the advantage of their opinions
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Revolutionary Slaves It is a fact that the Americans won the Revolutionary War‚ but they could not have won without the enlistment of thousands of slaves into their army. However‚ the Patriots did not enlist the slaves first‚ but twas the Redcoats that made the move first. Utilizing every possible resource to win the war was Britain’s plan‚ which included the black slaves that were under their control. The Americans did not plan on utilizing their black slaves at first‚ but they changed their minds
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went to war‚ the only people left were women and children. Women were in charge of keeping the family and business together till their husbands or sons return. During the war‚ just daily tasks were switching for women‚ whether it was chopping wood to keep the house warm to becoming a nurse to aid the injured soldiers. Some even took on more dangerous roles such as becoming a secret soldier or spy during the Revolutionary War. Prime examples of outstanding women who played key wars in the war can be
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