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    In the Southern Colonies‚ slaves were widely used as a source of cheap labor for plantation owners that wanted cheap labor. Slaves were subjected to harsh conditions‚ working long work days in extreme heat in horrible working conditions. They were used to grow and harvest tobacco‚ sugar‚ and rice on plantations. Slaves were widely used in the South‚ in contrast to the North‚ who had slaves‚ but not nearly as many. Slaves were used in the South because there was an economic need‚ it was cheaper for

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    The 13 Colonies Essay

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    affected by different factors more than others. The thirteen colonies can be divided into three distinct regional sections: New England‚ Middle‚ and Southern. Each section had its own distinct economic and cultural framework which emerged from the geographical elements of the land and the religious beliefs of the settlers. Although founded by people of similar European origin‚ the regions became unique. This allowed all thirteen colonies to prosper and generate money in the way best suited for them

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    In 1788 the first fleet disembarked on the shores of Botany Bay. Shortly thereafter Australia became the first colony founded entirely upon the work of convicted felons. The traditional interpretation of the Australian colonies is that‚ it was a period of harsh and brutal forced labor‚ where convicts were treated as human commodities and labor was extracted by punishment. Convicts were subjected to various types of reprimands such as shortened rations‚ leg-irons‚ being placed on treadmills‚ head

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    in the colonies. Slowly‚ England rose to compete in this struggle for colonies‚ settling North America. Although New England and the Chesapeake regions were both settled by Englishmen‚ these two colonies evolved into completely different colonies as a result of their many differences of opinion starting with their reasons for settling the land‚ spreading to create two completely different societies. From the time each ship set off from England‚ both the New England and Chesapeake colonies were bound

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    colonies take root

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    CHAPTER 3              COLONIES TAKE ROOT 1587-1752   Section 1: The First English Settlements   I. England Seeks Colonies -Like most of Europe in the age of exploration‚ England was a monarchy. However‚ in England‚ the power of the king or queen was limited by law and by a lawmaking body called Parliament.   -Ever since the 1200s‚ English law had limited the king’s power. The king could set new taxes only with Parliament’s consent. Still‚ the king’s powers were much greater than those of

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    Dermatologic Condition

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    Making use of the following terms‚ write a fictitious medical report of about two paragraphs describing a dermatologic condition or disease. Focus the report on the onset‚ progression‚ location‚ and etiology of the condition or disease‚ and the treatment parameters. All terms must be defined in this report. 1. Diaphoresis- Perspiration‚ especially when copious and medically induced. 2. Macule- a discolored spot on the skin that is not raised above the surface. 3. Ulcer- A lesion of

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    Core Conditions

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    Core Conditions Essay (1682 words) Carl Rogers‚ often described as the founding father of person centered therapy (previously known as patient then client centered therapy)‚ identified 3 major factors (or core conditions) that must be present within a therapeutic relationship for it to develop successfully‚ these are: congruence (also known as genuineness)‚ acceptance (also referred to as Unconditional Positive Regard) and empathy. Congruence (or genuineness) can be described as “the degree

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    resented it. [ 3 ]. Explain why Britain adopted policies of tighter political control and higher taxation of Americans after 1763 and how these policies sparked fierce colonial resentment. [ 4 ]. Describe the first major new British taxes on the colonies and how colonial resistance forced repeal of all taxes‚ except the tax on tea‚ by 1770. [ 5 ]. Explain how colonial agitators kept resistance alive from 1770–1773. [ 6 ]. Indicate why the forcible importation of taxable British tea sparked the

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    Terms and Conditions

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    TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. ITUNES STORE‚ MAC APP STORE‚ APP STORE‚ AND IBOOKS STORE TERMS OF SALE B. ITUNES STORE TERMS AND CONDITIONS C. MAC APP STORE‚ APP STORE AND IBOOKS STORE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE LEGAL AGREEMENTS SET OUT BELOW GOVERN YOUR USE OF THE ITUNES STORE‚ MAC APP STORE‚ APP STORE‚ AND IBOOKS STORE SERVICES ("SERVICES"). TO AGREE TO THESE TERMS‚ CLICK "AGREE." IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS‚ DO NOT CLICK "AGREE‚" AND DO NOT USE THE SERVICES. A. ITUNES STORE‚ MAC APP STORE

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    Medical Condition

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    Childhood Obesity Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight and height for his/her age. There are many problems associated with childhood obesity‚ and there are also some things we can do to reduce and help prevent this problem. Childhood obesity is troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problem that were once confined to adults‚ such as diabetes

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