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    Colonizing Mars Many scientists believe that humanity has a date with extinction if we do not try to expand our horizons. It took about 4.5 billion years for mankind to evolve into the intelligent beings we see when we look in the mirror. For this very reason scientists believe that mankind would make a grave mistake if we do not put forth a dedicated effort in saving humanity. There are many concerns that are facing mankind in attempting to colonize space and other planets. However

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    Naomi Valencia- 1st Period September 14‚ 2011 Essay: Founding the New Nation #3) Which factor‚ religious freedom or economic betterment best describes the motivation behind the founding of English colonies? It wasn’t just the desire of religious freedom or just the desperation of economic betterment that motivated the founding of the New World; it was both. The development of the colonies in America helped the colonies to decide their own thoughts and ideas. In which Puritans

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    CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS The idea of a glorious earthly paradise far from the known world had existed in the European imagination long before 1492. That idea of a distant paradise on earth shaped the way Europeans came to think of America after Columbus and his successors reported their discoveries. For example‚ the following mythic lands may have served as inspirations for the alluring idea of America as a place of joy‚ ease‚ riches‚ and regeneration: a. the Garden of the Hesperides of Greek myth

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    The English and Spanish had numerous motivations for colonization and conquests of the New World which were very similar‚ yet different at times. England seemed to be overpopulating and the English were in the need for more land‚ the ‘non-believers’ and others had to deal with religious persecution from the Church of England‚ and persons such as John Smith went for individual glory. The Spanish on the other hand were after gold and Peru-silver from‚ they had a certain rivalry with the English which

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    international varieties of English: Compare and contrast two non-Anglo varieties of English (i.e. excluding those from Kachru’s Inner Circle)‚ showing how the socio-historical context is reflected in their present characteristics. Postcolonial countries where the English language is not the mother tongue have still fallen under the influence of the British language. Where the education system‚ government‚ commerce‚ business and some instruction are carried out in variations of English. This assignment

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    toward the compound that houses the plants you and your companions need to survive is slow but by now‚ four months into your new life‚ you have become used to it. Just eleven months ago you left Earth and started your journey toward what is now your home‚ the red planet of our solar system‚ Mars. The year is 2027 and you can’t believe you arrived here at last. Colonizing Mars used to seem like a distant far off memory‚ but according to Alana Semuels‚ writer for the Atlantic‚ some commercial space

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    Although there were many incentives pertaining to the colonization of the New World‚ by the Spanish and English‚ religion demonstrated several distinct roles. Religion became a way for empires to justify their actions. These nations believed it was their duty to educate and spread their religion to those they considered "uncivilized". Thus to a larger extent‚ religion was part of a greater scheme of cultural assimilation of the natives but it was not a simple process regarding the destruction of

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    Choose 1 European Country that colonized between 1500-1600’s in the New World and detail their colonization. Include What‚ When‚ Where‚ Why‚ How‚ Was. One major country that colonized the New World was Spain. In the 15th century in Spain‚ women were 2nd class citizens who had no authority or power in general. However‚ the new king and queen of Spain-Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella Castille come into power equally. At this time Christopher Columbus seeks out the king and queen of Spain to grant

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    Colonizing the Red Planet As humans we are very curious. We have explored and conquered all around Planet Earth. It’s only been a matter of time before we move onto bigger and better things. Mars may seem like it is too far away or too complicated to try and accomplish‚ but with the technology changing every day we are closer than ever to reach the red planet. Colonizing Mars can happen if we get water‚ learn how to grow food‚ obtain oxygen‚ and get the materials needed survive. Mars‚ otherwise know

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    MIDDLE ENGLISH AND NEW ENGLISH VOCABULARY The vocabulary in the ME period shows great instability and constant and rapid changes. Many words became obsolete; a lot of them reflected the ever-changing life of the speakers and were under the influence of contacts with other nations. 1. Internal means of enriching vocabulary. Internal sources of vocabulary growth became less important in ME. It might have been due to great expansion of foreign words (especially French). Beginning with the 15

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