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    In the 17th Century‚ as France established a colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere‚ they soon learned the profitable ventures they could soon enjoy. France founded colonies in much of eastern North America‚ on a number of Caribbean islands‚ and in South America. Most colonies were developed to export products such as fish‚ sugar‚ and furs‚ selling them for profit to others in Europe. The European relations with the native peoples of the Northeast were characterized by a confusing and shifting

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    The European invasions taught us that there was merely no remorse for the deracination’s that unfolded during the 15th to 18th centuries. There were numeral deep causes that led historians to believe how this process of Native American displacement took place. I intend to rank what I believe to be the three top crucial causes that led to the sweeping of European colonizations of North America from merely important to most important. In doing so I will explain why each cause is greater than the next

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    it was almost impossible to get privacy‚ many desired it and greater riches meant more privacy. Privacy became an issue during the growth of literacy where people began using private letters for correspondence. The initial use of letters in the 17th century was not private because it was difficult to seal them. Although there was a formal post system‚ there were suspicions that the postal clerks were reading the letters. Some individuals deliberately wrote their letters in code to ensure they were

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    One word that is often utilized to portray the Fourteenth century is “calamitous.” This characterizes the time period as disastrous and cataclysmic. Three events that justify the description of the Fourteenth century as calamitous are: the Hundred Years’ War‚ the decline of the Catholic Church‚ and the Black Death. The Hundred Years’ War was a series of wars between the feudal societies of France and England. The decline of the Catholic Church was mostly the result of two events. The first event

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    There were many factors that contribute the Irish to immigrate to America in the 17th century. Religion‚ oppression‚ and famine are some of the reasons that pushed the Ireland to overseas to a new land‚ America. Before the 17th century‚ the English crown besieged Ireland‚ but because both countries where associated by the Roman Catholic Church the colonization was not as though among the civilians; however‚ that change when the pope excommunicate King Henry because of his divorce. This cause a new

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    18th Century Hair

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    18th century is an era peculiarly identified with hair and makeup‚ these became such traits throughout the French Revolution. France and England were the fashion chiefs. In the 18th century only the courtesan or actress wore white powder and painted cheeks. The apothecary chemists would supply cosmetics and wigs beneath the counter. Men and women continued to lighten their faces and applied glaring pink rouge. This was applied heavily in circular or triangular shapes to the cheeks. The lips were

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    18th Century Beauty

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    beauty changes rapidly with no trends‚ fascinations‚ and cultural adaptations. However‚ there is always a connection between each adaptation made‚ and the current world (or cultural) view of beauty. When comparing the three portraits from the 18th century you will notice that Burke’s definition of beauty is prominent. For example‚ you will see that the woman is the center of your focus; she is the object which is displayed clearly. Also‚ the idea of roundness‚ and a bare neck and chest is prominent

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    there are others that have integrated women in all aspects of life; therefore‚ treating them as equals to men. Marriage is an institution‚ which has continued to evolve with time. The way society viewed marriage in the eighteenth century differs greatly with the

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    18th Century Monarchy

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    History 308 Mid-Term Exam October 8‚ 2012 18th century monarchy Royalty and power has always been one of the major underpinnings of Western Civilization. Throughout the course of European history‚ empires have risen and kingdoms have fallen. The eighteenth century marks a time of great change and diversity for European empires and monarchs. It was a time of enlightenment‚ a break from custom and tradition‚ absolutism and constitutional rule. Based on this great rate of change‚ diversity

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    18th Century Enlightenment

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    The 18th century Enlightenment period was undeniably a historical viewpoint that advocated for greater decency in society. During its beginnings‚ many intellectuals referred as the “philosophes” emerged in France‚ and used the ideas of the Scientific Revolution to reconsider all aspects of society. The German philosopher Immanuel Kant defined the Enlightenment as “a man’s leaving his self-caused immaturity” (What Is Enlightenment?). Kant even proclaimed as the maxim of the Enlightenment: “Dare to

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