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    expression exclaimed the objectives of commuters travelling to the Americas during the Age of Exploration. However the origins of exploration only held true to one objective in the summarization of influences- the term “for gold”. In comparison with earning for riches in the New World‚ this idea refers to explorer’s goal of find a new sea route to Asia. Columbus‚ a Spanish sailor sent to find a new trade route‚ discovered the Americas by mistake. This mistake however led to an evolution of powers in

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    The two sides of colonization in America Like a coin‚ the colonization of America has two sides. One good‚ one bad and in this essay we will go through the consequences and dilemmas of the matter. When the European colonialists arrived in America‚ they encountered natives of different cultures and instead of being cooperative‚ they began to pillage‚ steal from and massacre the natives that led to wars. Diseases brought by the Europeans killed approximately 90% of the Native American population

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    For space exploration/NASA funding: Imagine a world without things like CatScans‚ Insulin Pumps‚ modern Water Filters‚ modern Artificial Limbs‚ and so many other useful products like that. Without an agency like NASA and or just proper funding to it than a world like that could have been a reality. If one is to think about it then NASA has already showed how it has helped humanity. We believe that continued and an increase in funding towards space exploration and organizations such as NASA is and

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    Michael Ryan History of World Civilization Before 1500 Jason St. Pierre December 08‚ 2012 Exploration: Cause and Effect The age of exploration was the time period that would change the world and be the catalyst for globalization and modernization. Both Christopher Columbus and Zheng He were young men who were ambitious to fulfill the needs and desires of their respected countries; In the case of Columbus‚ any country that would fund his mission. According to the readings‚ Columbus was denied

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    Is there anything you ever wanted but never could have? Do you have any dreams‚ any desires? Truth is‚ everyone wants something more. The real question is‚ are you willing to find it? Well the early explorers were willing to do anything. Columbus‚ Hudson‚ Cartier‚ and all the other great explorers wanted glory‚ land‚ religious freedom‚ gold‚ trade‚ or even new technology; and they went to find it. Little did they know they’d discover more than what they wanted. They discovered new types of people

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    Exploration Proposal This year in year 12 I would like to explore city and suburban photography. In my exploration I will focus on landscapes‚ man-made and that made by mother earth. What I hope to showcase in my portfolio this year is a collection of cityscapes hoping to capture astonishing man-made structures and the great architecture that’s been exerted into them. With this I also hope to showcase a bit of an ‘old vs. new’ theme‚ especially with many iconic Melbourne structures. I hope to also

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    European Influence Between 1400 - 1800 in the Americas (Africa and Asia) The years 1400 - 1800 were a time of exploration and discovery. It was a time when Europe attempted to dominate the whole world. The building of huge‚ sturdy ships‚ known as caravels‚ helped them sail around the world easily to discover new lands by constructing ports and empires in Asia‚ Africa‚ North America‚ and other such regions. Some of their many motives were to spread Christianity among the people they invaded‚ and

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    fifteen century‚ Europeans began what we now call “the age of exploration and discovery”. Portugal‚ Spain‚ Dutch‚ French‚ and England were all in battle for territory. People may asked why did all these countries want to colonize the Americas so bad? Before series of voyages launched to discover the new world‚ people had no knowledge of what the other side of the world was like and what did the Americas have to offer. The Europeans hoped that when they went to discover the Americas‚ they would find

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    The Spanish‚ French‚ and English Colonization Have you ever wondered where why the many different countries in Europe came to America to explore and colonize? There were two main concepts that drew the Europeans to America: the excitement and profit of the "New World"‚ and the past histories of their countries. The English‚ French‚ and Spanish each came to the Americas in search of a new beginning; a fresh start in which they could escape past torment and capture new wealth. However‚ each motive

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    Family Explorations Debbie K. Amons COUN5252 Introspective & Growth Sem. 710 North 9th Street Hamilton‚ Illinois 62341 Telephone: 217-430-1386 Email: damons@capellauniversity.edu Instructor: Linda Reed FAMILY

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