The arrival of the Europeans affected the Indians in several different ways. The Indians were exposed to new experiences such as diseases‚ religion‚ racism‚ land ownership‚ and trade to name a few. The Indians way of life changed forever with the arrival of the European colonists. Diseases were introduced to them as early as 1550 by European fisherman who stayed on the New England shores during the winter. The fisherman brought devastating illnesses which the Indians had little resistance to
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man she would choose to spend her life with‚ her family did have some say. Before a man could date a girl‚ he would have to receive permission from her father. If he did not find the man fit to be married to his daughter‚ he would not permit the courtship to continue. If the family liked the man‚ they would put pressure on the girl to choose him. This idea of family involvement very much resembles the way it is now. The marriage
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century and early 18th century‚ almost all of Africa was under European rule. This was in great contrast to 1880‚ when close to none of Africa was under direct rule of the continents. This stark change in power was due to the interest in raw materials‚ new trade opportunities‚ political gain over other countries‚ and Europeans feeling the need to spread Christianity‚ democracy‚ and capitalism. (Spielvogel and McTighe 230-233). Although European imperialism helped to "civilize" the people of Africa and
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During the late 19th century‚ Europeans saw an increase in industrialization‚ this time having no gaps between Britain and the rest of the continent. New political parties‚ socialist groups‚ and trade unions emerged. Urban life was predominant. Despite persisting traditional political and social views‚ late 19th century Europeans realized more government participation and an advancement for previously ignored or persecuted minority groups. Politically‚ Europe experienced change when the government
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Presentado por: Jack Fleming Julio 2011 Contents Acknowledgements INTRODUCTION THE EUROPEAN UNION IV. HISTORY Europe in ruins: the need for an integrated Europe The Economic Community 1960s: De Gaulle and the “empty chair crisis” 1970s: Eurosclerosis 1980s: A new direction for Europe The Maastricht Treaty
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South Africa represents a diversity of human experiences which includes the inception of farming as way of life‚ and the construction of large urban centres. Moreover‚ it is a territory where along the years we can identify different shifting systems of beliefs‚ technological and economic changes due to European cultural influences. The first European influence appeared in 1488 when a Portuguese ship rounded the Cape of Good Hope. In the next centuries‚ both the British and the Dutch
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After 1500 there were many signs that a new age of world history was beginning‚ for example the discovery of America and the first European enterprises in Asia. This "new age" was dominated by the astonishing success of one civilization among many‚ that of Europe. There was more and more continuous interconnection between events in all countries‚ but it is to be explained by European efforts. Europeans eventually became "masters of the globe" and they used their mastery to make the
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Festivals as a source of life The importance of festivals in India‚ a festival is a celebration of life. Festivals for the general public to bring peace and happiness.They break the monotony of life. Indian festivals are numerous.The three types of national‚ religious and seasonal are one. Write the first festival. Ie national festivals are celebrated with great patriotic festivals favour.These Republic Day‚ Independence Day‚ Gandhi‚ etc. are included Jayanit. The second type of festivals festival
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The Impacts of European Colonialism in Africa The importance of studying history lies in the fact that by analyzing past events‚ one can gain insight on how something came to be. The fact that many countries in Africa today are underdeveloped for example‚ can be explained by European colonization and exploration in the past. Some historians would disagree with this view and assert that European colonialism actually served a moral purpose and was mutually beneficial to both parties. They argue that
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Who was the loser of the Franco-Prussian war in 1871? | France | France was forced to pay an indemnity and give up what portion of its territories? | Alsace-Lorraine | What was traditionally the weakest of the Great Powers? | Prussia-Germany | After 1871‚ Bismarck repeatedly referred to Germany as a _______ power. | Satisfied | What was the “sick man of Europe”? | Ottoman Empire | The three Emperor’s league linked what 3 monarchs? | Austria-Hungary‚ Germany‚ Russia | What made up the
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