I. Popular sovereignty and political upheaval A. Enlightened and revolutionary ideas 1. Popular sovereignty: relocating sovereignty in the people a. Traditionally monarchs claimed a "divine right" to rule b. The Enlightenment challenged this right‚ made the monarch responsible to the people c. John Locke’s theory of contractual government: authority comes from the consent of the governed 2. Freedom and equality: important values of
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1. People in motion a. From Berginia to America i. By 12‚000 B.C. humans were in Siberia an western Alaska and Berginia‚ crossing land bridge. ii. By 8‚000 B.C. humans had reached Tierra del Fuego b. The Great Extinction and the Rise of Agriculture i. As glaciers receded and climate warmed‚ those who migrated south and east found good environment ii. Some natives settled down and adopted food cultivation 1) Permanent farm villages began to develop c. The Norsemen
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Americans have well understood the significance of the phrase‚ "All men are created equal." Throughout the history of the United States‚ the meaning of the phrase " All men are created equal" has changed and expanded. When this statement was written in the Constitution‚ it was to ensure that people in America would never be subject to a tyrannical and oppressive rule that benefited only the upper class and those in Britain. The people occupying America before the American Revolutionary War were taxed
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another » RESPONSE-geography was the primary factor in shaping the development of the British colonies in North America. Assess the validity of this statement for the 1600’s. list 5 facts or create a thesis thank you very much 5 years ago Report Abuse WhatIsAName WhatIsAN... Best Answer - Chosen by Voters "Geography was the primary factor in shaping the development of the British colonies in North America." They just gave it to you‚ lol. Just reword it. :) -- Short "essay": Geography
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while lords and nobles benefited the most from feudalism. 8. The Church was the only place of knowledge at a time in the Dark Ages in which education was rare. It was a religious learning center that allowed people to become scholars and preserve history and philosophy‚ one of the only places in which someone could rise in social status. Christian religion and church was also a link to God. The seven sacraments provided codes to live by and it brought people together under common beliefs. The church
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that has as a grandfather an Englishman‚ whose wife was Dutch‚ and sons were married to a French woman . He says that this man is an American who is leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners‚ and recieves new ones. This clearly shows us that they have acepted them as Americans and they were unifying more and more. People were embracing this idea fast. In this passage‚ Hector st. Jhon has a vision towards a promissing future that will eliminate all European prejudices
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Key Terms 17th and Early 18th Century | | | |Roanoke |1585 – Lost Colony – Croatan – Sir Walter Raleigh | | | | |Virginia Company
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inevitable. Compromise of 1850. An attempt to deal with some of the slavery related issues brought up by the end of the Mexican Wars. The classic example of why some compromises don’t work‚ these acts satisfied no one‚ and angered just about everyone. A free California‚ a slave holding Texas‚ and the requirement that escaped slaves had to be returned all helped "keep the peace" as people waited to see if the Compromise would solve things. It didn’t of course. Kansas Nebraska Act. Essentially repealed
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Expanded Core=2 AP requires you to expand it to 2; however‚ you write 3 to get the points from expanded core section. Process: 1. Box Question 2. Read Documents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Group 2. Extra Document 3. P.O.V “Not Surprisingly” 4. Pre-write Outline: I. Intro a. Thesis b. Extra Doc. II. Body a. G1 b. G2 c. G3 III. Conclusion AP Exam Multiple Choice=50% Essay=50% DBQ=50% FRQ*1=25% FRQ*2=25% ***4 specific examples on the essay -------
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Characteristic Applies to Egypt Applies to Mesopotamia Access to a River Valley for necessary water and silt. ✔ ✔ Reliable and predictable flood. ✔ Civilization based on cities. ✔ Agricultural surpluses to support specialized laborers. ✔ ✔ Transportation on at least part of river possible due to favorable winds. ✔ Floods suddenly without warning. ✔ Consistently maintained canals are necessary for water drain-off. ✔ Cooperation with nature. ✔ Civilization
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