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    Throughout the existence of our great nation‚ the ideas of what constituted freedom have been varied. This was especially true for both the Native American Indians and the Africans. Even in times as early as the 1600s‚ the peoples of early America could not pinpoint a solitary basis for their freedoms. With inhabitants ranging from the Native American tribes such as the Catawba and Wampanoag to settlers from Europe and England‚ and eventually African peoples‚ such ideals were different in many

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    Throughout the 1600’s and 1700’s‚ the American colonies grew larger and larger‚ becoming more than just small settlements‚ into large self sufficient territories. Originally the colonies were supposed to be settlements to find gold and raw materials‚ but they eventually became the beginnings of the colonies that would start the United States. As they developed most colonies relied on agriculture and certain crops and trading to have an economical balance. For example‚ colonies like Virginia‚ Maryland

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    Why did Stalin win the struggle for power after Lenin’s death? Leading up to and following Lenin’s death in 1924‚ Leon Trotsky‚ the logical successor to Lenin‚ was outwitted from becoming leader of the Communist Party. Trotsky had been second only to Lenin since the Revolution he masterminded‚ yet it seemed Joseph Stalin was better suited from 1924 to assume the role because he was more politically adept and had more success in out manoeuvring and taking any opportunity to usurp Trotsky. His success

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    The American Civil War In 1860‚ arguably the world’s greatest nation was locked in Civil War. The war divided the country between the North (Union) and South (Confederate). The war lasted five years and by 1865 the Confederate forces were truly beaten. Out of this horrendous war though‚ where some 600‚000 men died grew a greater sense of nationalism than is today‚ unrivalled around the world. The American Civil War is interpreted differently by many historians but most see the catalyst as

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    The Renaissance was a period of European history‚ considered by modern scholars as that between 1300 and 1600. Many dramatic changes happend during the Renaissance. The Renaissance was a period of new inventions and beliefs. The Renaissance was drastically different from the Middle Ages. During the Middle Ages the church held most of the power and it’s economy was agriculturaly based. Exploration and learning was almost put to a stop. During the Renaissance society was transformed into a

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    Europeans Settled in North America over 500 years ago‚ but why? I have three reasons that I think is what pulled the Europeans to settle in North America. My three reasons are freedom of religion‚ the discovery of new land‚ and to find resources that are rare. The first pull factor for the settlement in North America is the freedom of religion. “Catholic leaders in Spain often burned heretics—nonbelievers—in public during the Inquisition of the 1400s and 1500s.” “Heretics” or "nonbelievers" were

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    European Politics Discuss the proposition that globalisation and European integration have eroded the sovereignty of the nation state in Europe The essay begins by looking at the aspect of globalisation‚ before considering the thoughts and functionality of European integration leading to a ‘supernation’ Europe. ‘Sovereignty refers to the ultimate source of authority in society. The sovereign is the highest and final decision-maker within a community.’ Hague & Harrop (2007). Comparative Government

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    North Korea has a lasting tradition of being a seclusive country and will potentially continue to be one for many years to come. Though many aspects of this nation are shrouded in mystery‚ there are some that the general public are aware of. Information smuggled out by brave civilians‚ and in rare cases‚ officials themselves‚ have reached mainstream media. Thanks to these efforts‚ important questions can be answered. Why did Korea split into the North and South? What is life in North Korea like?

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    Chapter 2: Europeans and the New World‚ 1492 – 1600 When humans entered the Iberian Peninsula almost 32000 years ago‚ the first civilization of Spain was formed. Since then‚ the country has traveled from an era of prehistoric Iberia to the Middle Ages to a rise as an empire and a member of the European Union . The main reason why Spain grew so much in power during the fifteenth century is because of a series of events that took place around that time. The first in such a series of events

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    Shannon Friant 11/18/14 American History Midterm 3.Write a chronology of The American Revolution from 1763-1781. On February 10th‚ 1763 the Signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the Seven Year’s War‚ also known as the French and Indian War in North America. France ceded all mainland North American territories‚ except New Orleans‚ in order to retain her Caribbean sugar islands. Britain gained all territory east of the Mississippi River. Spain kept territory west of the Mississippi‚ but exchanged

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