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    Bernal Diaz de Castillo did not hold any type of leadership within his community; however‚ he was intelligent enough to know a new world apart from an old one. The New Spain that Castillo and his conquest mates experienced eventually led to the publication of his memoirs and witnessing experience. When Castillo witnessed New Spain for the first time‚ he remembered the god-forsaken words relayed through the enemies of the Aztecs‚ which was that the Aztecs would obliterate them once they had entered

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    Final Copy Frederick the Great In Europe‚ the eighteenth century was a period of intellectual‚ social‚ and political development. It was not the time of absolute rulers anymore but it is becoming a time of Enlightened Despots‚ monarchs who rules with principles of enlightenment rather than absolute monarchy. Frederick the Great was the first Enlightened Despot of Prussia‚ along with the other rising Enlightened Despot of the time‚ Maria Theresa . Frederick the Great was one of the most influential

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    through this great Town‚ or travel in the Country‚ when they see the Streets‚ the Roads‚ and Cabin-Doors‚ crowded with Beggars of the female Sex‚ followed by three‚ four‚ or six Children‚ all in Rags‚ and begging for money from every passerby. These Mothers instead of being able to work for their honest livelihood‚ are forced to wander around begging for Sustenance for their helpless Infants‚ who‚ as they grow up either become Thieves‚ or leave their dear native Country to fight for Spain. I think it

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    Patricia Seed‚ we explored the specific conquests of England‚ France‚ Spain‚ Portugal‚ and The Netherlands. Each nation utilized a specific strategy and approach for their endeavors. An analysis of the tactics used by Spain and France reveal several marked differences‚ these comparisons will be conducted by looking at each nations economic policies‚ political ideologies‚ and religious ideals. The economic motivations of Spain and France for their respective conquests are quite interesting with

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    They also had a vast territory to administer stretching from Hudson Bay in Canada to the Mississippi River. Spain began to establish settlements in California in 1769‚ but these were too weak to cause any contention. France would be eager for revenge and inhabitants in acquired territories might prove to be disloyal to the British and cause conflict. England had

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    While modern day Spain is known as singular country governed under a King and a Prime Minister‚ it has not always been like that‚ particularly in the 15th century. What we call Spain today was divided into many different kingdoms centuries ago‚ the most powerful being the kingdom of Castile. In the year 1474‚ Castile’s King‚ Henry IV passed away leaving the throne unoccupied and open to be seized. While many thought the most obvious and rightful successor to the throne was Henry’s daughter‚ Joanna

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    3) Chapter 20: Late Medieval And Early Renaissance Northern Europe a. The Renaissance in Northern Europe in the 15th century 4) Chapter 23: High Renaissance and Mannerism in Northern Europe and Spain a. The Renaissance in Northern Europe in the 16th century 5) Chapter 24: The Baroque in Italy and Spain a. The Baroque 6) Chapter 25: The Baroque in Northern Europe a. The Baroque 7) Erwin Panofsky‚ "Iconography and Iconology" (on reserve) 8) Chapter 26: Rococo to Neoclassicism: The 18th Century

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    should be tied to reality. It is not enough to know these kinds of information about Picasso. So‚ let us go deeper and discover Picasso’s specialty‚ styles‚ influence on abstract painting‚ and the different periods of his career. A Great Artist: Innovative Ideas and Importance in Art History (Description) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter‚ sculptor‚ and ceramist‚ who developed Cubism‚ one of the most influential modern painting styles. He created thousands of paintings‚ prints

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    powers‚ including Spain and Portugal‚ conducted early colonization and expeditions in the Americas. Vikings arrived around 1000 AD but couldn’t establish permanent colonies due to hostile environments. The Crusades restored trade and knowledge between Europe and Asia‚ paving the way for the Renaissance and Europe’s growth. European countries‚ like Spain and Portugal‚ sought new trade routes to Asia for economic and religious reasons. Portugal under Prince Henry the Navigator achieved great strides in shipbuilding

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    How Great Was Alexander the Great? Alexander the Great was great in that he conquered and established authority throughout Eurasia at a young age. His military tactics were quite impressive. However‚ while Alexander the Great founded many cities‚ he failed at building a lasting empire. After his death‚ his empire began fall apart. Alexander the Great is known for his achievements. According to document E‚ by the time he died at the age of 33‚ Alexander the Great formed

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