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    German nationalism did change between 1789 and 1840‚ regarding their aims‚ characteristics and demographics‚ but only to some extent. The changes and continuation of nationalism were essentially affected by the international context and the domestic factors which both stimulated and stagnated German nationalism throughout the period. Although the nationalists may have not achieved their ultimate aim for political unity by 1840‚ the events during this period had indeed strengthened the ’cultural

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    in the Americas was the greatest impact of the French and Indian War because the it led to conflict with Indians and colonists. The British gained power by gaining territory. The impact of the war was tragic on the Indians and it became impossible for the Indians to preserve their autonomy by playing the empires against each other (Anderson 78). The French no longer controlled the land west of the Appalachians and the shift in power caused the Indians to revolt in the rebellion known as Pontiac’s

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    Source Analysis Reference: Chiu A.‚ Mequit M. Gehringer T.‚ Heizenburg J. Welch and Brett A. Neilan (2011). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Does α-Amino-β-methylaminopropionic Acid (BMAA) Play a Role in Neurodegeneration?‚ 19. WHO What do you know about the person who created this source? The authors of this document are biostatisticians and have had experience in understanding concepts of ALS and Cyanobacteria by completing various experiments recording

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    1: In what ways did the different groups have similar definitions of freedom? Give specific examples to support your answer. Both European immigrants and Native Americans defined freedom as self-government. Native Americans elected tribal leaders and Europeans came to the New World fleeing the restrictions of their homeland. Government in Europe during the 1500s and 1600s was monarchial and the commoners had no say in governing themselves. Many Europeans came to the Americas fleeing the restrictive

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    Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson Reconstruction was one of the most pivotal events in American history. After the Civil War‚ politicians‚ social activists‚ and ordinary citizens had to adapt in order to mend back the Union. A predominately Radical Republican Congress during the Reconstruction era understood the vital nature of Reconstruction. Therefore‚ they were willing to remove anyone who was a roadblock into their efforts. Andrew Johnson was one of those men whose actions suggested that he

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    Revolutions call for change in the world. They happen because the people want change from their government. The French Revolution was one of the biggest revolutions in history. Although the French Revolution happened so that the government would change‚ other things changed as well. During the enlightenment‚ new ideas were constructed. Not just in politics but in music as well. It seemed as if every aspect of the world was revolting. A completely new way of thinking and creating music was made because

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    the American characteristics. He demonstrated the innovative sprit by inventing and experimenting. He discovered electricity and invented lighting rod. He demonstrated the most typical American sprit: freedom‚ independence and equality. Franklin‚ as a newspaperman‚ showed the desire of wanting freedom of speech and media.Rebelling against Britain by supporting revolutions and freeing his slaves showed his desire of freedom.Franklin put his ideas into the Declaration of Independence which made him become

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    S. Senate. Lincoln was a self-educated man who had been elected to one term in Congress. Douglas was a well-known two-term Senator. They were both engaged in a series of debates on the issue of slavery. Douglas believed in popular sovereignty‚ and that the Black race was inferior to the White race‚ but on the other hand Lincoln believed that slavery was immoral and that slavery would not be abolished unless with an amendment from the Congress. Lincoln believed that slavery was insufferable and intolerable

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    It wasn’t a surprise that Christianity was able to grow and spread rapidly as the Roman Empire declined‚ the conditions of Rome in the fourth century were perfect for Christianity. The expansion of the empire as they conquered and built roads in the earlier years allowed people to migrate easily from far places which led to overpopulation and the increase of the poor. Gruesome wars and diseases scared people making them want something that they could hope in and Christians brought lots of hope. Also

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    Unification – and the Catholic Church. Kulturkampf was in introduced by the newly elected chancellor Bismarck in 1871 as a targeted attack towards the Catholic’s political influence in the newly unified Germany. The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871 after the defeat of the French in the Franco-Prussian war‚ naming the king and prime minister of Prussia‚ Wilhelm 1st and Otto Von Bismarck‚ the Kaiser of Germany and the German chancellor. As soon as Bismarck was in power‚ he began the Kulturkampf. Prussia

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