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    Several factors for Africans to gain independence from colonial rule. First‚ the impact of WWII on the colonial policies had paved the way for their independence. During the WWII‚ the colonialists such as the British used ways of persuasion to encourage and invite Africans to support their war effort. As a result‚ they had to explain and discuss their policies with their African subordinates‚ which offered literate Africans great opportunities to voice their opinions and concerns. For example‚ the

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    him to easily manipulate as well as having a greater appreciation to Stalin for his employment of them. Thus people felt an obligation towards helping him extend his power. Trotsky however did not exploit his potion as commissar for the red army emphasising how Stalin’s cunning and opportunism helped him to gain power within the party. After establishing a support network Stalin began to abolish his rivals and any source of threat. Stalin’s troika were able to successfully defeat Trotsky at the 13th

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    The Thirteen Colonies of America were all founded by England in the 17th century. However‚ the origins‚ beliefs‚ economies and governments of these colonies are as varied and diverse as America itself. The Northern Colonies of New England and the Southern Colonies were the most prolific of the New World and were very different in most cases. The New England colonies to the north and the southern colonies were vastly different in their economies. The New England colonies’ colder

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    Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Gandhi use various methods of non-violent civil disobedience to gain independence for India. Non Co-operation Movement One of the first series of non violent protests nationwide was the non cooperation movement started by Mahatma Gandhi. This movement officially started the Gandhian era in India. In this freedom struggle‚ the non cooperation movement was basically aimed at making the Indians aware of the fact that the British government can be opposed and if done

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    Central Committee of the Communist Party. This role gave him the ability to appoint his allies and supporters into government jobs and thus grow a foundation of political support. After the death of V.I. Lenin in 1924‚ Joseph Stalin had struggled to gain power. He outsmarted his rivals (Ex. Trotsky) in order to win the power clashes and take control of the Communist Party of the

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    The colonies declared independence from Great Britain due to an underlying tyrannical theme. The colonists were upset about many things‚ but taxation without representation was the biggest. King George III taking over also worried the colonists. Colonists had a proclamation line that stopped them from expanding west which was not a major reason for leaving Great Britain but still helped the cause of the colonists. The proclamation line was a reason for the colonists to declare independence by

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    How could an entire colony of around 117 people just disappear with no trace of where or why they went? The Roanoke colony is the first settlement made by Britain in the new world. Arriving to the island of the same name around the end of July in 1587. The colonists were greeted with a pleasant welcome from the Natives of that same area. Though all was well a supply run back to England was desperately needed. After the colony’s governor‚ John White‚ returned‚ everyone had vanished. The mystery behind

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    with the population growth that was taking place. So many thought the move to the colonies‚ to Virginia‚ would bring about a better way of life‚ and that farming

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    Migration. The Puritans did like the way the Anglican Church was being ran‚ so they many of them came to America and set up the Massachusetts Bay colony. The leader of this Colony was John Winthrop. The Puritans believed through religion and hard work they could build a perfect commuity. The Puritans influenced the political‚ economic‚ and social development of the New England colonies using religion. The Puritans had many influences on the political outcome of the New England colonies. The Puritans form

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    the Australian society. Colonies believed that they could defend themselves if they united with the economy. Transport made it easier to travel and transport goods interstate. There was also growth in national pride. In this essay it will display how these courses of action led to federation. The colonies decided it would be beneficial for them to unite because they could defend themselves. Prior to federation the colonies were ill-equipped to defend themselves. Each colony had its own militaries

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