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    DEMOCRACY IN COLONIAL AMERICA Colonial America was democratic. Documents‚ agreements and other representative actions are a proof of the establishment of a democracy in the colonies. England was not democratic‚ and the colonies purpose was to separate themselves as much as possible from the Crown and their undemocratic flu. They had freedom of press and religion and were getting accustomed to doing things their way. Documents such as the Maryland’s Act of Toleration‚ the Fundamental Orders

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    other uses‚ see Religion (disambiguation). "Religious" redirects here. For a member of a Catholic religious institute‚ see Religious (Catholicism). Page semi-protected Religious activities around the world Religions by country Africa[show] Asia[show] Europe[show] Middle East[show] North America[show] Oceania[show] South America[show] Religion Portal v t e Part of a series on Spirituality Spirituality Outline of spirituality Religion[show] Traditional

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    Sophie Castel Ms. Loftus CHC 2D1 01/3/2010 Pierre Elliott Trudeau and How He Shaped the Canadian Identity Governing from 1968 to 1984‚ Pierre Elliott Trudeau was one of the most significant Prime Ministers of Canada. In relation to human rights‚ Trudeau wanted every Canadian to be treated as an equal. Culturally‚ Trudeau wanted to celebrate and unite the country’s differing beliefs. In terms of foreign affairs‚ he pursued an independent path in international relations

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    The Lives of Colonial Women The Lives of Colonial Women I. Introductory paragraph A. Early life in 1800’s B. Thesis statement-background‚ pressure and impact C. Hardships of group of workers II. Point #1 (Background information on the women’s life) A. Expected to sew‚clean‚care‚and raise children B. More than eight children C. Put permanently on household duties III. Point #2 (Pressures of being a women in colonial times) A. Social pressure to marry

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    Has technology shaped our society? When we look back to the mid 1930s‚ we’ll see that the US was facing a very difficult time. After the gigantic losses on the New York Stock Markets‚ the economy was on its way to an all time low. The unemployment rates were astronomically high‚ leading to even worse conditions. ’But why did this happen?’‚ we may wonder. Well‚ there is a very simple answer to that question. Just before the economical downfall‚ many people worked on the land‚ in the agraric sectors

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    however‚ they have been considered not only intellectually inferior to men but also a major source of temptation and evil. Colonial women faced the harsh realities of childbirth‚ housework‚ and serving their husbands because it was tradition. The ways of the ‘old country’ culture was forced upon a new one‚ disallowing any room for new ideals. Although constrained by society Colonial women have had their part in shaping America. European nations came to the Americas to increase their wealth and broaden

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    Date: Tuesday 29th of January 2013 Title: History Essay: How did religion and medicine contribute to a peaceful society? First Draft: (1) Intro: (2) Example #1: The link between Confucianism and China. (Causes and Consequences) Confucius was born in 51 BC and grew up in poverty. His real name is Kong Zi‚ the name Confucius‚ catholic priests finding it easier to use‚ gave it to him. The causes were that‚ Confucius said‚ and wrote in his books‚ that the past was better than the present

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    formed a less intelligent society. Some individuals look at technology as if has dumbed downed society but if they take a look at the past they would see that it has helped to improve. Imagine living in a world without computers‚ cell phones‚ MP3 players‚ and television. Living a life without those portions of technology would be significantly different. In the previous times‚ the world has seen an unprecedented number of technological developments. However‚ these developments are often taken for granted

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    to government and politics. Religion was a big factor to Enlightenment philosophy. Colonists wanted less emotional and more rational although there were not much people who went to church much. All this statements and ideas led to the religious movement‚ Great Awakening. This led to new churched and had preachers‚ Whitefield and Edwards show colonies the Holy Spirit. Most colonies had religious difference though. They believed if they knew to worship‚ they knew how to govern himself. The American

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    The colonial period in American history is often described as a stricter period of times‚ especially on things they were not accustomed to. It was a time where men were widely in charge and reason or religion dominated most people’s views. In this unit we talked about a lot of people who have shaped the writing of the past and also we have discussed many of the views of the past as well. Views such as the Puritans‚ who valued religion over all‚ and were willing to give up everything and sacrifice

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