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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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    Stecy Mbemba Preamble: I‚ Stecy Mbemba‚ declare my independence from technology for all concerened persons to read. Technology should be a source to make like easier for me‚ instead it is destroying my life. I’m afraid of ruining my life because of the “little” mistakes I make now. Philosophical Foundation: My addiction to technology has caused me to miss out on wonderful oppertunitites‚ and will have an impact on my future. In

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    Women in Colonial America

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    Ziheng (Tony) Fang Professor Jesse Markay HIST 251 – 003 27 February 2015 Women in Colonial America During colonial times‚ the lives of women were very different compared to the lives of men. Regardless of economic status‚ the role of all women was to assist the men. English law also made women dependent on men. There were many rights and privileges that women and girls did not have. For example‚ colonial America defined men to be “independent citizens”‚ which allowed them to own land‚ slaves

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    My Declaration of Independence My Declaration of Independence When a human was given a brain he/she was given the ability to use it. Since every human has one‚ every human can use it to make decision for their own welfare equally. In everyday life you will find that some people are bigger and/or better than you in certain fields. Also in everyday life people like to use their age for their own good. In a household of siblings there are certain advantages that are giving by age. Older

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    Kenyan Independence Movement The East Africa Protectorate was first colonized by British settlers in 1895 and with the creation of the treaty of Versailles in 1920 it officially came under British control as the colony of Kenya. The people of Kenya were never content with having the white settlers take their land from them and continuously expressed their thoughts. However‚ Kenya wouldn’t become an independent nation until December 12‚ 1963. Kenya’s road to independence was filled with oppression

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    Many events occurred during the first battles of the war to become independent. These battles were the first to show that the colonist wants independence‚ and would do anything to win. The first battles were “The Battles of Lexington and Concord” which declared the American Revolutionary War. With the first battle at Lexington‚ the town knew the Redcoats were coming‚ thanks to William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott. When the Redcoats and the minutemen‚ who were prepared for their arrival‚ “the shot

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    3.The American war of independence. The roots of revolution‚ fighting for independence‚ declaration of independence. The consequences of the war. The roots of the revolution In the 18th century Britain and France fought several major wars. The struggle between them went on in North America. In North America France claimed to own Canada and Louisiana. After several wars earlier in the 18th century‚ in 1756 Britain and France began fighting the Seven Years War. This is known as the French and

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    while the boys would be at school learning. Many of the slaves and women during the colonial times were not truly free. Women were not treated with complete freedom like white males. Even white women would still be under the control of the man. These women would spend their time working around the

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    CATALONIA INDEPENDENCE

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    CATALONIA INDEPENDENCE The Catalonia independence movement is a political movement which is derived from Catalan Nationalism. Catalonia independence have strong roots from past 19th century that Catalonia is nation which is derived from contemporary political and cultural ideology based on the history of Catalonia that is the Catalan language and tradition. The starting of the separatism can be seen from early 20th century‚ when some organization and political parties started demanding for full

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    American Independence The United States‚ like many other countries‚ had to fight for independence from their homeland. It was the American colonies who paved the way into fighting for their freedom and independence. In eighteenth century‚ many countries were facing sever inflation by the British parliament. Their goal is to gain more money for King George III and pay war efforts back. Britain’s main target was the colonies of the British Empire‚ also known as the American colonies. Although‚ many

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