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    Book Critique Alister McGrath‚ Christianity’s Dangerous Idea Name of Student: Jose Rodriguez Student ID: L25122679 Class: CHHI 525-BO7 Instructor’s Name: Dr. Douglas Mann Date Submitted: 06/20/2012 Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Book Content a. History of the Protestant Reformation b. How Protestantism Manifested c. The Transformation and how its view today III. Protestantism in America d. Great Awakening IV. Conclusion V. Bibliography

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    Was Conflict Between Native North Americans and English Settlers Inevitable?      Introduction  "​ Until  the  lions  tell  their  stories‚  the  hunter  will always be the hero​ .” History is basically  written about the victors. The version that tends to make a group look better is always told. There  are  many  examples   in  history  such  as  the  history  between  the  Natives  and  English  settlers.  People  may  argue  how  Europeans  coming  to  America‚  invading  Native  North  Americans

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    Fur Trade led to exploration of much of N.A. coureurs de bois: fur traders (N.F.) FRQ #2 Topic: Analyze the extent to which democratic ideals existed in colonial America prior to the American Revolution. Use relevant information between the years 1607 and

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    The Planting of English America 1500-1733 The Spanish were at Santa Fe in 1610. The French were at Quebec in 1608. The English were at Jamestown‚ Virginia in 1607. England’s Imperial Stirrings King Henry VIII broke with the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s‚ launching the English Protestant Reformation‚ and intensifying the rivalry with Catholic Spain. Elizabeth Energizes England In 1580‚ Francis Drake circumnavigated the globe‚ plundering and returning with his ship loaded with

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    The word “opportunity” is defined as the circumstance available to achieve one’s goals. It is a word that is especially applicable to America; the idea of America as nation where anybody has the opportunity to succeed is so embedded into the American identity that “opportunity” has transcended its dictionary definition. It has become an intrinsic part of the American Dream‚ a word ingrained with the history of many generations. To many‚ America is often considered the land of opportunity; from the

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    Terms for Chapter 2 Sea Dogs-roving English ships that plundered Spanish treasure ships (1560s) St. Augustine–fort Spain created in Florida 1565 to protect the route of its treasure fleet against English ships‚ French settlers‚ hostile Indians (1st permanent Euro. settlement in US) Comprehensive Orders for New Discoveries-new policy Spanish leaders introduced after military setbacks to pacify Indians by Christianizing missionaries not conquistadores (1573) Ecomenderos-privelaged spanish landowners

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    nature‚ as it was a vast and ungoverned landmass that‚ with the exception of defensive aboriginals‚ lacked formidable security against exploitation. In 1607‚ a modest group of English descendants arrived upon the shore of Jamestown‚ Virginia‚ bearing with them a persistent drive toward gold‚ prosperity‚ and a prospective foundation for new society. In 1620‚ a pious group of English separatists

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    attempt at settlement in the Virginia colony was on the James River in 1607 and was successful. Attempting to become the first permanent English settlers of the New World the colonists found themselves surrounded by hostile natives‚ famine‚ drought‚ and disease. Little did these seventeenth century colonist know‚ they were in route to setting the foundation for the most progressive democracy in the history of the world. 1607 commences the era of chains for the African-Americans and exploitation

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    The English Colonies are Founded Between 1607and 1737 settlers from England established thirteen colonies on the Atlantic coast of North America. “The first colony is established in Virginia .In 1607 a joint stock company of London merchants financed a settlement of English colonist at James town in what is now Virginia. The colony was named after King James 1.England first permanent settlement in North America. The Virginia colonist hoped to make their fortunes by discovering gold or silver or

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    Colonial Period 1607-1781 The Colonial Period lasted from 1607–1781 and marked a period when European nations were eager to try different methods to explore and conquer the New World. Before the British settled Jamestown in 1607‚ the only lasting colonies had been Spanish colonies in southern parts of America. Unfortunately‚ as was the case in many of the early British colonies‚ the settlers of Jamestown were so focused on finding gold and treasure‚ they didn’t create an actual society‚ and the settlers

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