main difference between the adventures of the Jamestown settlers and those of the pilgrims lies in the background of the settlers themselves. The settlers of Jamestown were gentleman who lacked labor skills and thought that they would find riches upon arrival. They did not know how to grow crops or hunt. The recorded accounts of John Smith clearly indicate that these men were not
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CHAPTER 3 COLONIES TAKE ROOT 1587-1752 Section 1: The First English Settlements I. England Seeks Colonies -Like most of Europe in the age of exploration‚ England was a monarchy. However‚ in England‚ the power of the king or queen was limited by law and by a lawmaking body called Parliament. -Ever since the 1200s‚ English law had limited the king’s power. The king could set new taxes only with Parliament’s consent. Still‚ the king’s powers were much greater than those of
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Shark Bay Where is it? Shark Bay is the most westerly point of Australia approximately 800km north of Perth in Western Australia. It has the coordinates of 25°30′ S latitude and 113°30′ E longitude. What is it? Shark Bay is a spectacular World Heritage-listed site which encompasses more than 1500km of coastline stretching along two jagged peninsulas and numerous islands. It covers an area covers more than 2.2 million hectares It’s beautiful natural white sand beaches‚ fiery red cliffs
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The environment and atmosphere of the first colonies to settle in the new world was widely dissimilar‚ and some found success while others suffered harsh conditions. Virginia as labeled by Captain John Smith would fall into the last category. The colony of Jamestown came to the New World seeking land‚ assets and commerce‚ and settled in a coastal area‚ which did not provide the freshest water and proved to be abundant with disease. Jamestown was the first English settlement in America (1607). It
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Massachusetts Iris Ramirez 5th May 6‚2015 Table of Contents Introduction History Geography and Climate Natural Resources and Industry Conclusion Introduction The state of Massachusetts is located in the eastern part of the United States. It is next to Atlantic Ocean and shares border with New Hampshire‚ Vermont‚ Rhode Island‚ Connecticut‚ and New York. Massachusetts was a state in February 6‚1788 and it currently has 6‚547‚629 people‚ with the capital
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Middle Colonies enjoyed fertile soil vastly different from the nearby New England Colonies‚ which contained more rocky soil. Pennsylvania became a leading exporter of wheat‚ corn‚ rye‚ hemp‚ and flax‚ making it the leading food producer in the colonies‚ and later states‚ between the years of 1725 and 1840. Broad navigable rivers of relaxed current like the Susquehanna River‚ the Delaware River‚ and the Hudson River attracted diverse business. Fur trappers moved along these rivers‚ and there was enough
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1-Introduction In the article ‘ The Labor Problem at Jamestown’ Edmund S. Morgan discusses the lackadaisical efforts of the newly settled English in Jamestown‚ Virginia‚ however brings to question the previous English economy and its role in their “ Idleness.” Morgan questions the first settler’s work ethic despite being starved to death‚ but provides an answer to the question‚ touching on the fact that they didn’t know any better because of the unsuccessful and dysfunctional English economy prior
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Guantanamo Bay Detention Centre Guantanamo Bay is a detention camp in Cuba that holds back and interrogates people who are thought to be terrorists. History Before 2001‚ the Guantanamo Bay detention facility was used for housing refugees from Haiti and Cuba. This became and illegal act after 1993. Guantanamo Bay was reopened in 2002 as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US. On 11 September 2001 (9/11)‚ four planes were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. There were over 3000 deaths
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The Bay of Pigs Invasion Spencer Thompson CHT 3OI Mr. Figueira December 17‚ 2011 On April 17‚ 1961‚ in Cuba‚ the United States of America was meant to be a part of an attack. Very many people were killed and the whole plan turned to utter failure. There are many embarrassing situations in United States’ history such as the Japanese-American Internment during World War II. From failure to overthrow
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the Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay‚ Cuba. By June of 2002‚ the U.S. had transferred over 500 Taliban and al Qaida fighters to Guantanamo Bay.1 As of December of 2008‚ that number had decreased to approximately 250 detainees to include 15 “high-value” detainees.2 Throughout the last six years of operation‚ Guantanamo Bay has faced endless criticism from the international community and from home. Most criticized is the legal “black hole” that exists at Guantanamo Bay and concern over interrogation
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