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    Significance: The Iroquois‚ originating from present day New York‚ began to prosper after their dealings with the French‚ and later the Dutch in the fur trade. Eager to expand their territories strategically‚ they divided into the five nations of Senecas‚ Cayugas‚ Onondagas‚ Oneidas‚ and Mohawks‚ compiling into a confederation. Granted from the fur trade‚ these Natives had ample access to guns‚ steels and other goods to help conquer and wage on both European and fellow Native American settlements

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    for their passage to North America. The demand for highly profitable crops that grew well in many parts of America continued to grow. Landowners discovered that African slaves were more profitable. This is when the slave trade began and during this time many

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    The Philippines under the Spanish colonial regime (Part I) Taxation Power of the state to impose and collect revenue for public purpose to promote the welfare of the people of a particular society 8 reales at first‚ then 10 reales in 1589‚ then 12 reales in 1851. Abolished in 1884 but replaced by a personal cedula tax based on the yearly income of the taxpayer. All citizens above 18 are required to pay the new tax. While the rational of taxation was premised on the support of public welfare

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    no datu strong enough to consolidate considerable power and to unite the archipelago into one nation. The primary duty of the datu was to rule and govern his subjects and to promote their well-being. In times of peace‚ he was the chief executive‚ legislator‚ and judge. And‚ in times of conflict‚ he was the supreme commander of the warriors. In Western Visayas it was not uncommon for the datu to be the babaylan‚ as well. The very influence and mystical ability of the babaylan‚ especially if

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    DBQ #1: The Transformation of Colonial Virginia In 1606‚ hundreds of settlers embarked on a journey from England to the Virginia colony. They were in search of a new life‚ and wealth. Early on in their journey‚ they encountered many hardships‚ as expressed by George Percy (Doc. A). With the use of the indentured servants and slaves they were able to transform the Virginia colony by basing their economy around tobacco. During the beginning of their voyage‚ the settlers encountered

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    HIST280: Pre-Colonial Africa September 23‚ 2013 The cultivation of crops became significant to Ancient African societies as they developed. In the late Stone Age‚ changes in old life were made possible by farming. Without agriculture‚ civilization would not exist. Societies are not able to collect enough resources to sustain a large population. Resources run out quickly. Therefore that society will not stay in one place. They will be forced to find new resources. Communities will not be able

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    firmly believe that they wouldn’t have been successful in their survival. In the heads of these troubling people was the thought of nationalism‚ a hope for a better future. Religious tensions amongst the colonies and their mother countries at the time were far from peaceful. For example‚ how the British ousted their King for the assumption he had Catholic affiliation. I believe if the colonists were so adamant on religious beliefs they wouldn’t be having these conflicts in the first place. The

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    typical army and navy. The military’s main goal was to gain control‚ because rebellions and revolts were very common in both of these regions during the mid-1600s. From the mid-1600s to the late 1600’s the viceroys of these regions had to expand the colonial navy‚ in order to protect their Pacific coast. The expansion of the navy created a stronger defense force against the invading English and Dutch pirate attacks‚ as well as from the French contraband. Fernando Torres‚ Borja y Aragon and Fernandez

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    Things Fall Apart in Colonial Context Things Fall Apart depicts the downfall of an Igbo community in Nigeria. The book follows the story of a protagonist‚ Okonkwo‚ a well respected leader and warrior in his community‚ during the eve of colonialism. More specifically the book highlight missionary journies to Igbo communities‚ including Okonkwo’s and whose presence was initially received with‚ welcomed with open arms or aggressive resistance. Through Okonkwo‚ we experienced how three villages responded

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    We have now begun our journey to South Carolina. I can’t wait to arrive‚ though I am worried about the travel there. When we first set out‚ father spoke with James‚ Elizabeth‚ and I. He finally thought it was time to tell us about Lexington and Concord‚ I don’t think he knows I know so much about it already. Though he told us some things I was not aware of. He said that‚ even though the colonists lost so many men they still considered the battle a victory. This confused and surprised me‚ they thought

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