The Spanish period Spanish colonial motives were not‚ however‚ strictly commercial. The Spanish at first viewed the Philippines as a stepping-stone to the riches of the East Indies (Spice Islands)‚ but‚ even after the Portuguese and Dutch had foreclosed that possibility‚ the Spanish still maintained their presence in the archipelago. Quick Facts Images Videos Audio quizzes Lists 1Other government offices and ministries are located in Quezon City and other Manila suburbs. 2Piso in Filipino; peso
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Colonies Widest range of colonization‚ from the tip of South America to the current American southwest and throughout the Caribbean Sea. Emphasis/Focus of Colonies Early attempts at discovering rich Indian cities diminished by 1560 as Spanish sought to defend their colonies and pacify tribes through Franciscan missionary efforts. Portugal Brazil The Netherlands New York‚ Delaware‚ Caribbean islands‚ Dutch Guiana in South America. France 1st permanent settlement
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The colonial strategies of the Spanish‚ French‚ and Dutch were similar in that they all originally began their colonization through unchartered companies and colonized to spread Christianity and to acquire wealth. Each of these peoples also traded with the local natives. Despite their similarities‚ these countries’ strategies differed as well. The Spaniards began whipping the natives who practiced polygamy and punished the ones that worshipped their traditional gods. They also began
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Summary of the American Colonial Period The rule of the United States over the Philippines had two phases. The first phase was from 1898 to 1935‚ during which time Washington defined its colonial mission as one of tutelage and preparing the Philippines for eventual independence. Political organizations developed quickly‚ and the popularly elected Philippine Assembly (lower house) and the U.S.-appointed Philippine Commission (upper house) served as a bicameral legislature. The ilustrados formed
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experience during the U.S. colonial period‚ several elements and details have stood out to me‚ whether it be land encroachment‚ disease impact‚ or religious and cultural conflicts. However‚ the two topics regarding the Native American experience during this period seem to be reoccurring themes: war and trade. I find that it is more important to learn about Native Americans and war as opposed to Native Americans and trade. While trade did play a crucial role in Native American and colonial relations
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Colonial Period and Immigration America would forever change with the migration that swept from Europe in the 1700‘s. Each colony became its own‚ with strong individuality which in the later history of the United States became the birth of the concept of "states rights." From the first educational systems to the right to participate in our own government‚ the colonial period was a time of change. Today‚ the United States is the outcome of two principal forces-the immigration of European people
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The Pre-Spanish Period Historical Background Long before the Spaniards and other foreigners landed or set foot on Philippine shores‚ our forefathers already had their own literature stamped in the history of our race. Our ancient literature shows our customs and traditions in everyday life as traced in our folk stories‚ old plays and short stories. Our ancestors also had their own alphabet which was different from that brought by the Spaniards. The first alphabet used by our ancestor was
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in the United States during times of enslavement. These black Americans presented their experiences and feelings to write autobiographies‚ short stories‚ novels‚ poems‚ essays‚ and speeches in hopes to be emancipated. The many obstacles that African Americans had to endure in order to gain this equality in the United States are expressed through these works of literature. By examining the art of literature through multiple authors of both the Colonial and Antebellum periods‚ these fears‚ struggles
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"Throughout the colonial period‚ economic concerns had more to do with the settling of British North America than did religious concerns." According to this statement‚ both economic and religious reasons contributed to the founding of the thirteen colonies by the British in North America. The many people who settled in New England came there in search of religious freedom. Their hope was to escape the religious persecution they were facing in England‚ worship freely‚ and have the opportunity to
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COLONIALISM‚ POST-COLONIALISM & POST-COLONIAL INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE ABSTRACT Colonialism is the building and maintaining of colonies in one territory by people from another territory. Colonialism normally refers to a period of history from the 15th to the 20th century when people from Europe established colonies on other continents. Collins English Dictionary defines colonialism as "the policy of acquiring and maintaining colonies‚ especially for exploitation." The Stanford Encyclopaedia
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