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    Part 1 Summarise and compare the evidence for the development of agriculture in South West Asia and North America. The two continents provide a very different insight into the development of agriculture. America with its slow alterations‚ for example the gathering that continued and the consistency of crops remaining in their natural habitat until much later for example the May grass. South West Asia reveals a different approach where although still gradual development the use of tools and

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    Katie Connolly For: Mrs. Hunter A1 English Comparison Essay – the Differences and Similarities between Amish and North American Society We can compare Amish society as seen in the movie Witness to North American society to decide which is more ideal. An ideal society is one where there is a strong sense of community among all the members. Education prepares children for life; therefore the type of education a child receives will change the society in the next generation. Although education

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    thousand years ago‚ Siberia and Alaska were joined by a wind-swept plain‚ featureless but for a few shallow river valleys. (p. 36) I. Central Beringia linked Siberia to North America A. It was formed 100‚000 years ago after the last glacial period. B. Humans were following migrating animals which eventually led them into North America. C. First Americans probably arrived 15‚000 years ago and came from Northeast Asia D. First settlers were small groups of hunter/gatherers. II. The first Americans

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    become more established‚ more people in England began to migrate to America. Encouraging factors for America’s survival include the effect of the Great Awakening and varied interpretations of this movement. However‚ factors that held them back were the American colonies continued reliance on England for survival. Religion had a greater impact on English colonization in North America because it was the driving force that brought America closer to becoming a nation‚ whereas the economic portion of the

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    In 1492 there were regional and cultural differences in the Native American peoples of North America. In an essay compare and contrast the southwestern‚ Eastern Woodland and Great Plains cultures in the following ways: geography and climate; Social/political organizations; and economic and lifestyle. A series of events and conditions existed in the old world in 15th-century that made new world expiration and only possible but desirable. (1) Identify these events and conditions and explain how

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    Key Concept 2.1: Europeans developed a variety of colonization and migration patterns‚ influenced by different imperial goals‚ cultures‚ and the varied North American environments where they settled‚ and they completed with each other and American Indians for resources. Sub Concept I: Spanish‚ French‚ Dutch‚ and British colonizers had different economic and imperial goals involving land and labor that shaped the social and political development of their colonies as

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    the British during King George’s rule. The French and Indian War lasted from 1754-1763. It has also been referred to as the Seven Years’ War. The war was between the colonies of British America and New France. In 1756‚ the war became a worldwide conflict. With the elimination of the French threat in North America‚ colonists felt that they could move into lands west of the Appalachian Mountains. The Indians living in the area no longer had control of it due to the French loss. This expansionism of

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    Although most people only know of the “thirteen original colonies”‚ there were‚ in fact‚ thirty-two English colonies in North America by 1775. However‚ only thirteen of them participated in rebellion. These thirteen settlements shared certain characteristics‚ most prominently of all‚ their rapid population growth. There were 300‚000 people in the New World in 1700‚ but by 1725‚ 2.5 million populated the thirteen colonies; it went from twenty English subjects for every American to only 3 for every

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    During the colonization of the Americas‚ much of the European social order underwent a drastic shift. The English colonies for North America lacked an established political structure when founded. Many of the colonies established representative government‚ religious tolerance‚ and equality to varying degrees because of this. During the 17th century‚ from 1607 to 1700‚ the colonies both expanded and retracted these liberties. Many settlers of the New World aimed to institute representative governments

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    An Introduction to Native North America‚ 4/e Sutton ©2012 / ISBN: 9780205121564 Chapter begins on next page > PLEASE NOTE: This sample chapter was prepared in advance of book publication. Additional changes may appear in the published book. To request an examination copy or for additional information‚ please visit us at www.pearsonhighered.com or contact your Pearson representative at www.pearsonhighered.com/replocator. 1 Introduction In 1492‚ Christopher Columbus sailed west from

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