Before and during the French and Indian War from about 1650 to 1763‚ Great Britain not only left its American colonies to fend for themselves amidst Native attack‚ but also to essentially to govern themselves. This salutary neglect allowed the colonies to create unique political entities‚ social structures‚ and establish a new definition of what it means to be an American. However‚ after the French and Indian War‚ Great Britain immediately turned to the colonies to replenish their debt through a
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American political glossary Federal constitutional republic A constitutional republic is a state where the head of state and other officials are representatives of the people (in democratic republics those representatives are elected by the people) and must govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government’s power over citizens. The United States is a federal constitutional republic‚ in which the President of the United States (the head of state and head of government)
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The Revolution War not only declared the independence of the U.S‚ but also had a great impact on the roles of women‚ African Americans‚ Native Americans and white farmers. Women’s roles changed after the Revolution War‚ but such change was subtle and did not make a large difference in society. Previously‚ they were “household wives” who should stay at home‚ taking care of children and doing housework. They were considered inferior to men and were not allowed to do jobs that required high techniques
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Free African American during the post-revolutionary war era experienced violence‚ prejudice‚ segregation and disenfranchisement. Many states had laws prohibiting free blacks from residing in them at all or required registration and bonds. Free black men and women feared capture and being sold into slavery‚ as they had a difficult time proving their status. Prominent black leaders became social activist and petitioned the Congress‚ state governments and ultimately the people for fair treatment of
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Vietnam War up until 1988 as a United States Marine Core Lieutenant Colonel. Many view Ollie’s history as a stain in his past while others see past that and focus on what he accomplished as a reporter‚ military historian‚ and best-selling author. All in all‚ we can safely say that his modern day contributions has changed his image. Ollie‚ a twenty-two year veteran‚ has written many books‚ several best-selling‚ that have captivated many readers with his narratives of United States’ wars ranging
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Bau Nguyen Mrs. Renee Richards ESOL 0351 April 12 The reasons of American immigrants According the website www.cnn.com: In 2010‚ about 1.04 million people received legal permanent resident status. What make the United State of America so attraction? and why people immigrate to this country? In reality‚ people immigrate to the United State of America to pursuit of the American Dream. There are many reasons for the immigration‚ searching of better employment opportunities and being interesting
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British Mistakes during the Revolutionary War December 17‚ 2012 Topic: Was American success in achieving independence due more to General Washington’s strategic skill or to British blunders? While there are numerous contributing factors to America’s success in achieving independence‚ the most critical factor can be attributed to the series of British mistakes throughout the conflict. Prior to the onset of the Revolutionary War‚ the British government faced serious challenges‚ both
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The Revolutionary war began in 1775. The Americans were considered the underdogs to the British for many reasons. General Washington has never had more than 20‚000 men fighting all at once. Many of the soldiers enlisted for six months or a year and as soon as they learned how to fight they would just pick up their muskets and leave to go home to tend to their farms and families. British forces on the other hand had 50‚000 troops‚ 30‚000 mercenaries‚ and many others including Loyalists‚ African Americans
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George Washington: American Hero George Washington‚ the first president of the United States played a pivotal role in the success of the revolutionary war and the formation of the United States. Washington proved to be a selfless leader who played an important unifying roll after the war. Washington used government to protect liberty‚ build infrastructure‚ promote the use of western land‚ encourage commerce‚ establish a permanent capitol‚ promote American nationalism and temper regional tension
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right waging war and breaking away from the British. Not only was this justified but it was about time that they stood up for themselves and actually took action against the British. For instance‚ the colonist had no say in any governmental matters when it came to the British. They had every right to come apart and take over their own government. Moreover‚ they were being taxed an absurd amount of money for everything they did. Furthermore‚ why should the colonists be forced to pay for a war that they
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