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    In the early 18th century‚ North America was divided into the English speaking colonies‚ the French-speaking colonies‚ the French colonies which included Acadia and Louisiana; and Spanish territories in the South-West in the USA. There was no clear line of what Canada was and what the USA was. The border areas were dangerous places at that time as the tension between Britain and French was clearly tangible. The territory of Acadia has gone through multiple changes of claims. In 1613 British people

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    the Eighteenth Century United States History to 1865 29 October 2012 The demand for slavery was steadily growing into the eighteen-century. European colonist in North America imported African slaves as an inexpensive source of physical labor‚ cheaper and more numerous they were than hiring indentured servants at the time. After the Dutch ships brought African slaves ashore the British colony of Jamestown in Virginia; slavery would spread throughout the British American colonies. By the

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    What is ‘Environmentalism’? In the 18th century‚ it was discovered that there is an existing link between the forest and the water balance of the soil. That discovery led to beginning of modern environmental awareness. From the very beginning the tandem of water and forest (excluding air) is a dominant and important resource used by many people‚ and it is with water and forest usage‚ in particular‚ that environmental problems become a political issue early on. Higher authorities are trying to find

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    Flute In The 18th Century

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    therefore making all chromatic notes viable to the flutist [2]. Many new developments were introduced to the design of the flute in the 18th century. These developments were met with an increase in desire to learn how to play the flute‚ as flute methods books were sold to beginners for the first time in 1710 [2]. Extra joints were added early on in the century‚ often with differing lengths. By 1720‚ the body of the flute was divided into two different parts (called corps de recharge). This differentiation

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    American Express

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    Week 3 Marketing Excellences – American Express Larry Taylor BSA 529 Marketing Strategies Dr. O Averett University September 8‚ 2014 “American Express’s global card network competes in the global payments industry with other card networks‚ including‚ among others‚ Visa‚ Diners Club International (which is owned by Discover Financial Services)‚ Discover (primarily in the United States) and JCB and China UnionPay (primarily in Asia). In addition to such networks‚ a range of companies

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    18th Century Hair

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    18th century is an era peculiarly identified with hair and makeup‚ these became such traits throughout the French Revolution. France and England were the fashion chiefs. In the 18th century only the courtesan or actress wore white powder and painted cheeks. The apothecary chemists would supply cosmetics and wigs beneath the counter. Men and women continued to lighten their faces and applied glaring pink rouge. This was applied heavily in circular or triangular shapes to the cheeks. The lips were

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    that people use to protest against laws and rules that they don’t like or find unjust. Forms both violent and not‚ that achieve their goals in very different ways and with varying results. Among these is civil disobedience‚ which is the act of opposing a law one considers unjust and peacefully disobeying it while accepting the consequences and is perhaps the most effective form of non-violent protest‚ though it is not without fault. Civil disobedience‚ like all forms of protest‚ can positively or

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    there are others that have integrated women in all aspects of life; therefore‚ treating them as equals to men. Marriage is an institution‚ which has continued to evolve with time. The way society viewed marriage in the eighteenth century differs greatly with the

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    The American colonists were patriots because they wanted to gain their independence from Britain; American citizens would see them as patriots because they formed this country. The American colonists thoroughly disapproved with being ruled and taxed. The colonists felt unfairly taxed‚ watched over‚ and ignored in their attempts to address grievances. Religious issues rose‚ and economics were the essence of many issues. The colonist didn’t pay near as much taxed as the people that lived-in Britain

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    18th Century Enlightenment

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    The 18th century Enlightenment period was undeniably a historical viewpoint that advocated for greater decency in society. During its beginnings‚ many intellectuals referred as the “philosophes” emerged in France‚ and used the ideas of the Scientific Revolution to reconsider all aspects of society. The German philosopher Immanuel Kant defined the Enlightenment as “a man’s leaving his self-caused immaturity” (What Is Enlightenment?). Kant even proclaimed as the maxim of the Enlightenment: “Dare to

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