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    constantly between England and the Colonies meaning they received the larger portion of profit. England would have to come up with a solution. Oliver Cromwell and Parliament were enraged at realization of the Dutch’s sly move. The Colonies belonged to England‚

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    Virginia Colony versus Massachusetts Colony Throughout the 17th century‚ the New World was being developed and the colonies were being formed. Two of these newly founded colonies were Virginia and Massachusetts. Between the two colonies‚ there were many similarities as a result of similar backgrounds of those who founded and were running the colonies. Although there are many reasons as to why people‚ the majority being from Europe‚ fled to the colonies‚ there are also multiple different aspects of

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    In 1607‚ 104 British men arrived in America‚ settled on the shores of the James River and established the Jamestown Colony. In 1620‚ the Mayflower brought Puritan families from Holland to settle on the new land and then they established the Plymouth Colony. Both groups created the two of the earliest settlements in America. Three distinct differences between the two colonies are their relationship with the Native Americans‚ the purpose for the settlements being created‚ and the location and climate

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    (cite) The passage came to represent a moral standard to which the United States should strive. This view was notably promoted by Abraham Lincoln‚ who considered the Declaration to be the foundation of his political philosophy‚ and argued that the Declaration is a statement of principles through which the United States Constitution should be interpreted (cite). It has inspired work for the rights of marginalized people throughout the world. Freedom is the oldest of clichés and the most modern of aspirations

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    all had imperative hobbies in North America‚ not minimum in light of the fact that these colonies guaranteed future riches and were deliberately critical to the sugar‚ tobacco and espresso islands of the Caribbean. By the mid-eighteenth century‚ the British North American colonies were entrenched settlements‚ firmly tied into Atlantic and Caribbean exchanging systems. Albeit religious convictions gave the inspiration to numerous settlers‚ others likewise saw the colonies as a chance to claim their own

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    The 17th Century colony was where English man and their families came to America wanted to increase in wealthiest. The first colony was founded in 1607.The discovery was found in 1634‚ they moved there because here could practice their own choice of religion in peace. They got there by George Calvert and his fellow followers sailed on a boat to set foot on the fertile land of Maryland. The 13 colonies were “Delaware‚ Pennsylvania‚ New Jersey‚ Georgia‚ Connecticut‚ Massachusetts Bay‚ Maryland‚ South

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    INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH HISTORY Instructor: Nguyen Duy Mong Ha‚ M.A. & M.Sc. USSH-VNU-HCMC Email: ndmongha@yahoo.de‚ ndmongha@gmail.com Mobile phone: 0919694811 Office hours: Monday afternoon‚ Block C‚ DTH Campus Content • Review of physical setting of British Civilization • The historical setting of British Civilization - Earliest times - The early middle ages - The middle middle ages - The late middle ages - The modern times 5 things you know & want to know about British history KNOW • • •

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    England and her colonies found themselves in relative peace. However‚ under this peace began the rumblings of dissent by the American colonies who felt they could not be taxed without valid representation in British parliament. This would eventually be the rallying cry for revolution for the colonists. Several decisions made by the British towards the colonies during the period between 1763-1776 led to eventual revolution‚ and the eventual loss of Britain’s North American colonies. During the peace

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    The american dream is an ideal goal that many believe is not achievable. In the eyes of most the definition of the american dream is vague; to have ample amounts of money‚ an expensive home or car? The american dream is having the chance to achieve aspirations and be to be happy. Freedom is the basis of the American dream. Having the capability of making decisions and purusing life goals. Foreigners view america as a gateway into a new life‚ a chance to start over. Millions of americans have achieved

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    define the American Dream? The American Dream derives from the Declaration of Independence‚ which states that “all men are created equal” and they have “certain unalienable rights.” The American Dream‚ coined by James Adams in 1931‚ proposed that all citizens can live a “better‚ richer‚ and happier life.” I think President Roosevelt supports Adam’s idea of the American Dream in the speech The Four Freedomswhich he introduced the four points of freedom: Freedom of speech and expression‚ freedom of religion

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