all" (Paine PG) Paine examines the idea of once again maintaining dependent on England‚ concentrating on five issues: (1) that America flourished under England‚ (2) that England protects America‚ (3) that England provides unity to the different colonies‚ (4) that England is the parent country‚ (5) that strength is gained in their union. (Paine PG). Pain later outlines the primary harm that he feels will come from dependence on England. Paine uses Enlightenment thinking to defend his position that
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higher powers‚ this involves government‚ which involves our political systems. The differences between the few that exist can change all aspects of everything that follows it. For example‚ a democratic system draws its power from the people as they dictate the majority of the decisions either directly or through representatives they choose. This is the case with all democracies‚ including Great Britain which has a prime minister elected by the people. On the other hand there are countries who are
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Motivations to Settle in the American Colonies Sailing across the Atlantic to access all the possibilities for religious‚ social‚ economic and political liberty‚ promoted by the colonies‚ had its risks. These risks seemed insignificant compared to the aspirations of a more hopeful and liberal life. Even though some colonies showed economic potential‚ they still used religious diversity as a motivational tool. Besides‚ the New World offered a remarkably tolerant
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While each person chosen to live on the colony has to be smart‚ loyal‚ brave‚ compassionate‚ etcetera‚ I believe that each person also has to have unique skill sets that set them apart from the others. For example‚ while they each have the qualities listed above‚ perhaps once could be a leader‚ the other a scientist‚ another an artist‚ and so on. This way‚ the colony has a variety of characters that will lend their talents to the growth of the strongest colony possible. The first of the four people
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The American Colonist wanted to free themselves from Great Britain because Britain was applying to much control over the colonies. The colonist believed that it was their right to over throw a government that didn’t protect their rights. The colonies were used to very little involvement from Britain. When Britain started to control everything they did‚ they didn’t want to put up with it anymore. After the 7 year war Britain was really high in debt. They started to make them pay new taxes and help
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The colonists had a clear identity and were united as Americans at the Eve of the Revolution. This is proved by events and movements such as the Great Awakening‚ the Enlightenment‚ and the French and Indian War. The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment sparked new ideas that lead to important documents such as The Declaration of Independence‚ The Constitution‚ and The Bill of Rights. The Great Awakening swept through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. It was a turning point back to religion
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modern period between the years 1450 and 1750. During this time‚ major European settlements developed direct empires overseas. These settlements include the colonial empires in both North and South America and in colonial possessions in Africa and Asia. Like most colonies‚ these three had a few similarities in addition to many contrasting differences. A main similarity between the early American‚ African‚ and Asian colonies was their administration system. The early American colonies were formed
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What if… What if American colonists lost the American Revolution and Great Britain won? If American colonists lost I believe more people would die or put on trial for defying the king. I think the king will send more soldiers to fight for him and to kill the leaders and anyone who defied him. We would have the country that we have today. If Great Britain won we might still be under the rule of a monarch. Although the American colonists lost the American Revolution I believe they would try again
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Essay-Focus on Britain. Does it make any sense to still “Focus on Britain” in contemporary times? Discuss the case for and against. This essay will illustrate as to whether in todays’ modern society it still makes sense to focus on Britain alone. It will do this by discussing the cases for and against each point considering important factors such as globalisation‚ traditionalism and multiculturalism. The debate as to whether or not the idea to focus solely on Britain is wise is one that has
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he Romans in Britain The Romans arrived in Britain in 55 BC. The Roman Army had been fighting in Gaul (France) and the Britons had been helping the Gauls in an effort to defeat the Romans. The leader of the Roman Army in Gaul‚ Julius Caesar‚ decided that he had to teach the Britons a lesson for helping the Gauls – hence his invasion. Julius Ceasar In late August 55 BC‚ 12‚000 Roman soldiers landed about 6 miles from Dover. Caesar had planned to land in Dover itself‚ but had to change his
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