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    Bailey Kargo! IB HOTA 3rd period English vs. Spanish Colonization From 1500 to 1700‚ the English colonization of the Chesapeake region and the Spanish colonization of the Central/South American region varied greatly in their primary motivations for settlement and the lasting effects imprinted into both societies. The English motives in settling the Chesapeake region were more economically-based‚ seeking greater economic opportunity and employment‚ while the Spanish effort took on a more

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    The conquest and colonization of the peoples of America and their implications devastating for the aboriginal population of America were the immediate consequences of this momentous event. America had been isolated from the world for thousands of years‚ and the arrival of the Europeans took a radical turn to its history‚ with effects that feel up to the present time. In addition to disintegrate the political and economic systems that existed‚ indigenous peoples suffered a loss of the sense of their

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    to the colonization efforts. This enabled Spain to take advantage of Mexico¡¯s development and create a dependent relationship between the two countries. Mexico was resistant to the colonization efforts at first; it had educated people‚ wealth‚ and sufficient military power to defend itself from the Spanish conquistadors. After time passed‚ the Spanish began to take control of the Aztec Empire and started the assimilation process. Now at this point it becomes evident that the colonization of New

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    Religious and cultural difference were part of the landscape of America as European settlers trickled in. The Colonization projects of all the European settlers‚ though similar‚ also varied in different aspects. When looking at the French and Spanish settlers we can compare and contrast motivation for exploration‚ roles of religion‚ and trade during the development. All of these things shaped the path for the land we live in today. Specifically I will address‚ Spain’s desire for power/money vs. France’s

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    Space Exploration and Colonization: Using Technology and Human Enhancements in our Race for Space Since the beginning of man ’s existence on this earth‚ the night time sky has held awe and wonder. The questions of what may exist have long been pondered and are chronicled throughout the written history of our species. Technology and science allowed early scientists to prove the sun as the center of the solar system as well as many planets besides earth orbiting that very sun. It later allowed

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    Colonization in late 1800s – Motivated by need for African resources Educate and improve “barbarians” Uganda Bantu had educational advantage Acholi and Langi used as military Slave labor caused 5 million deaths Sudan Arabs in North‚ Blacks in south‚ separate colonies When combined‚ Civil War Namibia German genocide of Herero people Imperialism – John Green – McCartney Mission – 1793 – Better trade conditions with China Epic failure Finally would Trade Opium China saw trades as unfair Threw British

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    big enough for me to pass through. But I still dove out of the window so as to escape. A big piece of glass was stuck to my arm. I had been floating on the sea for days. Suddenly‚ my head touched some soft things. It was sand. I was happy at that time‚ but when I turned around and saw a deserted island‚ my happiness turned into sadness. I thought there was no deserted island in the world. People just made it up. But it became real. While I was still in distress‚ a thought cheered me up. There would

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    While Africans were deprived of basic human rights in some regions and lost many of their cultural aspects‚ these characteristics were overridden by industrialization‚ more job opportunities‚ and improved political structure during the European colonization of Africa from late 19th to mid-20th century. In document 5‚ it states “when the whites came to our country‚ we had the land and they had the Bible; now we have the Bible and they have the land‚” an African proverb regarding the Europeans. Through

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    This is a living example of technology advancement. We accepted things and events attributing their cause to nature and her wrath. However‚ advancement and technology could give us a different picture. This way‚ it has become a habit with us to accept everything that history states and dictates. On the process the modern world has found ways to offer a different view on it. In other words‚ the modern world has turn impossibilities to possibilities. William’s report gives an insight into this. A mummy

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    DRAMA FROM THE ROMANTIC PERIOD TO MODERN TIMES Drama has revolutionized our era from the Romantic Period to the modern times with its vast developments over the years. Until the nineteenth century‚ most European playwrights "drew their tragic plots from ancient myths or legendary history" (Berggren 1). The choices of the dramatic subjects demonstrated that truly important things only happened to people with a high social status amongst society. In the Romantic Period (1785-1830)‚ interest in the

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