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    Chandler European colonization of what would become North America was motivated by various reasons‚ including the desire for religious freedom‚ profit‚ or a chance to start over. The colonies were populated by religious groups seeking freedom to practice their religions without interference from England‚ indentured servants‚ debtors seeking a clean slate‚ settlers hoping to find a profit and people who were brought to America involuntarily as slaves from Africa. The establishment of European colonies

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    American Literature Period 03 October 02‚ 2013 Native American Paper Native Americans are known for many different qualities they had as a part of their lifestyle. Native Americans have been living in the Americas for many years. During their time period‚ we learned so much from them. Most of the information that was found‚ was by the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” and the three origin myths. There are many different Native American tribes that factor out cultural differences‚ in which

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    Bobby Seefeldt AP American History Mr. Sommers September 18‚ 2014 History Journal Entry #1: Native Americans Before Europeans landed on the shores of America the Native Americans had developed dynamic and unique cultures. But as more and more Europeans came to America‚ more and more Indian culture was virtually destroyed. This tragedy is the direct result of treaties‚ written and broken by foreign governments‚ of warfare and of forced assimilation. After the Europeans created lasting colonies

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    Justine Hertwig HIS 416 Exam 1 How did the arrival of the Europeans alter the environment of Native Americans? Documentation and oral history help historians piece together the past. We know when and who arrived in early America‚ but we don’t have the most detailed idea of what the now United States actually looked like because technology was at a bare minimum. Columbus arrived in1492 and reported vast empty lands ripe for the taking. If America was properly surveyed at that time‚ Columbus

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    Effect of Carrageenan to Vulnerable People Now a day‚ carrageenan is commonly used additive in the food industry because of its wide applicability. Due to this reasons‚ its safety characteristics and usage was also noted. One issue that is brought about regarding the use of carrageenan in the food industy was its carcinogenic effect. According to study‚ carrageenan is not the main concern about the issue but its degradation product which is poligeenan. Poligeenan is produced from carrageenan when

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    were greedy for more. The Europeans countries were in search of new land‚ wealth and the desire to explore the world. It was an attempt to expand and develop Europe’s Imperialism‚ however think that quickly escalated into a race to capture the most land and the superpowers set out to compete. One main interest for the Europeans was Africa. It became a target because the vast continent had so much to offer including gold‚ diamonds and endless territory in which the Europeans could establish

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    Relationships Between Native Americans and European Explorers/Settlers The indigenous Native Americans and the European explorers of the 16th and 17th century were two very different and distinct groups of people. The Native Americans were usually peaceful until threatened. Although they did not have much technology‚ they knew the land well and used their resources very efficiently. On the other hand‚ the European settlers‚ though more advanced as a civilization‚ proved a bit more violent

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    contact between EuropeansNative Americans‚ and West Africans helped to create and develope the New World. All three of these groups had different views of the world and different cultures. All of their ideas and beliefs coming together in the Americas helped shape the the New World in many ways. The Native Americans already came over to the New World by crossing a land bridge called the Bering Strait long before the Europeans or anyone else had gotten there. After time these people spread out all

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    06 Native Americans Squanto: · Was sold into slavery · Wampanoag · Translator‚ not a cheif · Was a schemer · Friendy towards europeans/whites · Joined the pilgram community · A Patuxet · Belonged to the Wampanoag tribe · Dies in his late 30s Pwwhatan: · Chief · Wanted what was best for his tribe · Did not like europeans/whites · Agressive · Stood his ground · Died in his late 70s Similarities: · Both were Native Americans Compare and Contrast Chart: Native American Tribes

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    similarities‚ the Europeans of the early 16th century had many differences with the Native Americans of the same era. When the Europeans first discovered the Americas in the late 1400s to the early 1500s‚ they expected to find a land filled with savages that had little or no intelligence or technological advancements. However‚ these European explorers came to realize that the Native Americans were far more civilized than they had imagined. Upon reaching North America‚ the first European explorers held

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