Those living in the American colonies in the seventeenth century faced many challenges. These tensions of political‚ social‚ religious and economic natures came from abroad and within. Influences of the political and economic nature from abroad onto the established American colonies shifted the shape and nature of the colonies; whereas‚ the social and religious tensions from abroad tended to create new colonies. The Quakers‚ for instance‚ were a group of English Protestants who left England in
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What was the American War of Independence’s impact on Europe? Use the example of 3 countries. The impact of the American War of independence was as diverse as it was complex. It’s ideology rendered the masses in Paris aflame and ultimately some historians suggest it caused the French revolution. However‚ outside France it’s ideological effect was more subdued and it’s main impact was economic as a result of the war. There were some advantageous long term trade opportunities which in time were good
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The Spanish and English colonies both moved to North America seeking opportunities. The difference is that the Spaniards sought gold‚ while the English colonists sought freedom‚ religiously or otherwise. Therefore‚ the Spanish settlements in the Southwest and the English colonies in New England had very different approaches to both politics and economic development. The Spaniards had ventured to the United States region of America from their previous Latin America area. They expected to find the
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The experiences of the Native Americans and the Africans in the North American colonies during the colonial period differed greatly‚ but were also similar in many ways. The natives were just that‚ natives; they owned land that was taken from them by European settlers who came from a land faraway. The settlers came to the natives’ land‚ and were at a disadvantage because most of their people had died from diseases or hunger whilst crossing the ocean to find a New World. The natives saw how pathetic
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How Significant A Role Did Britain Play In The War Against Germany? World War Two was the most devastating war in history. It was a battle of ideologies. Germany fought for control of Europe; The allies‚ Britain‚ America and Russia fought for freedom. The only way to crush an Ideology was total war‚ a devastating method of warfare killing an estimated 55 million civilians. The war ended the lives of 3% of the world population at the time. While all the allies suffered casualties‚ the Russians lost
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"In the 1600’s there existed a degree of religious freedom in some colonies‚ while others were characterized by strict intolerance." then go on to further explain and elaborate on the thesis. As the textbook reveals‚ the colonists in New England were made up of a web of families who were extremely devoted to their faith (Christianity). This is where the university of Harvard originated which was originally meant to train ministers and over half of the graduating students became congressional
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Government had to enforce certain policies towards the Native Americans that they came across. These policies although made the movement to the west easier for the United States‚ it did not serve the Native American population very well. The purpose of these policies was to assist the federal government in the formation of the transcontinental railway that would be traveling through the Native American land‚ also known as the “Great American Desert”. Even though the government policies were necessary
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When the French and Indian War finally ended in 1763‚ no British subject on either side of the Atlantic could have foreseen the coming conflicts between the parent country and its North American colonies. Even so‚ the seeds of these conflicts were planted during‚ and as a result of‚ this war. Keep in mind that the French and Indian War (known in Europe as the Seven Years’ War) was a global conflict. Even though Great Britian defeated France and its allies‚ the victory came at great cost. In January
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Chapter 06 - The Duel for North America‚ 1608-1763 I. France Finds a Foothold in Canada Like England and Holland‚ France was a latecomer in the race for colonies. It was convulsed in the 1500s by foreign wars and domestic strife. In 1598‚ the Edict of Nantes was issued‚ allowing limited toleration to the French Huguenots. When King Louis XIV became king‚ he took an interest in overseas colonies. In 1608‚ France established Quebec‚ overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Samuel de Champlain
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tensions ran high between Britain and the 13 American colonies‚ which led to events such as the Boston "Massacre"‚ and the Boston Tea Party. Britain’s angry response to these events furthered the indignation of the colonials against the British‚ which ultimately led to the Revolutionary War in the colonies. Among the factors for rebellion the resentment of parliamentary taxation‚ restriction of civil liberty‚ British military measures‚ and the legacy of American religious and political ideas. One
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