sailors and European powers‚ including Spain and Portugal‚ conducted early colonization and expeditions in the Americas. Vikings arrived around 1000 AD but couldn’t establish permanent colonies due to hostile environments. The Crusades restored trade and knowledge between Europe and Asia‚ paving the way for the Renaissance and Europe’s growth. European countries‚ like Spain and Portugal‚ sought new trade routes to Asia for economic and religious reasons. Portugal under Prince Henry the Navigator achieved
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Williesha Doakes May 5‚ 2011 Agree or Disagree: Lying is sometimes necessary. As children we have all been lied to for generations about frivolous thins such as The Tooth Fairy‚ Santa Claus and The Easter Bunny. What happens when the truth comes out and feelings are hurt? Then you have to ask yourself was it really necessary? I disagree that lying is sometimes necessary. Lying especially under oath is punishable by law‚ makes others think of you as disloyal and untrustworthy and is so much more
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Horses of Spain: The first horses arrived to Spain around 30‚000 years ago crossing the Bering Straight (source). After their immigration from the Americas‚ it was still many years until the Spaniards domesticated and began riding horses. It is likely that horses were solely used as a food source during this time period. About 6‚000 years ago‚ horses began to be an integral part of society. The domestication of horses was influenced by many powerful groups‚ such as the Celts‚ Carthaginians‚ and
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Spain was the power house of the world during the 1500’s to 1650’s with the best navy in the world and the richest country thanks to the colonization of the New World or America. I think the Colonization of the New World in America was very worth it because we were able to get more land and slave for our kingdom and we got resources are scarce or never exist in Europe. America helped a lot to get us almost to the top of the world. Now my kingdom has more land and we are able to spread my people
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United States Is A Great Country Overall‚ The United States of America is great‚ not only in comparison to other countries‚ but on its own as well. The United States of America’s various amounts of privileges‚ rights‚ and opportunities that are given to the citizens of this country‚ proves that The United States is a great nation. The first‚ second‚ and fifth amendments‚ just to name a few‚ are prime examples that show what America has assured to the citizens of this country. In America you have the
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wasn’t till I had to write this paper that all of that went out the window. I decided I wanted a challenge but this time I out did my self. The purpose of this essay was to talk about terrorism in a certain place in the world. I chose Northern Ireland since I know nothing about it other than there is Irish people and that they celebrate my favorite holiday after my birthday and Christmas which is St. Patrick’s. Then I thought there has to be more than red heads and leprechauns to this place. As
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development of Greece. One of them was geography. Geography affected the development of Greece in positive and negative ways. The geography that had the most affect on Greece included the climate‚ the sea‚ and the mountains. First of all‚ the climate in Greece was very temperate. It was comfortable to be outside almost all year round. This made it easy for the Greeks to have an outdoor life. The Greeks met for gatherings‚ shows‚ meetings‚ and athletic events outside. The climate in Greece was a great
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Barcelona‚ Spain just so I can go see my favorite professional soccer team play which is FC Barcelona. I was so eager to go I could almost hear the sound of the ball swooshing through the air or it hitting the cleats of the player‚ but the most I could imagine is the crowd going wild and crying with joy as a goal is been scored. It was then in mid-July were my parents surprised me that we were going to Spain for a family vacation. As soon as I heard we were going to Spain I couldn’t
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Introduction Spain is a sovereign state and part of the European Union. It is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. With the area of 504‚030 square kilometers‚ Spain is the fourth largest country in the Europe‚ and second largest in Western Europe after France. Because of the location‚ during the history Spain had a lot of external influences‚ which made a culture in Spain as unique and with a big diversity. Spain has population of 46 million people. Capitol of Spain is Madrid; the
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successful music division. The company has been a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average since May 6‚ 1991. An early and well-known cartoon creation of the company‚ Mickey Mouse‚ is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company. Focused on Euro Disney: Euro Disney S.C.A. is the company that owns and operates Disneyland Paris in Marne-la-Vallée‚ France. 39.78% of shares are held by The Walt Disney Company‚ 10% by the Saudi Prince Alwaleed and 50.22% by other shareholders. The stock is traded
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