Gibson, The American Indian, p.9). ... The Native American men were very respectful to their wives and when married there was a genuine love and not just arranged weddings. ... The Native American women were well respected and given plenty of freedom. ... In colonies such as New France, where European men lived in close contact with large numbers of Native Americans, sexual liaisons between white men and Indian women were common. ... For Native American women, the arrival of Europeans was devastating to their culture and society. ...

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The bearing of Spanish colonization is characterized mostly by the efforts of converting Native Americans into Christians and the impact, although not positive, of spreading disease to the people of the Americas. ... Columbus and his men introduced horses to the Americas and in essence, Native American tribes began incorporating these animals to make them more mobile in hunting and general transportation efforts. ... The conversion of Native Americans to Christianity often resulted in violence. ... Nonetheless, the Spanish missionaries of Father Junipero Sonoma noted the success of the Span...

• Word Count: 1667
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In Becoming America, author Jon Butler persuasively argues that the late American colonial period of 1680-1770 was one of monumental change, the end result being an essentially "modern- culture. ... From its inception, American culture was tempered and enriched by ethnic pluralism. ... Yet the experience of African slaves and the Native American Indians starkly contrasts with that of the European immigrant groups, and describes a second, darker facet to American culture that still exists today. ... Butler proves that these characteristics of American culture and the American people have their ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate

The causes of the American Revolution and the Latin American Wars of Independence were similar in many aspects. The Latin American and American independence movements were caused in part by similar economic reasons. ... The economic causes of the American Revolution and the Latin American Wars of Independence are quite similar. Both the Americans and the Latin Americans resented the heavy taxation imposed by the mother country. ... Both America and Spanish America were restricted from free manufacturing. ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In addition to affecting eachother the early development of America before 1760 has influenced our society today. ... As with all of the early colonies, Pennsylvania socially developed with the Native Americans in both positive and negative ways. ... The south's interaction with both slaves and Native Americans helped shape their social development. ... Traditionally Native Americans fought wars with warriors but the whites killed everyone, destroying entire villages. ... Massachusetts set standards for education and their trade policies helped develop Americas foreign relations. ...

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American values, such and freedom and democracy, are hardwired into every American citizen. ... This allowed for the Americans to have a relaxed view on this system. ... It educated the Native Americans, preventing colonists from settling the West. ... Once the French and Indian war was over, everything changed in American and these events helped shape America for the future. ... American values were left untouched until this time period, and good timing allowed the Americans to revolt and become patriots. ...

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Synopsis For my essay I have chosen to write about the American Revolution where I will 'assess the causes that lead to the development of the American Revolution'. ... Assess the causes that lead to the development of the American Revolution The American Revolution influenced by political ideas was waged by the American colonies against Britain. ... The edict forbade private citizens and colonial governments to buy land or make agreements with natives compelling the empire to conduct all official relations. ... The Americans did all they could to rebel against the monarchy where tr...

• Word Count: 2404
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Some came to America because of religious persecution, and some came to America to obtain wealth. ... It was this discrete separation led to more conflicts that would devastate America. ... Their plan was to have many colonies planted in this part of America. ... In the document, John Smith discussed how men who could go to America had the wealth and the means to do so. ... In addition, New Englanders tried to preach peace with nearby Native Americans. ...

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Some came to America because of religious persecution, and some came to America to obtain wealth. ... It was this discrete separation led to more conflicts that would devastate America. ... Their plan was to have many colonies planted in this part of America. ... In the document, John Smith discussed how men who could go to America had the wealth and the means to do so. ... In addition, New Englanders tried to preach peace with nearby Native Americans. ...

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This guarantee gave Indians in trials with colonists, a jury composed of half Native Americans. ... It is easy to grasp several similarities between the American Constitution and the government of colonial Pennsylvania. ... In fact, he is said to be one of the only governors of Colonial America to respect the Indians as inhabitants of these territories. ... In fact, America later eventually banned slavery, recognized black people as equal citizens, and established equality for native peoples. ... This led to thriving economic activity and made Pennsylvania the Breadbasket of colonial Americ...

• Word Count: 1692
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

There were some conflicts with Indian-Americans and British. ... As you can see from this list there are a lot of different opinions and ideas in the American Colonies. ... Americas were seen as land of easy living and fertile land. ... Native Americans were a problem too. ... One can say that was the first sign of America becoming independence. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

The Boston citizens decided to dress up in Native American attire and carry out the biggest protest yet, to show the British crown that they meant business and were done with these unnecessary high taxes (Archives). ... During this 6-week conference (American Rev. ... "The Declaration of Independence the document not only declared America independent from Britain, but also defined the government and society America would rest upon. " (American Home). ... In addition to its importance in the fate of the fledgling American nation " (Archives). ... There were 2 reasons why this battle gave Ameri...

• Word Count: 2044
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• Grade Level: High School

These various Acts were very large contributors to the outbreak, or "need" for the American War of Independence. ... The French settlers, however, had made alliances with the North American natives and established with them the trading of furs and foods. ... However, like the Stamp Act, the Townshend Duties were repealed later in 1767 after much protest from the American colonists. ... The American colonists were quite content for the one hundred and fifty years prior to the mid eighteenth century. ... The American colonists were overwhelmed with British ...

• Word Count: 1773
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Both the Chesapeake and New England colonists' yearn to separate themselves from their native land of England was equally similar, their motivating factors to migrate to the New World were not; as well the English population that immigrated and resided in each differed greatly. Although religious faith and economic success was an important factor throughout all of England and it's American colonies, Chesapeake and New England prioritized one over the other. ... While both had fled England to pursue a religious lifestyle of their own, the Pilgrims had settled quite peacefully with th...

• Word Count: 1906
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These various Acts were very large contributors to the outbreak, or "need" for the American War of Independence. ... The French settlers, however, had made alliances with the North American natives and established with them the trading of furs and foods. ... However, like the Stamp Act, the Townshend Duties were repealed later in 1767 after much protest from the American colonists. ... The American colonists were quite content for the one hundred and fifty years prior to the mid eighteenth century. ... The American colonists were overwhelmed with British ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The ships were often cramped with passengers seeking out a new beginning in America and the conditions under which they lived on these voyages must have tested the hope and morale of these people. ... Even in their native Isles they were constantly on the move from Britain and Scotland to Ulster and throughout Ulster itself. ...

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