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American National Government

Essay: Taxation and Representation – A Debate In the years between the end of the French and Indian War and the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord, 1763-1775, the colonies and the mother country debated the right of Parliament to legislate for the colonies. The British claimed that Parliament held this right without question, while the

As a follow-up to your Unit 2 Essay, you will will use the same website for this discussion: Salem Witchcraft Trials. In your reading, you should pay particular attention to Douglas O. Linder’s “An Account of Events in Salem,” as well as the material in the “Examinations and Evidence” and “Petitions of Accused Witches” links.

How was the African slave trade adapted to European needs?

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Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this week’s readings and the myths section of the Big Myths website for animated presentations of many creation myths. Write a 600- to 875-word paper about the selected creation myths that answers two of the following questions: Which world or worlds, such as sky,

What evidence is presented by scholars to argue that Africa is the home birth place of the earliest humans? Discuss the historical significance of this claim

Prepare: Read Chapters 4 and 6 of the textbook and watch To Conquer or Redeem. Reflect: As you learn about American Imperialism, think about the factors that contributed to it. Consider the importance of the expansion of the Navy, the technological advancements, and the need for markets brought on by the Industrial Revolution. Think also

Did the Revolution’s ideals of liberty and equality significantly affect the lives of blacks, women, and American Indians? You might want to see your book, pp. 126-129, as well as perhaps other sources, for help. You should write at least two paragraphs (with at least 4-5 sentences apiece) to answer this questi

What brought these immigrants to America, and what motivated them to work such long hours? How did the realities of their working lives contrast with their dreams and their observations of promise and opportunity in America?