[BLANK-1] from 1642-1649 led to the execution of King Charles II and established Britain as a constitutional monarchy (after a brief Puritan dictatorship). This had a significant impact on the political culture of the British-American colonies who came to favor a parliamentary style of governance.
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In the case of American settlement, poverty, complications f…
In the case of American settlement, poverty, complications from inheritance laws, the Enclosure Acts, and religious dissension are examples of [BLANK-1]
Before the Archaic Period, nomadic bands of Native Americans…
Before the Archaic Period, nomadic bands of Native Americans would hunt large mammals such as Wooly Mammoth and Giant Sloth in bands of 30-50 people. They used rudimentary tools such as spears with roughly six-inch-long stone points. They spread throughout the North American Continent and thrived from 11,000-8,000 B.C.E. This early Native American group and their society became known as [BLANK-1].
[BLANK-1] were sites designed to convert Native Americans to…
[BLANK-1] were sites designed to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and to protect areas on the Pacific coast, such as Alta California, from possible Russian invasions.
The colonial rivalry between the Catholic empires of Portuga…
The colonial rivalry between the Catholic empires of Portugal and Spain was high in the early years of American colonization. In 1494, the pope stepped in and negotiated [BLANK-1]. He established a longitudinal line and awarded all land east of the line to Portugal (most notably Brazil) and all lands in the Americas west of the line to Spain. The pope also issued instructions to both colonizers to treat the Native Americans with Christian compassion and to bring them under the protection of the Catholic Church.
While escaping religious persecution was not the most common…
While escaping religious persecution was not the most common factor driving European settlement of North America, for a minority of settlers it was the most important issue. Following [BLANK-1] in 1517, many new Christian sects formed. Local and state leaders in Europe determined what the state-sponsored religion would be and those who did not follow the dominant religion were often persecuted or forced into worshipping against their own beliefs. Groups like the Puritans, Huguenots, and Quakers were among the newly formed groups of Christians to migrate to North America in large numbers.
Most companies do not let their customers use curse words on…
Most companies do not let their customers use curse words on their Facebook page. This language is considered ________ and it is inappropriate in professional and respectful communication.
What kind of speech are we using when we say that an employe…
What kind of speech are we using when we say that an employee was “let go” from her job instead of “fired”?
Key Terms: Anti-Federalist Positions The China Trade Cloc…
Key Terms: Anti-Federalist Positions The China Trade Clock Discipline The Communications Revolution The Country Home Ideal The Dirty Compromise Federalist Positions Frances Trollope Francis Cabot Lowell George Washington’s Presidency The Great Compromise The Industrial Revolution Jay’s Treaty John Adams’ Presidency The Market Revolution The Monroe Doctrine The Re-Export Business Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency The Transportation Revolution War Hawks
How many toes does a pig typically have on each foot?
How many toes does a pig typically have on each foot?