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Virginia and Massachusetts Bay ColoniesBy 1700 CE, the Virgina and Massachusetts Bay colonies had developed into very unique societies, although both were establish by English colonists. This is an analysis of what differences led to their uniqueness.
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Political Reasons for Why the American Colonies Broke Away from BritainThis is a thorough analysis of Political Reasons for Why the American Colonies Broke Away from Britain, great for any history student or lover!
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The Slaves of the Northern ColoniesIndentured servants supplied cheap labor to fuel the Industrial Revolution in the Northern colonies. They were the slaves of the North.
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How Did the English Colonies Become Independent?As Britain's colonial policies began to change for the worse, the 13 English colonies were going to change too.
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The Original 13 ColoniesA descriptive text discussing the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies and their socio-economic similarities and differences.
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Renton, Washington is Home to One of the Largest Blue Heron Colonies in the Puget SoundWhile many Blue Heron colonies are disappearing, located in Renton, Washington is one of the largest remaining colonies in the Puget Sound Region.
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The Day that Spain Lost Five ColoniesSpain was bleeding economically, from wars and internal dissent: her colonies in Mexico and what became Central America decided to form their own separate governnments. On Sept 15th, 1521, new flags were hoisted. -
Information and Order of the 13 Original Colonies of AmericaTake a look into what are the 13 colonies in order and the history and information about them. -
The Middle Colonies of British North America in the Mid-18th CenturyAn overview of the British colonies of New York and Pennsylvania and the development of a strong British colonial bureaucracy in the mid-18th century.
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It Wasn't Just About Tea; Did Leather Contribute to the Colonies Declaring Independence?Leather may have been a great contributor to the American Colonists' dissatisfaction with Great Britain. The European settlers had arrived with dreams of a better life while creating wealth. But the Colonies were not allowed to compete with England. -
Analysis of King George III's Speech on the Rebellious ColoniesThis essay examines the speech King George III made on October 26, 1775, in regards to the rebellious American colonies. It also analyzes the validity of the claims made by King George III.
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How European Settlement Determined the Shape of the Original ColoniesA short paper about how European settlement influenced the borders of the original 13 colonies.
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A Trip to the Amana Colonies, Iowa: Top Spots to VisitVisiting the Amana Colonies in Iowa? Here are some shops and restaurants that you won't want to miss.
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Amana Colonies in Amana, IowaIf you are visiting Iowa or have lived here all your life, you must take at least a day to visit the Amana Colonies. The Amana colonies consist of seven different areas, each with their own unique stores and restaurants.
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Gardening Troubles - Bee ColoniesBee colonies are certainly decreasing in their numbers not only across the United States, but in various international countries also.
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Differences in Each of the European Colonies in AmericaCulture and social structures in American colonies differed from those in Europe and in other American colonies as economics influenced patterns of settlement...
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German Language and Architecture in the Former German Colonies of Sub-Saharan AfricaAlthough Germany lost possession of its African colonies in 1918, traces of the German language and architecture remain there to this day. A visit to Namibia, Togo, and Tanzania especially will reveal numerous aspects of German culture, legacies of the colonial era.
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Progressive Book Review: Slave Nation: How Slavery United and Colonies & Sparked the American RevolutionA review on above titled book that meticulously documents the American revolution was conducted to maintain slavery in the colonies, and the nation (not just the south) was predicated on that peculiar institution.
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Mercantilism and the British Colonies in AmericaAn overview of mercantilist economics in the British colonies in North America.
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Honeybee Colonies Nationwide Under Attack by Ailment Similar to HIVSomething is killing thousands of commercial and wild honeybee colonies across the United States. A strange illness, similar to how HIV acts in humans, is alarming beekeepers. Pesticides, climate change could be to blame. Few answers, many questions. -
The U.S.'s Long Fight Against Polygamy ColoniesAmerica probably has had multiple Manifest Destinies planned since the time of the Native-American Manifest Destiny. For polygamy colonies, it became a morally-ambiguous removal plan in the infamous Short Creek, Arizona Raid in July of 1953...
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Indentured Servitude and the Tobacco Industry in the Chesapeake ColoniesWhat role did the Chesapeake colonies play in supporting England in the 1600's? How did the link between England and her colonies preclude the American Revolution? -
Experience the Delights of the Amana Colonies, IowaThe Amana Colonies on the Iowa Plains is one of America's longest lived communal societies and is a National Historic Landmark. Having fled Germany because of persecution and economic depression this religious group called Pietism arrived in Iowa in 1855.
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Game Review: Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies EditionColonies Edition of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition adds much to an already good game but you still are left with a sense of déjà vu. -
Comparing America's Northern and Southern ColoniesNorthern and southern colonies in early America developed along distinctly different lines. This article looks at those differences and how they affected the pre-Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary period.
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The Amana Colonies: Hahn's BakeryWatch the only original hearth oven still in operation in the Amana Colonies at Hahn's Bakery.
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Economic Unification Among the ColoniesThis essay describes how unification among the colonies created a ground for the Revolution
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Effect of Mercantilism on Political, Economic Developement of England's 13 ColoniesMercantilism greatly affected the political and economic development of England's thirteen colonies. My thought of mercantilism is based on many things that occurred during this time period.
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Oktoberfest Celebration in the Amana Colonies of IowaAmana is rather a hidden delight found in Iowa County, Iowa. Oktoberfest features a Saturday morning parade, an official beer tapping of German beer on the first day, great German eats, shopping and so much more.
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Insect Colonies Behave like Single OrganismsResearch on the life histories of social insects provides a piece in the evolutionary puzzle of sociality.
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Articles of Confederation and Its Effect on the 13 ColoniesThe Articles of Confederation created a weak government. After the Critical Period, the need for a stronger government was made clear.
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Puritanism and Witchcraft in the Early New England ColoniesA list of key people, places, events, and terms relating to Puritanism and witchcraft in 17th century colonial New England.
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Why Are Our Honey Bee Colonies Collapsing?This article takes an in debt look at the problems facing our pollinating friends.
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Quadrilateral ColoniesCover to Cover -
The Effect of Imperialism on Colonies and Smaller NationsEven to this day, imperialism exploits the resources of less-developed areas for the benefit of the mother nation. There is an inherent amount of good that can come from the practice, but history has shown many negative aspects as well. -
The Disappearing Bee ColoniesThe Bee's are important to our survival, but they are catastrophically disappearing.
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The New England ColoniesAs the seventeenth century approached, England was facing a major religious storm, the Puritan movement. The English followers of John Calvin wanted religious freedom.
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Six Reasons Writers Should Go to Artists' ColoniesIf you're a writer considering applying for a residency at an artists' colony, here's why you should. -
Ranking the State Birds of the Original 13 ColoniesIt's the definitive list. What more can I say? -
What Women Were Instrumental for the Fight for Independence in the American Colonies?important women during Revolutionary times: Besy Ross, Abigail Adams, Mary Hays and more...
