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    Multiculturalism in America: A Modern Day Interpretation In America, people are born and raised to believe that this country was founded on human rights such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In reality these rights were not always accessible for minorities in United States. Minorities in America have had to overcome obstacles including being treated as second class citizens. Multiculturalism has existed alongside the history of America ever since the setters migrated to the new world

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    came to America from the Mayflower, the idea of a “new beginning” or a “new life” began to process through their heads. Known as Pilgrims, they searched for new resources and a new way of life. “English Immigration to America in the 1600's recommenced in 1607 with the establishment of the Jamestown settlement in the Virginia Colony” (English Immigration to America, 2016: n.p). These immigrants wanted the same human rights and to be equal to their neighbors. “English Immigration to America continued

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    Violence In Latin America

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    In today’s world Latin America is known as a series of countries that is very distinguished by its divisive political violence, an approach towards democracy troubled by the resistance. Such conditions have created an uncertain part of the mankind, where military dictatorships, radical militant tike brass, commercial investors and democratic reformers have continually competed to bring either Holy Order or self-gratification through aggressive pursuit of ascendancy in its various states and regions

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    Europeans came to North America for numerous reasons. Most arrived for the economic growth and for a variety of religious reasons. The New World was thought by the colonist to offer riches to those whom staked out their claim. Offered established religions for the new populations to convert. Most importantly, the followers of minority religions migrated for the opportunity to worship as he or she pleased. In my essay, I will describe why the Colonists desire coming to America, why so many individuals

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    of different acts like colonization. Landing of Columbus in America shaped up the living standards of the natives from the former states to improved measures powered by the spirit of exploration. Columbus changed the world by introducing the land-hungry Europeans to America who reshaped Mexico, Canada, and many other Caribbean nations through exploration and use of natural resources (Mckay, pg.471). It improved the hard work of America citizens since the world of trade was opened.

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    The discovery of North America sparked a new era of exploration, expansion, and colonization. Many European countries took the opportunity to develop a new territory where they could prosper financially and benefit their home country as much as possible. The trip overseas was strenuous, as was maintaining positive relationships with Native Americans and running a successful colony. Although all European countries who showed interest in establishing territories in the Americas had their own reasons

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    English Exploration of North America The first British-sponsored explorer to come to the Americas was John Cabot. King Henry VII of England asked him to make several voyages in 1497 and 1498. He reached Cape Breton and Baffin Islands in what is now Canada and he also went to Greenland. He was lost at sea during his second voyage. He brought back word that there were many fish available in the waters off the coast. After Cabot, due to internal religious fighting, England did very little

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    It began fifty years ago with the revolution of the vampires. The United States was the first country to be taken over and occupied. The takeover was a slow and calculated move. They began with the government under the guise of the upper class. An easy feat considering their long lifespans; they had more than enough time to accrue large fortunes to their names. Within our government, the vampires took up positions as senators and representatives. Over the years they slowly changed the laws to their

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    For many years people had believed, with sensible reasoning, Christopher Columbus was the man who discovered America, the one who first settled and opened the doors for the Age of Exploration in Europe, however over the past decade people have begun to believe differently. Although he was the first European to settle people in the Americas he did not discover it. He was also not as heroic and commendable as people in the world have made him out to be; in ways he was racist, a liar and he took over

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    Did you know that Christopher Columbus discovered America? However, he wanted to discover India instead. Ask yourself this question, should Christopher Columbus be celebrated or not? Hopefully by the end of reading this essay you will decide to celebrate Christopher Columbus because, "Columbus may have not discovered America but he started something big” (The Expeditions of Zheng He). When he wanted to travel to India, he asked the Portuguese if they could sponsor his journey to India. However,

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