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    world. Their role as a sexualized object, to be protected by their male counterparts was not one of their choosing and prevented them from gaining full access to the colonial realm. The male dominated discourse on the role of European women in the colonies hindered the European women’s ability to access and impact

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    The Colonial Elite were known to be the most powerful citizens of the colonies. Although, they weren’t as rich or powerful as the English aristocrats, they still enjoyed a wealthy lifestyle. Most of the colony’s elite included the rulers of proprietary colonies much like Pennsylvania and Maryland. Elites who were in connection with imperial centers pretty much controlled the political and economic life of every colony. The wealthier of the colonists had so much wealth that they 're able to build

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    Why is it a common act and why is it predominantly found in western culture? The textbook definition states imperialism as “the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies” (“Imperialism”). In short, imperialism is the act of an empire governing a foreign territory. George Orwell visualizes this act for us in the short story of Shooting an Elephant. Throughout the story, the reader follows through

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    Before England colonized any land in the New World, its rivals acquired significant amounts of land in the Americas. During this time, Spain and France colonized many parts of the New World and began to expand their territory significantly (Requerimiento). Also, England had numerous single youths who failed to contribute positively to society, which could have led to social consequences. Plus, England wished to spread Protestant doctrine to Native lands and convert them to Christianity. Furthermore

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    Cora and Hawkeye end up together, and you are left with two Mohicans. The Last of the Mohicans. 2. Where does the story take place? This storyline takes place in the American Colony of New York. Around the areas of Albanny, and Fort William-Henry and Fort Edward. 3. What time period is depicted? The time period depicted is the mid 1700’s, more specifically, the 1750’s. The opening credits stated the time period based was

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    We have now begun on our journey to South Carolina. I can’t wait to arrive, though I am worried about the travel there. When we first set out, father spoke with James, Elizabeth, and I. He finally thought it was time to tell us about Lexington and Concord, I don’t think he knows I know so much about it already. Though he told us some things I was not aware of. He said that, even though the colonists lost so many men they still considered the battle a victory. This confused and surprised me, they

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    Why was Charles Town so difficult to settle? Charles Town proved to be difficult to settle for many reasons. Although, there were many advantages for settling in the area, there were also many disadvantages that discouraged settling. For example, the weather was unfavorable, there were low sources of food, and the natives were not very friendly. Also, the location was not very secure and was vulnerable to attacks on the port. Furthermore, predatory animals made settling dangerous for colonists

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    disloyal colonists. One piece of evidence was when one winter Francis West and a crew of men traded with the Indians for grain that would have lasted the colony until spring ( see document D(page 8)). But they knew there would be another winter and decided to desert the colony and sail back to England. Because Francis West abandoned the colony with food many of the colonists died that winter from starvation.

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    that occurred in Jamestown were in the time frame of 1607-1610 with 500 colonists that went to Jamestown only 20% came out of Jamestown but changed. The first change I want to talk about was the salt water intrusion this happened when the colony built a well to get fresh water instead of dying from the lake to get food and water that was festering with bacteria they would start to drink and eat diseases in the water.

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    When English settlers arrived at Jamestown, Virginia in the early 17th century, they began dropping like flies, dying from starvation and malnutrition. Surprisingly, game, berries, and nuts were not sparse in the lush Virginia woodland; however, the Englishmen elected to waste precious time bowling in the streets rather than work to survive. Some historians believe that the settlers were nobles unaccustomed to getting their idle hands dirty. The author, Edmund S. Morgan, argues that the core of the

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