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Columbus Letter to the King and Queen Of Spain.
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Author: Christopher Columbus
Context:Columbus is sailing East trying to get to Asia, Spain funded Trip. Motivation: Kissing Up, Covering himself in case something goes wrong, letting them know they got there. Consequences: He will or will not get reinforcements. |
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Mayflower Compact
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Author: Settlers of New Plymouth
Context:Puritans fleeing england for religious freedom. Motivation:They need to set up government or sort of order. Consequnces:Was first type of gov't for or by the people. |
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Instructions for Virginia Colony
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Author: Virginia/London Company
Context:James just became King. Trying to find a NW Passage. English are starting to create colonies. Motivation:Instructions for colonies, competition w/ Spain. Consequnces:Jamestown Worked...didnt find gold or passage. |
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The First Thanksgiving Proclamation
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Author: Town Council
Context:The 1621 Harvest Feast (first one), been at war with natives for several yrs, "God is mad" Motivation: pray + give thanks to god so war will end, Recommit to god. Consequnces:Thanksgiving Day was Created. |
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The Maryland Toleration Act
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Author: The General Assembly
Context: Motivation: Consequnces: |
