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    Question One Great Britain engaged in it would seem several wars throughout history. By the 1700s Great Britain was in jeopardy of continuing to maintain a strong union of military defense. The British had no outside allies, would join forces with in an effort to push the French out of the Mississippi Valley. Therefore, British, its colonies, and Native Americans had to go to war against the French alone. On May 18, 1756 British declared war known today as the “French and Indian War. This war would cost the British tremendously. “The successful conclusion of the Seven Year’ War the French and Indian War in the British colonies left Great Britain with a huge debt. William Pitt, a George’s cabinet minister deemed it necessary for Britain to…

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    With the fall of France on 22 June 1940, came the shifting of Germany’s attention to the coast of the United Kingdom. Hitler’s strategic goals for the region were dependent on the defeat of Great Britain, the last remaining ally remaining to fight off the Nazi advance through Europe. With this goal came the revision of Great Britain’s strategy in the war, it was simply to survive. While Germany began its raid of the United Kingdom through the air, the British people took to the skies to defend…

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    As Great Britain became powerful, it expanded its power across the Atlantic Ocean to North America, where it had established colonies. Great Britain used very risky techniques that caused disaster across the Atlantic Ocean to its colonies and eventually leading to an American Revolution. The Americans had legitimate reasons for the rebellion against Great Britain due to high rate of taxes and treatment received from the Great Britain government. At the end of The French and Indian War, which was…

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    time. In his pamphlet, “Common Sense,” Paine argued over many things when it came to the government, but one of his most notable arguments had to have been when he made several points leading to his theories that the colonies should separate from Great Britain. In his argument for independence, he made quite a bit of points, but his three most effective points would have to be that, while Britain protected the colonies during hardships, they only did it to have a gain on their financial…

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    Spain, Great Britain and France all had different reasons for exploring and colonizing the New World, however many of the same consequences occurred from their actions. Spain continued their search for gold, as well as for slaves in the New World, which was later named America. Great Britain, although joining later in the century began to explore America as a result of social unrest due to inflation within Britain. France was also experiencing social unrest within the country in the form of…

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    Thomas Paine Analysis

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    Where Thomas Paine 's ideas to separate America from Great Britain a last resort to restore a fair constitution for all people regardless of their status in society and ultimately create an ideal government in America? Thomas Paine 's observations in England helped him to develop his argument to encourage American colonists to seek independence from Great Britain. The knowledge Paine gained in England demonstrated his honest stand against England to help Americans come to a crucial decision…

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    The bases of her argument on why Britain tells better children’s stories than America, is proven by credible sources. With Britain’s rich cultural heritage, landscape, and religious beliefs, it is easy to see why British authors can write good children’s literature. One of Gillard’s main points is fantasy is helpful to a child’s development. This is easy to agree with, because of Gillard’s research. If children do not have imagination, it is hard for them to cope with certain fears of adulthood.…

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    Topiary Gardens

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    Hopley’s article centered on the art of topiary through history, which interested me as a plant-enthusiast and hopeful botanist. I also wondered why people decided that geometrically shaped plants had artistic appeal. Through this article Hopley intended to explain the history while proving the purpose and value of topiary gardens in Great Britain. This review will summarize and critique Hopley’s argument that topiary gardens have great value and will never die off as an art form. This…

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    superficial appearance of being right”(Paine). Paine is describing how the colonist overlook what's right and lose sight of it. He wants America to go back to being right. This made the colonist understand how and why it was important to become a new nation. He goes on to say, “Why is it that we hesitate? From Britain we can expect nothing but ruin. If she is admitted to the government of America again, this continent will not be worth living in.”(Paine). Paine is asking why the colonist aren’t…

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    there is no doubt that Standard Written English is the most popularly taught language worldwide. Symbols, such as “the American Dream” or "greedy capitalists”, are results of English’s multitude of interpretations and philosophical capabilities. It has become a staple in our society to persuade, claim, and inform, using English because of its universal appeal and vast interpretation. In addition to the conquest of the New World, Great Britain has forever changed the continents of Africa, Asia,…

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