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… religious sects from England that either disagreed with the Church of England or fled to the Americas facing persecution by the Anglican Church. Overtime, religious groups in the colonies obtained a charter from the King of England and became…

… struggle among the thirteen American colonies and England. Since the British defeated the French and their Indian allies in the French and Indian War, the result was British control over much of North America. This was had cost England a great…

… President Richard Nixon and George McGovern. There were many issues which had a great deal of importance to the election. The Vietnam war and the stability of the economy at the time were two main factors. The election ended in one the…

… Jefferson's accomplishments and leadership ability virtually changed the course of history. While Jefferson is best known for his political career, his talents didn't end there. His interests were boundless, he was a philosopher, educator, naturalist,…

… government. After the colonists won the Revolutionary War, the Articles of Confederation were written as the United States' first independent government. The articles didn't last long. They were soon replaced by the Constitution; which is…

… to question the strength and stability of the nation's economy. Most agreed with their new president that the booming prosperity of the years just past would not only continue but increase, and that dramatic social progress would follow in its…

… relate to the one of the American Revolution. This revolution that took place in the Americas had many events that led to this revolution for the colonies. The events that slowly crept up to the much-needed revolution was in the period from 1750 to…

… of that crisis-told from inside, at the center of power and decision-making, by Robert Kennedy, one of its key participants." (Kennedy, on back cover) 'The inner story of the masterly handling of the Cuba missile crisis by one brother and is told to…

… thoughts and actions of some remarkable men in the year 1907 have had a valuable impact throughout our American lives. I.<Tab/>The Invention of Plastic A.<Tab/> Leo Hendrik Baekeland B.<Tab/> Baekeland's…

… started out of the long conflict between France and Vietnam. After one hundred years of colonial rule, a defeated France was forced to leave Vietnam in July 1954. Communist forces defeated the allied French troops at the remote mountain outpost…