Articles related to "Colonial History"



Land Speculation
The buying of tracts of low priced land, partially developing it and reselling for a profit is an American tradition, and explains a good deal about settlement patterns.
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The Legacy of Bacon's Rebellion
This article details the events of 1675-76 that culminated into what is now known as Bacon's Rebellion. A look into the legal and societal effects and long term legacy of this event is examined as well.
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Colonial History of Welsh Patagonia, Argentina
In 1865, Welsh colonists aboard the ship Mimosa set off to colonize Patagonia in Argentina. This is the history of that voyage, and the origins of Welsh Patagonia.
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Cordoba Argentina - Rich in History & Atmosphere
Cordoba's rich historic heart, easily explored on foot, is both interesting and atmospheric. On the outskirts an historic route leads to 4 Jesuit Estancias.
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Discover Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Caribbean Sea. Come to soak up the sun, Spanish colonial architecture, and unique mix of cultures.
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Milkweed: and other bast fibers
Here is a description and pictures of how bast fibers are retted for use, and how milkweed, one bast fiber, can be processed for fiber.
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Review of Who Killed Aung San? By Kin Oung
The ringleader behind the assassination of General Aung San was quickly tried and executed. But we'll probably never know the extent of British involvement.
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The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
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Devil on the Cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
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Aboriginal Military Resistance
Australian Aboriginal warriors have fought European invaders since 1770, and still fight today. Uncover the silenced history of Aboriginal military resistance.
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Duleep Singh Bust Sold For £1.5 M
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.
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Jesuit Missions Cordoba Argentina
Argentina's Cordoba Province owes much to the Jesuits who not only established the University of San Carlos in 1613 but successfully farmed the fertile land.
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The Dutch Influence on New York
From Harlem to Brooklyn and Holland Tunnel to Amsterdam Avenue, the Dutch influence on street and place names in New York can be seen up to this day.
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Top Five Must-See Santa Fe Museums
Santa Fe museums feature Native American culture, Spanish colonial heritage, Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and traditional folk art amid beautiful Southwest architecture.
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Uruguay – History of Colonia del Sacramento
Enjoy Uruguay's most scenic village and wander around the fortress where cobbled streets line the waterfront, and join locals watching the sunset and drinking a "mate".
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Nathaniel Hawthorne's Roger Malvin's Burial
Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale juxtaposes the strikingly similar codes and expectations of a war-like, heroic society against the equally rigid moral demands of Christianity.
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The Rise of the American Gunfighter
"Roger Malvin's Burial" reflects an American heroic society whose roots originate in the violent civilizations of the past, a time when the gun replaces the sword.
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Indians of the Southern Colonies - the Tuscarora Indian War
Often, Native American Indians came into direct conflict with the English settlers, resulting in displacement of the entire tribe. The Tuscarora War from 1711 - 1713 played an important part in shaping the history of North Carolina and changed the destination of the Tuscarora tribe forever.
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Top Luxury Hotels in Santa Barbara
Luxury travel demands stays in classy, well-appointed hotels. Santa Barbara, on California's Central Coast, has many to choose from. These hotels add to a deluxe trip.
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A Taste of Empire:Toronto Play with Jovanni Sy
A Toronto actor has created a unique play in the form of a cooking lesson that layers in years of history.
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Founding Families of Dover, NH
Extensive genealogies of 34 of the early families of Dover, NH are given in an old Dover, New Hampshire history still available in a 530-page reprint.
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Getting to and from Delaware
Delaware was the first state to sign the US constitution. Today, shoppers and businesses are drawn to this tax free haven.
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Hancock's Resolution in Pasadena, Maryland
Hancock House in Pasadena, Maryland offers a look at what life was like in Colonial times.
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Persuasive Writing Activity
Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.
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A Revolutionary Field Trip: Poems of Colonial America
This review is about A Revolutionary Field Trip: Poems of Colonial America, a children's poetry book about colonial life and living history museums.
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Australia Travel - Guide to the Best of Tasmania
Pristine beaches, rugged mountains, a charming capital city and sites of rich convict history. There are so many tourist highlights that sum up the best of Tasmania.
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Bernal Diaz: The Conquest of New Spain
A short analysis of moral perspective, style, and narrative voice in 'The Conquest of New Spain', the account of Bernal Diaz del Castillo.
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Eugenics and Aborigines
Genetic science, while having the potential to support social justice for Indigenous people, is often compromised by racist agendas grounded in Eugenics - Nazi ideology.
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Exploring the South of Rwanda
Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills, is best known for its Mountain Gorillas in the far North, but what happens if you head South?
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Food Projects Enhance the Curriculum
Properly planned and facilitated food projects as a part of overall curriculum goals and objectives bring cultural and social history perspectives to greater heights.
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From Cartagena to Mompox
Deep in the sweltering heat of the Bolivar Department, Mompox is a current day Colonial relic and backwater. A new road may change this, visit it now in its sleepy glory
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Guide to Port Arthur Penal Colony in Australia
Convict history holds an awkward place in Australia's past, nowhere more so than in Tasmania. The former penal settlement of Port Arthur is a popular tourist attraction.
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John Greenleaf Whittier, An American Poet
An oncoming New England snow storm in the early 1800's provides the backdrop for John Greenleaf Whittier, American poet from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to write Snowbound.
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Luxury Hotel Destinations in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka boasts a number of upmarket and unique hotels for the discerning globetrotter. Current trends show an increase in boutique hotels catering to wealthy tourists.
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Martha Washington First Lady of Liberty
The life and societal culture of Mt. Vernon's, mistress, Martha Custis Washington, is expertly presented in this book written by English Barrister, Helen Bryan.
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Mathis Canyon Trail, Laguna Beach, CA
Mathis Canyon Trail connects West Ridge Trail to Wood Canyon in the Alison and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park providing a view into the human history of Southern California
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South Africa's Land Reform Programme
South Africa's thriving farming industry runs the risk of failing because of an ineffective land reform programme.
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The Fall of Tenochtitlan
A synopsis of the final phase of the Spanish conquest of New Spain, which culminated in the destruction of the most sophisticated civilization of the New World.
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The History of the Ghana Empires
Ghana had many changes of power. The 12th century to present time would show changes of leadership founded on the riches of the land.
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The Real Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne
It's easy to teach this novel as an example of symbolism without dealing with the complexity of placing it within its historic context, but that doesn't do it justice.
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A Change of Date for Australia Day?
Australia Day is a contentious subject for the country's indigenous peoples. The current political debate is: should there be a change of date for Australia Day?
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Bonaire, Diver's Paradise
Scuba diving in Bonaire, a diver's paradise in the Caribbean.
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Direct and Indirect Rule in Southeast Asia
Direct and indirect rule in Southeast Asia can be understood with definitions, examples, and exploring its significance to understanding the region's history.
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Filipino Stuffed Fish
Rellenong Bangus is the national fish dish of the Philippines using milk fish, a food staple in the country.
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Free Fun, A Walking Tour of Flushing, Queens
Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling
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History of the United States Book Review
Douglas Brinkley points out that this is one of many books on the history of the United States and that his particular perspective is the political and economic history.
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Learn about King Philip's War: Rehoboth
Angela Elwell Hunt's novel Rehoboth describes in great detail a "forgotten" event in colonial history, known as King Philip's war. The greatest uprising of the native population against the English settlers, King Philip's war lasted over a full year (1675-1676), and took more lives, per capita, than any other war fought on American soil.
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Penal Transportation to Australia 1700s-1800s
An overview of the history of transportation to Australia as a penal sentence for criminals from Britain in the 1700s-1800s.
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Plymouth Plantation
Seeking religious freedom, the Pilgrims founded Plymouth Plantation in 1620 and have become known as the Founding Fathers of America.
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Puritans Under James I and Charles I
Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.
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