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After the Louisiana Purchase, many people living in the Eastern United States decided to move West to start settlements in the new lands. The Homestead Act of 1862 spurred the West's settlement by encouraging farmers to move there by granting them land. Freedmen were also drawn to the
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In the 50 years between the Civil War and the First World War, the United States had transformed into one of the world's major economic superpowers. Industrialization was boosted by the Civil War, which required the construction of new factories to produce more weapons, ammunition, and other materials
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The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the United States of America. The war started when Abraham Lincoln, who was opposed to slavery, was elected as President. He wanted to abolish slavery in the entirety of the United States, not just the North.
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It is believed that Native American Indians came to America from Mongolia during the ice age, passing on a land bridge between Asia and America and from Alaska spread into Canada, North America, Central America and South America. When the explorers of the New World came to America, they found
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The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the United States of America. The war started when Abraham Lincoln, who was opposed to slavery, was elected as President. He wanted to abolish slavery in the entirety of the United States, not just the North.
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World War I was one of the most destructive wars in the world's history. It involved most of the world, which was why it was called a world war. This war had its beginnings in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian Empire&
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The feudal system was a way of governing used in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In this paper, I will explain the feudal system, its mode of government, and the social classes involved therein. I will also write about some examples of feudalism in literature. The Feudal System -
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One of the many areas falling under European Imperialism was the continent of Africa. In fact, this continent was so heavily "colonized" that by 1914, only two African nations remained independent: Liberia and Ethiopia. Africa was a prime target for European imperialist powers because of two main reasons:
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The chivalric code was the acceptable way knights acted in the Middle Ages. Knights were praised for being courageous and honorable, and scolded for running away from battle and using subterfuge. Knights could do many things to prove their courage. Being valiant in battle was usually rewarded with land or
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The French Revolution created the modern nation-state. For years, people questioned the old monarchical system of government, and many were willing for a stab at a republican form of government, like the United States, or a constitutional monarchy, like France. Some of the first nations to be formed in Europe
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The French Revolution took place from 1789-1799. It was one of the bloodiest revolutions in history, and toppled the old monarchy in favor of a republic, like the United States. The government had to tax commoners heavier than usual because they were bankrupt from funding the American Revolution. However, the
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The Battle of Hastings took place on October 14, 1066. It was one of the most important battles in English history and pitted the Anglo-Saxon and Norman armies against each other. After the death of Edward the Confessor, Harold Godwindson became the king of England. A few days before the