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Homework One Answers - Student One (view source)
Revision as of 19:49, February 6, 2011
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I am really looking forward to studying the Pre-Civil War and Civil War periods. I want to learn more about what brought us to the brink of a civil war
I am really looking forward to studying the Pre-Civil War and Civil War periods. I want to learn more about what brought us to the brink of a civil war
and learn from past mistakes. I am also looking forward to learning more about our government through the Jacksonian Democracy period and the Reagan Conservatism period.
and learn from past mistakes. I am also looking forward to learning more about our government through the Jacksonian Democracy period and the Reagan Conservatism period.
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'''''In what ways did the colonies help build the economic strength of England?'''''
'''''In what ways did the colonies help build the economic strength of England?'''''
Second, the colonies depended on the import of English goods to sustain them and the people living in those colonies. This placed England's trading system in a very good position because they knew the settlers
Second, the colonies depended on the import of English goods to sustain them and the people living in those colonies. This placed England's trading system in a very good position because they knew the settlers
in America counted on England for many of their material needs.
in America counted on England for many of their material needs.
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'''''True or false: the Puritans came to America in order to separate church from state (government). Explain.
'''''True or false: the Puritans came to America in order to separate church from state (government). Explain.
True. The Puritans came to America because they were seeking religious freedom. It was their intention and goal to form a community where they could practice
True. The Puritans came to America because they were seeking religious freedom. It was their intention and goal to form a community where they could practice
their beliefs freely without any form of government stepping in and controlling them and their religion.
their beliefs freely without any form of government stepping in and controlling them and their religion.
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'''''Spain settled America before England did. So why is the United States an English-speaking nation, rather than a Spanish speaking one?'''''
'''''Spain settled America before England did. So why is the United States an English-speaking nation, rather than a Spanish speaking one?'''''
Also, many Spanish soldiers had come to America but there is no evidence that any of them set up a colony or brought their families over. Most of the soldiers went home after their conquests.
Also, many Spanish soldiers had come to America but there is no evidence that any of them set up a colony or brought their families over. Most of the soldiers went home after their conquests.
Hence, there was never a large Spanish population in America that would have greatly influenced our primary language.
Hence, there was never a large Spanish population in America that would have greatly influenced our primary language.
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'''''Christopher Columbus: overrated, or not given enough credit? Explain.'''''
'''''Christopher Columbus: overrated, or not given enough credit? Explain.'''''
because many people just assume all the credit goes to Columbus. Yes, he did "discover" America but there are also many others who came before and after him and they seemed to be ignored because the "spot
because many people just assume all the credit goes to Columbus. Yes, he did "discover" America but there are also many others who came before and after him and they seemed to be ignored because the "spot
light" is on Christopher Columbus.
light" is on Christopher Columbus.
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[[Pick one of the questions or topics from the lecture, and explain your view.]] '''''Were the Puritans right to be strict and to expel people of other religions?'''''
[[Pick one of the questions or topics from the lecture, and explain your view.]] '''''Were the Puritans right to be strict and to expel people of other religions?'''''
understand the concept of God's grace. The interesting thing is while they were focused on Christian works, they forgot to perform these "good works" towards their neighbors. The two greatest commands
understand the concept of God's grace. The interesting thing is while they were focused on Christian works, they forgot to perform these "good works" towards their neighbors. The two greatest commands
in the Bible are: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind AND love your neighbor as yourself. The Puritans forgot the later part of Jesus' command.
in the Bible are: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul and mind AND love your neighbor as yourself. The Puritans forgot the later part of Jesus' command.
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'''''H1. Learning from the experience of the early settlements and colonies, how might our homeschooling community improve today?'''''
'''''H1. Learning from the experience of the early settlements and colonies, how might our homeschooling community improve today?'''''
counted on everyone to make sure that their colony continued to flourish and thrive. If homeschoolers observed this fact and began to apply it to today, the homeschooling community might grow drastically
counted on everyone to make sure that their colony continued to flourish and thrive. If homeschoolers observed this fact and began to apply it to today, the homeschooling community might grow drastically
and it would definitely be strengthened. This would aid in the improvement of the homeschooling community.
and it would definitely be strengthened. This would aid in the improvement of the homeschooling community.
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'''''H2. Was it expensive to establish a colony? If so, who paid for it?'''''
'''''H2. Was it expensive to establish a colony? If so, who paid for it?'''''
Countries, kings, churches, wealthy individuals were the main sponsors' for the establishment of a colony.
Countries, kings, churches, wealthy individuals were the main sponsors' for the establishment of a colony.
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[[H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.]] '''''Did Europeans have a right to explore North America?'''''
[[H5. Discuss any of the debate or discussion topics from the lecture.]] '''''Did Europeans have a right to explore North America?'''''
God opened the door for many to come and explore America and He also protected many of those explorers from great dangers. If it was wrong for Europeans to explore North America, I think God would have kept them away.
God opened the door for many to come and explore America and He also protected many of those explorers from great dangers. If it was wrong for Europeans to explore North America, I think God would have kept them away.
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-Gabrielle D.
-Gabrielle D.
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