Essays on Colonialism

Difference in the Perspectives of Great Britain and the American Colonies: Essay on Taxation and Representation

American Colonies Taxation

This whole debate over Taxation and Representation had become an important discussion topic for the colonists of British and the parliament during the years 1763 to 1775. There had been an enormous difference in the perspectives of Great Britain and the American colonies. The dispute...

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The Unsuccessful Florida Expedition

Exploration Florida

Panfilo de Narvaez, a Spanish discoverer and soldier that helped defeat Cuba, also served as a captain and leader for the Florida expedition in the early 1500’s. The purpose of this expedition was to colonize Florida. Narvaez was able to lead this expedition by being...

4 Pages 1884 Words

The Effects of Colonization on Native Americans: Analysis of the Role of Pilgrims

Native American Pilgrims

History The Effects of Colonization on Native Americans Though European travelers and settlers referred to the Americas as “the new world”, there was nothing new about the lands they had “discovered”. For thousands of years, Native people roamed the lands freely in the form of...

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Story of Establishing the Plymouth Colony by Pilgrims: Analytical Essay

Pilgrims

Bradford narrates the story of establishing the Plymouth Colony by Pilgrims who arrived in America in 1620 and the subsequent history of the Colony. His work focuses on showing how the success (as well as failure) of Puritans occurs according to God’s will. Additionally, he...

5 Pages 2070 Words

The Road to the Confederation of Canada: The Union of the British North American Colonies

American Colonies

The road to the confederation of Canada was not just one event; it was a battle between many ups and downs to get Canada to where it is right now. It consisted of many different conferences and negotiations. The union of the British North American...

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Portrayal of Pilgrims in Plymouth Plantation: Critical Analysis

Pilgrims

Values can be defined as a person’s “principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life” and they, furthermore, play an important role in most literature (Dictionary.com). In the short story “of Plymouth Plantation,” Pilgrims, also referred to as colonists, journey...

3 Pages 1154 Words

Charles Mair’s A Ballad for Brave Women and Thomas D’Arcy McGee’s Jacques Cartier: Critical Analysis

Jacques Cartier

Depictions of the great northern wilderness are often found in Canadian literature. The natural environment and the landscape of Canada have always been a fundamental part of the identity of the country and of the country’s literature. In different works, we find that the natural...

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Puritans History and Immigration to The New World: Descriptive Essay on Pilgrims

Immigrants Pilgrims

I. Puritans History and Immigration to The New World: Puritanism was a religious reform movement; it had a fundamentalist protestant belief. Puritans believed that it was necessary to be in a covenant relationship with God in order to be redeemed from one’s sinful condition. According...

5 Pages 2162 Words

Critical Analysis of Primary Sources Concerning American Colonies

American Colonies

John Dickenson, “letter from a farmer in Pennsylvania” (1767) John Dickinson who wrote Letters from a Farmer lived from 1732-1808. He was also known as a moderate before signing The Declaration of Independence in 1776. John Dickenson was opposed to breaking away from England and...

3 Pages 1175 Words

Simón Bolívar’s Independence Movement and Liberation of Most of the Americas: Analytical Essay

Simon Bolivar

Background Since Simón Bolívar’s independence movement resulted in the liberation of most of the Americas, Latin America has lived with a certain affinity for military leaders and their charisma. This affinity has been a blessing and curse with the likes of Peron and Pinochet creating...

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