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Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. | Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. | ||
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*The factors that induced the colonists to move from civilization in England and Europe to America, wilderness and hardship at enormous personal cost? | *The factors that induced the colonists to move from civilization in England and Europe to America, wilderness and hardship at enormous personal cost? | ||
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::The failure of king and Parliament in the 17th century to understand the mood and attitudes of their English colonies was reflected in the laws they passed that sought to tax and regulate commerce and life in the colonies. These acts guaranteed that America would eventually seek independence. | ::The failure of king and Parliament in the 17th century to understand the mood and attitudes of their English colonies was reflected in the laws they passed that sought to tax and regulate commerce and life in the colonies. These acts guaranteed that America would eventually seek independence. | ||
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1763 was a turning point. <br>There is no limitation intended on the time period to which articles in this category should belong. However, the time period from the end of hostilities between England and France in 1763 and the ratification of America's Constitution belongs to [[Portal:American Independence|American Independence]] and [[Portal:Federalism and Democracy|Federalism and Democracy]]. | 1763 was a turning point. <br>There is no limitation intended on the time period to which articles in this category should belong. However, the time period from the end of hostilities between England and France in 1763 and the ratification of America's Constitution belongs to [[Portal:American Independence|American Independence]] and [[Portal:Federalism and Democracy|Federalism and Democracy]]. | ||
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* The English no longer turn a blind eye (but seek to enforce former Acts as well as the more restrictive new ones) | * The English no longer turn a blind eye (but seek to enforce former Acts as well as the more restrictive new ones) |
Revision as of 13:01, 19 June 2014
America's Heritage
Understanding how American democracy developed requires knowing a few interesting pieces of American history as they relate to how they shaped the beliefs and attitudes of Americans. Civicwiki does not exist as a history website, but it must take notice of historical elements to make its case for a more civic society. Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. 1600 to 1763Sample of relevant topics:
1763 to 18001763 was a turning point. Sample of relevant topics:
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Morgan's Raiders entering Washington, Ohio in August, 1863 |
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