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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. | 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. | Articles in this category, among other things, deal with these elements of America's heritage. | ||
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==1600 to 1763== | ==1600 to 1763== | ||
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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. | ||
:The efforts on the part of those who obtained patents, charters, grants of land, and formed companies to colonize America were driven by motives of commerce and personal gain. For the most part, these "adventurers" were investors who remained in England. Such ambitions were ever present and influential. | :The efforts on the part of those who obtained patents, charters, grants of land, and formed companies to colonize America were driven by motives of commerce and personal gain. For the most part, these "adventurers" were investors who remained in England. Such ambitions were ever present and influential. | ||
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This portal is the place to assign categories and pages that present and discuss the elements of America's heritage that shaped the United States. | This portal is the place to assign categories and pages that present and discuss the elements of America's heritage that shaped the United States. | ||
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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. America's Heritage / American History |
1600 to 1763Some of the relevant topics:
1763 to 18001763 was a turning point. Sample of relevant topics:
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