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    Andrew Jackson's Response To The Indian Removal

    of territory granted in the Indian Territory. To resolve this issue, Thomas Fitzpatrick in 1851 negotiated with the Native Americans to change their territories again to accommodate for a new passage that would connect California, experiencing a gold rush, and the East. Native Americans accepted the definition of their borders which would cut down on intertribal warfare but also allow the federal government to negotiate with each tribe separately a far more efficient way to take over territories over

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    Asia In Australia Summary

    In ‘Australians in Asia, ‘Asia in Australia’, Knight explored the relationship between Asia and Australia and discusses how there was limited trade and economic deals made due to the anxiety that Australia had towards Asia. Australia had established a relationship with Asia in the late 19th Century, however, were reluctant to further their bond, due to their tie they had with the British Empire. Consequently that all changed after the Pacific war, where Asia began transforming their economic stance

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    Otherside

    Mandela’s house. It will cost 460R/340kr., and it will take 8 hours. At 19 when we are done, the cab will collect us again and drive us back to the hotel. At the hotel we will grab some food, relax in the pool, and end the day at the bar. Day 2: Gold Reef City Theme Park 10 o’clock a cab collects us at the hotel. 36,4 km from the hotel to the Theme Park by cab , it takes 31 minutes. Tickets inc. armband costs 220R/240kr. for both. The park is open from 9.30 to 17.00, so 16.30 a cab will catch

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    Westward Expansion Analysis

    the idea of freedom and the idea of Native American interaction. The natural environment was thriving in the west as gold and other precious minerals were discovered throughout westward expansion. The economic opportunities in the west were almost endless. As settlers took adapted Manifest Destiny, opportunist and businessmen took it towards their advantage

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    Eureka Rebellion Research Paper

    The Eureka Rebellion was a rebellion in 1854, instigated by gold miners in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, who revolted against the colonial authority of the United Kingdom. The Battle of the Eureka Stockade, by which the rebellion is popularly known, was fought between miners and the colonial forces of Australia on the 3rd December 1854 at Eureka Lead and named for the stockade structure built by miners during the conflict.[2] The rebellion resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people, the majority

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    Why Did Chinese Immigrate to the United States?

    from many countries such as Germany, Ireland, and England. There are as many as 12 million immigrants at this time. Regarding Chinese immigration, they immigrated to the United States from 1849 to 1882. Between this period, America had California Gold Rush, which is one of the reasons Chinese people immigrated. Because the Chinese Exclusion Act was taken into practice, no more Chinese people could immigrate to the United States after 1882. Chinese immigration is the divergent point for Chinese’ lives

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    A Poem in the Mountains

    thing come into reality. Furthermore, they give tea a new favorable habitat in the northern areas in the planet. The beautiful scenery in Shangnan is also impressive. Among these beauty spots, the most well-known spot is Gold-Silk Gorge. As a Five-A class National Forest Park, the Gold-Silk Gorge is chartered by its varieties of species of plants and animals besides its spectacular sight. In the gorge, here you can enjoy the soft and gentle curves of the mountains, while on the other side, the steep

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    Mining

    California in 1849. The mining boom lasted until the 1890’s then it died down. 65 When the word got out that there was a strike for Gold or silver it would create a mad rush to that area. Then people would settle in the area and work in the mines. There were numerous mining towns that flourished into Cities. The area of Denver, Colorado was once a mining town. Gold was discovered in the Pikes Peak Region. Large corporations would come in after the small prospectors got what they wanted. The Corporations

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    Manifest Destiny Research Paper

    In 1763 King George the Third of England issued a proclamation that was to be the first in a line of series of events that would lead to the separation of the colonies from British. After the French and Indian War, England had gained new territories west of the Appalachian mountains. 1 The King issued the proclamation of 1763, that the colonist would be prohibited from settling in the new lands west of the Appalachian divide, which was a Proclamation line that ran through the United States. The King

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    Scramble for Africa

    created (combined with other factors) made the possibility of war more likely. Archeological records show that the indigenous populations of southern Africa have mined, smelted and made tools, currency, and religious icons from iron, lead, brass, and gold for nearly 2,000 years. For nearly as long, people who lived in areas of mineral wealth have traded minerals with neighbors and more distant peoples. Indeed, strong centralized kingdoms

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