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How and Why Did People with More Access to Wealth and Power Use Ideas About Race to Help Secure and Extend That Power?

by Luann Suhr in Ethnicity, November 21, 2011
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This article focuses on how whites in power in the United States used the idea of race to control the Chinese Americans, Native Americans, and African Americans during the 1800’s.

Thanksgiving,a Day of Thanks or Murder

by SakuraMoon in Holidays, November 16, 2011
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Thanksgiving, a holiday of feast,spending time with family and giving thanks for one success in life but the truth is more than what is told in school.

Early Jamestown Letter (Fictional)

by Blacktooth in History, October 17, 2011
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This is a fictional letter I wrote as the character William Fuller (all characters mentioned are fictional). It’s a letter about life in the early Jamestown colony of 17th century Virginia. This letter was created to show how colonial life was in general and is not 100 percent accurate.

Why We Should Still Celebrate Columbus Day

by Suzieqmom in Holidays, October 9, 2011
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Celebrating Columbus Day has become somewhat controversial; despite the fact that it is a federal holiday, many states and localities no longer observe the holiday. That may be a mistake.

New World Beginnings and The Planting of English America. Part B

by qazzaqvaz in Issues, September 22, 2011
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The European conquest had a disastrous impact on the native population of America. In actuality, the main goal of European colonization of America was the enrichment of Europeans, while needs and interests of the local population were absolutely insignificant for colonizers. As a result, native inhabitants of America became mere commodities which Europeans used to achieve their goals in the process of colonization.

New World Beginnings and The Planting of English America. Part a

by qazzaqvaz in History, September 22, 2011
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European colonization influenced dramatically both American continents and changed the life of the local population consistently. At the same time, the colonization of the New World was not less significant for Europeans as it was for the native population of America. In such a context, it is important to understand reasons and factors which stimulated European colonization of America.

Should America Celebrate Columbus Day? Heelll No!

by JacePotter in Holidays, September 17, 2011
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Pretty self explanitory doncha think?

Native American Trivia

by desertsister in Ethnicity, August 7, 2011
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Here are some interesting factoids many folks probably do not know about the Native American ways and culture.

Who are The Native Americans?

by WindBlowerTM in Ethnicity, July 10, 2011
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They are referred to America’s first people. The first Europeans called them Indians, but today we know them as the great Native Americans, being the first people of this great continent.

The Superstition Mountains Attract Visitors From All Over The World

by wes girl in Paranormal, June 22, 2011
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The Superstition Mountains will instantly captivate visitors upon first glance. In fact, the wilderness area encircling the mountains is one of the must see tourist attractions for people that adore the outdoors.

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