The purchase of Alaska in 1867 marked the end of Russian efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America, and became an important step in the United States rise as a great power in the Asia-Pacific region.
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This question presupposes that Muhammed Ali did in fact bring people together. During his working lifetime, that is, when he was actually boxing, Muhammed Ali was an incredibly controversial figure who many wanted to see lose. His talent led some people to him but he was not a universally beloved figure in his time. In fact, the movie Rocky is seen as a jab (pun intended) at Ali
Indentured servants- Indentured servants made up a significant amount of the labor force when England first colonized the North American continent during the early 1600's. These servants would work 4-7 years for a farm owner who paid for their trip to North America. After the term of service was up, the servant would receive a piece of land to start their own farm on.
Nathaniel Bacon- Bacon was a farmer in Virginia who was upset with the Royal Governor, William Berkley, because Berkley refused to protect colonists during their altercations with Native Americans. Bacon felt that poorer colonists were not cared about by Berkley. This is why he organized a group and rebelled against the governor and his rules.
Mercantilism- This is an economic system in which one country uses another country/territory for natural resources. This was the economic system established by England in the North American continent. The British colonies were used for their natural resources, as a means to sell manufactured goods made in Britian, and as a reliable trade partner. All of this was meant to benefit Britain.
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1. Arrest: This is the process of restraining or apprehending a person (usually a suspect) for an investigation.
2. Indictment: After an arrest, a formal charge is drafted stating the alleged offence that the arrested suspect has committed. It is the charge or the alleged offence that is regarded as an indictment.
3. Arraignment and plea: This refers to the procedure where the accused person/defendant is brought before the court and the charge is read to him in the language that he understands, after which he takes his plea (whether guilty or not guilty).
4. Appearance before a judge: After arraignment and taking of plea the accused person/defendant is then brought before a judge, usually represented by a legal practitioner.
5. Trial: This is the process or stage of criminal procedure where the case of the parties are argued before the court, witnesses are called, and evidence is presented before the court.
6. Verdict and Sentencing: After due evaluation of the case presented before the court and the evidence tendered, the court will make its findings and pronounce its verdict or judgment on the matter based on its findings on a considered weighting of credible evidence. After which, If the accused person/defendant is found guilty, the the court will sentence the accused person by imposing the punishment prescribed by law on such person.
7. Appeal: This is the process whereby a person who is unsatisfied with the verdict or judgment of the court, brings an application before an appellate court to have the earlier judgment set aside or varied.
