In the mid-17th century of Britain, the Navigation Acts was established.
<span>These acts was made mainly for safeguarding English shipping, and ensuring profit from the colonies. </span>
<span>The British Government added many taxes such as Tea Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act, etc. without allowing the participation of the Thirteen colonies. </span>
1. Ethnicity--colonies were broken into countries with no regard to ethnic groups. These groups differed before colonization and differed more during the colonial period. Many ethnic conflicts have occurred since, some resulting in genocide.
2. It is a more common language--the colonies were taught the colonial language and trade often continued with the European country that was once their ruler. Maintaining that language for trade eased the transition and makes trade more accessible.
3. Indigenous religions--these original religions still exist but differ greatly from one another. These religions were based in the tribes and colonies were a blend of many tribes. The European religions were often more consistent.
Justice is usually important to everyone no matter what religion.
The Virginia Plan- bicameral representation, congress based off population.
The New Jersey Plan unicameral, congress had one representative per state.
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On december 16th, 1846, 15 of the members of the Donner Party strapped on makeshift snowshoes and tried to walk out of the mountains to try to find help. After several days trying to find help they were left starving and on the verge of collapse.
