Jamestown Colony, English settlement, Achievements
13 Colonies History

Early Jamestown Colony

The Virginia Society, a cooperative enterprise made up of about 100 people, established the first permanent English settlement in the

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Spanish Conquistadors, exploration, conquistadores, New World, colonization, Spanish Empire, indigenous civilizations, conquest, expeditions, Aztecs
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Spanish Conquistadors

In the annals of history, few groups have stirred as much curiosity, admiration, and controversy as the Spanish Conquistadors. Their

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Middle Passage, American History, Brutal Legacy
History

The Middle Passage and Slave Trade

The annals of human history are punctuated with moments of great achievement and profound lows. The Middle Passage and the

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Transatlantic Slave trade, Middle passage, Slave traders
History

The Triangle of Trade

Introduction The Triangle of Trade, often referred to as the ‘Triangular Trade,’ provides an insight into the economic mechanisms and

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Columbian Exchange, plants, animals, diseases, Eastern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, landscapes, diets, societies, staple crops, potatoes, corn, smallpox
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The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange is a term that may not be familiar to many, but it describes an event that changed

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European explorers Routes of exploration Famous expeditions Exploration history Discovering new lands European voyages Maritime exploration New world exploration Historical routes
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Routes of Famous European Explorers

Introduction: Beginning in the 15th century, the European Age of Exploration marked a period of unprecedented overseas exploration. Spurred by

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Iroquois Confederacy Native American tribes Haudenosaunee Indigenous governance Iroquois League Six Nations Native American history Confederacy of tribes Native American culture
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The Iroquois Confederacy

The Iroquois Confederacy, also known as the Haudenosaunee or Six Nations, stands as a shining example of pre-colonial indigenous governance,

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Aztec Empire Mesoamerica Ancient civilizations Tenochtitlan Aztec culture Aztec civilization Aztec society Aztec rulers Aztec religion Conquest of the Aztecs
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The Aztec Empire

The Aztec Empire, with its grand temples, intricate social structures, and vast territories, stands as one of the most remarkable

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