... colonies tried hard to find a sense of themselves as a nation even before they had a nation. Nationality became an American invention (notes). To find an identity the thirteen colonies created a flag, symbols of nationality (bald eagle, pluribus Unum), and they established national heroes (George Washington). Next they began to shape a national character. They asked themselves what it is to be an American ... not educated. Some of their occupations were commercial farmers, traders and fisherman. Northerners were traditionally manufacturers. The textile industry began to flourish here. T...

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... ;500.000 Calais, Cherbourg, Brest, Bordeaux and Bayonne were taken back by French forces during the next fifteen years. The age of chivalry Edward III + eldest son the Black Prince - symbols of the "code of chivalry": if insulted, served God and the king, and defended any lady in need Legend: Once, lady at court accidentally dropped her garter and Edward III ... are kept like animals." Richard II promised changes, but later refused to keep his promise: "Serf you are and serfs you shall remain." Heresy and orthodoxy Unpopularity of the Church - greed, disliked paying taxes to the pope (wa...

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