As Part of the kindergarten class, I was taught in English and Spanish. ... At such a young age, I absorbed English and Spanish phrases. ... I would not like to be in a school where my classes are given in my first language (Spanish). ... They find it very offensive when my brothers and I chat, and not a word in Spanish is said. ... Instead it helps those with good intentions enhance their behavior and attitudes produced in cultural unawareness. ...

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The colony was sponsored by a group of investors who hoped to profit from the venture with their goal to search for Gold and Silver as well as establishing a river route to the Pacific Ocean that would help them with trade to the Orient. ... Although the establishment of this colony had its share of difficulty and lessons to learn, it helped shape the world today through their cultural encounters, religion and beliefs, their customs and aspirations and through their early legal code and government. ... Other motives for Virginia Company were to prevent the spread of Spanish colonies, theref...

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The Scots sought help from England, but Elizabeth, who already knew that her throne was at stake, refused to help because she did not want war. ... When Mary asked for help, Elizabeth I agreed to it and gave her a place to stay. Mary I secretly wrote letters to the lords in Spain asking King Phillip to send ships to defeat Elizabeth and make Mary I queen. ... In July of 1588, the Armanda, a fleet of 130 ships, sent by Philip of Spain in hopes of gaining Catholic leadership in Engalnd, set out to invade England. ... Eventually, most of the ships got destroyed in a storm and the rest retreate...

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The Iron Age helped already made weapons even stronger. ... They often used the stars to help them on their way" (51). ... During the Spanish Armada a ship called a war galley was used in battle. The Spanish armada and the British fleet fought with over two hundred ships. ...

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He has become one of the most recognized names in history and he opened up the exploration for Spain into the new world. ... Thomas Jefferson, a century later, did not only create a better life for himself, but he helped create a better life for us today. ...

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The Anglo-Saxons I. Time Line A. 307-1B.C. 1. Literary Events a. Roman poet Virgil born b. Alexandria is center of Greek learning c. Library began under Ptolemy, 307B.C. 2. Cultural/Historical Events a. Celts ("Brythons") live in Britain b. Caesar invades Brita...

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