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Indentured Servitude to Slavery The Essay

In 1639, Virginia passed the first law that intended to exclude "Negroes" from any normal government protections. Furthermore, in 1664, Virginia passed the first anti-amalgamation law that prohibited anyone from procreating outside of their race; th Continue Reading...

Breaking the Maya Code Research Paper

Cracking Maya Code Cracking the Maya Code In the early 200's A.D. The area around Southern Mexico and Guatemala was the home to a civilization that rivaled any on Earth. They built enormous stone buildings, carved with images and writing, and thriv Continue Reading...

Spirit in the Church Term Paper

Pneumatologists and theologians have long sought to define the role of the Holy Spirit within the Christian faith. These scholars' understanding of the Spirit differs greatly, not only in terms of the role of the Holy Spirit, but also in terms of whe Continue Reading...

Diary Entry of Early Urban Dweller Essay

Diary of Urban Dweller From the Diary of Mr. Praisegod Romney, Merchant of Boston, November 1688. Today, I witnessed the hanging of the Irish witch, Goodwife Ann Glover, and it inspired in me a desire for closer-self-examination and reflection on m Continue Reading...

Muslim and Buddhists Term Paper

Muslim and Buddhists. There are four references used for this paper. There are a number of religions throughout the world. It is important to examine the Muslim and Buddhists to determine the variety of human needs that religious practices and doct Continue Reading...

Optical Revolutions How the Telescope Essay

The universe viewed through a telescope looked different, and this difference in itself played into the Protestant argument that received truths may be fallible. In fact, the notion of truth outside empirical evidence became unsteady: For most thin Continue Reading...