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  Name: Mario Alaniz    

Prof. Bereau-Ramazani  

     Date: 01-22-09

Traits That Facilitate Cross-Cultural Adaptation

There are different perspectives to see the adaptation of culture. It is possible to say emotional character as well as of health make rolls very important to study and understand a kind of adaptation. However, I will mention some essential aspects that have to do with this topic: Trait That Facilitate Cross-Cultural Adaptation. I will mention three important points which are necessary to have on count。

Firstly, there is personal curiosity in which one is interested in a new culture. ｂbetween success and curiosity, you might find the more you explore and learn about new culture, understand, comfortable and more success.

It is important to know what sources one can call upon, such: going to the library, spending time with the host. But be careful with those aspects related in which you meet a surprise: do`s and don`nt`s.

Secondly, tolerance of differences through which you accept that all things are different, and that it makes you feel overwhelmed, so you have to find emotional support out, such as: teachers, classmates, etch….

Finally,” a cross-cultural perspective”. ｈere you’ve got known beforehand that every culture is unique, ethnocentrism shows up, and not leaving on the way, beliefs of every country o social group.

Connerton, P. & Reid, F (1993). Linkages: Acontent-based integrated skills text. Boston: Heinle & Hanke.

Name: Mario Alaniz    

Prof. Bereau-Ramazani  

     Date: 03-2-09

Major events that led up to the American Revolution

Taxation

As a result of that people were heavily taxed in Britain in 1765, the Parliament decided all documents were sailed with the Stamp Act, to which citizen had to pay a mount of money: tax. This fact was indignant because Bostonian did not any representation in the Parliament which provoked protest that encouraged many opposite people. 

Later, in 1767, the taxed extended to a long list of British imported goods. The reaction of this fact was suddenly. In this occasion, a group of Bostonian, called “Son of Liberty”, organized a boycott, which consisted in not buying anything that was British taxed importation.

The Boston Massacre

As consequence of the occurred events, five citizens were killed and six wound after that a strong colonists protested against British soldier on March 5, 1770. This protest included the setting fire of the homes of British tax collectors, and use of stones and rocks.

The Boston Tea Party

The weakness of British Empire was eminent in 1772. This time, the Parliament decided to repeal all of the import taxes, except the tea. For facing this situation, Bostonian performed an attack very intelligent by disguising as Indian to invade ships in the port of Boston.  

Close of all colonial ports

It was 1775. The relationship of mother country with the early nation was broken down, which allowed that colonists could to get strong. However, they could not take on count with the ports after the parliament decided to close all ports. One year later, colonists declared by themselves independent on July 4: the United States of America.

Great Britain recognized officially the independence after many fighting which is called The American Revolution. Now The United States of America was not only a young independent nation, but also a large territory.

Connerton, P. & Reid, F (1993). Linkages: Acontent-based integrated skills text. Boston: Heinle & Hanke.