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Peer reviewedZagarri, Rosemarie – Journal of American History, 1988
Discusses the process of moving state capitals (between 1776 and 1812) to achieve equal representation through geographic centrality. Presents contemporary arguments for the process including the belief that central location of the capital promoted better attendance by all state representatives. Describes how the system was replaced by numerical…
Descriptors: Geographic Location, Human Geography, Legislators, Population Distribution
Rodil, B. R. – 1993
This document analyzes the two main indigenous groups in the south of the Philippines. It outlines the history of the Lumad and Moro communities of Mindanao. The document discusses the effects of development and business interests in the region, and their campaigns around land issues. The Lumad and Moro accept the need to develop new sources of…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Culture Conflict, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDobyns, Henry F. – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1984
Illustrates how the Northern Panya People were the key link in a Pacific Southwest trade route extending from the Pacific Ocean to the Colorado River, where it forked northeast--toward the Hopi Pueblos--and southeast--toward the Pima People. Conceptualizes an established network of pre-Contact trade centers in North America. (JHZ)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indians, Ancient History
Millward, Hugh A. – 1981
In this sixth volume of the Ethnic Heritage Series, the pattern of ethnicity in Nova Scotia (Canada) is examined by deriving indices of diversity for counties and larger towns. The historical development of ethnic patterns from 1767 to 1971 and recent changes in the ethnic pattern are discussed. Ethnic origin data is mapped for 1871 and 1971 and…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Distribution, Ethnic Groups
Download full textConklin, Nancy Faires – 1984
By focusing on social and cultural backgrounds of the five U.S.-affiliated Micronesian states, this document highlight issues that pertain to education in this region. The first sections deal with the political history of the region, emphasizing the period of U.S. administration from the 1940's to the 1970's. The history of instititonalized…
Descriptors: Anthropological Linguistics, Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Background
Friesen, John W. – 1985
The study reported in this paper identified and interviewed a representative sample of the former Doukhobor residents of 13 Canadian villages and compared responses of three generations of Doukhobors regarding the nature and strength of their present identity. The results of the survey are summarized in 5 idea components: Awareness of Culture;…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Background, Cultural Traits, Educational Sociology
