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  2. Spanish colonial real - Wikipedia

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    Cob denominations were 1 ⁄ 2, 1, 2, 4, and 8 reales. When circulating in New England the larger coins might be cut to give intermediate values; since a real was nicknamed a "bit", the expression "two bits" came to mean a quarter dollar. [2] Unlike in Spain, the copper coins were generally not struck by the colonial mints.

  3. Economy of North Korea - Wikipedia

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    The basic goal of the Three-Year Plan, officially named "The Three-Year Post-war Reconstruction Plan of 1954–56", was to reconstruct an economy torn by the Korean War. The plan stressed more than merely regaining the prewar output levels. The Soviet Union, other East European countries and China provided reconstruction assistance.

  4. Colonial Forge High School - Wikipedia

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    Colonial Forge is located on Courthouse Road, State Route 630, slightly over two miles from Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1. Colonial Forge's student enrollment is now 55.0% Caucasian, 26.0% African American, 14.8% Hispanic, and 5.5% Asian/Pacific Islander.

  5. Constitution of India - Wikipedia

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    244(2) and 275(1) Provisions made for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. Seventh: 246 Central government, state, and concurrent lists of responsibilities Eighth: 344(1) and 351 Official languages: Ninth 31-B Validation of certain acts and regulations. [g] Tenth 102(2) and 191(2)

  6. Analysis of European colonialism and colonization - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] For example, colonial policies, such as the type of rule implemented, [3] the nature of investments, [4] [5] and identity of the colonizers, [6] are cited as impacting postcolonial states. Examination of the state-building process, economic development , and cultural norms and mores shows the direct and indirect consequences of ...

  7. Colonial empire - Wikipedia

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    [1] Before the expansion of early modern European powers, other empires had conquered and colonized territories, such as the Roman Empire in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. Modern colonial empires first emerged with a race of exploration between the then most advanced European maritime powers, Portugal and Spain, during the 15th century. [2]

  8. Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Wikipedia

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    Average monthly rents in Williamsburg can range from approximately $1,400 for a studio apartment to $1,600–2,400 for a one-bedroom and $2,600–4,000 for a two-bedroom. [44] The price of land in Williamsburg has accelerated. [ 43 ]

  9. Georgian architecture - Wikipedia

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    Before this the internal plan and function of the rooms can generally not be deduced from the outside. To open these large windows the sash window, already developed by the 1670s, became very widespread. [16] Corridor plans became universal inside larger houses. [17]