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How do you say Lucky Willow in ojibway?

debizi-oziizigobiminzh debizi = lucky, to be lucky oziisigobiminzh(iig) = willow tree(s)


What type of mattresses were used in the 1860's?

Feather. If you were lucky.


What is the value of 1949 10 cent silver coin?

$1 dollar if you lucky


Why did only 32 colonist survive the first winter of Jamestown Virginia?

They were lucky and very hardy people. Age and health probably had a lot to do with it and any medical conditions most likely played a part. Some people survive conditions that kill others.


In the eyes of the British the America colonies existed for this reason?

Firstly, they were not "American Colonies" at the time. They were bush and wilderness. Nobody laid claim to the land.The first settlers were religious fundamentalists, who left Great Britain to be able to practice their own oddball form of religion, called Puritanism. They could be compared to the current crop of religious right wingers in the USA. They had little practical knowledge of how to survive in North America, and if it were not for the Aboriginals, they would have died of starvation during the first winter. What is now called " Thanksgiving" should really be called " we were really lucky to survive the first winter here".The Puritans made a number of huge errors as they tried to re-create England in North America, in both the way they tried to farm the land and how they built their homes. They were too stubborn to adopt the proven methods of the Aboriginals when it came to living here. It is a wonder they survived at all.Later they came to make money from plantations.EXPANDED ANSWER: In 1587 the first settlers came to Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina. They were not religious fundamentalists. The colony failed and the survivors left the island. It is not known where they went or what happened to them although there is a strong case that at least some of them went to the Chesapeake Bay area (in Virginia, where they were supposed to go in the first place) and were later massacred by Powhatan. There is also some speculation that at least seven escaped and were later enslaved by a local tribal group.FULL ANSWER: Colonists came to North America for a variety of reasons. The most common answer given would be for religious reasons, and this was the case for many non-Anglican religious groups who were persecuted in England - these groups included the Puritans of New England, the Quakers of Pennsylvania, and the Catholics of Maryland. However, they also came over seeking wealth, as was the case in Virginia and the Carolinas, where tobacco, sugar cane, cotton, and other cash crops were grown and sold to England. There were also a variety of other natural resources to be had in North America, not the least of which was timber and fur, both of which were difficult to find in England. Debtors that had been placed into prisons because of their debt were sent to Georgia, where they also made a convenient blockade between the Spaniards in Florida and England's wealthy plantation communities to the north.

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Was Eric the red leif of the lucky?

Erik the Red was a Viking explorer who discovered Greenland. Leif Ericson was his son, who was the first European to discover North America.


Why is Leif Erickson famous?

Leif the Lucky "discovered" North America around 1002AD. That lead to European Navigators knowing that there was land to the East, across the vast Atlantic Ocean and to Christopher Columbus "discovering" North America 500 years later.


When did the first European explorer reach Canada?

Lief the Lucky arrived in 1002 AD.


Which word is a good word to describe leif the lucky?

A good word to describe Leif the Lucky is "adventurous." He is known for his explorations and voyages, notably being one of the first Europeans to reach North America. His daring spirit and willingness to venture into the unknown exemplify an adventurous character.


What is leif the lucky faman for?

He lead a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in America.


When lost planet 2 comes out?

the Wikipedia said that in north America it will come out in December 2009 and in japan it comes out in somewhere around 2010. (lucky us.)


Why was Australia a good place for European colonization?

It wasn't! GB had no room left in there prisons and Australia had lots of space. The first fleet are lucky they survived.


How long does a north American fox live?

There are several species of foxes that live in North America and most will be lucky to live 5 years in the wild but may live 14 years or more in captivity


What animals foot is considered lucky?

A rabbit's foot is considered lucky in some cultures, particularly in North America, where it is believed to bring good luck and protection. This belief likely originated from African American folk culture and has been popularized through various superstitions and talismans.


How did America get Texas?

They got very lucky lol


Where does the word lucky appear in the Bible?

There is no such word lucky in the bible,because Christian defined lucky as Lucifer; the first three letter of Lucky which is 'luc' is the first three letter of the name 'lucifer' .


How did America feel after winning the Battle of Midway?

Great and lucky.