Throughout this historical era, a series of wars continued with U.S expansion for the rest of 19th century, however, the battle of Sand Creek illustrated a disturbing massacre by the United States that could have been avoided. The United States involvement in the west caused conflict between white settlers and Indians because the Indian Territory shrunk tremendously. Their territory went from occupying four different states to just a small patch of land in Eastern Colorado. This event in history proved that the Indians were simply confused. Their intentions were to settle territorial occupancy with the United States in a non-violent manner.
D’Souza acknowledges that while there are many materialistic gains to be made in the American society the desire for immigration and the commonly held views of America has a more prominent reason, the American dream is a dream based on freedom. It is not necessarily a literal freedom from oppression but a freedom of choice, a freedom to create one’s own destiny. D’Souza’s most powerful and agreeable argument is that the Americans simply have a better standard of living in comparison to most countries. In many countries throughout the world living conditions cannot be changed. No amount of hard work or experience can change something that you were born into.
So the husbands told them that they were heading west, they did not know exactly where in the west. Like the song says “Pass the talking wire from where to who knows?” so they were just following their husbands orders. Then the song says “Where a man could drift, in legendary myth, by roaming over spaces. The land was free and the price was right.” This part of the song refers to the idea that if you move out west you could become extremely wealthy because it has been done by others. Also that the land was free because there was no one occupying it (the Indians were occupying it but they were either killed or forced out of the land), and if you wanted the land it could be acquired for a small sum.
The steamboats really helped with trading goods with other countries. This new form of transportation was very efficient and easier than using regular boats, which helped economically. Another form of transportation was the railroads. Railroads changed the United States economically and socially. They got people and materials around faster than other modes of transportation did before.
Western Settlement Essay Western settlement destroyed traditional Native American ways of life through, moving into traditional homelands of the Native Americans, traditional ways of the Native Americans were destroyed. Western settlement destroyed the traditional use of the buffalo by hiring men to kill off buffalo. And finally, traditions and religious practices were destroyed by the absorbtion of Native American culture to western and Christianity practices. Through moving into the traditional homelands of the Native Americans were destroyed because the lands were taken by the western settlers. In 1830 the railroad expansion from 73 miles in 1830 to 30,636 miles in 1860 which trespassed into Native American homelands, violating the treaty of Fort Laramine.
America has spent numerous amounts of money on strengthening our homeland security as well as border patrol, which have strengthened our defense but weakened our economy. Although some Americans feel much safer within our borders today, there are still many more that still have fear of those terrorists, but with all the new laws stemming from 9/11 people generally feel much safer in America than ever before. In conclusion, 9/11 has had many a huge impact in America in many ways both positive and negative. A positive impact of 9/11 is that Americans came together as one and showed they were there for one another when times got hard. A negative impact that 9/11 has had is the effect it has had on the economy and also with the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Their nomadic lifestyle, families, and wealth made them appear as respectable people. Primarily because the rich culture was described in such a positive manner, Europeans developed a new interest in the people east of them. The results of this include the spread of the compass, papermaking, and printing to Europe which had not occurred before Polo’s book. An instigator¬¬¬ of communication between two completely separate places, Marco Polo made Yuan China and Mongol
American History Ind. Studies Imaginary Dialogue Booker T. Washington: First and foremost I feel that my fellow African Americans should first prepare themselves for a decent living rather than fight for equal rights. Why waste your time shouting and pouting when hard work is the key to success. We shouldn’t waste our time when we need time to work and gain land and money. We can buy the land our fellow ancestors have shed blood and sweat for picking cotton and raise our families in a life of peace like we all deserve.
The Lamp At Noon Edit 0 0 14… Short Stories - Literary Devises Title:_The Lamp At Noon_ Point of View: The point of view in the story is a third person's view. Protagonist: Ellen and Paul. They are husband and wife. Paul is a farmer in the land that is affected by a dust storm. In the story, Ellen wants to move the family to the town because she does not like a "hopeless" life in a "desert" like this.
While Lennie and George’s dream was to own a ranch, they chose to tolerate the misfortune they were living through, having their ranch-to-be as something to look forward to. Unlike George and Lennie, Crooks and Curley’s wife dreamed of being treated in an approving manner. They both wished to be respected, but they differed in the way they chose to gain such respect. Crooks showed a sense of opposition and hatred to his white fellow ranch workers, however Curley’s wife chose to broadcast herself as much as it took to become noticed by the men. Although few dreams may be unrealistic, one continues to dream for a source of hope and optimism.