In 1826, an American named Jedediah Smith started to sell furs form different routes. Over time, more American came to California for a shelter and land. By 1848, they learned it was full of real gold. (My State, 3) That was the starting of the Gold Rush, the time that changed California forever. Then the United States defeated Mexico that declared California and part of Mexico were now parts of the United States (My State, 4).
People began flocking to California when they started hearing stories about the gold rush, dreams of making it rich, gold lying around just waiting for you to grab it. The gold rush began when james w. marshall found some at sutter mill in Coloma californai. He probably shouldn’t have told anybody because after he did about 300,000 people showed up looking for gold, good for making cities out west but bad for james. The effects of the Gold Rush were substantial. San Francisco grew from a small settlement of about 200 residents in 1846 to a boomtown of about 36,000 by 1852.
Arkansas is known for being the “natural” state, but I believe California has much more than it’s beautiful scenery. California in general is a very diverse state and offers more things to do for tourists and native Californians, “California travel is all…we have more tourist attractions than any other place in the world.” There are millions of
And all the roads into Oklahoma City, 66 down from Tulsa, 270 up from McAlester…”(128) This is the route which a family took to get to California. I have a feeling that if I started at the same point this family did and used these directions to get to California, I would eventually get there. I think Steinbeck had no choice BUT to be a realistic writer. During his lifetime, so much history happened, starting with World War II, the depression, then the civil rights movement. History and Literature intertwines so seamlessly, and there was so much history and the perspective of the ones who were going through it to write
They are all very diverse and a comprised of many different origins and backgrounds. Hispanic Americans have all come from comparable backgrounds and have come to the United States to reach for the American dream. Each group became a citizen of the United States in a different way, but are citizens nonetheless. One thing that is duly noted is that these different cultures and races have much in common with other races such as African Americans and Indian Americans. Although Hispanic Americans have not been citizens for a lengthy period of time, they are making a wonderful mark in the United States history and future.
In 1859-60 an unknown explorer went up the Arkansas River and found gold in it’s sand and gravel. Explorers, miners, railroad expansionists, farmers and ranchers flooded the area. Railroad pushed west to serve thousands of miners. The Denver & Rio Grande Western battled for the Royal Gorge route up the Arkansas, establishing Salida in late May 1880. Economics: Salida is the service, supply, and tourism center for the Upper Arkansas Valley.
Chapter 16 The Conquest of the Far West Pioneers such as farmers, ranchers, and miners settled west around 1845 and recreated the image of “The Great American Desert” to a legendary “Frontier.” Many Americans were in the west before the Civil War. Despite efforts to drive away established native populations, the Anglo-Americans found themselves among them with their influence in everything they did. Pioneers really relied on federal money and the capitalism of the East. The Far West or “Great West” was more than just one region beyond the Mississippi River; it was filled with many people and different environments. The most widespread Indian group of the West was the Plains Indians.
The City of Angels One out of every eight United States residents lives in California. Why not live in the most exciting place in the country? California has a plethora of activities and places to experience; unlike most other states. Arizona is one state that has absolutely no competition with California. The busiest city in Arizona is Phoenix; but what is there to actually do there?
In 1993, 30% earned between $25,000 and $50,000, 16% earned over $50,000. Estimates have it that in 2002, Latino purchasing power will be $428.3 billion (approximately 6% of total U.S. purchasing power). However, only about 1% of U.S. advertising dollars will be spent trying to reach Latino consumers. (Whitefield, C1) What's more, the Latino market exhibits sustained brand loyalty that, once established, will give marketers access to the growing purchasing power of U.S. Latinos, which could reach approximately $1 trillion. It is important for marketers to understand that unlike traditional market segment research and eventual campaigns, there are several cultural attributes of Latinos that must be understood before any new endeavor is to be started.
Over 3 million Puerto Rican Americans live in the United States mostly in the New York area and the rest live in Puerto Rico itself. (Hispanic American Diversity, 2008). Puerto Rico is a common wealth of the United States so their consider American citizens by birth. This makes them eligible for government benefits not available to other members of the Hispanic Americans. Many think that the welfare system has kept Puerto Ricans in a cycle of poverty however; others think that it is discrimination in education and schooling is their biggest problem.