Things to Do in San Juan Capistrano Great Stone Church The ruins, more commonly known as the Great Stone Church, is one of the most interesting sections of SJC Mission. The church was laid out as a cross shape with a bell tower that can be seen as far away as 10 miles and whose bells could be heard even further. This historical church lasted only six year as it was destroyed by a 7.0-magnitude in 1812. The earthquake also took the lives of fifty plus people who were buried in the old church cemetery.…
“Bienvenidos a Newport Beach” by Firoozeh Dumas The story starts off in Whittier, California, then ends up in Newport California. But first the author describes his home in Whittier, which he wasn't very fond of.. Dumas say’s “…
I didn’t choose readings on The Northern Frontier Spain, but what I know, Spain started moving north soon after the conquest of Mexico looking for wealth and salvation of souls. Christian Indians were sent to the north to assist in the conversion to Christianity. The king of Spain, in 1598 made a decision to settle the lands to the north of Mexico. Spain also sent Don Juan Onate to lead the mission in the areas to the north. Don Juan Onate left Santa Barbara in 1595.…
Adapting to failed expeditions Glory: honor won by notable achievements. In this scenario Cabeza de Vaca strived for glory by trying to establish colonies in the Gulf of Mexico, but his expedition soon turned into a grueling peregrination across Texas. In 1527 Cabeza de Vaca shipwrecked on the coast of Galveston island, and set off on foot to Mexico. With little food, weak men, and no connections to other Spanish soldiers it still baffles people how Cabeza de Vaca survived. With tough challenges to overcome Cabeza survived because of his wilderness skills, success as a healer, and most importantly his respect for the Native Americans.…
The conquest of the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries, as documented by Christopher Columbus and Bartoleme de Las Casas, was tale of hammer and nail. In both accounts the Natives were described as meek and docile, with little to no weaponry that could withstand Spanish attack. Both Columbus and Las Casas stated that the Indians were naive, lacking evil, and respectful, Las Casas even stating they were “weak and complacent”. In the eyes of these Spanish explorers, the Indians were malleable people, and would benefit from conversion to the Christian faith. Las Casas differs from Columbus, however, in his view of the Spaniards.…
Reputation gain. Riches. Discovery. Religion. All of these are goals Columbus and de las Casas are both set on the objective to find in the “New World’s”, but with de la Casas comes clear that changing humanity instead was his true prime achievement in all of this.…
Cultural Competence History and Background Mark and Louise Zwick founded Casa Juan Diego in 1980. Casa Juan Diego, located in Houston, Texas, provides a safe home for undocumented families that come from all over the world, seeking asylum. Many of these families are escaping from gang, political, and domestic violence and come to Casa Juan Diego in hopes of starting a new life here in the United States. This community filled with undocumented families who are attempting to start over, searching for jobs and a better life here.…
The Colonies were the start of the Americas. The Colonists actions decided the fate of their settlement. Whatever they did, how they treated the Native americans, how they developed their economy and government determined the outcome of their settlement. There are different management styles that helped the colonies prosper, or caused them to fail. They’re government, economy, population push and pull factors, religious tolerance and labor needed to be managed properly in order for success.…
The American continents have always been a battleground of principles; a realm in which colonialism, nationalism, and radicalism come together, through peace and war, to create bold new ideas which would forever change the historical relevance and climate of the region. In the early to mid 1800s, Spanish America was in the midst of revolutionary turmoil, spearheaded by political chaos, and the constant shift of ideological power. Such an environment tends to be a breeding ground for larger than life personalities, with the setting being volatile enough for these characters to be placed center stage. Latin America was no exception. In the north came the many reigns of Antonio López de Santa Anna, a charismatic yet inept leader who infamously…
Every culture has urban legends and Hispanic culture is no exception. These legends can be anything from terrifying ghost stories to heavily believed superstition. Some of the most popular legends would be those of El Chupacabra and La Llorona, which are not only known by those of hispanic heritage, but internationally as well. The majority of these legends have been around for centuries but as the years have gone by, they have turned into cautionary tales and lessons for the younger generations. These descriptions are not meant to prove the existence of the supernatural beings and cryptics, but to showcase the legends that permeate the Hispanic/Latino culture.…
Well known for her luxurious homes, breathtaking coastline, and endless parade of opportunity, California is home to creativity and ingenuity. As you approach the coast and travel down California, her majestic views welcome tourists and captures the hearts of her people. Cities scattered along her coast provide shelter to the once dominating Spanish influenced architecture and culture. From gas stations to schools to the local Trader Joes, the hint of red tiles and stucco walls litter the ever growing cities. But for some the roots of Spanish influence run deeper than the adobe walls and overly vibrant murals.…
The missions were built by the Spanish starting in 1769 in order to colorize the territory of Alta California, which they had discovered over two centuries earlier. There had been various proposals over the years to do something with this territory, but it was hard reaching the coast of Alta California from new Spain (Mexico) in those days, sailing against the wind and currents, and Spain had other priorities. The driving purpose (from the king’s perspective) was to protect and hold territory Spain had “discovered” and claimed. Missions were the fastest and most economical way to settle this vast territory. It simply was not practical or affordable to send large numbers of soldiers and settlers.…
Chile, as one of the most significant countries in South America, has been known for its extreme geographic diversity. As one of the narrowest nations around the world, Chile extends from a latitude of 17 degree south to Cape Horn at 56 degree between Andes and the Pacific Ocean. (Smith, 1904). The country extends more than 4,000 km from north to south while only around 170 km from east to west. According to the data, around 80% of the country’s interior land is covered by mountains, with the snowcapped Andes covering almost all of its eastern boarder (World Atlas).…
- Santiago is from Spain. - Occupation is a Shepherd. - Travels around the world selling his wool to shops & people. - His father wants him to be Priest instead of Shephard.…
One of the most important pioneers for this concept was Arturo Soria y Mata; he was an urban planner from Spain. His concept first appearance was in an article in Madrid famous journal of the time, where Soria tackles the municipal policies of planning, advising a radical measure for the future planning of Madrid. The Linear City concept had as principal idea one strip of 500 meters wide, the long of the strip would be the necessary, by necessary we mean it could be as long as the city would require. In the center of this strip, the main actor would be the train line and tranvia. Main pipes for water, gas, sewage, electricity etc.…