Caddo

was spent on an army base located in Kentucky. During his many deployments I would anxiously countdown the days for his return. Thankfully, he came home safe and retired from the army in early 2003. After his retirement, we moved to a small town, Caddo Mills, Texas. Just months after moving into our new home, my dad began to get sick. Every morning he would wake up nauseous and…

highly employed in learning trade and commerce. Learning the artifacts of these groups are also important in learning more about the economic activities of the involved groups. The other cultural groups include the Acadians, Arawak, Blackfeet, and the Caddo. The economic activities of the Mississippians are closely linked to those of the other Native North…

The Chaldeans of Mesopotamia have an almost identical flood tradition described in Genesis, with the exception that all the antediluvians were giants. One giant, that reverenced the gods, was named Noa. He lived in Syria with his three sons, Sem, Japet, Cham, and their wives. This man, fearing the destruction he foresaw from the stars, began to build a ship. Sevenety-eight years later the oceans broke forth, both from beneath and above in violent rains. All the mountains and the whole human race…

History, memory, and event are words similar in the vernacular. In any evaluation of the past these terms must be separated. Each has a distinct definition in histography. Each contributes to the myths which characterize the values and ideals of a specific population. The historical mythology of the Old West of America, overlapping and conflicting stories render it impossible to write one definitive history of the Old West. To do so, the author must decide whether is history a set series of…

Background Fighting between American Indians and settlers began almost immediately after settlers settled in the New World. As time went on Americans needed more land to accommodate the growing populations, in turn they pushed the American Indians out farther west. However, after the Revolution was won miners, settlers, and cattle ranches became interested in the Indian lands. Chiefs did not give up their land therefore instigating bloody conflicts and the creation of reservations. After Indian…

In the novel Lakota Woman by Mary Crow Dog, it tells the life story of Mary "Brave Woman" Crow Dog. However, her story shows not only the happiness but the pain her and a lot of others felt. It also revealed he struggle of the Sioux as they waver between embracing the white man's ways and maintaining their ancestral traditions. Mary’s experiences show struggle, pain and determination in hopes of getting the reader to see both sides of the Indian movement. “The fight for our land is at the core…

When Johanna was getting shot, Captain Kidd got up and made sure she got out of the way. Later, when she was being hit by her relatives, he decided to not leave her there and take her with him. Finally, when they were getting shot at by Almay and the Caddos, Captain Kidd fought them off and killed them. Captain Kidd was always sure that she was out of harm’s way. Captain Kidd is a hero because of his unbroken commitment to protecting Johanna. Captain Kidd protects Johanna, we even see this at…

It is the spring semester of 2016 at National Park Community College. The day begins with Joan Henry’s English Composition 11 class where Mrs. Henry divides the class into groups of four. She gives the class our first assignment which includes exchanging contact information and an informal interview. The topics chosen for the interview include my classmate’s hobbies, accomplishments and goals. The three English Composition 11 students I interviewed are Kevin Uribes, Jennifer Conrad and Shandi…

Government Intervention- Local Level Introduction Taxes and funding affect schools in local school districts. Property taxes determine how much money a school district receives. The amount of school days in a year and other aspects of schools are regulated by state government regarding education. Federal government probably has very little role in Shreveport schools. Previous legislation, to include No Child Left Behind, did provide for accountability, and some schools do get federal funding…

Thinking back in American history, the most notable Native American event is the Trail of Tears. This event, for obvious reasons, is taught in every school and known by every American. Because of the cruel acts during this famous event, it is easy to single this one out and forget about many others. One of the major Native American events that is forgotten is the Ghost Dance of 1890. Like the Trail of Tears, the Ghost Dance effected the lives of the Native Americans; and by the end, a large…