California Proposition 13

The traveling did not end when migrants reached California . To attain a fairly steady income, workers had to follow the harvest around the state. When potatoes were ready to be harvested, they needed to go to where the potatoes were being grown. The same concept applied to harvesting other crops such as cotton, lemons, oranges, peas, and many other crops. Migrant populations were the most dense in agricultural centers as a result of this. When they were not working or looking for work, or…

Immigrating to the United States can be challenging for many Latin Americans. As for this, many Latin Americans face cultural differences between American and Latin American societies. With regards to this, two authors emphasize this concept through their works. In the film, “Mi Familia” director Gregory Nava describes the story of three generations of immigrants who struggle through adversity. Given that, “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisnero tells the story of Esperanza, a young…

What A Governor is and The Requirements To Become Governor of Texas The Governor is the highest ranking official in the state of Texas. Although the governors of all the states are different from each other in what they do, the Texas governor signs or vetoes bills that are passed by the legislature, serves as commander-in-chief of the Texas military and assigns Texans that are eligible to state offices. There are certain requirements to become the governor of Texas: To run as the governor…

Hispanics in California Ever since California first became a state in 1848 it has been a major gateway for immigrants, making it an incredibly diverse state. As of today, California is home to more Latin immigrants than any other state in America, including several members of my own family. Hispanic immigrants have hugely impacted California from economics all the way to art and entertainment. Seeing the several contributions that Hispanics have made to our state makes me incredibly proud…

The drought in California has lasted for a long time now. Rainfall was scarce, and what were once grasslands were now desert like areas. It stats mid-day in Los Angeles, Luke was planning to go on a hike, but he couldn't decide on a specific area to explore. Instead of making the decision his own, he walked into the living room, where his girlfriend, Arzaylea, was sitting. Luke opened his mouth to speak, "Where do you think I should hike? I could go to what's left of the forest, the beach,…

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, there is Mono Lake, which is a large but secluded lake tucked away in a depression in the ground a few miles away from the nearest road. At first glance, it may seem like just another normal lake, but it is home to a bizarre, otherworldly landscape that was created when water from fresh water springs underneath the lake mixed with the lake’s salty, alkaline water, forming deposits of limestone. Near the south shore of Mono Lake, grotesque towers of rough,…

For my class, I chose the title “The Full Story of Native Americans.” There are many times in a history class or just in a general class where history has been changed or altered, and it leaves out the Native Americans, forcing the students to not receive the full story. I want to teach a class where this is not the case. My title explains to the students that they will get the entire story of Native Americans not just bits and pieces like many classes tend to give. According to Cynthia…

the United States with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo with Mexico in 1848. Americans appeared in 1851 with the mormons. In 1859 Comstock Lode opened the new era of silver mining in Nevada. And the New era attracted thousands, especially from California. In 1910 the discovery of gold and silver ended Nevada’s economic depression. Nevada has a few unusual animals we don't have around here, for instance the kangaroo rat, which is found in Death Valley, can live its whole life without…

In pages 172-259 of “Lone Star Nation – How Texas Will Transform America” Richard Parker starts out by explaining how Texas is dominated by the republican party. But can possibly be converting back to a democratic state, due to so many Hispanics migrating to Texas. Parker goes on to interviewing University of Texas Professor Regina Lawrence, who argues that Texas will never ever turn back to a democratic dominate state. She also says that democrats have themselves to blame after constantly…

decide on which trail we are to take and what our destination is. Between these three, the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe, it would be most wise to chose the California Trail. There is a fair share of challenges and benefits of this trail. One of these benefits would the the length. However, if we leave at the perfect time, this trail could be as short as 3 months. Also, once arriving at California there would be opportunity to make a living by selling tools to miners, as there have been many…