Caribbean

Chapter one discussed the Christopher Columbus’ voyages to the New World and the work done by the Spaniards to the natives who was originally found inhabiting in the New World. A key person during this time period was Bartolome de las Casas who was a priest and even an owner of a plantation in Cuba on which the Native Indians were forced to work on. He quickly gave up that life to be a critic of the mistreatment and oppression of the Native Indians in the New World. His transcription of…

Ponce de Leon explored many areas, including the Bahamas and Bimini both for gold and the mythical fountain,but never found either. In late March of 1513 he came to Florida’s east coast to where we know as St. Augustine and claimed it for Spain. Since he discovered the land he named it La Florida or place of flowers for it's lavish landscape and beautiful beaches. He continued sailing down the coast with rough currents to an area he named Cape of Canaveral that means Cape of Currents. Ponce de…

Do you have a favorite place? I know I have a favorite place it is SeaWorld because people are so joyful there and it is a really pleasant place to go to if you need to go on a vacation this spring break or this summer. Now I will be talking about their activities there what you could do there when you go there you want to. I would also talk about the appearance like how it looks and more. Mostly but not least I will be talking about their food like what they eat in Florida or do they eat the…

Best Vacation Spots in Florida Florida is regarded by many people as one of the best and most incredible states in the United States of America for several reasons. The most important reason is the beauty and splendor it is endowed with. This state is gifted with both natural and man-made wonders, which is the reason why it is one of the favorite vacation destinations of locals and tourists from outside of the United States. In this article, you will get to know the best vacation spots in…

"The city flourished initially, and rather modesty, as a tourist center and retirement colony…" Beverley & Houston (Page 20). The perfect thing about Tokyo and Miami is something that I can't compare, it's the cultural and ethnic diversity. The fact that we can find people from every part of the world, from Spain to Venezuela. It is important to be objective about the thing that makes the life qualities better when we compare them both. Each of the cities has their differences for the good and…

MUSIC, DANCING, BEAUTIFUL SCENERY!!! That’s just some of the amazing things in Ecuador. First thing first Ecuador runs along the equator which makes it quite warm in the region. The lands are very lush and full of vegetation, making it a place where most fruit can be found. Overall Ecuador is a warm tropical area with great views and lively homes. Ahh Ecuador, it’s where the most beautiful mountains sit, where the glistening shoreline sway, and where powerful volcanoes rule. Ecuador has some of…

Elephantiasis Elephantiasis is a rare condition that causes immense swelling to human body parts and it’s extremities. It is not a condition that comes about on its own, but rather one that stems from a number of diseases that cause obstruction of the lymphatic system. There are 5 different types of Elephantiasis: Elephantiasis Nostra, Elephantiasis Tropica, Non Filarial Elephantiasis, Genital Elephantiasis, and Proteus (BAŞBUĞ). This disease is one that dates back long ago. It has been said…

Conflict was present between various ethnic groups long before the instatement of independence and partition of Ceylon from British rule. From 1815 when Britain first began to build plantations on the island, to 1948 when it finally gained independence from it’s mother country, Ceylon had been a pillar for industrialization and development. In fact, it was no stranger to colonialism for before the British had taken over, it was the Dutch, and before the Dutch, there were the Portuguese. Four…

How did the African slaves sent to America maintain aspects of their culture? Throughout the years, Africans have undergone a dramatic change in terms of how they are viewed in society (this is a movement still ongoing today in America). During the 1800s, the slave trade brought many millions of Africans, primarily from West Africa, to North and South America, where they were owned by, and forced to work for the wealthy. Despite the tough conditions that the African slaves were forced to…

The author surmises the feet and heads, hand, tongues, breath, seed, blood, and backs and arms had made all of African America, United States, and modern world. The author argues that slave owners created a system to reduce African American to body parts “feet walking like a chained machine, hands on the block and picking, minds and nervous systems yield revenue, providing entertainment and pleasure.” (415)From the 1790s, the continually increasing productivity of enslaved slaves had generated…