Commodore

Caught up in between an industrialization and isolation period, Japan had to make choices promptly in order to hold a solid future. The Meiji Era 1868-1912, was the period in Japan's history where ports were opened to the outside industrializing world. However, this caused controversy considering whether or not this restoration was really the best alternative. Additionally, it is often debated, to what extent was the Meiji beneficial for Japan. Looking to the surrounding historical context of…

Inventor (George Westinghouse) ME 333 Dr.Bednarz Group 12 Raid Dinh Khaled Aljulaud Adham Alsharari Faisal Alqurashi Inventions: Hydroelectric Power at Niagara Falls Transformers Gas Shock Absorbers Improved Incandescent Light Bulb Table of Contents 1-The inventor: 3 1.1- History and Inventions 3 1.2- Awards and Honors: 4 2- Hydroelectric Power at Niagara Falls: (1893-1899) 5 3- Transformer 6 4- Gas shock absorber: 8 5- Improved Incandescent light bulb: 8 6- References: 9…

The Mexican-American War: A Forgotten Fight What do most people think of when they think of the Alamo? Defenders dying in a heroic last stand? Or the unmerciful slaughter of innocent men trying to protect their homes from invaders? Is that all they think of? There is much more to the Mexican-American War than most people think there is. Despite the fact that it is overshadowed by other major historical events, the Mexican-American War is one of the most important events in the history of the…

TARGET AND MARKET SEGMENTATION (SAMUEL CHASE) MARKET DESCRIPTION Suva Fiji is a popular tourism destination and home to about 75,000 residents. “Over the years, the number of tourists visiting Fiji has shown a steady increase, with figures for 2010 up by 15%” (Collins, n.d.). With a steady increase of tourism and population growth, the “total income [brought in by tourists] is reported [to be] $1.2 billion[which] indicated an average [amount spent] of close to $2000 per person” (Lopez, n.d.).…

immensely popular with most Westerners and with a majority of Southerners. In August, New Mexico fell to the forces of Brigadier General Stephen Watts Kearny. California, where Mexican rule had always been weak, fell before the combined assault of Commodore Robert Stockton's naval forces and the so-called Bear Flag army of Captain John C. Fremont. General Taylor invaded Mexico from the north, while General Winfield Scott invaded Mexico at Veracruz and marched inland to capture Mexico…

Imperialism deeply affected many countries across the world. In the 19th century, imperialism expanded into Africa, and expanded further into Asia. Wars and arguments between imperial powers and the countries/territories that they colonized did eventually lead to independence in some countries, but the unstable independent governments were not equipped for the sudden weight. Imperialism had various effects, ranging from positive to negative, which can still be seen today. The positive effects…

technological advances were the introduction of the first CD player and also the first time genetic engineering and human insulin was produced by bacteria. Most importantly TIME Magazine’s man of the year was the computer which was the year the Commodore 64 was released (The People History, Steve Pearson, 2016). Now 34 years later, in 2016 there are endless technology changes. Many of these advancements couldn’t have happened without the integration of factory automation. Factory automation…

Introduction Newport, Rhode Island was a safe haven for pirates during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, especially from the late 1600s to the early 1700s. This perhaps is surprising considering that Rhode Island was established by Puritans, but it is important to note that these Puritans were not as devout as the first generation that had settled the colonies. In fact, Rhode Island was a place where the non-traditional colonists’ could belong. Still, pirates were a part of the daily…

The Battle of San Juan Hill was the engagement between the United States and Spain that concluded the Spanish colonial control. The most acclaimed unit that was in Cuba at the time was the “Rough Riders”. Led by Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and Colonel Leonard Wood. The Rough Riders were camped along the Santiago Road in Cuba during the first day of July of 1898 getting ready for battle. The Battle of San Juan Hill was a pivotal battle for both antagonist. Teddy’s “Rough Riders” was a…

Prior to contrary belief, Apple Inc. was not founded by one person, it was actually founded by two. Steve Jobs, one of the most iconic faces of Apple was the man who took all the “claim to fame” but he was only one piece to the puzzle. Before the name “Apple” was a thought, Jobs knew that he needed a right hand man, one who knew and understood computer better than anyone. That man was best friend, Steve Wozniak. Jobs met Woz at a technology convention in California’s Melono Park, known as the…