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Jacqueline Cochran was born Rural West Florida the year 1910.Her parents died when she was at a very young age . So immediately she had to be put into foster care. She was adopted two years later from a non wealthy couple. She used to have to steal meats and other kinds of foods to help feed her family because they couldn't afford it . Unfortunately she didn't get a fair chance at getting an education. She only went to school for two years. By age 7 she was working in the fields by picking…

Historians have referred the 1920’s as “The Roaring Twenties,” the “Jazz Age,” and the “Age of Normalcy.” Each of these labels imply different things. America in the 1920’s had a very diverse population. With a diverse population comes variegated cultural, social, political, and economic differences. However, these differences created a unified theme. The theme was change. There were political, consumer, social, and cultural changes in America through the 1920’s that exemplified this theme. The…

At the turn of the 20th century, a lot was happening for America. Populations were growing and business was booming. Between the years of 1860 and 1900 America saw a 171% rise in the Gross National Product. Big businesses were growing and people were moving from rural areas and from other countries in search of new opportunities. Men, women, and children entered the workforce. (Keene 470) Due to the rise in big business many problems occurred. Although, the Government could have stepped in and…

Henry Suzzallo served as president during 1915 to 1926. During 1924 was the beginning of the struggles between Suzzallo and UW against Governor Hartley. These two men have different views about certain agendas and issues. These problems affected the University of Washington and Governor Hartley’s business. It was a big problem because Governor Hartley had more power than Suzzallo to do most things because was the Governor of Washington. Henry Suzzallo was born in San Jose, California on August…

*A major outcome of U.S imperialism in the 19th century was that it provided stability towards uncivilized countries (such as granting independence.) Take for instance the Philippines, which was acquired after the Spanish-American War in 1898. During that time, the Philippines was under Spanish rule, which ultimately called for their full sovereignty. On August 1898, US troops defeated the Spanish, as a result Spain gave the Philippines to the United States in exchange for $20 million under the…

Contrastingly, he specifies the conversion of power to the proper noun of “American People.” The pronoun “you” also accentuates this priority in his citizens, which overall establishes Trump as a figure who cares for his citizens. Late President Theodore Roosevelt also uses antithesis to establish his priorities, for our success “depends, not only as regards our own welfare, but as regards the welfare of mankind.” The pronoun “our” centers the importance of the American citizens in achieving…

The building of the first transcontinental railroad by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad companies was a monumental feat. Plans for the first railroad had begun well before the Civil War. In fact, the Central Pacific started building east from Sacramento, California, in 1863. But the Civil War delayed progress until 1865. Then the Union Pacific started out from Omaha, Nebraska, and the two companies worked towards each other to cover almost 2000 miles. (Gilded age) And in 1869 the…

sunk the an entire Spanish fleet. In just seven hours, the entire Spanish Asian fleet is sunk and the U.S. suffered one death. The battle was short-lived due to the quality of the U.S. Navy. The battle of San Juan Heights consisted of Theodore Roosevelt leading his Rough Riders to take over San Juan Hill. A Rough Rider is a member of the cavalry unit that was commanded by…

In 1956, three years before his death, Alexander Deussen, a petroleum geologist from San Antonio, donated 309-acres of land to Harris County Precinct 1. Named after its donator, Alexander-Deussen Park boasts many amenities which are appreciated by everyone who visits this exceptional recreational area. The park has the several children’s playgrounds, a community center, an open air pavilion overlooking the lake, an asphalt 2.5 mile jogging trail with work out equipment erected along the path, 3…

Japan’s transformation and expansion was preceded by the unequal treaties imposed by the American commodore. The emperor of Japan would modernize and adapt through education, military and local administration reform in order to create a strong national identity among Japan’s people. As the Meiji government established a constitution an economic transformation would occur, where great company’s like Mitsubishi would dictate the Japanese economy and create an impressive growth. The Japanese…