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and I then intend on attending Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh, PA. While at RMU, I plan on studying nursing for four years in order to obtain my bachelor’s degree in nursing. After graduating from RMU, I plan on getting a job in either the Erie or Pittsburgh area. After working for around two years as a nurse I plan on returning to school to get my master’s degree in nursing.…

profit, and lead America to producing 60% of the world’s cotton. Another economic impact was the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825, which was a connection that crossed New York State and linked the New York Harbor to the Great Lakes, which spurred economic opportunities for New York City to become a national shipping center. With the prospect of commercial transportation by way of the Erie Canal, this encouraged westward expansion and prosperity to all towns and cities along the banks…

parts of the States of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Virginias. The Hurons or Wyandot tribe lived about Lake Simcoe and the St. Lawrence; the Tiononates, west of Lake Ontario and south of the Hurons and in New York; the Erie nation south of Lake Erie; the Canastogas (or Susquehannocks) and their allies, along the Susquehanna; and the Iroquois or Five Nations, in central New…

of business so he could but them out cheaply. With Vanderbilt's railroads, the economy strengthened and 180,000 jobs were created. Still unsatisfied, Vanderbilt wanted the Erie line running from New York City to Chicago. After buying 100,000 shares of watered down stock from Jay Gould and Jim Fisk to make the Erie line his, Vanderbilt vowed never to be beaten again. His vow stays true until he meets John D.…

Gerrymandering is the process of altering electoral districts to favor a political party over the other by receiving more votes in that district based on the population demographics and party affiliation. The practice of gerrymandering was created when Governor Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts had enacted a bill that would allow the state to the redistricted in a way that would favor the party he represented, the Democratic-Republican Party, over the Federalists. When the redistricting plan was…

The Great Lakes hold 21% of our natural freshwater supply. I am a limnologist living in Detroit, Michigan. My city is located near Lake Erie and I visit it weekly with my research team to record the changes in the lakes. I've written two books: one about Lake Erie and the other about Lake Huron. Many believe that The Great Lakes are dying; as an expert and an experienced scientist, I can confirm that this is true mostly because of pollution, habitat loss, and non-native species entering the…

the most notable developments for doing this was the construction of the Erie Canal. Its development made significant contributions to the wealth and value of New York City because it made shipping and receiving of goods easier on a broader scale. After its construction, towns with shops were established in parallel with the canal where consumers could purchase goods, thus, strengthening the economy. In addition, the Erie Canal was known as a major transportation hub for overseas…

allow the passage of boats or ships inland.” The first major canal was the Erie Canal, first proposed in 1807. Although construction didn’t begin until 1817 and wasn’t finished until 1825. This canal stretched from Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York, it made an unfathomable contribution to the wealth of New York City. The creation of canals increased trade throughout the nation being able to reach western settlements. The Erie was only the first of many, as of today we have 37 active canals…

America was destined for greatness, and westward expansion in the 1800’s helped fulfill that destiny by providing America with the need to expand. This is not destiny in the sense of the inevitable, but instead in the sense that it was beneficial to the white man settled in America. In fact, during this time Irish and German immigrants began travelling to America, which led to overpopulation in the northeast (“United States Population Density”). This overpopulation forced white settlers living…

creation of the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal is a canal that, when finished, connected all of the Great Lakes. The creation of this canal was very important for trade. Now, instead of having to travel on land, shipments from Chicago to New York City could be delivered over water, this Shortened shipping time from an average of twenty days down to an average of six days. This advancement saved a lot of industries a lot of time, and also a lot of money. Before the creation of the Erie Canal, one ton…