Geronimo

Through the history, some battles were decisive for the development of any country or people while some battles annihilate cultures and entire civilization. This dispute occurs by people looking for gold or other goods, or in many cases by imposing a specific religion, but usually, both are interconnected. Some characters played a significant role in the history as they conquest new lands and new worlds. One of these characters was Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro Altamirano, one of the biggest…

carry a pleasant connotation; in fact, nowadays, calling someone a dummy brings this image of a stupid person and can be an insult. The word dummy has evolved throughout history. In the 1590’s a dummy was defined as a mute person. In the 1500’s Geronimo Cardano’s son would be considered as a dummy because he was a mute person. Somewhat like today, in 1845, a dummy was defined is a figure representing a person. During the Victorian Era, Queen Victoria was often viewed and figured as a strong…

in 1840 and died in 1877. The next one is Sacajawea. She was born in 1788 and died in 1812. The next one is Will Rogers. He was born in 1879 and died in 1935. The next one is Pontiac. He was born in 1720 and died in 1769. The next one is Geronimo. He was born in 1829 and died in 1909. The next one is Tecumseh. He was born in 1768 and died in 1813. The next one is the Sitting Bull. He was born in 1831 and died in 1890. The next one is Black Hawk. He was born in 1767 and died…

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION What is training? According to the Merriam Webster’s dictionary, it is the process of teaching someone with skills that are needed for a specific art, profession or job. This statement means that in order for a person to excel in his or her line of work the individual must prepare ahead by gaining skills through training. There are different types of trainings and the methods that it can be administered. But it is not just about taking a training, because it’s just as…

Mia Bahr WPCP American Lit October 5, 2015 “What Sacagawea Means to Me,” by Sherman Alexie appeared in the TIME magazine’s 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition edition. In the article he writes about Sacagawea’s struggles throughout the Lewis and Clark Expedition and poses a question as to whether or not the benefits of colonization equalizes the grief and toils caused to others. He supports his argument and preaches to his audience with a satirical tone that forces the reader to…

How does honor contribute to defining a person? That question is one that is discussed in today’s world but has also been discussed throughout history. The book Private Passions and Public Sins by Maria Emma Mannarelli focuses on the status of men and women in seventeenth century Lima, Peru. Mannarelli, an associate professor of history at the University of San Marcos in Lima, discusses the frequency and significance of illegitimacy and extramarital relationships during this time in Lima. For…

Our Reality Throughout this class we have read a number of texts; the vast majority of them have been ethnic counter narratives. An ethnic counter narrative gives voice to a group of people who were most likely previously not heard from. Until recently, think civil rights era, we (humans) were, for the most part, hearing only a portion of history. This lopsidedness has created a gap in reality for us. It has shifted our thinking in ridiculous ways, we have glorified murderers, genocide and…

sees you or is judging you. I think this book was written for kids who have hard times during but need to just push thru. It wasn’t written for people who are interest in horses or who are interested in the lives of Native-American leaders such as Geronimo.…

Many individuals, myself included, will always have family members that can be defined as unusual. Whether it be at family barbecues or even out on a vacation, these family members are customary to making themselves stand out. Uncle Arturo (or 'Art' for short) stands about 6 feet, 2 inches tall, has short and curly black hair that has begun to recede, and has stomach that's as hard as a rock although it bulges out to be as big as a basketball. Uncle Art is notoriously known for his colossal…

eye communication occurred in the movie after Miclo was assigned to kill Big Al by the La Onda gang. Big Al worked in the back of the kitchen while Miclo and Geronimo, another Lo Onda gang member, washed the pots and pans in the kitchen. Miclo knew when the coast was clear and it was time to go into the back to find Big Al because Geronimo signaled Miclo with his…