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supports its veracity” (History.com Staff). This ideal came from the presence of war between the nations and was expressed in writings. For example, “A 1987 book described the purported landing of Earhart’s Lockheed Electra on Saipan Island, just north of Guam. U.S. military personnel quoted in the book claimed they found Earhart’s briefcase in a safe on the island and guarded her aircraft before it was destroyed by the American military in a cover-up. However, no physical evidence has been…

Concluding the war, after a relatively easy American victory, the Treaty of Paris was signed, giving the United States control of Cuba, Puerto Rica, Guam, and the Philippine Islands. The acquisitions of these islands turned off the Americans to the idea of imperialism. President McKinley said himself that he did not know what to do with the Philippines, stating that the only reason he supported the…

One of the cruelest dictators in the Dominican Republican history was Rafael Trujillo. Rafael Trujillo was born on October 24, 1891 and first began his career on December 9, 1918 when he accepted training to become a National Guard officer ("Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina"). Due to his obedience, enthusiasm, and discipline, once Trujillo had finished training he was quickly promoted, becoming the chief officer(second in command) in 1924 and commander in chief in 1928 (Schoenhals, “Trujillo…

Agriculture is all around us. So many people do not understand exactly what it is. Agriculture is not just something that farmers should know about, it is important for everyone to be educated on. Everyone should know where they get their bacon and eggs from, and how they get their milk. There is also more to agriculture than plowing fields and bailing hay. Agriculture is growing crops, raising animals for food or milk, and more. Licking County has an agricultural history, too many people have…

Antarctica. Some of the places red-eared slider turtles have been introduced to include North and South America, Australia, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Red-eared slider turtles have even been introduced to small, isolated islands such as Mariana Islands, Guam, and Bahrain. Some countries, such as Japan, are now considering banning the import and ownership of red-eared sliders. Australia and some European countries have already banned ownership completely. Red-eared sliders will be difficult…

José Martí’s “Our America” was a call for nationalism for Cuba as well as Latin American/indigenous identities. While I concur with the statement made by Martí, I disagree to an extent. In my essay, I will highlight the role of government in Cuba during this time, my beliefs on his quote by referencing aligning stories of indigenous and slave resistance, and determining the contradiction behind such statement in terms of the Europeans. Prior to the infamous ‘discovery’ of Cuba, the country had…

Has it ever come to mind why drivers commit unnecessary choices such as looking at their phone or trying to multi task thinking that the drivers can concentrate on the road and text their peers at the same time? Nowadays, it’s common to see people messaging on their cell phones while they’re on the road driving. Today’s society, drivers remains getting worse. The accidents and deaths have increased all caused by texting while driving. The blame is on people for not being more vigilant while…

Have you ever left a negative review online for a particular company or hotel? If so, have you ever thought about getting a lawsuit against you for doing the review? It can happen! A SLAPP is a phrase that came from two law school professors, Penelope Canan and George W. Pring, in the late 1980’s. It stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. This law is to “prevent companies and government entities from filing frivolous lawsuits against their critics” (Weisman). Many…

When I was young girl, my grandmother would always take me to school until I went second grade. She moved back to Mexico, and when my life progress I became grandparent-less. Both side of my parents parent still live, but live in Mexico. Its just I wish they were here, so I can get to know them personally and what they been through and what identified them, so whenever I go to family parties I like to hangout with the elders. I have always been amazed and surround with myself with the elder…

On December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked a U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, HI. This attack is what ultimately led the U.S. into World War II. When U.S. citizens are taught about the attack on Pearl Harbor they tend to only hear the horrifying stories of how the U.S. was surprise attacked and did nothing to provoke it. As horrible as it is due to the lives lost and damage caused to the United States’ Naval fleet the U.S. may have instigated and gave reason for Japan to attack. There are…