History of California

is at risk for flooding, landslides, and mudslides—both in general and especially during this predicted El Nino year which could cause millions of dollars in damages (Ceballos, 2015). Monterey County has a long history of flooding (Adami, 2015). Rain poured for 45 days all over California in 1862, and the state went bankrupt due to the financial stress the flooding damage caused (Adami, 2015). In 1995 a flood occurred more localized in Monterey County; the Salinas River flooded to 30.29 feet--…

There are thousands and thousands of bridge is in the world. there are really famous ones like the Golden Gate bridge You can say this about Redding, Calif.: When it comes to building a footbridge, they're not afraid to try something new. In fact, they hired one of the world's foremost bridge designers, Santiago Calatrava, an architect of an aesthetics that can be seen around the world. Through this unusual collaboration the sun dial bridge was created. It was unveiled with an appropriate…

Hise’s conclusion, and he states at the end of the book, “In this study I have traced a genealogy back to Ebenezer Howard’s garden city and the planned dispersion of the nineteenth-century industrial city” (Hise 215). Hise studies the long history of California and the state’s city planning. In particular, Hise focuses…

Walt Disney had a dream of a place in which parents and their children could do things together and enjoy time spent with one another. His dreams were becoming more extensive the more he was thinking about this dreamland. He was imagining characters walking around talking and interacting with those who came to Disney. These thoughts were occurring to him as he was at an amusement parking sitting while his daughters were playing. Walt never wanted his amusement park to be like the typical one. He…

historic landmark today, but it has only been in recent history that the building has officially been returned to its iconic status. A. Brown designed the Ferry Building in the Beaux-Arts Architectural style, meaning it has such and such characteristics. The Beaux-Arts style highlights symmetry based on heavy influences of Greek and Roman design (Architectural Styles, 2017). It is a classic theme throughout the planning and architectural history to be influenced by classical Greek and Roman…

is complex. I will just blurt it out. For my rivers and lakes I have the Colorado River, Humboldt River, the awesome Pyramid Lake, Lake Tahoe, and last but not least, well it probably is the least Walker lake. Its bordering states are Arizona, California, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Those states are important, so remember them because i might give you a pop quiz. Nevada’s major cities are Carson City, Reno, and of course Las Vegas. But i don't think Las Vegas beats the Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam…

Vicky Kendirjian Informative Speech Outline Topic: Walt Disney English 203 Dr. Samira Shami Purpose At the end of my speech, the audience will be knowledgeable of Walt Disney’s life, including his starting point, failures and finally the great achievements, which are being reflected for decades and many generations including us are witnessing them. Introduction “All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them.” Claims one of the world’s most influential, legendary,…

racism towards non-Europeans was still present towards Native Americans. Examples that can enhance understanding of this can be found in the history of Mission San Jose. According to the history provided by the museum, the Native American’s were abused by soldiers, and their culture was being taken away from them. Those…

like a dry forest, artificially. Of course, it would be nice to play a game of hide-and-seek there, hiding between 288 distinct radio antennas under the warm sun. However, that is not where the excitement lies in the students and faculty of the California Institute of Technology, hoping to get a glimpse of how the universe evolved during a period known as the Cosmic Dawn. Bang! In that instant, the universe expanded from a hot, infinitely dense object. Intense heat and…

The Oregon Trail: The American Journey Third Draft Mason Scholl Oregon is a pretty great place wouldn’t you say? Well The Oregon Trail played a tremendous role by leading thousands of people from all around the nation, leaving behind their old lives hoping for a new one (Blackwood). Knowing the dangers of the trail did not stop these immigrants; the desire of gold and land were the only things they were anxious about (“A Day On”). The Oregon Trail gave an opportunity for success, and even…