Irish immigration to Puerto Rico

In six hundred years only traces of three languages in the world as we know it will remain. Everyone will be forced to learn a new, alien language, and be punished for using any language of the old world. Individual cultures will be lost, and generalized, as the world’s languages die out one by one. This is what happened to most Native languages through colonization and westward expansion. Three native languages are “expected to survive into the middle of this Century”3. Immersion schools are a…

Brave New World Essay Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World details a scary hypothetical world, the World State, in which individuality is basically non-existent. Humans are made in a genetic engineering like process. True emotions, like grief and love cease to be felt. Humans are automatons. When Bernard Marx (the closest thing to a normal human) and Linena travel to a Savage Reservation, they meet John. He was raised on said reservation, which means he grew up basically in a Native American…

Native Indians were mistreated, and massacre by the white people, whom they thought where friendly people. They had been told a tale that one day the white men would return, and both races would live in peace. When the white men arrive Natives received them with kindness. Little did they know that the reason they came was not for them but for the gold in the mines. Natives where force to leave their reservations, others died of diseases brought by the foreigners, and some were hunted by bounty…

The people of Kanehsatake were willing to risk dying, ruining their reputation among the people of Oka, potentially losing their jobs, and receiving immense amounts of hate from all across America in order to protect their land from destruction. There was no settled land claim, therefore no permission was legally required, but Kanehsatake was more than just 9 more holes on a golf course. Kanehsatake was the home of the Mohawk people who have been under siege for their land for centuries. During…

The film A League of Their Own can be considered a feminist film that stands for the individual rights, justice and freedom for women. The film depicts women, as strong and independent if need be, yet still capable of being good wives and mothers. Throughout history, baseball was always known to be an all American sport - played by men of course, however the film takes a turn on history; rather than showing the manly all American sport as everyone knows it, the film shows women playing the sport…

Most Treasured Islands of Mediterranean Europe The famous Mediterranean region offers the holiday experience fit for all types of travelers. Whether you wish to relax on a white sandy beaches, or you'd rather explore unspoiled nature and unique sights, the islands of the Mediterranean are a beloved destination that offers diversity and unforgettable experiences. The region is well known for its wide array of cultural and historical sights, along with more that 200 islands that offer unspoiled…

Should the Indians be removed from the plains? This question probably went through the minds of the federal government many times. What helped them to figure out what to do were the Indians terrible choices that started many conflicts. The Indians who lived in the plains brought buffalo near extinction and broke their treaty; which led to many problems between the white folk and the Indians. The Indians in the plains relied on buffalo. They used their dogs to help them hunt, but the Spanish…

{RST} Imagine leaving your life behind in your small town hoping to bring home gold. “Klondike Gold Rush” and a Woman Who Went to Alaska both give the reader a vigorous understanding of the Klondike Gold Rush. “Klondike Gold Rush” is in third person showing the challenges the miners faced on their journey. A Woman Who Went to Alaska is also in third person showing the challenges of the government, such as high fees and taxes the miners had to pay. Both pieces, “Klondike Gold Rush” and A Woman…

Native Indian Essay When you first think of Native Indian people and their tribes, your first thought isn't about the real tragedies that go on: Most tribes along with their culture, traditions and language have been dying out. Luckily, efforts have been put into preserving and documenting everything to save the tribes. Senators from some states like North Dakota or South Dakota, which have a high Native Indian populace, have enforced bills and protection laws. Others like preschools who teach…

The film watched during lecture called the War Against the Indians depicts the reality of Aboriginals. Through this film it is made clear that Western civilization has been based on myths. With colonisation Aboriginals have lost their culture and their traditions have been displaced. Marchak (2011) argues for Natives are connected spiritually to their land and because of colonization their land has been destroyed (p.16). In other words, “to destroy the land is to destroy them” (Marchak, 2011,…