Islands

The Industrial Revolution lasted many years, and it occurred through many states and countries. One of those countries being Canada, which in turn caused the spreading of Canadian immigrants and their way of life in the New England area. There were many reasons for the Canadians to leave their home country, two being, of political reasons and the moving of companies. America proved to have a lot of opportunities for new incoming immigrants, this leading Canadian companies to develop their…

Women of today should say, Thank You, to women like Anne Hutchinson. A woman who spoke and lead others while taking care of those around her. A leader when women were not thought capable to lead. An inspiration to those going through spiritual as well as life altering events. While only in America for a short time, her actions made an impact on those learning a new religion and getting their own start in the New World. Born the second child of thirteen in 1591, she went on to get an…

The origin of the roller coaster comes from Russia, in a particular area of what would later become St. Petersburg , where they sent sledders down 70-foot high slopes that were wood-framed ice slides. They have been doing this as early as the 16th century. The roller coasters were built out of wood with ice more than two but not a lot of inches thick covering the surface. There were stairs attached to the back of the slide that the riders climbed and then they sped down the fifty degree drop…

but when I finally made it above deck I saw the most beautiful thing ever. The statue of liberty loomed in the sky like a goddess waiting to be praised. I almost started crying myself. Then we landed at the most difficult part of my journey, Ellis Island. This is where hundreds of thousands of immigrants passed through. Some made it, others were deported. I practically ran off the boat. I was met by immigrant officials wearing green uniforms. “Take your number and move along,” one of the…

Evolution of Waikiki Today, Waikiki remains Hawaii's most visited guest destination, and its presence is the significant reason as to why the city of Honolulu keeps it's position as one of the main ten destinations in the United States, after a seemingly endless amount of time. It might be difficult to envision that the Waikiki we have today, encompassed by the brilliant lights, a dashing beachwalk, towering buildings, and cluster of shops, eateries, and different attractions, was once a marsh…

The word “journey” can strike a series of emotions and images into one’s heart. It could make one feel excited for adventure, or curious about the future. It can make one think of faraway places, and of interesting people. The word “journey” can make one think of adventurers and innovators alike. Individuals such as Lewis and Clark, Ernest Shackleton, and even Neil Armstrong come to mind. One might also think of Amelia Earhart, the woman whom embarked on one of the most daring yet…

Two different lives’ stories have been produced as movies. Temple Grandin was a true story about an autistic person’s life and how she became a successful person. Autism did not bring her life down, but it was an opportunity that allowed her to become a successful scientist. The movie had been produced to show how an autistic person acted and thought or exhibited how her life was different from other autistic people and was difficult being an autistic person. Still, she motivated herself and…

the young boy that the novel is centered around, finds a key in his Father’s closet and makes it his mission to find out what this key, the last ‘clue’ his father left him, opens. Oskar is dedicated to his mission as he walks all the way to Staten Island, the Empire State Building, Manhattan, and across the rest of New York City, without knowing that the answer is in fact ‘incredibly close.’ Meanwhile, the novel also follows the stories of Oskar’s Grandfather, who is suffering from PTSD and can…

Alcatraz was considered the most secure prison. It was located on an island about two miles from San Francisco Bay. It was surrounded by freezing water. There were military men everywhere, who were highly trained and not afraid to shoot. It was built in 1934, to hold the most dangerous and clever prisoners. Many tried to get away from this life sucking prison, but none succeeded. They were either caught, drowned, or shot. It closed in 1963. One of the great mysteries of Alcatraz is whether Frank…

Have you ever wondered what if someone in your life disappeared? Have you wondered if you leave the room, will the people in that room still be there when you come back? If you leave someone alone, will they still be there when you get back? For the colonists of Roanoke this was a reality as they disappeared without a trace. No one knows where they went and it’s up to the scientists of today to speculate. The colony of Roanoke may have assimilated into or captured by the native indian tribe,…