Journey to the West

land and over territory. Another reason that the Ojibwe tribe moved west is that of a prophecy. There is an old Ojibwe prophecy that referes to wild rice, which was one of the critical staples in the Ojibwe diet. The prophecy stated that the tribe had to, “move west to ‘the land where food grows on water’” (Treuer 10). This prophecy makes a clear reference to wild rice, and this was a major incentive for the Ojibwe tribe to move west to present day…

during the gold rush in 1849, thousands of people traveled to California to settle the region and hunt for gold. The journey to the west was far to difficult and long. People soon realized that in deed they needed a Transcontinental Railroad. There was a bridge built across the Mississippi that a train would cross. There were still many places that needed railroads to shorten the journey. In 1853, Jefferson Davis, the U.S. Secretary of War, sent army engineers to find a land route for a…

The poem, The Odyssey by Homer is about a man named Odysseus, who travels a exhausting 20 year journey back to his home on Ithaca after leading his army in the Trojan War. Throughout his journey, the story conveys many significant ideas like a hero's journey, strategic thinking, Xenia, hubris, the role of the gods, and role of men and women that help develop the story. However, there are two ideas that are illustrated the most; the role of the gods and Xenia. The role of the gods in the story…

longer on the Jessie Gerard Trail. Over a hundred trips to the summit and the view only gets better. When talking about hiking it is common to ask what is your favorite trail. This is mine. With a scenic view over the farmington river while also looking west for miles, this is a trail that will always have a spot in my heart. Everyday we climb to unreachable heights. When you start the trail you pick up the blue blazes and you are on your way. As you climb all 199 stone steps you recognize…

How Mountain Men Helped America The life of a mountain man had great dangers around every turn. Everything wanted to kill them starvation, weather, and Indians. Some Mountain men found peace with the Indians and marries Indian women. The learned the native languages and customs. The fur traded starts in the early 1800 to supply the demand for fur hats and clothes overseas. William Ashley and Andrew Henry placed an ad in a St. Louis paper to find recruits for an expedition that turned into a…

the mark of the good witch's kiss and that will protect you from harm.” (14) This shows Dorothy is still dependent on other people to help her. However, As Dorothy keeps along the yellow brick road she starts to gain confidence. Dorothy started her journey because she knew what she wanted, she realized that no one was going to go with her so she had to do it herself (16). This is showing how Dorothy is gradually becoming self…

most famous people to ever set foot in New Mexico. Who was Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson and was his role in New Mexican History so important? Kit Carson was born on Christmas Eve in 1809 and he became one of the most famous men in the American West. He was raised on the Missouri Frontier. It was dangerous living on these lands and his family was afraid that Native Americans would attack them and their cabin. Carson's father died and it hit the family hard. He did everything in his power to…

someone of his age, or running till he got himself lost and had to find his way back. In the story Into the Wild we read about Chris's journey across the west and his experiences. In chapter 1 just before he was about to enter into the bush of Alaska a man named Gallien who gave him a ride in his pickup truck and noticed that Chris was not caring enough supplies for a journey of such caliber in Alaska and warned him of the many difficulties…

allowed the President to explore unsettled lands pushing the Indians west. The act was not in specific removal of Indian tribes, but in order to acquire their land with treaties. Andrew Jackson professed the Indian Removal Act would be best for the tribes to get away from the whites and it gave them their chance to escape U.S. power. In Jackson's eyes, removing the Indians will also grant them a happiness that they find on their journey. In Jackson's speech to congress he states, ¨It will…

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a novel written by L. Frank Baum, originally published on May 17, 1900. The novel tells the story of a young girl by the name of Dorothy and her journey through the world of Oz to find her way home. The novel has been connected to political topics by indirectly referencing the Populist Party, bimetallism, and Washington DC. The novel begins with a description of Dorothy’s life. She lives with her aunt and uncle in a small gray house, surrounded by gray fields in…