Klamath

Studies of past subduction earthquakes are inexact things, based on finding their geologic signs: sudden changes of elevation that drown coastal forests, disturbances in ancient tree rings, buried beds of beach sand washed far inland and so on. Twenty-five years of research has determined that Big Ones affect Cascadia, or large parts of it, every few centuries. Times between events range from 200 to about 1000 years, and the average is around 500 years. The most recent Big One is rather well…

Many people in today 's society are facing the tough choice between staying near to what’s familiar, what they call home or the unknown, all for the sake of a better and more hopeful future. This is due to the fact that many individuals come from a small rural area where, even though they have strong ties and bonds with the community, they cannot find a job that would sustain their basic needs. This has forced many to choose to venture off towards a bigger city, one that is well established,…

Have you ever wanted to go to Oregon? There are many sights and experiences to see, feel, and try, along with a rich history. It’s the year 1803. President Thomas Jefferson bought a huge swatch of land for the US, including what is now Oregon. He sent explorers to map the territory. Later, in 1840, settlers traveled up the Oregon Trail. On February 14, 1854, Oregon became the 33rd official state. Oregon may have gotten its name from the French word “Ouragan”, which means hurricane and was a…

5 important policies imposed on Native Americans: The Indian Removal Act was passed in the US in 1830 to provide legal grounds for the expulsion of Indians from the states east of the Mississippi River. The law authorized the president to begin negotiations with tribes living within the states to exchange their lands for lands purchased in 1803 in the Louisiana Purchase. On February 8, 1887, the US Congress passed the "General Allotment Act". Later, he became widely known as the Dawes Act. The…

which consisted of three major commands, 41 Infantry Combat Team, the 82nd Brigade, and the Army Joint Force Headquarters. The second element Air National Guard consisted of two major commands, 142nd located in Portland Oregon, and 173rd located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and the Air Joint Force Headquarters. The decision-making authority was centralized at the Joint Force Headquarters levels, with final authority held by TAG. The Chief of Staff who was a retired Colonel, Mr. Donald Bond, held…

California’s birthdate is September 9th, 1850. California number is 31 in the union. California nickname is The Golden State. The capital of California is Sacramento. The major cities are L.A., San Diego, and San Jose. One major geographic feature is Klamath Mountains and they are located in the western United States. California neighboring states are Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon. The main rivers of California are the Trinity river, Sacramento river, and the Colorado river. My state's…

Raymond Carver is best known for his work as a short story writer, he started the minimalist movement, releasing popular collections of short stories like "Cathedral", the Pulitzer Prize nominated "Where I 'm Calling From" that came out shortly before Carver 's death, "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love", & "Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?". Carver helped bring life back to short stories at a time when they were thought to be going away. He was born on May 25, 1938 in the state of…

tribe, the government decided they should move north to a reservation in Oregon where each family would have everything that they needed. The result of this was placing these Modocs in the Klamath’s territory where their supplies were stolen by the Klamaths (221). This example shows the government made promises, but did not make sure they were strong and could be carried out in a successful manner. Alternatively to finding hospitable land, the government placed the natives in undesirable areas…

I chose my states location based off a place I think has a lot of natural beauty and also a lot of history. I broke down the questions given to me and also added in some of my own, I answered them all individually to try and illustrate the full functionality of my conceptual state and its capitol. To give a general idea of where my state is located, it is on the west coast and is the northern part of California and also includes the southern portion of Oregon. I have included a map with the…

Damnation: The Removal of Dams Project Name: Institution Affiliation: Date: Damnation This documentary focuses on the eco-system and targets the environmentally conscious public. The movie debates in regards to the United States of America (USA) as a Dam Nation and how the existence of more than 75,000 dams in USA has a negative impact on water consumption and the fish species. Knight and Rummel attempt to explain the pros and cons of dams. The movie also features the tale of salmons, which…