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the time of 1808 was controlled by Spain, Russia, Britain, and the United States. However, only the United States and Britain would continue control over the region by the 1820’s. Any form of invasion or concquering, which some might consider the Lewis and Clark expedition was, would be invading land belonging to multiple countries. Jefferson could have potentially started conflicts with any of these countries and also the Native American land which they will be trespassing on. However,…

Post Expedition After the Corps of Discovery returned home, Lewis returned to Jefferson having completed most of what he set out to do. The Rocky Mountains had disproven the existence of the Northwest Passage. Fortunately, the group had completed their other objectives. The men brought home a plethora of recently discovered plant samples and animal sketches. These samples would prove invaluable in further research. The Corps was also able to accurately chart the lands they visited. They…

According to Ellen Raskin’s recording of the event and excerpt 24 of it specifically, we have found significant information regarding the homicidal maniac who goes by Berthe Erica Crow. For reasons unknown, she was appointed as the cleaning lady in Sunset Towers and was even given an apartment to go with it. In addition, she was even given an opportunity to be involved in In Sam Westing’s Will. In it the 16 heirs are presented with the Westing Game, which has the objective of finding who…

Meriwether Lewis is an American explorer who is known for his role as leader in the Lewis and Clark expedition. He was also the governor of the Louisiana Territory. He was also Jefferson’s private secretary, these two were close friends. Since Jefferson trusted Lewis, he let Lewis travel to D.C to deliver Jefferson’s classified information. During the Lewis’s travel to Washington, he visited Robert Grinder’s Inn to rest but while he was there he died. The death was murder by conspiracy. In…

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition impact the United States? Starting with the birth of the United States, waterways were essential for trade, communication, transportation, and the formation of colonies. With the Louisiana Purchase under way, colonizing the west became a large priority due to the many resources and opportunities it held. In 1803, under the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, the United States purchased a large sum of land from France which was known as the Louisiana…

To what extent would you be willing to go to protect what you cared about? if readers of The Crucible stopped to think about it, many of them may simply assume that it is heroic how the characters protect what they think is important to them. For these characters, however, it can many times lead to others getting hurt or potentially even killed. Every so often though it can still be done for the good of others. In Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, many of the characters strive to protect what they…

I recently read a book titled Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, and I think it is an exceptional example of a fantasy book. The book is about a young boy named Jacob Portman who is fascinated by stories that his grandfather (Abe Portman) would tell him at such a young age. Later on, when he grows older, Jacob assumes that all the stories that his grandfather told him must be fiction. But later when a horrific tragedy occurs and Abe Portman dies, Jacob questions what…

Overview On November 11, 1889, Washington became the 42nd state of the United States. The state capital is Olympia and the current state governor is Jay Robert Inslee. There are approximately seven million people living in Washington. According to several sources, it is the 13th most populated state. The three largest cities are Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma. Washington was named in honor of George Washington and is the only U.S. state named after a president. Historical Background Native…

“The Open Window” Vera is a very manipulative and deceitful young girl. I know this because of the way she acts and speaks to the other characters in the story. “In the meantime you must try and put up with me,” is a quote that Vera said in the story that shows how she is manipulative and deceitful. Another way you can infer this about Vera is she likes to lie and tell false stories. ‘The child was staring out through the open window with dazed horror in her eyes,’ is a quote that shows how…

The Crucible is a play based in the witch trial period and it is written by Arthur Miller. The main character is John Proctor. At first, John is seen as unholy and an adulterer, but as time goes on he confronts his sins and those who cause it, a girl named Abby Williams, he says to her “ I’ll cut my hand off before we touch again.”. He also will eventually fight and stand for what is right. In the beginning, John’s wife is sick and he has had relations with Abby in the past. This makes him…