Midwestern United States

The West has been romanticized throughout American history and culture. Brinkley states, “since the earliest moments of European settlement in America, the image of uncharted territory to the west had always comforted and inspired those who dreamed of starting life anew” (457). Despite the Americans’ idealized visions of the West, the realities Americans faced once moving there were harsh and unfriendly. The West was composed of multi-ethnic areas, unfortunately, racism was still prevalent. World Book explains that African Americans who moved West during the 1880s were called “Exodusters” after the Israelites who fled captivity in Egypt in the Bible (Clavin). Both ranchers and Exodusters dreamed of a better life out West and worked to make the best of their life once they…

adding more diction and passion to his words. For example, he states, “When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was the promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” (381). He mentioned this in order to show people real facts of…

aphid, a new insect pest introduced into the U.S. there is still no biological controls for Buckthorns at this time, few organisms were available for study none have seen to be effective. The sale of buckthorn was illegal beginning in the 1930s after a couple of years of being discovered, since it was found as an alternate host to oat crown rot, a fungal disease of oat crops. Buckthorn was found in many windbreaks, shelterbelts and hedges it had buckthorn within them . Buckthorn silently and…

Moving for my dad's job hurt me, but it also changed a lot of things for me. For me, going from sunny California to bipolar South Dakota was huge. From what I thought was cold weather in Cali to getting here in December is definitely something I won’t ever forget. California's winter temperatures are like South Dakota's fall temperatures. Now when I go back home, and people are complaining about 40 degree weather, I just tell them that it's nothing compared to here. The switch changed a lot of…

15 Things about Mrs. Schwade I used to be really quiet. In high school, I rarely spoke in class. I did what I was supposed to without questioning anything. I was shy, reserved, and not confident. After my senior year of high school, I was crowned Miss West Union. I earned a $500 scholarship, perfected my parade wave, and have a tiara. I was second runner up in Miss Fayette County and received a trophy! Before I married my husband, I knew nothing about farming, tractors, corn, soybeans, etc. Now…

Everything you Need to Know About Moving to St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO, is an inland port located on the bank of the Mississippi River. With over 315,000 residents, this city is an exciting one and has many things to offer its residents. It has a rich French history and many beautiful things to see within the city, including the famous Gateway Arch. For those looking to move to St. Louis, MO, learning more about the city can help you determine if it is the city for you. Here is some…

Horizontal World Even though the midwest is not as sought after as other states, there are certain aspects that make it just a unique. Its ability to provide a home to many immigrants from other countries looking for a new start is one of its qualities that make it so amazing. The midwest is a vast open land in the middle of the United Stats. Many of the resident rely on agriculture as a primary source of income. In the expert from The Horizontal World, Debra Marquart creates vivid imagery,…

Thesis: The Midwestern Higher Education Compact should require all member states and their public institutions to join the Midwest Student Exchange Program. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Even going to college a few miles across the border can raise a student’s tuition thousands of dollars. B. Common Ground: Many high school students pursue a college education in a state other than their home state. C. Thesis: The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) should require all member states…

Missionaries make a huge impact on the world for Christ. Their courage, hard work, and sacrifice in the ministry should be noted. One of the most influential, modern day missionaries was Jim Elliot. He is remembered as the missionary martyr to Ecuador, but he did even more for Christ before that. Jim Elliot’s background prepared him for his future, allowed him to minister in United States, and allowed him to minister in South America. First, Jim Elliot’s background prepared him for his future.…

Umar Malick 2SW, IWA, Q2 In her memoir Debra Marquart writes about her heartfelt and sincere love for the upper Midwest even though this region is often critically stereotyped in the media; the people, the land and even fictional characters hailing from that region. The area is described as "uninhabitable" and yet Ms. Marquart still avers that the upper Midwest is not as second-rate as it seems to be. Throughout the passage Ms. Marquart uses multiple rhetorical strategies to profess her…