Northeastern United States

How would life be in the Dominican Republic? Would the Geography affect you? The Dominican Republic may seem inconsiderable compared to the United States, but it contains extraordinary significant landforms. The geography of the Dominican Republic; the different climatic zones, its location, and mountains along with water sources that surround it are important to its country. The Dominican Republic, mainly known for its gorgeous beaches and lavish resorts, is an island nation in the Caribbean.…

In recent years, energy policy has increased as a political issue and topic in the United States. Energy shortages and rising gas prices have always been lingering issues for the U.S. and its citizens. People want change and they don’t want to be so dependent on foreign oil. In wanting fewer imports they don’t realize that means drilling our own soil, and not many places are available for such activities. This leaves places like the ANWR vulnerable to those who are looking for local petroleum.…

battle between Britain and America. It first started because Great Britain was putting restrictions on America’s trading. The United States suffered many costly defeats at the hands of British. American troops were able to repulse British invasions in New York, Baltimore and New Orleans, boosting national confidence and fostering a new spirit of patriotism. Many in the United States celebrated the War of 1812 as a “second war of independence,” beginning an era of partisan agreement and national…

think of United State vs. Russia or capitalism vs. communism or the Berlin Wall or something along that line. Not many peoples' outside of the scholar or historian who have studied Latin America would connect the Cold War to Latin America because this was not taught in schools or at least the ones that are run by the United State school system. One of the reasons that this is not taught in the United State schools is because it would not show the country in a favorable light. The United State…

five areas are; the physical environment, the economy, the social structure, the political structure, and the belief system. Many countries in Latin America have a similar culture, however they differ slightly by region, country, and provinces or states within those countries (Watson,…

of fundamental wars and battles in the history of the United States. From the Revolutionary War to our ongoing military intervention against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), all these battles/wars have played major roles in the outcome of the United States history. One battle that shaped up the United States would have to be the Battle of Palo Alto. The Battle of Palo Alto saw the first battle between Mexico and the United States, which would eventually lead to the famous…

black teenager that floated too far into the “White Only” part of Lake Michigan due to a current. From 1916 to 1970, African-Americans began moving to Northern cities to be free of segregation laws. By 1919, over a million blacks had migrated to northeastern cities including Detroit, Chicago and New York. Discrimination was still prevalent in the North, however. The increasing population in Northern cities amplified competition for jobs and housing. Blacks were denied skilled jobs and had to…

BRAZIL República Federativa do Brasil or Federatice Republic of Brazil, or what we usually call Brazil is the biggest state in South America and the world’s fifth largest country by its Geographic and Population, with a total area of 8,515,767.049 km2 (3,287,956 sq mi), including 55,455 km2 (21,411 sq mi) of water, with over 190 million people. A country where world cup was held in 2014 is located between Andes and Atlantic Ocean. Brazil is famous with Sao Paulo, its capital city, Rio de Janeiro…

DBQ The time period of 1870 to 1900, often called the Gilded Age, saw the rapid growth of corporations in number, size, and especially influence. To fully understand this time period, one must look at the context. Before this time period, the United States had recently ended the Civil War with the Union defeating the Confederacy. The Union was only able to win largely due to the growing industries which were rapidly developing in the North, while the South failed to industrialize greatly and…

Contrary to popular belief, many do not trust the claim that Christopher Columbus was the first to step foot on the Americas. In fact, records show that “blond-bearded Norse seafarers from Scandinavia chanced upon the northeastern shoulder of North America about 1000 A.D.” (pg. 11 Kennedy, D. M., & Cohen, L. (n.d.). The American pageant) And although there is no factual evidence, it is also surmised that Zheng he, a Chinese explorer might also have set foot on the Americas…