Northwest Passage

hard. In 1608, Smith became the president of Jamestown. John Smith discovered native settlement regions along the Chesapeake Bay. John Smith was the founder of Jamestown. John Smith discovered that the James River did not provide the sought Northwest Passage to the Pacific. John Smith discovered Pocahontas and fell in love with her. John Smith escaped from slavery in…

It was a beautiful morning in April on solid ground which in one way it felt wrong. My legs were jelly as if I sat in one position for a very long time. I could smell the salt from the ocean. It reminded me of so many memories as a kid. I grew up with sailors and fishermen and that’s all I ever knew. Was telling which way the sun rises and sets. Or what to do if there was a storm and not to seek shelter but take care of the ship. I did not know what to do in the city. I didn’t know how to act…

arrived in 1607 before the pilgrims came.The government, language, customs, beliefs and aspirations of these early Virginians are all part of the United States’ heritage today. They came from Virginia company of London. King James I seeking a northwest passage to the Orient, and converting the Virginia Indians to the Anglican religion. The Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery, carrying 105 passengers,one of the 105 passengers died during the voyage. The voyage from London took from…

Wild steelhead (O. mykiss) populations are in decline across much of their native range. Nevertheless, steelhead remain an important sport fishery and a key management species for state and federal agencies. Steelhead managers are faced with a number of challenges associated with regulations and recovery goals imposed by the Endangered Species Act (ESA), while simultaneously attempting to maintain recreational angling opportunities. Factors affecting recruitment and survival of wild steelhead…

Chesapeake colonists sailed to North America in the hopes of finding gold or silver, a northwest passage to Asia, a cure for syphilis, or other valuable products for sale in Europe. The main colonies of Chesapeake were Virginia and Maryland. Chesapeake soon became rural colonies of independent tobacco planters. The family life of Chesapeake typically consisted of marriages where the groom was older by 10 years or more. Orphans became a major community problem. People died younger. For example,…

The Evolution of American Capitalism: A Brief Narrative on the Development of the American Dream Our American experience developed along with the progress of American Business. The history of our economy may be divided into five major periods: the Colonial Period, the Era of Specialization, the Age of Big Business, the Evolution of Modern Business and the Business of Today. Rejection of mercantilism in the Colonial Period, and the theories of Adam Smith embraced by the Founding Fathers,…

Lewis and Clark started their journey on May 14, 1804 ending March 23, 1806. They were scavenging to find a Northwest passage way, that would prove to be very useful in trade. Lewis and Clark were able to bring a group called the Corps of Discovery who consisted of 33 people not counting Lewis manservant York and Sacagawea. Lewis and Clark journey was very useful for three reasons. For example Lewis and Clark were able to discovered many new species of plant and animals, were able to chart and…

In 1607 I made my first voyage for the English Muscovy Company, in an effort to find an ice free passage through the North Pole to China and Japan. Although my crew and I had to make our way back to Europe after our ship was not able to get past Greenland, because of all the ice, this expedition, however, did provide a reliable view of this part of the…

they are predominately known for their historic expedition along the Mississippi River to the Coast of Oregon in what is widely known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their achievements would later be used to argue that the U.S owned the Pacific Northwest while the expedition also paved the way westward for American expansion into the Pacific (Miller, 2008, 4). As a result, Lewis and Clark played a pivotal role in providing scientific data and documentation that will remain forever relevant…

Theology is the study of God. At a Christian level arts university such as Northwest Nazarene University, a student might find the study of Theology to become handy in a problematic situation. For example one that might encounter evil in their life wouldn’t know why evil came their way. Whereas one who even has the slightest idea of what theology is, would be calmer and wiser in their situation. Not only does Northwest Nazarene University’s theology courses benefit ones well being, but they also…