Northwest Territories

Then they later arrive in the peaceful sea which known as the Pacific Ocean. Also, the men discover that the sky is different. On December 28, 1520, Ferdinand made another error. The fleet turn Northwest in Pacific. Magellan believes that only three days left until he reached the spice island. From this, Ferdinand Magellan used 2nd century scholar by Ptolemy. Magellan learned the hard way. Ptolemy was out by over 11,000km. Among the oceans Pacific…

Promotion for Agriculture, the author wants to reach out to the farmers and show that people need to “honor” the plough, be thankful for this invention that they were able to farm their own land and that they were giving land grants such at the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. (Document…

Driving our highways and the off beaten paths many of us travel, we are taken aback from scenery and the vast history our country holds. Do you remember those family road trips to the beach or the mountains as a kid? For me, I remember the many trips to the mountains where we would spend our summers fishing in the local creeks and winters skiing the slopes. These are memories that I cherish and as a mom, try to create similar experiences with my children. The outdoors holds a special place…

The Supreme Court was expected to invalidate Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, the most powerful and effective tool that the United States government has to combat discriminatory election practices. In the last five decades, the court has made decisions reflecting the progress of American society. This Act is one of the most unique civil-rights laws because it does not apply to most of the country. Instead, with a handful of exceptions like Alaska, Arizona and New York City, it applies only…

clashes moderate and here and there stop the development of merchandise and individuals through the nation. Thus, the cost of products imported via ocean increments drastically from Lower Guinea to Upper Guinea and the Forest Region. In rustic territories, individuals depend to a great extent on what they can create or collect to bolster…

The most important goal of American foreign policy is to defend the independence of the United States, so that America can govern itself according to its principles and pursue its national interests. The U.S. is therefore committed to providing for its common defense, protecting the freedom of its commerce, and seeking peaceful relations with other nations. At the same time, American foreign policy has a set of long-term goals, or a grand strategy, that have traditionally guided its foreign…

Native Americans, trying to lower the influence the British and Spanish on them. The settlers move to lands promised to the natives, which causes fighting. Washington sends an army under General Arthur St. Clair to reinforce the order in the Northwest Territory. In November 1791, St. Clair’s army is defeated by the chief of the Miami people, Little Turtle. Over 600 American soldiers die in this battle near Wabash River. Some believe that allying with France could help them. This idea causes…

The Papaschase Land Claim is a battle that is still currently ongoing today. What was it that sparked such a major event? It is events such as the Papaschase Land Claim that show us the flaws in our judicial system, and allow us towards the betterment of society. What is the cost of such a learning curve? It all started when Chief Papaschase and his brother, along with their individual families started moving in the late 1850s. Over the next few years, the band moved through the Lesser…

Easter Island, a Chilean territory, is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia he 887 giant moai statues on Easter Island have turned one of the most isolated islands in the world into one of the most well known—and most mysterious. With each year, more theories arise concerning the island, the statues, and the Rapa Nui people who once lived there.Aug 19, 2014 In the early ’80s, researchers tried to recreate some of the statues and move them using only tools that the islanders had to their…

George Washington once said, “The Constitution is a guide I will never abandon.” Though Washington was thoroughly committed to the Federalist party and probably was obligated to stand behind those words, The Constitution of 1787 must have been a greatly substantial document if one of the most famous historical figures of America prided himself in following it. However, if you remember anything from your ninth grade Civics class, you would know that The Constitution was not the first form a…