Pacific Railway Acts

Sea-Tac International Airport The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a direct result from the attacks on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. The US government having seized both Seattle’s Boeing Field and Tacoma’s McChord Field challenged the Civil Aviation Authority and local governments to develop a regional civilian airport. In March, 1942, the Port of Seattle answered and began construction of the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, most commonly referred to as Sea-Tac, completing…

I wanted to tell you about my voyage that I took to the Galápagos Islands that took about 5 years to take. In the Galápagos Islands I found many different species of birds that are called the finches. Every finch that I found looked the same but the shape and size of the beak were a little different. When I visited South America I found armadillo fossils, and these fossils were really big and kind of looked the same, but a little different to the armadillos alive walking around. I learned…

The relationship between Australia and the United States is a strong one, in which both nations are quite supportive of one another. This year in particular is very important for Australia and the U.S. The year 2015 is the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as the relationship was established back in 1940 after Australia gained domestic and external independence from the British Empire and was finally recognized by the United Kingdom. Australia has become an…

About Spokane The beautiful and diverse city of Spokane, located along the banks of the Spokane river, offers residents the perfect blend of world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. The city of Spokane is able to harmoniously blend a dynamic cultural life with of one-of-a-kind attractions and outdoor adventures. The large city, known for being the largest urban settlement between Seattle and Minneapolis, is also known for its forward-thinking approach to problems, affordable housing,…

The word voyaged that Tongans were similarly wave riders and their ruler, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, was a prestigious surfer. Everything changed when German and Scotland educators assaulted the land in 1821. They debilitated and even disallowed surfing among the Polynesians and Hawaiians. In light of this interruption, the religious routine of surfing generally vanished by the twentieth century. The surf, which breaks on the float round the river, connects with the partition of around one hundred…

Dear Peru team, Everyone on this team has been hand picked to stay in Peru for a period of two years to integrate the newly acquired steel manufacturing firm into the culture of Miriam Fabrications. I know that the cultural environment in this new country is different from the culture of the United States. So, with that in mind, I am going to tell you all about a brief history of Peru, the differences between Peru and the U.S., and current events that may be relevant to your stay. It is…

As I began to inform you of my subculture I stated that they were from the Continent of Asia. Exactly where in Asia is the southeast corner along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. This country is the third largest country so you can imagine what it looks like. To add in some numbers to give a better description of how big it is, it has an area of 9.6 million kilometers and a coastline of 18,000 kilometers. Just like any country has different regions china does to which include the north, south…

The first symbol explored in Life of Pi is boundaries. In chapter 5, Pi reflects further on his name and all the teasing he got as a child due to it. The other children called him “Pissing,” which they took from “Piscine.” Eventually Pi decided on a nickname, and when he moved to a new school he trained the teachers and his classmates to call him “Pi.” Pi’s unconscious mind shows how he believes in the similarity between humans and animals, as he basically trains his teachers and classmates to…

The Battle of Okinawa: A Review of the Personal Impact The Battle of Okinawa is one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific during World War II. The United States fought against Japanese forces where both sides sustained numerous casualties, majority of the buildings destroyed, and about a quarter of the civilian population died. The Japanese army contributed to most of those causalities; they showed little concern for the local populace. For example, Okinawans being used as human shields,…

In 1899 President Theodore Roosevelt started a project of building the Panama Canal. It is the 50 mile long water passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This passage is very useful because ships can travel through it and they don’t have to go all the way around the continent. This is the main purpose for this canal, to shorten the passage that ships have to travel. This saved a lot of money on fuel that ships had to use to go around the continent. People thought about building…