Sierra Nevada

During the mid 1800’s, Westward Expansion dramatically increased and permanently shaped the United States of America. The Gold Rush, trade with Japan, and the end of the Mexican War lead people to travel to the west coast. Many people gained freedom and opportunity by coming to America in the mid 1800’s; however, others encountered misfortunes along the way. The Donner Party traveled to the West Coast in hopes of creating a better life. The Mormons Pioneers traveled west to join the Church of…

Wearing the dressiest clothes in our suitcases, we were among the first to arrive in the dining room. Other families joined our tables. Excitedly, everyone talked about our long-awaited arrival in New York and seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time. After the farewell cake was served, the captain appeared at the head of the dining room, commanding our attention. “Soon, we will arrive at our destination in the New York Harbor,” he said. “It has been my extreme honor to take you on this…

In late October 1846, an early snowstorm stranded twenty-two men, women, and children in Alder Creek Meadow in California's Sierra Nevada. The squall came on so fiercely and suddenly that the pioneers had just enough time to erect sleeping tents and a small structure of pine trees covered with branches, quilts, and the rubber coats off their backs. Living conditions were crowded, and their wool and flannel clothes were useless against leaks and the damp ground. As the days wore on, seasoned wood…

In 1849, the California Gold Rush drew attention to the Pacific Coast. Around that time, Theodore Judah, an engineer, discovered Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevadas in 1860 (Railroad). With this discovery in hand, Judah rushed to President Abraham Lincoln and Congress with the proposal of a Transcontinental Railroad. Due to the Civil War in 1861, much of the southern congressmen had fled, leaving no one to…

Did you know that we breathe two gallons of air every minute? In a day that equals a total of 3,400 gallons. What you are breathing in is air pollution. Air pollution is hazardous and it affects the health and the environment. According to the U.S National Library of Medicine, air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. One of its major reasons for air pollution is Ozone, a gas. We get chemicals into the air from factories, dust, pollen, car emissions, and mold spores.…

ESPM 50 – F’16 – FP-O1-FD– Zhu, Daniel - Section #119. Water Management and the Drought in California Water management has been a problem in California’s history since the first settlers moved to California. With most of the water located in the north and eastern parts and most of the population in the southern, desert part of the state, problems were guaranteed to occur. However, in the past five years, a drought has plagued most of the western United States and especially, California. An…

4.) The Civil war was a bloody war. It was one the most important wars in history. It consisted of a separation between the North and the South. It was a war over slavery and advancement. It started in 1861 and ended in 1865. The North had different generals like George McClellan, Henry Halleck, and wrapping it up with Ulysses S. Grant. The South was led by General Robert E. Lee. It was a long war, but it had to come to an end. The civil war did not rely just on people. As the book states it…

The Donner Party’s Expedition to California America in 1846 was a land becoming increasingly populated, at a rapid rate. The cities were becoming densely populated, with little job opportunities. With the nation expanding westward, it opened up more space for settlers to inhabit and start a new life. A few of these opportunity seekers, James Reed, and George and Jacob Donner, took advantage of this bright opportunity and decided to make the journey west. James Reed was a wealthy businessman…

What is biodiversity? Introduction Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life on Earth at all its levels and includes genes to ecosystems, as well as the ecological and evolutionary processes that sustain it (Cardinale, 2012). The Earth’s biodiversity has long been a source of wonderment and scientific curiosity, but is increasingly becoming a source of concern. The sheer diversity of life is of inestimable value. Biodiversity has a number of functions on Earth, from providing a foundation…

Therefore, lounge provides them a place not only for waiting and relaxing before and after the meetings but also gives them a suitable environment for having a meeting in the lounge. Moreover, family is another main customer because they can meet and have some small portion foods and drinks right after they check-in into a hotel. Ritz-Carlton Hotel’s Lounge (SF) is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, which mean they are operating every day. Thus, they can satisfy customers’ needs and…