Spanish missions in California

of paper pasted onto semi-bulletin board stands and were written like printed-out high school essays. That’s not to say that everything looked cheap. Many of the exhibits had artifacts on the time period they were covering. The exhibit on the pre-mission Native American tribes had displays containing weapons and items used…

After the Civil War, many people moved to the Far West due to its wet and lush territory, high mountains, flat plains, treeless prairies and great forests. These different societies that developed in the “Far West” included the Western Tribes, the Spanish, Chinese immigrants and white settlers. Firstly, the Plains Indians, the most powerful of the Indian tribes, adapted to the new environment of the Far West by hunting buffalo, which was a big part of their livelihood as they used it for their…

Native American agriculture and ethnobotany have been an essential component of their survivability following the Hunter-Gatherer era. Specifically for Southern California Native Americans, ethnobotany and agriculture plays an integral role in Native American culture through their religion, their constant migration and their overall daily routines, this demonstrates an agriculture-centric society, however, with the arrival and influence of the Spaniards and Americans, this relationship between…

History, memory, and event are words similar in the vernacular. In any evaluation of the past these terms must be separated. Each has a distinct definition in histography. Each contributes to the myths which characterize the values and ideals of a specific population. The historical mythology of the Old West of America, overlapping and conflicting stories render it impossible to write one definitive history of the Old West. To do so, the author must decide whether is history a set series of…

Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, parts of Rancho Cordova, and parts of Sacramento. In their district they value diversity and it is a valuable asset that strengthens and enriches their community. EL students belong to their community and it is their mission to educate and inspire EL students to succeed. EL students are placed into their neighborhood schools. However, the EL student’s parents have the right to request open enrollment to their choice of school. One assessment that the…

liberty”. The Manifest Destiny took many forms, like treaties, war, and settlement. Expansion during the 1800’s was deemed inevitable for many reasons. After January 1848, many fortune-thirsty men (and few women) dropped everything and raced to California; all had one thing in common: the hunger for gold. The Gold Rush is now “arguably one of the most significant events to shape American History” (Source B, The Gold Rush). This and many more…

competitive advantage of Darden restaurants is its continual investment in maintaining a powerful brand image. This includes healthy and nutritious food, fast and attentive service and engaging and inviting dinning environment. Looking back to Darden’s mission statement, the firm promises to create a terrific dining experience, nourish and delight every customers they serve for now and forever, Darden restaurants have been one of the strongest brand image in casual dining industry. Although it…

traveling to the New World “America”. This group of people called the conquistadores came from Spain. “The Spanish folk music was brought…

1. Q: When was San Francisco founded and who founded it? A. San Francisco was founded on June 29, 1776. It was founded by a Spanish explorer named Juan Bautista de Anza and Paloú. Anza lead an expedition northwest to the Pacific Coast and established the first successful overland connection between Sonora and Northern California. The Mexican viceroy was so impressed, he commissioned Anza to return to the San Francisco Bay and set up a permanent settlement. (San Francisco History) 2. Q: What is…

areas of the United States in honor of Christopher Columbus himself and his discovery of the New World. This includes his landing in the West Indies. However, the events placed with him, Columbus had not discovered America at all. This was not his mission, and in the process of doing this, he created turmoil throughout the world. People are supposed to honor Christopher Columbus as one of the most famous explorers. In reality, however, he failed to accomplish his ambition. His responsibility…