The Bahamas

The history portion of this project will focus on major events and dates for the Marine Corps. The United States Marine Corps was first established during the beginning of the Revolutionary War in 1775. Men ready and eager to battle were in high demand as the war against England was going to be a grueling one. A man called Samuel Nicholas began the recruiting process for the Marine Corps in 1775. Tun Tavern, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was an old local brewery that is widely…

Relational maintenance is very important in making relationships last. Lots of marriages end in divorce when there is no relational maintenance. The couples in Why Did I Get Married used relationship maintenance strategies. Even though they had their problems they still went on their retreat to work on their selves. The movie Why Did I Get Married Too follows four couples who all go on a trip to work on the relationships. The four couples are Shelia and Troy, Patricia and Gavin, Terry and Dianne…

supposed to end many social problems in our country, but instead increased organized crime and never really ended the social problems. Alcohol was available because bootleggers would smuggle alcohol into the United States from Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas. The illegal alcohol would be taken to speakeasies which were illegal saloons. They were called speakeasies because you were not supposed to talk about them. Many police officers did not enforce the laws because they were bribed to keep…

Today is my 16th birthday. I have saved every last penny for several months for the brand new IPad my parents refused to purchase for me. I go into Apple, pick out the rose gold 64GB IPad and prepare to purchase my hard earned gift. I start daydreaming about all the new apps and music I can now download, finally something that is mine. Until…a team member comes in and says the one word I was not expecting, DENIED. How could it be denied? I know I have enough for this item I’ve been tracking…

Coral reefs are among the most beautiful and important ecosystems on Earth. They cover over 280,000 square kilometers and support over eight hundred species of coral and four thousand species of fish. They are often referred to as the “rainforests of the seas”. Coral reefs are crucial to the ocean and humans as they provide a barrier to coasts from waves and storms. They are also spawning grounds for many species of aquatic life and provide humans with medicine and food. The estimated yearly…

Throughout history, America has been the land of opportunities. This concept of opportunity had a major expansion during the time of the beginning of European colonization through the American Revolution. The opportunities during this time frame include discovering new land, a new way of living, having religious freedom, and new job opportunities. In the beginning, America was only inhabited by Native Americans. Many, as much as ten to fifteen thousand nomads, have been believed to have…

The dramatic growth of slavery in the Americas arose shortly after the first European settlers arrived in the Bahamas after the Columbus expeditions. These European settlers viewed the fertile North American lands and forests as perfect areas to grow massive crops and chop down trees for lumber. These activities required massive amounts of manual labor and large workforces to work these new lands. The solution was to install the practice of slavery in the Americas which would provide the…

European countries began exploring and seeking to dominate the rest of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. They had an enormous advantage with their ability to control sea routes which led to the discovery of the American continent. By the early 17th century, Spain, England, France, and the Netherlands were all fighting for colonies and trades around the world. Explorers, conquerors, missionaries, merchants, and adventurers looked to claim new lands to colonize. Competition for land…

The People Who Changed the World By. Daniel Martin Throughout time billions upon billions of people have lived on this planet. Most live their lives and stay a part of the crowd. But some rise above the crowd and completely change how people live forever. So, I chose to write about the lives and actions of a few of these people. Although many of these are people who chose to try and change the world for the better, there are a few who’s actions were not beneficial but instead caused world wide…

We can not understand the national problems of Latin America regardless of the background of their historical and social evolution. The political existence of this continent begins with the discovery by Columbus in 1492 and ends in 1580 with the possession of the countries of the Rio de la Plata. Large colonial centers where he had come after a highly developed or in places of great mineral wealth indigenous culture. From Mexico southern part of the United States and Central America was…