United States National Forest

Theodore Roosevelt lead the United States as president during the Progressive Era (1890-1920). It was an important time for the country in which goals were to refine political and social life of Americans. Roosevelt seemed to have really cared about the citizens of the United States, and worked hard to have a relationship with the people in order to improve the nation. He had a drive to not only society but also government. He is considered a good president because he worked hard for the…

the National Park System has been about conserving America’s beautiful natural places. Congress and President Abraham Lincoln put what is today Yosemite National Park under the protection of the state of California Yellowstone was made America’s first National Park by President U.S. Grant in1872 .President Theodore Roosevelt was one of the Parks greatest patrons during his presidency 5 new parks, 18 National Monuments, 4 game refuges, 51 bird sanctuaries, and over 100 million acres of National…

of the coastal waters. Trained responders will also be on the scene, and the entire pipeline will be under constant surveillance. The issue is that since it is so remote, it could be very difficult to get responders on site of a spill quickly. The National Energy Board Panel also considered the possibility of geo hazards and their effects on the pipeline. As BC is a seismically sensitive area, Northern Gateway has said it will implement precautionary elements such as heavy wall and concrete…

Army National Guard Civil Support Teams Since 1998, Civil Support Teams have assisted local authorities in dealing with events involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or enhanced improvised explosives (CBRNE). Whether it be a planned attack utilizing chemical or biological agents, toxic industrial materials, or radiological sources or an accidental spill or release. Highly skilled Army and Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel make up every Civil Support Team…

the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its island neighbor is the Dominican Republic. The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous. Many have described the appearance of the land as a wrinkled brown. In the past, Haiti was covered in beautiful forests and lush green foliage, but today it is mostly barren. Its beaches are spectacular, sporting white sands and crystal blue waters. The people of Haiti are just as vibrant, always loud and joyful. The capital city of Port Au Prince defines the…

their freedom and liberty. However, the only way to make this happen was to keep a small national government, they just came to the conclusion that a strict constitution was all they needed. Everything else outside this strict constitution would be declared unconstitutional and by doing that it made everything plain and simple and that’s all they wanted. Alexander Hamilton on the other hand preferred a strong national government, something that would allow them some…

Theodore Roosevelt has left a huge impact on the United States. Theodore is commonly known as “Teddy”. He achieved many great things during his lifetime. He won a Noble Peace Prize and he was the youngest man to ever become president of the United States. Teddy was adored by many Americans and his face was carved into Mount Rushmore. The teddy bear was created in honor of Teddy. He has created a legacy that still lives on. Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City. He…

McCarthyism is a term used to describe the actions of US Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House of Un-American Committee during the span of the Second Red Scare. Lasting from 1947 to 1956, this movement was characterized by political oppression as well as a campaign led by Senator McCarthy spreading fear that America was under serious influence from the Communist party. He convinced a majority of the nation that many of those in impactful positions such as governmental figures or even the local…

Smuggling is the movement of anything between nation-states that one or both countries do not allow (Andreas, 2009). This is distinct from trafficking, that has no movement requirement and is about use. An example is human trafficking, which includes activities such as child soldiers, forced marriage, and involuntary servitude. Smuggling is an activity that has been in existence since the invention of jurisdiction-based boundaries. It has always been a small percentage of commerce and will…

Congaree National Park The Forest is the largest hardwood forest in Southeast United States. It is home to thousands of state champion trees and the Wateree and Congaree rivers. The Congaree National Park in Hopkins South is widely known for its history and park culture widely because of its floodplain. Hunter’s since the prehistoric ages, hunters used in to fish. This park is named after the Congaree tribe that inhabited the park, until Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto and the Spaniard…