For this assignment‚ the movie I decided to watch was called ‘Avatar’. This movie is about humans‚ or “sky people”‚ travelling to the planet Pandora to conduct studies over the natives that live on the planet‚ and to gain resources that the planet provides. The natives on Pandora are called the Na’vi‚ and they are blue creatures who are much different than humans. One of the humans that travelled to Pandora to study the Na’vi is named Jake Sully. Jake is a paralyzed ex-marine who decided to travel
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The cattle industry started to see substantial growth around the 1860s. This growing industry provided new opportunities and endless possibilities to people in the South‚ as they began taking over new lands in the West and creating cow towns. Many Indian tribes were displaced from their native lands so they could be used for the cattle trade. This caused conflicts between white Americans and the Indian people. By expanding the railroad systems westward and forcing Indian tribes to leave their land
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One of the key parts of westward expansion in the US was The Homestead Act that was implemented on January 1st‚ 1863. This act stated that men and women (who were not married) and 21 or older could apply for up to 160 acres of land in the west. The requirement was that they must live on the land for 5 years and “improve upon the land”. If they did this then the land would become theirs for $10. The Homestead Act favored white homesteaders and they were able to acquire over 285 million acres of land
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The Europeans were motivated to embark on voyages for discovery had many motives. One motivation was to find the fantastic lands described in works such as the Travels of Mandeville and the legends of the magical kingdom of Prester John. Columbus even took a copy of Marco Polos Travels with him on his voyages. The most important motive was economic. The conquests of the Ottoman Turks had cut the Europeans off from trade with Asia. The overland trade routes were controlled by the Arab Muslims
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Week 2: Walmart’s Foreign Expansion 1. Do you think Walmart could translate its merchandising strategy wholesale to another country and succeed? If not‚ why not? I think it depends. On one hand‚ those countries where Walmart achieve its whosale business expansion successfully would like to accept this kind of American shopping style. Otherwise‚ it could fail due to the different shopping style shock. On the other hand‚ Walmart should pay much attention to promote its wholesale strategy to local
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Restaurant Expansion Project Focus groups .All Students .Some teachers and staff .Passer- by This restaurant locates just along the campus‚ the major customer is students‚ also some teachers and staff are customers. Questions: 1. How often do you visit the restaurant? 2. How do you feel each time you visit the restaurant? 3. How does the food taste? 4. What kinds of food is your favorite? 5. What do you think of the prices the restaurant offers? 6. What most often disappoints
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westward expansion disrupted native american lives after the civil war due to expansionist invading their lands and taking their freedom‚ while simultaneously destroying their culture and population. the issue of land was one of the largest controversies pertaining to westward expansion. In an era characterized by rapid population growth and economic depression‚ the pull to move west was strong in the white settlers hoping for a better life. The Homestead Act further encouraged settlers to migrate
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The Western expansion of the United States from 1860-1890 was a domino effect. Numerous factors came in to play which built upon themselves to cause America to grow and move west‚ but the biggest factor was the transcontinental railroad. As the railroads were put in‚ lands improved‚ trade increased‚ cities grew and territories became states. With every passing decade‚ clear growth could be seen in all aspects of life. The railroad took seven years to build between two different companies‚ but
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Reform Movements and the Expansion of Democratic Ideals The years between 1825 and 1850 marked the reform movement era that spread democratic ideals the country was founded on. Throughout the fights for equal rights‚ freedom of religion‚ and institutional improvements‚ citizens leaned more towards having a democratically governed country. This era was the time when everyone fought for the same rights white men had. Colonial women‚ who were expected to endure their husband’s abuse and alcoholism
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Westward Expansion ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN COMPLETE SENTENCES. Take your time and answer all parts of the questions. You will be graded on thoughtful‚ complete answers. This is due at the end of the class period on Friday 3/23. Do not alter questions or delete questions. ____________________________________________________________________________ 1.) Color your map and label the acquired territories with the year. Use this map to help you. Please USE THE SAME COLORS!!! (colored pencils only! Do
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