Shelbie Carr Mr. Copes American Studies May 7‚ 2013 Question: How did the Hawaiian Queen‚ Lili’uokalani affect the economy of Hawaii in the mid 1800’s? Lili’uokalani was the first woman leader of Hawaii when she became queen in 1891. Her life before becoming queen consisted of growing up in a household of royalty. Being the daughter of high-ranking chiefs Caesar Kapa’akea and Anale’a a Keohokālole‚ and the sister of King Kalakuaua helped taking the role of leadership a lot easier. Lili’uokalani
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possibly could have resulted in more battles among pioneers ultimately hindering America’s goal to unify a blossoming nation. Secondly‚ the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set the foundation for statehood. In order for a state to legally become a state the territory would’ve had to have 60‚000 residents. The positives from
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The Trail of Tears began in 1838‚ this was an Indian movement covering 1‚000 miles of travel forced by president Andrew Jackson. Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act‚ which granted unsettled lands in exchange for the Indian lands; therefore‚ Jackson made all of the Indians move towards the central south and west to be used a labor workers. Over 16‚000 Indians were pushed out of their homes to go work for southerners. The Americans wanted the Indians to act more American and gain their beliefs and
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The Battle of Tippecanoe was a decisive victory led by Governor of the Indiana Territory William Henry Harrison over the forces of Tecumseh’s growing American Indian confederation. It took place in 1811 in Tecumseh’s village‚ present-day Battle Ground‚ Indiana‚ where the Wabash and Tippecanoe rivers meet. As settlers take over the west across the Appalachian Mountains‚ Native Americans of the Northwest Territory gathered around for support because they were afraid of losing their land and their
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Lau Shan Hui Lau Shan (許留山) is a famous chain of dessert shops based in Hong Kong. It specializes in dessert soups‚ snacks and desserts. Hui Lau Shan is well known for its use of mango in its products. The first shop opened in Yuen Long‚ New Territories in the 1960s. It was known for its turtle jelly and herbal teas. However‚ Hui Lau Shan emphasizes its fruit desserts and snacks. Since the 1990s‚ the chain has expanded. Moreover‚ it has focused on the mainland market. Logo Hui Lau Shan’s logo
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indigenous Australian artists are painting their spirituality‚ by expressing their connection to the land through signs‚ symbols and their world. Nellie Nakamarra Marks is a traditional indigenous artist‚ from the east of Kintore in the Northern Territory. In her work Kalipinypa‚ there is no set pattern and everything is connected which suggests her spiritualty and connection with the land. Her use of the traditional form of dot painting for her particular area of the Central
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and supporters from across Victoria and Queensland joined to keep the fight going. The Beach umbrella was replaced with tents. On February 5th‚ 1972‚ The Aboriginals filed a petition demanding; Full Aboriginal control and ownership of the Northern Territory; ownership of all reserves and some city areas across Australia; Preservation of all sacred lands and ownership of mineral rights; Payment of $6 billion and a percentage of the yearly gross national income. The government was taken aback by surprise
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Critically examine the response of Hong Kong government to the housing problems of the urban poor. Introduction: Hong Kong is a densely populated metropolitan so there are a lot of housing problems especially for the urban poor. As the housing problems in Hong Kong such as the shortage of housing units are getting more acute‚ it is worth making an in-depth analysis for the sake of gaining a deeper insight of the responses of the government in housing problems. I will focus on different measures
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HIS/110 August 25‚ 2012 Kim Murphy Life of the Female Pioneer on the Oregon Trail My life as a female pioneer taking the journey down the Oregon Trail was one of hardship and adventure. During the early 1800s settlers began to explore new territory in the New World looking for new opportunities. Through the pioneer journeys of Lewis and Clark a route through America was discovered that would take settlers to new land in the Pacific Northwest portion of the country. To reach the new land pioneers
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sparking a controversy within the Middle East regarding the territory of Israel/Palestine. The main issue being fought over is who should own and have rights to the Holy Land of Palestine/Israel. Both groups have their own religious and political claims on the land‚ and both groups believe they should own the area. The Israelites believe they should have the land because of their covenant from God‚ and the fact that they were there first. Palestinian Arabs believe the land is theirs because it is where
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