History Of The Old West

Loewen continues his article by describing how little the Hispanic culture is exposed in history textbooks, and that “the Spanish are seen as intruders, while the British are seen as settlers” (Loewen 72). The author continues describing his chapter describing that the Pilgrims are rarely elaborated

Historians are still unclear on when the first Latinos appeared in North America. The most prevalent theory is that they were nomadic hunters who came from the Asia mainland and across the then frozen Bering Straight into Alaska. Regardless of their origins their main region is now the Americas, both North and South and it is expected that the Latino population in the United States will increase by 40% in the next ten years (US Census 2010). Their culture and society is steeped in tradition and understanding and appreciating their culture is imperative for any person working in the social services field.

The book Harvest of Empire offers many examples of the factors leading to migration, which include economic and political persecution. The book has a direct connection between the hardships Latinos faced economically and military in their perspective countries. By reading this book it is clearly stated that Latinos are on the verge of becoming the largest minority group in America. Juan Gonzalez presents a devastating perspective on U.S. history rarely found in mainstream publishing aimed at a popular audience. Few of those countries were immigrants from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Central Americans.

A diverse minority group of Latino and Spanish-speaking peoples has played an important part of what it means to be American and what it means to be a citizen in the United States today. Moving into the future, in order to analyze the trajectory that this group is in, we must first understand the group’s history in the United States and in territories that would become the United States. In addition, we must look at the origins of the most recent wave of Latino immigration in order to understand their current effect on American society and the intersection between both minority and majority groups. Finally, we get to the apex of this investigation: what lies in the future for Latino Americans in the United States? Although Latino

The Latino has had impact on every aspect of American society. The Latino culture is becoming popular everyday with popularity of Latin American food and music and media to name a few. The business is recognizing the potential Latino community as its consumer base. latinos are playing an important role in the outcome of elections. Politicians increasingly recognize the political importance of the Latino population. Policymakers are trying to gather knowledge about the Latino population to understand and serve the needs of Latino populations. Latinos now are not restricted to a particular geographical location and are expanding to remote locations.

The westward expansion of the Old West impacted and changed, for better or for worse, the lives of many Native American tribes and individuals along with the settlers and those who remained back east. The settlement of the Anglo-Americans in the West influenced the lives of the Native Americans living there throughout the spread of foreign food and crops, disease, culture, animals, and ways to live. The settlers and Native Americans both influenced each other greatly, positively as well as negatively.

The American West was shaped by various aspects. Southerners we're devastated by the effects of the Civil War on the infrastructure and many moved West for a new change in life. The homestead act offered a chance of a new life for many people and families to pursue their dream. The goldRush of 1849 would promote the idea of a chance to become wealthy to the average American immigrant. As the Western expansion grew the transcontinental railroad would promote economic success in the West.  There were Dawes General Allotment Act that passed in 1887saying the land was held by tribes had to divide and sell the land because of the government. The government held the land for 25years and then they could have the title to the land and become U.S. citizens.

Where as Mexico and Mexicans are described in another light with references to a holocaust and “violent and traumatic.” Spaniards were “brutal and callous,” and Spanish law a “chaotic jumble” (7, 10, 13).

It wouldn’t be an unknown fact that America is greatly populated by the Hispanic culture. Whether that be a mix of European and Hispanic races, there is no doubt that there is a strong Latino presence in the United States. Because of immigration in the 1800’s, and the overrun of the European and Hispanic countries onto American soil, thick cultural history was buried into the American melting pot. And though both European and Hispanic cultures came into America, Hispanics gravitated toward the west coast, because of its vicinity to the Mexican border. Their culture is greatly represented in America through their art, their identity, and their relationships with others in places like Texas, California, and Nevada.

Until the 1860s the land between the Missouri river and the Rocky mountains was largely uninhabited desert land that we now consider the old west. Though many passed through in search of greater fortune and religious freedom it was only home to few native american groups and fur trappers. Following the Civil War and in conjunction with the California Gold Rush and the expansion of railroads the old west saw in influx of people moving from the eastern states and making home in this barren land, though not without risk. As is often depicted in old movies and books, violence and crime were rampant in the young male dominated towns of the old west. Even though there is exaggeration in media there is no doubt that the Old West was a violent and

Throughout the decades entertainment has changed dramatically, but still known as one of the most famous entertainment shows was Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. The show often stared people like Sitting Bull and Annie Oakley. It was a big hit in the united states and even around the world. The show showed people, who would never get to see the “Wild West” what it’s like. The show tended to be an exaggeration of what life was really like in the west.

THE TEXAN’S FAVOR, a historical romance with series potential, is complete at 57,000 words. For anyone who loves romance, this pacy novel also captures the drama of the Old West.

The Wild West of America, or what historian referred to as the Old West, since the 1800’s men and women all wanted to move to the west to start a new life, have land, find gold and silver ,and to escape the law hence the Wild West. The West of the U.S. started off from the west of the Mississippi all the way to the west coast. With all the open land and the people in the west, legends and stories are being made throughout time, and these stories are for the future generation to hear about the adventurous time of the Wild Wild West.

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When studying history, the further back on the timeline we focus, the less physical evidence is available about the events and people of the time. Therefore, we are often forced to rely solely on primary writings to learn about the past. However, these texts, even though written by those experiencing the event in question, are not always reliable sources of information. They could possibly misconstrue information, from which the reader, if they do not consult multiple sources, will gain a biased understanding. While the original writers might not have always intended to include inaccuracies in their works, other might have purposefully altered the events, through exaggeration or the inclusion of completely fictional aspects. Therefore, it is important to analyze the writer’s audience and motives for the specific document to see if they would have any reason for deviating from the truth. Cortés ' Letter and We People Here both present different accounts of Cortés’ interactions with the indigenous people for this reason. Other fallacies in historical texts could also be based on the writer’s existing bias of the time. A comparison of The Siege of Guanajuato and The Political Evolution of the Mexican People, a secondary source, highlights each of the texts’ own biases that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. These two causes of inaccuracy, intentional alteration and unintentional bias, perpetuate misinformation if not cross-referenced with other sources.