The Diversity Of Washington County

Thus the census of 1890 shows, in the Northwest, many counties in which there is an absolute or a relative decrease of population. These States have been sending farmers to advance the frontier on the Plains, and have themselves begun to turn to intensive farming and to manufacture. A decade before this, Ohio had shown the same transition stage. Thus the demand for land and the love of wilderness freedom drew the frontier ever onward.

     The west was rich in natural minerals such as gold, silver, and coal. These natural resources and the prospect of making a quick profit brought many young men to the west. These emigrants were not looking to settle, but to make a quick profit and return home. Cities like Portland, San Antonio, and Denver practically grew overnight as people flocked to get their share of the gold, as seen in Document D and G. News of

In 1893, at the 400th anniversary of the appearance of Columbus in the Americas celebrated in Chicago , Frederick Jackson Turner presented an academic paper entitled, “The Significance of the Frontier in American History” In this essay, Turner proposes that, “The existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement westward explain American development.” The group dynamic that Turner champions is the farmer. More directly it is white, male farmers. While the expansion of the west by white male farmers was a factor in the development of America, it is not the only explanation for this progression. Turner fails to incorporate all of the demographics present during this expansion which were essential to the evolution of America.

Throughout the 1800’s there were more and more Americans that had moved onto the frontier of the West coast. The people of the United States believed they were destined to have their land stretched from the Pacific Ocean (the west) to the Atlantic Ocean (the east); from sea to shining sea. This settlement came from the fact that the west not only had an abundance of fertile land for farming, but it had such a great abundance of gold and mineral mining available. The Americans also believed that this was a way (and chance) to spread their beliefs! Many people saw the West as a new beginning, so they decided to head West and begin this journey. This is what the Americans believed they were destined to do… The rapid settlement of the West was caused by the great desire of the American

In the early 1800s, Americans and immigrants moved to the west for various reasons. These reasons includes rumors of gold and silver,the transcontinental railroad, and the Homestead Act. A tremendous reason is push-pull factors. Soon after moving to the west, settlers soon figure out moving was a not so good decision. In the west, there were prairie fires and unfarmable land. Disputes rang out between Plain Indians and settlers that were violent. Federal agents to make agreements/treaties that were considered misunderstanding and fraud. Native Americans forced onto reservations. The natural world of the American of the West was destroyed by new coming settlers. There were many hardships and motivations for moving West.

The Homestead Act gave 160 acres of land to anyone who paid a small $10 fee, and would work off the land for five years. Since the population on the East coast was so massive, Americans from the eastern states flocked to states such as, Kansas and Nebraska, whose populations grew immensely in the 1870’s. Americans were not the only people to move out West. Many immigrants from all over Europe, such as Germany, Scotland, Russia, and France, dispersed to the West. America was very different from their old countries, but they managed to acclimate by bringing along their culture from their old homes. They created towns similar to theirs in Europe, with the same names and even street plans. Immigrants also cultivated the same wheat as they did in Europe, which happened to thrive in the Western climate, and became one of the most successful American crops. If not for the construction of the transcontinental railroad, immigrants would not have come to America, and the country would not be the melting pot that it is today. Immigrants shared their culture, which would shape the country. America would soon blend these cultures into the American society, and would enjoy the new languages, crops, and knowledge that the immigrants have to

The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to promote westward migration within the United States of America. By examining the jarring environmental conditions present throughout the Great Plain region and the duplicitous state

Depending on the availability of jobs in the country, many families move around placing their children in and out of a variety of school systems. As a result of this, some students may move to and from areas with different availability of English Language Learners programs (ELL). Upshur County lacks diversity in the terms of race and ethnicity. Upshur County has approximately 5,639 people living in Buckhannon itself. Of those 5,639 people, 5,328 of the citizens are white and that is the majority race in Upshur County. The white community makes up 94% of the population. The rest of the population in Upshur County is made up of 141 citizens of Hispanic race which makes up 2% of the population, 116 citizens of African American race which also

Although there are many different religions celebrated in Texas, there are different ways they were brought to Texas and how they're celebrated. Along with many other American states, its diversity is large. There are religious and nonreligious activities that are associated with Texas in general. Non-religious cultural activities are celebrations that are sole to only Texas or a specific region in it.

Born and raised in Miami I have always been exposed to the variety and uniqueness of everyone living in the city. What intrigues me the most about people in Miami is the story behind them such as who they are, what they do, and where they come from? Even though Miami to me is very diverse in gender, race and culture, I have always wondered how deep diversity runs through this city. In order to understand the core of diversity in Miami-Dade County, I analyzed statistical and research facts on the population, race, gender, generations, education and overall poverty.

An estimate of more than 300,000 people is said to have migrated to the state, many from Europe, China and South America. But California was diverse even before this. The first Europeans to arrive in California were none other than the Spanish during the 1500’s. They claimed the land for themselves and attempted to convert the Native Americans into Roman Catholics. It’s because of them that many cities have Spanish names. Years later, when Mexico was finally able to free themselves from the control of Spain in 1821, the state became part of Mexico. However, it was only in their control for 27 years, until 1848, when Mexico lost not only the war, but also the state to the United States. Even after, many Mexicans chose to settle in California. Between the years 1840 and 1850, free African Americans also settled in California, forming the first black urban communities in the West

A number of settlement changes had occurred in California since 1796. The discovery of gold greatly accelerated these changes. Prior to the unearthing citizens from Russia, México, America and the natives themselves had already turned California into a universal frontier. It is due to this reason that immigrants from all over the world jostled up here. Many gold seekers and other investors flooded California all with the motive of benefiting from it. This in turn brought people from different races together and encouraged the spread and development of varying ethnic languages, social languages and religions to the new American state (Rawls and Bean 21). However, most of these visitors were not interested in settling down in California. The

The conquest to travel to the west of the Mississippi was driven be different things for each person or family. Some Sought to make it rich and to have landownership for their families. Some sought to escape the religious persecution they felt from other back east and fro social freedoms. All this meant something different to each person as it would today if people travel from their known homeland for a different reason. As people traveled west four territories were created, Texas, Oregon, Utah and California and each meant something different in the way it was settled (Schultz, p.222, 2009).

Concentration of immigrant populations was highest in four of America’s largest cities; New York, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. Five out of every six Irish and Russian immigrants lived in a city. Three out of four Italian and Hungarian immigrants came to America with very little money to buy farms or farming equipment. Others settled in cities because farming in America was very different from that of Europe. Some immigrants, such as the Slavs, simply came to America too late to acquire land. Jewish and Irish preferred the city because it provided a chance to worship with other Jewish or Irish without persecution.

One of the most admiring and unique characteristics of living in Clarkston is its diversity. Living in a community where there is a lot of different people from different countries and states is just amazing. You get to learn about different cultures, way of living, and different languages. The best part of living is its friendly environment and how welcoming people are to one another. I never had so many friends and people who cared about me.