The Fate Of The Corps

The Lewis and Clark expedition was a truth that was to become the crowning accomplishment in the lifetime of the brilliant thinker, inventor, and founding father, Thomas Jefferson . It has become a profounding turning point throughout America’s history. Investigating the recently obtained Louisiana Territory, which nearly doubled the size of the country, arranged Jefferson the opportunity to widen the boundaries of the United States to include both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The threat of the unknown lay ahead for Lewis and Clark’s team. The explorers had no idea what they would e be confronted with on their journey, but still they advanced into the unknown area that could officially be called part of America. Thanks to the addition of Lewis, Clark, their essential guide Sacajawea, and the many men that traveled with them America was able to expose land as well as providing important information about the topography, the biological studies, the ecology, and the studies of the American Indian as they discovered the mysteries of the Louisiana Purchase. Although it was a treacherous and costly journey, the Lewis and Clark expedition was the most important exploration in American history.

On May 14, 1804 in the eastern city of Saint Louis, William Clark and Merry-weather Lewis set of on the westward adventure that would change America as we know it today. Their journey began on the Mississippi River, those rapids would propel Lewis and Clark into the "Corps of Discovery". Across the vast land that these men would soon travel lived the many native-american tribes. The Native people hunted freely across their western lands, lived their life as one with the ground they so carefully treaded on. Soon, the great American adventurers and the native people would meet, but one brought with them the foreshadowing of a new era. An era when American life would be greatly improved with new natural resources and plentiful free land, but only at the cost of ruining the native american people of their way of life. The Lewis and Clark Expedition expanded the knowledge and lifestyle of America but began the elimination of the original American natives way of life and culture.

In chapter nine, Lewis begins his expedition journal writing. The Lewis journals were described as “America’s literary treasures” (108). The journals own this title because they were actual recordings of real American history. Containing great and precise details, Lewis’s writings had the ability to put readers in the in the mist of discovery. In addition, “He was a faithful recorder of flora and fauna, weather, the difficulties of getting down the river, unusual occurrences, people encountered.”

The tale of bravery and heroism shown by Lewis and Clark during their western exploration is one that cannot be ripped from the fabrics of our country’s history. This journey opened up a multitude of new opportunities for our country by providing us with essential knowledge about the unknown lands to the west. Economic incentives were the driving force behind the trek, as the United States government wanted to discover what raw materials were available for exploitation and if there was an efficient route for trade. The primary factor behind the journey taken by Lewis and Clark was Jefferson’s fear of losing economic power.

During their expedition, the men had reported plentiful resources, including seas of cattle, flowing rivers, and towering trees. When the men had returned and reported back to Jefferson, “citizens were almost exclusively interested in what Lewis had found with regard to Indians and furs.” (Ambrose 418). As a result of their expedition, “The riches of Louisiana [were] available for immediate exploitation consisted most entirely of furs and land” (Ambrose 416). Millions of Americans were hungry for new land, and discovery of rare furs in the west further piqued their interest. In the long run, the expedition provided great fortunes and expanded the federal power of the government. This had a far reaching effect, since it led to further exploration the West, even if that meant crossing borders into other countries. With millions of acres of fresh, bountiful land and virtually nothing holding them back, “Americans were questioning the validity of land titles acquired under the informal land cessions of the Spanish and French regimes” (Ambrose 446). The monopolies on the land were very tempting to seize, and Americans were eager to flood the country and stake their claim of land. All in all, the Corps of Discovery expedition opened a new window of opportunity for American economic enterprises, supplying new land and resources for the fast growing

In conclusion, Gladwell effectively uses the Granovetter theory, as well as other evidence, to create an effective article. Gladwell gives a great amount of evidence

Upon the arrival of Columbus to the New World, there were approximately ten million Native Americans indigenous to North America. Today, only three million remain. This compounded deterioration of Native populations has left many tribes and nations behind in forgotten history. N. Scott Momaday, and award winning poet, novelist, and environmentalist, connects to his Native American culture by reminiscing about the traditions of the Kiowa tribe through the remembrance of his recently deceased grandmother. In his essay “The Way to Rainy Mountain,” Momaday addresses educated US citizens about preserving a rich, yet rapidly dying Native American, specifically Kiowa, culture. Momaday engages the reader in his experience of traveling to the numerous territories of the Kiowa, such as Yellowstone, by employing a nostalgic, reflective tone, reminding them of the importance of preserving culture.

Brown’s outline of the position of diverse western tribes in 1860 does not include a description of their fates thirty years later. However, by focusing not on the steady growth of white civilization westward from the Atlantic Coast but on the equally steady decline of Indian civilization, Brown signals his intent to make his history of the West tragic rather than celebratory. This focus on the fate of the Indians of the West was very unusual; Brown’s book was one of the first histories of the West to give its readers the American Indians’ perspective on how the West was won or, as he would probably say, how the West was lost.

Malcom Gladwell’s book tells a good story, but that’s about all it does. While this book is supposed to be researched based, many reviewers believe that he is just telling a good story, whether it is factual or not. It is almost as if Gladwell makes up facts just to have a good story. It is frightening that an author like Gladwell is influencing thousands of people with his book, but most of the information is not correct. When looking at the reviews of Gladwell’s book, there seems to be a pattern of critiques. The most popular critique of the reviewers is that Gladwell does not illustrate enough proof in his books. Gladwell is also accused of stretching the truth of topics in order to make them fit in his story. Many of his relations do not make sense. There is also a pattern showing that Gladwell takes information that is already known to the world and makes it his own. A big issue with most of these reviewers is Malcolm Gladwell’s stance on the types of people who make an idea tip. Throughout the reviews, people counter argue Gladwell’s Law of the Few with up to date science. Many of Gladwell’s examples are unfinished or do not have enough information and data to support his initial claim.

T- In his book review, Simon Winchester utilizes impassioned opinions and deep textual analysis, creating a scholarly tone, in order to illustrate the brilliance and genius of Baker's writing

Ken Kesey’s style of writing is described as a “stream of consciousness” (literarydevices.net). This style gives you an insight of a character’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions. You get an insight of Chief Bromden’s life as a patient in an Oregon psychiatric hospital. Kesey’s use of words can seem pretty informal along with the tone. All in all, this book is very descriptive and thoughtful.

Reviewing the addendum of Rosenfeld or the introduction of Forster, each of these has contributed valuable meaning and framing of the book. Instead of complaining that they left important aspects out of their analysis, this student instead recognizes their contributions and believes that they greatly enhance the value of understanding that would otherwise be represented; if they had chosen not to include their respective

In the years of 1807 to 1831, tragedy struck for The Blackfoot Indians, the British, and American citizens. In “Like the Greedy Wolf,” the article focuses more on the history and events people assume took place at the time, but did these events actually happen? The article does not go into detail on the impact it made upon the leaders and people involved, nor does it give the most accurate, in stone details. This article places emphases on a collection of documents rather than an informational article.

This book reads like the ramblings of an old man. Written like a conversation where the reader isn’t allowed any talking points or a break. I causes you to imagine everything in vivid detail while simultaneously try and comprehend everything that is going on. From introducing new characters and then explaining why they are valid you thrown into W.G. Sebald’s mind’s eye.

The beginning of book I is a reflective and indulging conversation between More, Peter Gile, a close friend of More, and Raphael Hythloday. Throughout their conversation, Hythloday illustrates his