Vikings Influence On American Culture

Many people have heard of the classic famous people, such as Robert E. Lee, Woodrow Wilson, and Alexander Graham Bell. What people do not realize is, there are more historical figures, in fact, women, who have left their mark in history quite deep. One of those women was the “Granny with a Hatchet”, Carry Nation. Carry Nation has had more impact on American society and culture than any other person in history for the three following reasons: she advocated for alcohol being banished in America, she was a faith based activist for stronger morals, and promoted prohibition. To begin with, Carry Nation advocated for alcohol being banished in America.

I have spent the last two years studying world history with an emphasis on western civilization, and I will attempt to give a conspectus of what I have learned during that time. I have learned about a myriad of topics ranging from early Sumerian agricultural techniques to the U.S. intervention in Kosovo, therefore I will focus my efforts on an abbreviated overview of my studies. I will primarily focus on the governments of the major civilizations

The first Europeans arrived in North America in the fifteenth century CE. Native cultures included the Olmec, the Maya, the Aztecs, the Incas, the Mound Builders of the Mississippi region, and the Anasazi of the American Southwest. The first metropolis in Mesoamerica, was the city of Teotihuacan, capital of an early state about thirty miles northeast of Mexico City that arose around the third century B.C.E. and flourished for nearly a millennium until it collapsed under mysterious circumstances. Among the groups moving into the Valley of Mexico after the fall of Teotihuacan were the Mexica. Folk legend held that their original homeland was the island in the lake called Aztlan, from that is why today they are known as the Aztecs. The Aztecs were excellent warriors. They set out to bring the entire region under their domination. For the remainder of the fifteenth century, the Aztecs took control over much of which is known as modern Mexico, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and as far south as the Guatemalan border. The Chimor kingdom was eventually succeeded in the late fifteenth century by an invading force from the mountains far to the south. The Inka were a small community in the area of Cuzco, a city located at an altitude of ten thousand feet in the mountains of southern Peru. In the 1440s, under the leadership of their powerful ruler Pachakuti, the Inka launched a campaign of conquest that eventually brought the entire region under their authority. Under his

Before the introduction of New World foodstuffs, Europeans subsisted on the few grains they could grow and the cattle they could produce. For example my Scottish ancestors', diet varied with what they could produce in their part of Scotland. In the early sixteenth century, Scotland, as a whole, was abundant with cattle and small game. Nicander Nucius in 1545 stated that the Scots had so "many oxen, and so many flocks of sheep that wonder arises in the beholders on the account of the multitude of them", adding that they "abound in butter, cheese, and milk" (Gibson and Smout 63). As a result of this abundance, the Scots of this era consumed a diet consisting primarily animal products being supplemented by the most widely grown local grain: oats. However, at the end of the sixteenth century, the Scottish government became concerned about the possibility of problems if the animal population in Scotland were to be compromised. To prevent the animal population from being compromised, the government sometimes rationed the amount meat that could be eaten. The Scottish government also enacted rations on meat consumption when the oat harvest was low. During the sixteenth century, the people of

The reading states that there are three main reasons why some archaeologists believe that the coin is not genuine historical evidence of the Norse came into contact with Native Americans almost a thousand years ago. However, the professor states that the coins are genuine evidence and refutes each of the authors' reasons.

The impact of the the colonies on other cultures in America was huge for the native Americans. They were forced out of their land and homes by the colonists. They were also forced into slavery. This happened to many, but some formed good ties with the colonists. According to White (2012), “They wanted tools, weapons, and other goods that Europeans could provide.” This means that they had made strong connections and were willing to fight for the colonists.

Immigrants have shaped American culture and identity by bringing their own home culture from other parts of the world. Furthermore, another kind of immigrants brought a different kind of beliefs in America. The way immigrants shaped Americans identity in America is by changing the way how people think of others because of their culture, race, and beliefs. The way it shaped America with cultures is because the variety of cultures that are a mix in America.

The close scholarly ties between Scandinavian-Americanists in their field has produced a status quo and non-volatile environment. The field lacks the criticism or competitiveness seen in other fields. Those within the respected ranks of Scandinavian-Americanist studies differ little in their interpretations of the history of Scandinavian migrants in the United States and how those migrants developed their ethnic identity. Authors who strayed from the traditional themes and instead focus on a more unique history like Janet A. Rasmussen with her book, New Lands, New Lives: Scandinavian Immigrants to the Pacific Northwest, still harbor familiar members of the Scandinavian-Americanist community. Her book, which focused on the Midwest and turned

Scandinavians (Vikings) had first settled in southern Scandinavia, but then they started to seek and explore just as every other nation in history. They had started to divide into separate factions and were loosely structured, but they still had enough in common to work together and expand. They stretched from their southern Scandinavia to England, a bunch of really tiny islands, tips of Europe's mainland, Iceland, Greenland, and landed in Newfoundland (which they called Vinland). They had skirted around other islands and peninsulas similar to Greenland, but didn't settle there. What is fascinating is the fact that they had landed in North America about 5 centuries before Columbus. They had used an early version of their most recognized longboats.

When did the first Scottish arrive and why did they come? “The first Scots in America probably came with the Vikings” is what Wikipedia says on when the first Scots came to America. The first official

From the ninth century to the eleventh century, the Vikings ruled the seas. They were best known for their invasion of the British Isles and a small portion of North America. The Scandinavian raiders of the Viking Age were some of the most fierce maritime warriors in history.

American Lore is just like any other lore it has myths, legends, and fairy tales, but American lore shows the history of America and how we live today, with a twist to the story. With Legends, myths, and fairy tales it expresses the way americans think and how creative we can be to come up with these stories from things that could actually happen. Legends are based on historical facts Myths are based on religion and gods and goddesses. Fairy Tales are made believe not real, includes special creatures. Tall tales and legends are more based in American lore and is heavily based on history and the many traditional stories that are spread from generation to generation. American lore is based on, “power social status and prestige, control or dominance over people and resources. Achievement which is a personal success through demonstrating competence according to social standards . Hedonism pleasure or sensuous

The Vikings were explorers, warriors, and traders. They founded the Americas before Columbus came. Vikings had gigantic feast and celebrations. They were people from Scandinavia. Vikings influence every aspect of culture. They were important because of their geographical discoveries, trade and their economy, and strong religious beliefs. Their weapons played a great deal too. They founded new lands, conquered territory, and they had trade links. Their trade relations were significant. The Vikings really started the whole idea and the fun that came exploring. They just had a passion for exploring their life, mind, and body.

The culture and character of the English colonies that developed in America were the result of both English history and tradition combined with conditions unique to the New World. The Settlers who came to the Americas brought with them the customs and conventions of their native land, and as they began to adapt to their new life and environment, those customs began to change as well.

Back in the 1920s people had receive news and entertainment through the radio, which then in turn out-shined newspapers and magazines. Now day’s social media sites have become the most popular form to get the news and information. The biggest tool in the media that generates revenue by the millions every day, is advertising. The media has its way of showing us constructive information when it comes to news channels, travel and other educational shows. Kids benefit from watching these, since it can boost self-esteem, heighten interest levels in a particular subject, or encourage them to ask relevant questions.