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    Alex Kover, Mariah Danner, Chad Zamzow ESS 305 Park Paper Glacier National Park Introduction Glacier National Park, located in Northwestern Montana, is an astounding spectacle of history and beauty. Not simply just the history of the Native Americans and European-descended settlers that call the area their home, but also the geologic history of the Earth. The region is known for the beautiful scenery that can be seen from anywhere in the park. Large, steep mountains rise out of deep, lake-filled

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    On April 3rd of 1996 in Lincoln, Montana, Ted Kaczynski was arrested and sent to court. Pleading guilty, Kaczynski was addressed as a “Domestic Terrorist.” Serving four life sentences for transporting, mailing, and use of bombs, and also murder of 3 people, Kaczynski was also added another 30 years after his life sentences, no parole, and barely missed the death penalty. No one ever saw this coming in Kaczynski’s life. From an early age, his parents pushed him for academic success. At the age of

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    The Western Region What interesting facts did you learn about today? #1 Bridget The west region has many different geographical features. The Rocky Mountains are a big part of tourist attractions economy in the West. The Colorado River is the main body of water in the West. Before tourist attraction people would come panning for gold! Many deserted towns are still there and they call them ghost towns. Mining is still is a really big part of economy in the West especially copper. The flatland of

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    Week 6 Discussion

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    data electronically to the nearest Federal Reserve Bank check-clearing center where the appropriate transfers of funds are made between banks. The Rocky Mountain Region has three check processing centers, which are located in Billings, Montana; Great Falls, Montana; and Clayton, Idaho. Prior to her promotion to vice president, Ms. Romeros had been the manager of a check processing center in New Jersey.

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    Federalism In Montana

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    in the nation and the students have a below average GPA of 1.67. It is evident our legislatures have failed miserably at providing a quality education for our youth in Montana. The future of the communities in Montana will need the youth educated and well informed, capable of addressing the future challenges. Furthermore, Montana had the lowest score in the country for transitions and alignment, scoring a D-, demonstrating the need for an early education that provides the foundation for children’s

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    Montana 1948

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    MONTANA 1948 ESSAY TOPIC 2: Racism is the perception the colour of one’s skin determines how they can live. Indian are mistreated and misunderstood in the novel Montana 1948? Discuss In Larry Watson’s Montana 1948, Indians are misunderstood and wrongly judged. The main theme in Montana is racism and how strongly it played its part in society back in 1948 The book is based on twelve year old David Hayden’s memories of the events of his life in Montana. David is the son of Wesley Hayden

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    Layla Cruishank quote “The truth does not always please us and it is not always easy, but there is no compromise for what is right and good” connects to the book Montana 1948 because they both talk about truth and how even when the truth is bad it's better than a lie. Throughout the book there is one secret that David's family that they have lied about and kept quiet for what the book makes out to be many years. The secret is that David's uncle Frank has been sexually assaulting Indian girls since

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    Contested Plains by Elliot West

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    There are many ways in which we can view the history of the American West. One view is the popular story of Cowboys and Indians. It is a grand story filled with adventure, excitement and gold. Another perspective is one of the Native Plains Indians and the rich histories that spanned thousands of years before white discovery and settlement. Elliot West’s book, Contested Plains: Indians, Goldseekers and the Rush to Colorado, offers a view into both of these worlds. West shows how the histories of

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    The Western Frontier is an important part of American society that captures the archetypal curiosity that ever American has in search of new opportunities. Frederick Jackson Turner’s essay titled, “The Significance of the Frontier in American History” explains the relevance of westward expansion in the late nineteenth century. Turner describes the western frontier as the “meeting point between savagery and civilization” because once one crosses the boundary from the East to the West; the laws of

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    In Dave Barry’s satirical essay titled “North Dakota wants its place in the sun”, he argues that name changing is a ridiculous concept. Dave Barry immediately claims that changing the name of an object, subject, or person doesn't change the identity of said object, subject, or person but rather temporarily deceives the individual. Throughout his essay, Barry utilizes the rhetorical strategies of anecdote, hyperbole, and sarcasm to strengthen and support his stance on name changing. Although Barry’s

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