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Disappearance of the Anasazi Introduction: My topic is the history and the disappearance of the Anasazi. I chose this topic because I am from Colorado and we visited Mesa Verde on school trips. I find the Anasazi culture interesting and doing research on them seemed like it would be enjoyable. ` The Anasazi populated the four corners area of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. They became independent somewhere between 200 and 500 A.D. and disappeared 1100 years later leaving behind many remains

History furnishes few examples of daring and adventure comparable to those of the fur trappers and hunters of the Great West. Jedediah Strong Smith was a was a clerk, frontiersman, hunter, trapper, author, cartographer, and explorer. Known for his great contributions for travel, he and his fellow trappers were the forerunners of advancing civilization in the West. They explored the regions west of the Mississippi, from the confines of the Arctic ocean in the North to the borders of Mexico in the

More than four thousand years ago, the Patwin Indians were the first tenants of the region now known as the City of West Sacramento. These Native Americans set up towns on the west bank of the Sacramento River and their individuals regularly numbered in the hundreds. The Patwin Indians exploited the copious characteristic assets offered by the area and water encompassed them. They chased and angled; they additionally created wicker container, angling nets, watercrafts, pontoons from willows, intense

Taylor Burt MUNM 3213-006 Dr. Jennifer Peck 6 November 2014 The Hopi Butterfly Dance The Hopi tribe is found in the Southwest region of the United States in Arizona, where they trace their ancestry back 2,000 years; however, tribal legends suggest that the Hopi tribe migrated to Arizona from the south, which is present day South America, Central America, and Mexico. The Hopi is considered one of the oldest living cultures by historical documentation (Hopi Tribe). The Hopi Butterfly Dance, or Bulitikibi

HI-113A Assignment Six (1) Who was Kit Carson? Kit Carson was a mountain man, adventurer, and entrepreneur who had explored the American southwest and served in the United States army. He is known for his service in the New Mexico volunteer army, where he was tasked with ending disputes with hostile Indians and later removing them from their lands to be placed on a reservations. Before he was known for his time in the army he was a fur trapper, buffalo hunter, and mountaineer. Karson loved the

The west was swept by enormous change after the civil war. There was a lot of mining that was started because gold and silver was discovered and when people heard about it, many people poured into an area that was ill prepared for their arrival. Mining camps sprang up quickly to house the thousands of people who flooded the region. First came the discovery of gold and or silver, then word spread, and people began to pour into an area that wasn’t prepared for their arrival. Miners dreamed of finding

Indeed challenging, rephotography has grown in practice and some have become iconic. For some time, Mark Klett and colleagues have produced the most comprehensive examples of the changing land and open spaces in the American West (Klett, Manchester, Verburg, Busham, & Dingus, 1984; Ware, 2011). In the mid-1970s, Klett and his team rephotographed 19th century photographs originally taken by Timothy O’Sullivan, William Henry Jackson, and others commissioned by the U.S. government led surveys of the

Colorado, known for the Rocky Mountains, is a gorgeous place to be. The rectangular state rich with wildlife, covers 104,185 square miles. In the black timber, it is dark and silent, not a sound to be heard. The thick pine trees block out most of the sunlight, only to see about seventy-five yards. The terrain is brutal, almost straight up and down, but the elk love it because it is a challenge for hunters to see them. As I walk my favorite ridgeline in the black timber, I watch for the slightest

Breckenridge is a dream location for travelers who love the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking for a cozy winter retreat or an adventurous summer escape, you’ll find plenty of ways to spend your time. Skiing and hiking remain the most popular activities for visitors, but history buffs and small-town enthusiasts will find gems here as well. Check out this list for unique activities to explore during your stay. Hit the Biking Trails Image via Flickr via bdearth Breckenridge is home to an impressive

In Give Me Liberty, the West “had been seen as a place of opportunity for those seeking to improve their condition in life.” (603) In the West, capitalism was also more speedy here and it was a very diverse region, which advanced by the end of the nineteenth century. Also, in the late nineteenth century, the most multicultural state in the Union was North Dakota. Interestingly, the regions would not have been settled if not for active governmental assistance. A new farming emerged on the middle boarder