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    After settling the land on the east coast of the United States, many wanted to gain more out of the land in order to create wealth. The main location of population in Michigan was in certain places for certain reasons. Their lives were not the greatest, but they worked hard for what they had. Western expansion into Michigan was for many important reasons, and became very important in the future of the United States. The Northwest Ordinance was established in 1787 (Lecture, February 2). The ordinance

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    will discuss about the industry experts/forecasters prediction about its impact on east and west coast of U.S. followed by the detailed analysis to evaluate the accuracy of the prediction. Furthermore, based on the analysis, I will present my opinion for rejecting or agreeing with the forecaster’s prediction of the panama canal’s positive impact on intermodal traffic market share of east coast ports and west coast ports, western railroad of U.S. Overview: The Panama Canal expansion is one of the

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    The United States has two beautiful coasts; one being on (being in) the east of the country and the other being on the west. Both of these coast(s)have beautiful scenery along with many attractions. The climate, cultures, and terrain differ from coast to coast. Between hurricanes and earthquakes, different lifestyles and careers to deserts and swamplands. The east coast of the United States has a very diverse climate; the northern region has cooler temperatures while the southern region has warmer

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    Before Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition through the United States and towards the Pacific, Western North America was a great unknown. It was a mythical place where anything imaginable could exist. Moving West was not seen as a legitimate idea, it was not an ideal destination for homes and work. For the citizens of the early United States, all they knew was the East Coast. Even today, much of the US population is still located on the east coast. There was very little known about it and people were

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    Building of the Panama Canal In order to get to the Pacific Ocean from the east coast of the United States you must either, go around Canada, go around South America, or go all the way around the world. These were the only ways to get to the Pacific from the Atlantic Ocean until 1914. The most common way the American navy would get there was around South America. In many instances when there was problems on the west or east coast that needed naval intervention it took a significant amount of time for

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    in the new technologies, American citizens needed growth as well; therefore, the new technologies within America lead to migration to the western side of the United States. The famous painter, John Gast, painted American Progress in order to tell show his perspective of manifest destiny, the migration of Americans throughout the United States. He incorporates the new technologies that America adapted to, colorization, and symbolic hope within his painting to give “manifest destiny” a positive outlook

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    When it was first completed, it stretched over 9,000 miles. Almost ten years later, it reached over 30,000 miles. This was a major step in improving the United States. The transcontinental railroad improved the United States because it boosted the economy, helped commerce grow and assisted in settlement by linking the East coast to the West coast together. The transcontinental railroad offered a way for manufactured goods to travel long distances. This had a huge impact on the economy. During

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    Additionally, many of the locals have issues with the decision to build the wind farm off the coast of Ocean City. The Ocean City Mayor stated that the residents of the city voiced their large concern with “visual pollution". The residents proposed that the wind farms be built further offshore in hopes to avoid this issue. Councilman Dennis Dare, also prefers the wind farm be pushed at least eight miles further offshore to aid in the solution for visual pollution. However, even with the already hefty

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    The United States’ railway system is almost as old as the nation itself. If it was not for the railway system, our country may not have become one of the most lucrative superpowers it is today. Colonel John Stevens is credited for first presenting the idea of building a railway in 1812. Mr. Stevens probably did not expect the railway system to become the massive technological innovation it once became. The railway systems in the United States originally consisted of carriages and wagons being pulled

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    Westward Expansion Dbq

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    expansion played a huge part in history and helped the United States become what it is today. In 1803, the United States started expanding westward by obtaining more land. The United States got land through purchasing, negotiation, war, and annexation. Such a great expansion would surely have an impact on the country. Westward expansion impacted both positively and negatively the people living in America, the environment, and the growth of the United States. Different people experienced both positive and

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