Northern Mariana Islands

Subject: The Battle of Iwo Jima took place on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima, which consisted of seven and one-half square miles. The battle was fought between the United States and Japan during February 19 and March 26, 1945. It was fought during the Pacific campaign led by General MacArthur during World War II. Review The Setting: During the Pacific campaign it was very important for the United States to establish airfields in Marianas, Tinian, and Saipan to provide bomber missions against Tokyo

similar to a state because in America there are four states that are identified as commonwealths such as Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The United States has many territories, but only two are commonwealths also such as Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico because for this term commonwealth means a land that is united with the United States. For one past connection, the names developed from the Revolutionary War when the nation was a previous British Province. For the whole

and unorganized territories which can also be incorporated or unincorporated. Even though the United States own them, they still go through challenges of their own they have to face. The organized and unincorporated territories are Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin

reason to make voting required for all United States citizens. Currently, U.S. citizens living in any territory of the U.S., can’t vote. This includes notable territories like Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, but includes all. Also, felons can’t vote in various states. ww2.kqed.org reports that up to six millions Americans will not be able to vote due to felon disenfranchisement laws. If all U.S. citizens had to vote, it

the federal courts begins at the district court level. There are 94 US district courts and within these courts, 678 judges. In total, there are 89 district courts within the fifty states, plus one each in Washington DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin

I’m an American born citizen and an immigrant to my own country. I was born in Saipan, Northern Marianas Island, USA. My dad brought me to the Philippines at age of three months where I lived for twelve years. I spent five years living in Dagupan City, Pangasinan with my parents before they decided immigrate to the U.S.. My sister and I lived with my grandparents for seven years in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. During my seven years living in Ilocos, I learned how to speak Ilocano,Tagalog and a little

reason for oversea expansion was that, even though the waters be deadly with rough waves and strong winds, it was easier to travel by water than land. In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $72 million and occupied the Midway Islands in the Pacific. People often moved across the ocean seeking a new start with new opportunities. Expansion across the sea also was pushed by the competition for natural resources and how in the world the more land you claim, the

My day to day experience with plants is mainly with fruits, vegetables, breads, and the tress that I live around. Prior to moving here in Southern Maryland, I was only exposed to tropical plants. An example is Trumpet tree which we planted in our backyard in California. The pods are long, yellow in color and it has a very light fragrance when it is in full bloom. I would help trim it and each year it would grow fuller. After moving here in Maryland, I knew that it will not suitable to plant here

Synopsis An armada of over five hundred ships and three Divisions of Marines, all to take a small Godforsaken volcanic Island with an area of about eight square miles. Two days with an additional day to "mop" up is all it should take. An Island located almost halfway the distance from the Marianas Army Air Corps B-29 airbases and Mainland Japan. A perfect spot to station fighter support and use as an emergency divert airbase. The assaulting American armada commanded by the brilliant and humble

First, when researching some important federal issues there were many that crossed the web, books, and magazines. However, I chose crime because it is an important federal issue and it is very important to everyone in the country. Today crime is a huge issue for many people in their cities and it will hinder some of their daily activities. People need to be free to go outside and feel safe in their homes, yard, and the workplace. This is not always the case because of crime and the people involved