There are many definitions that refer to the term geography. You can take the technical term straight from a geography textbook that says, “Physical geography is the study of spatial distributions of phenomena across the landscape, processes that created and changed those distributions, and implications for those distributions on people.” While physical geography refers to the geography of the land, urban geography refers to the geography of the city. By definition urban geography is, “the sub-discipline of geography which concentrates on those parts of the Earth’s surface that have a high concentration of buildings and infrastructure.” Geography is not only a natural science though; it is a social science as well. When building a city and …show more content…
It should not be something that cities aspire to be; they should aspire to be greater. A city should not be composed of forces that do not value the beauty that is life, whether it is human life or the all-encompassing natural life. While the foundation of a city can be perfect in theory it is not until the ideologies and the actions within the city match that perfection that the city can or should be considered, “The Model City”. Why would one aspire to live in a city where the people and their environment are being poisoned decade after decade? How could someone pride himself or herself in knowing that they live in a city that treats those that are impoverished or of a darker skin color like human test subjects, whose lives are not of value other than to work for the factories? The factories that are not only aiding in the social injustices that are occurring, but are the ones poisoning the land, air, and water that these people live off of. The land, air, and water that once brought great pride to this city and where part of it receiving the title of “The Model City”. The land and the people were being exploited for all that they possessed by the manipulative forces that existed in this town, that stripped them of all the things that they could have taken pride in in the city that they call home. There is nothing model about a city that promotes structural violence, no matter how structurally sound it may
were poor and men loathed them. The soldiers slept on a bed of mud and
The soldiers lacked basic necessities such as clothing and food. In Document B it Dr. Albigence Waldo states, "There comes a Soldier, his bare feet are seen thro' his worn out Shoes, his legs nearly naked from the tatter'd remains of an only pair of stocks". In other words, these soldiers clothing were very worn out due to being used so often and were not provided with brand new attire. Since there were many mouths to feed, food became scarce, which left many soldiers starving. Around the camp soldiers cry
The urban setting can instantly be recognized as an antagonist to anyone who faces it. The imagery of the city reveals its formidable nature. The
A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier is a memoir written by Joseph Plumb Martin, an ordinary soldier who served the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. As the name indicated, the memoir mainly portrays the common men’s experiences and feelings, especially their dangers and sufferings, during the revolutionary period. Based on Martin’s unique perspective, his memoir cannot provide us with the big picture from the top down, such as the military strategy and the charismatic leadership of American revolutionary army. However, it offers exclusive insights and precious details that allow us to closely examine what truly transpired among the thousands of soldiers during that period.
Born in January of 1737, John Hancock grew up to become a prominent founding father and important Patriot in American history. Filling many roles throughout his life, John Hancock shaped the course of the Revolution by standing out against the British rule. Originally a merchant and statesmen, Hancock became the president of the Second Continental Congress and helped convince all thirteen colonies to unite for their independence (History). Hancock stood for freedom in a time in which many leaders still hesitated to declare independence, and his influence convinced many colonists to unite against tyranny and still inspires many people today. To play such a significant role in the history of America, however, Hancock grew from experiences long
Joseph fame did him little good. Although he had surrendered with the understanding that he would be allowed to return home, Joseph and his people were instead taken first to eastern Kansas and then to a reservation in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) where many of them died of epidemic diseases. Although he allowed to visit Washington, D.C., in 1879 to plead his case to U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes, it was not until 1885 that Joseph and the other refugees were returned to the Pacific Northwest. Even then, half, including Joseph, were taken to a non-Nez Perce’ reservation in northern Washington, separates from the rest of their people in Idaho and their homeland in the Wallowa Valley.
Joseph Plumb Martin divided his narrative into eight different campaigns that outlined his time in the service, which lasted from 1776 to 1883. During his time in the army he suffered small pox and yellow fever, was wounded, endured fighting several times, and travelled many miles along the East. Martin related in express, yet matter of fact terms the horrors and hardships of war. He described hunger as a constant occurrence with seemingly never enough food to properly provide for the army. In one instance, during the campaign of 1780, Martin describes a time during a severe snowstorm that the army reached the “keystone of the arch of starvation.” Martin goes on to say, “We were absolutely and literally starved” and further more he says “I solemnly declare that I did not...
The day to day life for the regular soldier was not glorious. Many times the regiments were low on supplies such as food and clothing. They lived in the elements. Medical conditions were grotesque because of the lack of advanced equipment and anesthesia. “Discipline was enforced with brutality” as if all the other conditions were not bad enough.
According to Winter Quarters written by Noel F. Busch (1974), the total soldiers at Valley Forge dropped from 12,000 in December 1777 to 8,000 in February 1778. This meant that 4,000 soldiers either already left or died in a time period of only 3 months. Moreover, there was an estimate of about 4,000 soldiers ill during the month of February 1778 and up to 2,500 deaths in June 1778. From these statistics, nearly 50% of the soldiers were sick, which was one out of two soldiers. Furthermore, the information shows that there was a 15% possibility of death, which was a lot of people considering the large population in the camp. Some could argue that there would still be an 85% chance of surviving, but you would be suffering if you were alive in camp. These probabilities are important because the chances of being ill or dying could heavily affect a soldier’s decision to stay or
At the beginning of the War, men felt that being part of the troops that were on the frontline was an honorable thing to do. Men who joined the army were seen as patriotic and loyal to their countries. In this perspective, any man who had the strength to go out to fight would voluntarily join the force without any resistance. The feeling was that of enthusiasm as many men wanted to serve their countries. In Britain for example, joining the army was seen as a noble cause and many men would volunteer to leave their families and join the frontline. In addition to this, it was seen as betrayal for fellow countrymen to be on the frontline while one was left at home. Such a person would not earn the respect of the society as he was seen as a traitor who did not love nor respect their country. In this perspective, the thoughts and experiences of men ...
Later on Joseph describes how they suffered, “Let the reader only consider for a moment and he will still be satisfied if not sickened. In the cold month of November, without provisions, without clothing, not a scrap of either shoes or stockings to my feet or legs, and in this condition to endure a siege in such a place as that was appalling in the highest degree.” When they had to walk in the snow they would even be bleeding and leave a trail of blood because they couldn’t even get shoes to protect their feet. Short on food and various other things which are necessary for war that they just didn’t have
The soldiers of that era faced a lot of hardships like severe cold weather, lack of food, lighting struck, deadly diseases, and dirty water. Also, they lacked sufficient clean clothes. Most of them were discouraged and felt like giving up on several occasions. Moreover, the soldiers were confused and frustrated due to shortage of ammunition. During the revolutionary war, soldiers missed home food at the thought of home. But they were even more saddened at the fact that their home was far away . Unfortunately they were already in the field and could not turn back. Even though the soldiers faced all these mishaps, according to Martin Plumber, the most daunting one was the living conditions. Most people were still very excited about joining the
Born in western Massachusetts in 1760, Joseph Plumb Martin was the son of a pastor; at the age of seven, he began living with his affluent grandfather. Almost as soon as the Revolutionary War broke out in the spring of 1775, young Joseph was eager to lend his efforts to the patriotic cause. In June 1776, at the tender age of 15, Martin enlisted for a six-month stint in the Connecticut state militia. By the end of the year, Martin had served at the Battles of Brooklyn, Kip’s Bay and White Plains in New York. Though Martin declined to reenlist when his six-month stint ended in December 1776, he later changed his mind, and on April 12, 1777 he enlisted in the 8th Connecticut division of General George Washington’s Continental Army, led by Colonel John Chandler. He would serve for the duration of the war (until 1783).
Human activity has major effects on geography. When studying the earth you can come to several conclusions about the geography of any particular civilization. Distribution of life in the civilization allows you to analyze whether their geography is their own destiny. Do people control their own destiny? Is geography something that people can control? Technology is really the key to why geography can be overcome by any people.
Geography is a branch of science that seeks to learn about the physical aspects of the earth, and how human activity is having an impact on it. War, on the other hand, is a militaristic conflict between two opposing parties, where violence and strategic thinking plays a big part. War relies on several aspects in Geography to help win battles such as using maps to have an overview of a battlefield, understanding how the land can be used to a commander’s advantage, and so on. Wars or other kinds of militaristic conflicts can sometimes occur due to the nature of Geography in many ways: expanding the territory of a country, conquering another nation for its resources, or for other reasons. Geography matters very much in warfare because the types