The first company to set up a trading post on the Pacific Northwest coast was the Pacific Fur Company. John Jacob Astor, a wealthy New York fur merchant, decided to organize the Pacific Fur Company to open up the unexplored territory west of the Rocky Mountains. Astor's fur enterprises were well established east of the Rockies. He hoped to gain control over the entire American fur trade. In September, 1810, two parties, representing Astor's Pacific Fur Company, set out to establish the first trading
rapid rate of growth from 1880s to 1890s. In between 1859 to 1890, the Pacific Northwest established its statehood between Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The growth in resources of travel and the increase of immigrants, transformed the Pacific Northwest from small towns to an urban Society. In 1850, the side wheeler “Columbia”, which commenced regular services between Astoria and Portland in 1850, was the first steamship to ply Columbia as a common carrier. Half a dozen steamships soon joined her
developed their own very unique way of life and culture. They belong to a larger cultural group known as the Sahaptin people, who live throughout the Columbia River Basin and Plateau in central, eastern, and southern Washington State and in northern Oregon. The Yakama life style was dependant on their surroundings and environment. They heavily relied on wildlife, game, and fish for their sustenance, and where solely hunter-gatherer societies before European and American contact. Due to their close connection
discovered that the best match for receiving the heart of the Florida man is a male in Oregon who is in desperate need of a heart transplant. Without the transplant, the man will most certainly die within 48 hours. The second man's tissues match up perfectly with the brain-dead man's in Florida. This seems like an excellent opportunity for a heart transplant. However, a transplant is currently not a viable option for the Oregon man since he is separated by such a vast geographic distance from the organ. Scientists
Oregon has historically been home to hundreds of thousands of people including dozens of Native American tribes dating back before 9500 B.C. As various tribes made the journey across the Bering Strait to relocate, many chose areas in the Northwest to settle. Some of the first to the Oregon area were the Kalapuya Indians who inhabited Oregon more than 8,000 years ago and although many different tribes called our state home the Kalapuya is just one example of people native to Oregon. The Kalapuya
Many people have found Arches National Park to be an alien planet here on Earth. It is comprised of 2,000 sandstone arches, and the park's curving landforms turn a rusty red in the setting sun. Millions of people visit the park every year. Arches national park is one of the top most tourist spots in The United States! It’s no surprise that Arches National Park is one of the top national parks in America! It is a 73,234 acre wonderland of red rock sandstone's and arches northwest of Moab. The
Many argue that mankind has a psychological need to control the world around them. However, right or wrong, this notion has lead to some of the greatest technological advances of harnessing power such as dams. The Emerald Mile, written by Kevin Fedarko, is a true story based on the adventures of the handful of river guides who were set on breaking a record of the fastest river run through the Grand Canyon. It’s set in about 1983, the year when so much snowmelt flooded the Colorado River Basin that
Upton Sinclair The period of time running from the 1890’s through the early 1930’s is often referred to as the “Progressive Era.” It was a time where names such as J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Jay Gould and John D. Rockefeller stood for the progress of America and their great contributions to American industry and innovation. This chapter however, has a much darker side. Deplorable working conditions, rampant political corruption and power hungry monopolies and trusts threatened the working class
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS – CALIFORNIA, LAKE TAHOE – CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA, AND ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH How would like to spend a vacation in the United States and get to explore some of the best adventures? I know there are many adventure lovers out there who only travelers to places which will allow them to experience an abundance of activities. You will be pleased to know that this island is more than a spot for families and romantic couples and it is possible to explore areas which
activities. The best travel location to meet all of those needs is Portland, Oregon. Portland is a fun city known for its unique and weird culture. Every day in Portland offers an opportunity to experience something new and have a wonderful vacation. This city is also just a short drive away from some of the world most beautiful mountains, national parks, and other geographic features. Despite its continual rainy weather, Portland, Oregon is a wonderful place to travel to because of its delicious variety of
The Progressive Era was the time between 1890 and 1920, a period during which American lifestyle and culture went through many changes. Although it has been in constant advancement, society in the United States progressed more drastically during this era—which is how it got its name. A lot of innovations were brought to light during this time period, especially in the areas of entertainment and consumption. It was a time when people rejoiced the end of the Reconstruction, which had been detrimental
The Progressive Era was an important period in the history of the United States of America between 1890 and 1920. Industrialization, urbanization and waves of immigration brought significant changes to the country, some were good and some were a challenge for the country. The major goals of the progressives were to promote the ideas of morality, economic reform, efficiency and social welfare. The Progressives and reformers had many different methods and ideas for solving social problems, both challenging
Problems With Assisted Suicide Americans want to know what the report card says, in other words, what are the results of the Netherlands and Oregon experiments with assisted suicide. Let's sift through the data and relevant studies in order to arrive at a conclusion which either affirms or rejects the practice. Although the New England Journal of Medicine article (2/24/00) was the first time a major medical journal in the United States had recounted problems associated with assisted suicide
The issue of medical marijuana has become very controversial at work places. This follows the move by several states to legalize marijuana for medical reasons. As a result, many employers are caught in the quagmire of what they need to do with employees who use drugs such as medical marijuana while at work. A study conducted in 2007 by the Americans for Safe Access revealed that there were about three hundred thousand Americans using marijuana for medical purposes (Schubert 218). In the United
Lewis and Clark are the men that ‘discovered’ the northwest, but should we really celebrated them? They were not the first people here, they failed their primary mission, but they did claim land for america, they added to science and finally we are just using them as profit. They should be celebrated but not for the reason we give them. Lewis and Clark were not the first to be in northwest, not even the second. “Indians had been everywhere, of course, but the corps members were not even the first
The Country's Chance to Flower The Cannabis plant grows extensively on most continents on Earth, this plant does exist in the wild and just like many other crops it has become domesticated, cultivated and selectively bred over time. The first documented introduction of the plant in the United States of America took place the southern most parts of Texas in the late 1800s. Many immigrants from Mexico brought it with them claiming it had healing and medicinal purposes. Eventually some Texan pharmacies
basins, the headwaters of the Klamath River are in the high desert of the Great Basin in eastern Oregon and travel south through the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Coast Mountain Range in north Central California, before finally draining into the Pacific Ocean in coastal California. The river basin spans a total of 5,700 square miles in an hourglass formation and includes parts of three counties in Oregon and five counties in California (Bureau of Reclamation 2016). The communities living in the
The Progressive Era, a time in which many laws and implementations were put in place to benefit the average person, allowed for many wonderful opportunities for farmers, machine workers, women, and children alike. These changes allowed for the rights and opportunities of the people to expand. Prior to these changes, America was in the midst of a dirty, unfair life, thriving on the misfortune of the overworked lower class. Many people were not able to exist past that of the workplace due to the unfair
The Progressive Era was a political, social, and economic movement during the 1870s to 1920s. Activists called Progressives wanted to address many problems that the industrialization had created including making America’s economic and political systems more equal. There were three main areas they focused on: improving working conditions, improving health and opening more health services, and reforming the government. Although there were many attempts at making progress, there were many areas where
Although some may feel the Progressive Era not to be a very influential impact, it is what shaped this country. The Progressive Era has sought to be a spitting image of the Populists, just changing the name, well that’s how some see this movement. This Movement was a social, economical and political reform movement. This movement built an existing society through political improvement. Most of the population is becoming dependent on the governments like never before. Labor is a big problem due to