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
Between 1840 and 1950, over fifty-three thousand people travelled the Oregon Trail. Native American exposure to diseases such as smallpox and diphtheria decimated the tribes, and that along with the encroachment of settlers on tribal lands, was the cause of much strife between Native Americans and the incoming Europeans. The Land Donation Law, a government land giveaway allotting three-hindred twenty acres to white males and six-hundred forty to married white couples, gave impetus to the western
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
For hundreds of years masks have played an important role in the lives of the Native Americans of the Northwest Coast. They signify ancient traditions dating from antiquity to present day. The dramatic, colorful masks of the Northwest Coast are some of the most fascinating artifacts produced by Native Americans. Mask Making Although the different tribes throughout the Northwest Coast have different traditions and cultures, there are many techniques and styles which are common to the entire region
Dr. Joseph Henry Wythe (1822-1901) was born in Manchester, England on March 19, 1822, the son of Joseph Wythe and Mary Chamberlain. In 1832, JH Wythe accompanied his parents to America, and began his education in the private schools of Philadelphia where the family had settled. Through his own efforts and supplemented by private instruction, he became proficient in the natural sciences and the languages of Greek, Hebrew and Latin. In 1842, JH Wythe became an ordained Methodist minister at the early
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
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
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’s original purpose was to find the pacific northwest passage, they failed at this. “Jefferson had dispatched them to find a water route across the continent-the fabled Northwest Passage-but they discovered that water transport from coast to coast was impossible”(plotz...
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