...Westward expansion and the settlers' experience on the frontier played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s character, along with bringing up traits like individualism, democracy, and a distinctive American identity. The frontier was overall, at the time in the 1800’s, mainly a rough, very demanding environment where only the Native Americans knew how to navigate the land. Since the west was just acquired land, it basically had no laws and this resulted in disputes to be settled with violence. These challenges, in-turn, forced pioneers and settlers to be self-reliant, and to only rely on themselves and their own skills in this harsh environment. Frederick Jackson Turner essay, “The Significance of the Frontier in American History”, 1893, perfectly demonstrates how the frontier helped shape the...
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...In what ways did the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition have an impact on westward expansion and how did Jefferson's message to Congress (1803) show his vision for the new republic? The reasons why the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis Clark Expedition had an impact on the westward expansion, including the reasons why Thomas Jefferson arranged the journey, a summary of his vision for the new republic (Jefferson’s Secret Message) and the outcome of his vision as it relates to the Westward Expansion. “The portion of their country most important for us is exactly that which they do not inhabit. Their settlements are not on the Mississippi, but in the interior country. They have lately shown a desire to become agricultural; and this leads to the desire of buying implements and comforts. In the strengthening and gratifying of these wants, I see the only prospect of planting on the Mississippi itself, the means of its own safety. Duty has required me to submit these views to the judgment of the Legislature; but as their disclosure might embarrass and defeat their effect, they are committed to the special confidence of the two Houses.” (Jefferson, 1803) Taken from Thomas Jefferson’s Secret Message to Congress of 1803. This excerpt introduces the vision of Thomas...
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...Name: Chloe Perfect Date: 3/11/23 Class: 7th Period What is Manifest Destiny and how is it important to our lives in America? Manifest Destiny is the belief that the United States was Destined by God to extend its boundaries to the Pacific Ocean. Why is this important, though? Back in the early 1800s to the mid 1850s, many Americans believed that Manifest Destiny was very important in making America. Because of this, Manifest Destiny caused many major events in that time period that helped build America into the country it is today. For instance, Manifest Destiny caused the Mormon Trail and the Mexican War, which pushed Westward expansion of the United States and led to freedom. Manifest Destiny of the Mormon Trail. For instance, “Joseph Smith’s...
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...Pan-Europa Foods Case Analysis Executive Summary Pan Europa foods is a European producer of yogurt, ice cream, bottled water, and fruit juice. With stagnant gross sales and decreasing stock value, the company needs to increase its net income and increase confidence in its shareholders to avoid a takeover. With this in mind, the company decides to allocate $80 million Euros out of its $656 million asset base to capital spending in investment projects. There are currently 11 proposals on the table totaling $208 million from which the Senior Management Committee must choose from. Currently the company has two financial measures to determine if projects are economically sufficient for the firm, minimum acceptable IRR and maximum acceptable payback years. Considering these and other non-quantitative tools, the management committee will decide between these 11 projects proposed by various upper level managers within the firm. 1.) Strategically, in order for Pan Europa foods to not become victim of a hostile takeover, it must take steps to increase their stock price. In order to do so, they have to focus on becoming more profitable, which would mean increasing their sales and gaining more market share. Critically Important Categories in Exhibit 2: * Net Income * Earnings per Share * Market Value of Shareholder’s Equity After winning the price war, Pan Europa foods made serious gains in their market share. After doing so, it should now be time...
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...This created an interest in Jefferson, who wished to acquire the land in order to retain control of the Mississippi River. James Monroe and Robert Livingston were placed in charge of discussing negotiations with Napoleon in hopes of acquiring the land. Napoleon sold 827, 987 square miles of French land to the United States for a whopping fifteen million dollars. This purchase doubled the size of the United States and allowed the United States to continue expanding westward (Channing, 60-72). The purchases was ratified by the Senate on October 20, 1803 (Bishop, 34-36). Eager to continue expanding westward, Jefferson arranged for Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead the Corps of Discovery (Channing, 87-91). The Lewis and Clark Expedition lasted from May, 1804 to September, 1806 (Bishop, 37-39). The purpose of this expedition was the map the newly acquired territory, to find a practical route across the western territory, and to have an American presence in the territory before Britain could try to claim it. They also set out to study the territories environment and set up trade with any Native American settlers (Channing,...
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...inhabit that territory at any cost. "The acquisition of New Orleans became of paramount national interest"2, so the Americans needed to find a way to acquire it. They had buy it from the French making sure that they wouldn't settle there. If the French had taken the territory Americans would have had to align to take it back. The French army never made it to New Orleans, as it became less important to them. This allowed Thomas Jefferson to find a way to buy it off the French. "Congress granted the envoys $2 million to secure"3 New Orleans. This was an important step to be able to purchase the whole territory. The Mississippi river was an extremely important transportation route for the Americans, and controlling that area allowed for the expansion of America. The territory would double the size of America....
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...estate owners and then send it to landless peasants who would do the work refining the material into cloth. Recognizing this system, the English government set low wage rates and gave merchants monopolies in foreign markets, which greatly aided textile entrepreneurs. By stimulating the domestic production of textiles, Queen Elizabeth brought about a favorable balance of trade (decreased imports and increased exports) which prompted gains in gold and silver for the nation and generated economic expansion. Due to this increase in domestic manufacturing and the quantity of goods produced, Queen Elizabeth awarded various trade companies exclusive authorization to conduct trade on behalf of England around the world. This additional trade with foreign nations led to further revenue gains for the English treasury in the form of import taxes. Due to these mercantile policies, by the seventeenth century England possessed both the wealth and the trade-merchant fleets necessary to pursue westward colonization and to contest any nation that might be present there, such as...
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...CHAPTER 7 Principles of Planning CHAPTER SUMMARY Planning is the process of determining how the organization can get where it wants to go. The fundamental purpose of planning is to help the organization reach its objectives. Advantages of planning include: (1) an emphasis on the future, (2) coordination of decisions, and (3) a clear focus on the objectives. If done incorrectly or excessively, planning can be disadvantageous, but its benefits outweigh its disadvantages. The six steps of the planning process are: (1) stating objectives, (2) listing alternatives, (3) developing premises, (4) choosing alternatives, (5) developing plans to pursue the chosen objective, and (6) putting the plan into action. Implementation of the planning process is the key to success. One way of approaching this implementation is to view planning activities as organizational subsystems. Chief executives have the final responsibility for organizational planning. Many chief executives, especially of larger firms, seek planning assistance from organizational planners. These planners should be able to: (1) use their organizational experience, (2) see the organization as a whole, (3) detect and react to trends, and (4) get along with others. Organizational planners have three general duties to perform. These are: (1) overseeing the planning process, (2) evaluating developed plans, and (3) solving planning problems. The evaluation of planners would be based on both objective and subjective...
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...Chicago about his theory of the American West. This Statement made a bold case that the closing of the westward expansion was the end to a glorious and influential chapter in the history of the nation. Throughout the decades there is one thing for certain, the Frontier thesis has just as much impact today as when produced. It may be studied today for its purposefulness as well as its theories, but his work ultimately inspires one to open their mind for critique, discussion, and praise. He believed that westering American individuality helped assure our democracy. Turner has many influences during his career like his father, teachers, students, and other historians. He continued to be an avid student as well, always reading and educating himself. The center of his thesis was to state that the American character, including such traits as equality and acquisitiveness, and the “American character” derived from the frontier experience. His historical value was in understanding America’s inner workings. Looking at all aspects of the American life, their past, where their future was heading, their economic, political, and social belongings. It was this forward thinking that elevated Turner’s status in his profession and our teachings today. If you studied who Turner was you would come to find out that he lived as a frontiersman and experienced that America’s uniqueness of expansion first hand. History was around Turner as a child, his father was an historian and journalist. Andrew...
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... was severely curtailed by the British Navy that was now actively stopping Colonial ships (Brinkley, 112). The Sugar Act was designed to stop Colonial trade with the French and Spanish. Colonial manufacturing was restricted so as not to compete with the growing manufacturing sector in England. Economic interference by the English was causing growing resentment in the colonies. Perhaps more important than the economic interventions were the political manipulations by England to enforce a sense of control over the Colonies. The first of these was the Proclamation of 1763 that restricted the colonists’ Westward expansion. England could ill afford to defend against continued hostilities with the Native Americans, nor to suffer the potential interruption of trade. The Proclamation also preserved the established Eastern Colonies’ trade with England and the potential profits of expansion for the English. The proclamation was resented by the colonists, and generally ignored and settlers continued their push into the Ohio Valley (Brinkley, 112). The two most serious political challenges to the Colonies came in the form of the Currency Act of 1764 and the Stamp Act of 1765. The former forbade Colonial Assemblies from issuing paper currency, something they had widely instituted during the French and Indian war, as it greatly facilitated trade. This was direct interference with what the Colonists saw as the political rights of the provincial assemblies. The Stamp Act, which taxed all paper...
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...“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,” (otherwise known as Mormons) have proved to be crucial to the growth of the U.S.A. in every aspect. After the establishment of religion in 1827, Mormons have been the target of persecution and discrimination by many. The bulk of this persecution occurred in 1836 when a group of rebel militia attacked Mormon headquarters located in Northern Missouri. This ambush against the Mormons sparked an onslaught of hate crimes to come. After being exiled from Missouri and Illinois, Brigham Young led an intrepid party of immigrants into the Great Salt Lake valley in 1847. The population grew rapidly, and by 1849, the Mormons had managed to form a civil government with Young at the helm. This brief summary has set the stage for this report, where I will evaluate Mormons of the 1830’s and 40’s and enlighten you on their beliefs, culture, and impact throughout American History. Establishment of Religion The establishment of the LDS church is a very interesting story that many people do not understand. “In the spring of 1820, a 14-year-old boy named Joseph Smith went into a grove of trees near his home in Palmyra, New York, and prayed to learn which church he should join. In answer to his prayer, God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, appeared to him, just as heavenly beings had appeared to prophets like Moses and Paul in biblical times.” Joseph learned that the Church originally organized by Jesus Christ was no longer on the earth...
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...Gaurav Juneja | Student ID No: | 1464684 | Lecturer: | Prof. Asoka Gunaratne | Class time: | | Student declaration: | I confirm that: This is an original assessment and is entirely my own work. Where I have used ideas, tables, diagrams etc of other writers, I have acknowledged the source in every case. This assignment has not previously been submitted as assessed work for any academic course. | Signature of student: | | Date of signature: | | | | Table of Contents Topics | Page. No. | Executive Summary | 3 | Introduction to DHL Express | 4 | SWOT Analysis | 6, 7 | Analysis of Internal Environment | 8, 9 | Analysis of External Environment | 9 | SFAS | 10 | Identification of Problem or Opportunity | 10 | PESTEL Analysis | 11 | Identification of Strategic Options (TOWS Matrix) | 12 | Solution (Pros and Cos) | 12, 13 | Strategy Recommendations and Conclusion | 13, 14 | References | 15, 16 | Executive Summary The main aim of this report is to give an insight into DHL Express’s market audit, analysis and evaluation. Here, we will be mentioning upon the external and internal environment that prevail in the company and would...
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...The practice of ethics in management and business is a subject that causes a lot of discussion in today’s business world. What is the right thing to do? When is the right time to do the right thing? Who has what right to have input on answering these questions? How does an individual or company always know how to answer these questions? In exploring these questions, and striving to find answers to them in the textbook Business Ethics by Denis Collins. The first two chapters come down to the practice of ethics in the workplace. In chapter one of the textbook, the first question that starts to find an answer is what is the right thing to do? Starting with an ethical dilemma that seems viable on page three, a small company faces buying a design that might increase sales, but show support for a criminal that has become an antihero. This raises questions about what is ethical on many moral standards. Does the business wish to show solidarity with the community? Should that be a guiding factor in the businesses conduct? Should profits be the deciding factor in behavior, if the behavior is legal? This case study shows that the right thing to do is not always the easy thing to do. The definition of the right thing can become a murky issue. The question needs analyzed and understanding what the implication of acting or not acting will be when faced with a dilemma. Unfortunately, there seem to be more questions than answers. Certainly more complicated than the definition of ethics...
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...Must one argue that America was built on the values of freedom? If this is true, which history has already proven it is, then why are we stripping the rights of our youth by requiring them to participate in mandatory volunteering? Before one can even begin to answer this they must also ask what is volunteering? In short it is offering to do something “freely”. Schools should not force our students to participate in volunteering, because they are inevitably causing the youth to be rebellious and devaluing the appreciation for true volunteering. While volunteering may be a seemingly good thing, mandatory volunteering causes young adolescents to rebel against community service and volunteer work. According to the Cognitive Evaluation Theory study, people tend to resist and lose interest in what is being asked of them when they feel they are being controlled by an outside source because of the human nature of individualism(Pearce 1).This is already seen in other school situations, such as with homework. Many children will often refuse to do rudimentary or simple homework assignments. Throughout history, volunteering has evolved into a cultural connection; a common characteristic of humans on a local, national, and global level is the desire to help one another. Although this statement is not necessarily true for every individual, most people feel an urgency to assist friends, family members, coworkers, and/or strangers in need or in crisis. Why should we volunteer? Many people...
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...University of Phoenix Material Influences on the Constitution Table Write one or two paragraphs in each section. Include citations for your sources. Documents Summary What was its influence on the Constitution? Magna Carta Magna Carta, also called Magna Carta Libertatum or The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, is an English charter, originally issued in Latin in the year 1215, translated into vernacular-French as early as 1219,[1] and reissued later in the 13th century in changed versions. The later versions excluded the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority that had been present in the 1215 charter. The charter first passed into law in 1225; the 1297 version, with the long title (originally in Latin) "The Great Charter of the Liberties of England, and of the Liberties of the Forest," still remains on the statute books of England and Wales. The 1215 charter required King John of England to proclaim certain liberties, and accept that his will was not arbitrary, for example by explicitly accepting that no "freeman" (in the sense of non-serf) could be punished except through the law of the land, a right which is still in existence today. Magna Carta was the principal document forced onto an English King by a group of his matters, the feudal barons, in an effort to limit his powers by law and protect their privileges. It was followed and directly influenced by the Charter of Liberties in 1100, in which King Henry I had specified particular...
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