...Power Project The lawsuit filed by the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations protecting their water rights To Sardis Lake, in Southeastern Oklahoma is a hot bed for controversy. Many say the "Thirst Wars" will be a defining issue of our times. (waterfuture.com) This paper will speak as to why the lawsuit filed against the State of Oklahoma Is relevant, along with the states position in overriding a 175-year old treaty. Finally, offer insight as to why a long-term comprehensive water plan should be the objective. One that can benefit all of Oklahoma, rather than a select grouping. Sardis Lake is a reservoir in Southeastern Oklahoma, renowned for its bass fishing, and water activities. It is also a central focus of multiple lawsuits, as communities such As Oklahoma City to Ft. Worth, fight over the water rights. (nytimes.com 2011) The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations joined the fight this summer by filing its own lawsuit, putting a hold on the states plans to transfer water out of Sardis Lake. Gregory Pile, Chief of the Choctaw nation states, "All of the water was controlled originally by The Indian tribes in this area. When the water goes, so does your economy". (waterfuture.com/Choctaw nation) This is the main battleground as the tribes fight the water transfer. They also desire to be recognized as joint owners in these water rights, and share in the profits if the water is sold. Citing the Treaty...
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...goals, the Native Americans’ reaction, and the opinions held by the American people. These readings only scratched the surface of Native Americans and the role they have played in American History. The main cause of the interaction between Americans and the Native Americans was an increase in demand for land by Americans. As they pushed west and south, the frequency of interactions with Native Americans increased and so did hostility. I am aware that land demand issues were normally approached at first with peaceful negations. The American government would meet with the tribes and develop a treaty that resulted in less land for the Native Americans and more land for Americans. This would satisfy the Americans for a period of time but demand for land would just continue to increase. At this point Indians would either get restless and rebellions would ensue or Americans would violate the treaties and make moves on the Native’s land. In either situation the superior force of the American troops would result in them defeating the Indians. The Indians would then be forced to comply with American demands, meaning less land. Although this is a broad and brief overview of Native American history, in order to better understand Native Americans one must delve deeper into specific events and actions. Beginning in the Jefferson presidency era, Native Americans were allowed to live east of the Mississippi under the condition that they integrated into civilized culture. Jefferson’s goal was to...
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...Trail of Tears was an unjust and On September 15, 1830, at Little Dancing Rabbit Creek, the Chiefs of the Choctaw Nation and representatives of the U.S. met to discuss the impact of a bill recently passed by the Congress of the U.S. This bill with all the same good intentions of those today who believe they know better than we how to conduct our lives, allowed for the removal of all Indian peoples to the West of the Mississippi River. It had been made clear to the Choctaw, that the Whites in Washington cared little for the Native americans situation, that either they willingly moved, or by military force they would be moved. were not ignorant savages, but industrious farmers, merchants, and businessmen of all types. We were educated people, many were Christians. The native americans had an organized system of government and a codified body of law. Some of these people were not even Indians, many strangers and orphans had been taken in over the years. The Chiefs and Warriors signed the treaty, realizing they had no option.(of what nation?) For doing this the government officials guaranteed, in the body of the treaty, (what treaty?)safe conveyance to our new homes. (where did you find this information?)(Do not forget for a moment that in this treaty, the Choctaw traded 10.3 million acres of land east of the Mississippi for 10.3 acres in Oklahoma and Arkansas that we already owned under previous treaties) Further, it included provisions and monetary annuities, to assist...
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...H Native Americans have had a really harsh time when Europeans started to migrate over and inhabit locations on the eastern coast. As people started to come over from Europe to colonize this new land, they started to run into the Natives which were called Indians. Now the Indians and the colonies, didn’t like each other for various reasons. So they have been through lots of warfare as lost many members of tribes. Some Natives even went to reform some new tribes around other areas of the country. As more and more people started to colonize America, the Natives were pushed back to certain areas in which they stayed and had their own land. Nowadays, there are only a few tribes left in mostly parks of Alaska and Hawaii. The Native Americans were very good at Hunting. They used bows and arrows and spears to kill most of their pray for food. Then they would cook what they caught over a fire. One of their largest games was bison. Other than Hunting, the Natives were very good at farming. Their first crop that they grew was squash. They also learned to grow cotton, sunflower, pumpkins, tobacco, goosefoot, knotgrass, and sump weed. But their one main item that they grew was maize, other known as corn. They used corn everyday as part of their diet. Also, the Natives were very religious however, they believed more in the spiritual side and Mother Nature. As far as sports go, they played something that was very similar of Lacrosse. Music and Art is another area that the Native...
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...the navigator found slaves on the west african coast and the first west african slaves were brought to hispaniola in 1518 which was profitable for the portuguese. He also landed on tip of brazil and took over more land which added to their findings. The French crossed the Atlantic and used fishing as their main source of trade with native americans. Once arriving to newfoundland the French captured some of the native americans in the newfoundland area and sent out protestant missions. Although they captured some native americans they also looked at them as good trading partners and treated them better than other europeans. Companies began to emerge for trade of fish especially in the northern areas. The French were conflicted with spain on treaty of versailles and with who owned which land. The Atlantic Slave trade began because of African and Mediterranean slavery traditions. Africans were brought to the New world as slaves to work in sugar plantations and the portuguese especially made great profit off of bringing slaves to the New world. The native american population was as large as the european population and even more existed before europeans arrived, but after their arrival Native peoples encountered great change in their lives. The europeans invaded their lands, and took over their civilizations. Many native americans were enslaved, and many were killed by diseases brought over from europe. The colonists wanted to take over their land and kill the native americans, such...
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...10000 quiz questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro 10000 general knowledge questions and answers 10000 general knowledge questions and answers www.cartiaz.ro No Questions Quiz 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Carl and the Passions changed band name to what How many rings on the Olympic flag What colour is vermilion a shade of King Zog ruled which country What colour is Spock's blood Where in your body is your patella Where can you find London bridge today What spirit is mixed with ginger beer in a Moscow mule Who was the first man in space What would you do with a Yashmak Who betrayed Jesus to the Romans Which animal lays eggs On television what was Flipper Who's band was The Quarrymen Which was the most successful Grand National horse Who starred as the Six Million Dollar Man In the song Waltzing Matilda - What is a Jumbuck Who was Dan Dare's greatest enemy in the Eagle What is Dick Grayson better known as What was given on the fourth day of Christmas What was Skippy ( on TV ) What does a funambulist do What is the name of Dennis the Menace's dog What are bactrians and dromedaries Who played The Fugitive Who was the King of Swing Who was the first man to fly across the channel Who starred as Rocky Balboa In which war was the charge of the Light Brigade Who invented the television Who would use a mashie niblick In the song who killed Cock Robin What do deciduous...
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...THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE This page intentionally left blank THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SIXTH EDITION ± ± John Algeo ± ± ± ± ± Based on the original work of ± ± ± ± ± Thomas Pyles Australia • Brazil • Japan • Korea • Mexico • Singapore • Spain • United Kingdom • United States The Origins and Development of the English Language: Sixth Edition John Algeo Publisher: Michael Rosenberg Development Editor: Joan Flaherty Assistant Editor: Megan Garvey Editorial Assistant: Rebekah Matthews Senior Media Editor: Cara Douglass-Graff Marketing Manager: Christina Shea Marketing Communications Manager: Beth Rodio Content Project Manager: Corinna Dibble Senior Art Director: Cate Rickard Barr Production Technology Analyst: Jamie MacLachlan Senior Print Buyer: Betsy Donaghey Rights Acquisitions Manager Text: Tim Sisler Production Service: Pre-Press PMG Rights Acquisitions Manager Image: Mandy Groszko Cover Designer: Susan Shapiro Cover Image: Kobal Collection Art Archive collection Dagli Orti Prayer with illuminated border, from c. 1480 Flemish manuscript Book of Hours of Philippe de Conrault, The Art Archive/ Bodleian Library Oxford © 2010, 2005 Wadsworth, Cengage Learning ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced, transmitted, stored, or used in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including...
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