profits were up and operating cost were down resulting in a substantial profit. Breaking down the route from Washington DC to San Francisco. It represents .06% of UA’s market share. According to a search on Google flights the route only has two carriers with a combined nine daily flights, UA operates seven and Virgin Airlines two flights daily (Google Flights, n.d.). UA holds a firm grasp of 78% of the route to San Francisco. In the US we have four different types of market structure. These
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William Dawes, Jr. was born on April 6th, 1745 in Boston, Massachusetts, to William and Lydia Dawes. He grew up in a Christian home and was baptized in Boston. Dawes became a tanner; a person who treats skins and hides of animals to produce leather. He was also an active member in Boston’s Militia. William Dawes married Mehitable May and had six children. William Dawes, Jr. was most known for his ‘midnight ride’. On April 18th, 1775, Dr. Joseph Warren was sent Dawes to warn the minutemen that
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David McCullough, 1776, New York, 2006, 294 Pages. 1776 by David McCullough captures the privately year that includes the American Revolution and the Continental Congress, where the decision was made that colonies would fight for their independence from Great Britain. The bestseller is divided in three parts in rough chronological order. McCullough includes some of the thought process behind the colonies desire for independence, but he focuses more on the war between the colonies and the British
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The United States had a victory in the Revolutionary War for multiple reasons. They were able to be relatively organized under General Washington, had the drive that comes with fighting for a cause, had a “home turf” advantage, and were able to fight a defensive war, while the English were fighting offensively. America also had allied itself with France, successfully helping its army. The first aspect to note is England’s side of the war. England severely underestimated the colonists, especially
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Imagine you are stuck in a hut with a fire burning and your eyes stinging from the smoak, only to go outside and find you feet in pain from the unbearable cold you can feel in between the broken soles of your destroyed shoes. What if this was your life for 9 more months? In the winter of 1777-1778 George Washington led his men into the camp of Valley Forge to keep watch on the British in Philadelphia. The American soldiers were starved,diseased, and smok'd out from the terrible conditions they were
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Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System The Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS) is a one-stop-shop for commanders and assignment managers to communicate the availability of assignments and unit strength projections throughout the Army. According to the United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC), “EDAS is a real time, interactive automated system that supports the management of the enlisted force” (2009, p. 3). EDAS is vital to managing nearly 400,000 enlisted personnel around
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It was very challenging at Valley Forge, especially with the enemy 18 miles away. The soldiers don’t always get even basic supplies. In Valley Forge during my winter of 1777 and 1778, the Continental Army prepared for the cold and lack of food. I wouldn’t re-enlist because of death and illness, harsh conditions, and lack of support and supplies. I would not re-enlist because of death and illness. A lot of people at camp had died or were sick. Around 4000 soldiers were sick and 2500 soldiers have
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Alex 4/17/18 “He was smart, but he also worked hard. A lazier man might have charged straight in,” said Garren. General WIlliam Jackson Palmer was a brave and strong human being. He has done so many positive things that have impacted the world. He was a General in the Civil War and he fought for the united states itself. He didn't just do that he also helped those in need of food, shelter, and water. He built magnificent things to help the town. He was the Founder of Colorado Springs
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What would you do when faced with the terrible conditions at Valley Forge during the American Revolution? Would you go home? Or reenlist to help the war effort? I believe that I personally would reenlist and help fight because of the inspirational speeches, the ability to say I fought later in life, and because of the fact that France and Spain will soon join in out war effort against the British. For example, knowing that the French and Spanish are going to join us and fight against Brittan would
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the French-Indian war. When South Carolina (where Martin lives) chooses to go to war with Britain he wants no part in it, and was even opposed to it because he wants to protect his family. But his eldest son Gabriel chose to join the newly formed continental army against his father's will . Later there is a battle between near Martins house and a mysterious soldier sneaks into Martin house. After Martin Martin live) chooses to go to war with Britain he wants no part in it, and was even opposed to it
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