Not long after Columbus set sail for the New World, the French and Spanish brought slaves with them on various expeditions. Slaves accompanied Ponce de Leon to Florida in 1513, for instance. But a far greater proportion of slaves arrived in chains in crowded, sweltering cargo holds. The first dark-skinned slaves in what was to become British North America arrived in Virginia -- perhaps stopping first in Spanish lands -- in 1619 aboard a Dutch vessel. From 1500 to 1900, approximately 12 million Africans
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Don Juan Ponce de León fue un conquistador español y explorador. Nació alrededor de 1460 en San Tervas de Campos, España. Ponce de León vivió durante una época de grandes descubrimientos y emoción. Ponce de León es bien sabido, la reivindicación y nombrar lo que hoy es la Florida, el descubrimiento de Puerto Rico, y su búsqueda incesante de los clásicos de antaño, la Fuente de la Juventud. El 19 de noviembre 1493 Ponce de León fue uno de los primeros europeos en ver la pequeña isla de Borinquen
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During the Columbian exchange period many explorers and voyagers risked their lives on sailing to new lands around the world. Within their journeys, there were 3 G’s which they looked up to - gold, God, and glory. Each having similar meaning to each voyager, all looking for some type of remembrance. Many believed they must bring their religion beliefs to the people of the America’s, and that God would reward them for doing so. Religion in that time period was very influential to people, and lots
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had relevance as to the whereabouts of these lost travelers. The locations of these disappearances were within a geographical triangle in the Atlantic Ocean. The corners of this legendary triangle were between three axis points: Miami, Florida; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Bermuda. After some question this so-called triangle gained the name "Devils Triangle," serving to peoples superstitions that the devil was fooling with lost travelers. It also brought to question whether aliens had a selected spot
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James Keaney Mrs. Gresham Honors English November 2nd, 2015 The Bermuda Triangle is an expanse of sea that is infamous because many ships and planes go missing over its waters. The causes of these disappearances are still unknown, and many have not returned from it. There are many facts involving the Bermuda Triangle, and even more interesting theories. 1. Facts The Bermuda Triangle is an expanse of ocean between Puerto Rico, Florida, and the island of Bermuda. It was first given its name Devil’s
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A Review of Literature Related to Oil Spill Dispersants 1997-2008 for Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) Anchorage, Alaska by Merv Fingas Spill Science Edmonton, Alberta PWSRCAC Contract Number - 955.08.03 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this PWSRCAC-commissioned report are not necessarily those of PWSRCAC September, 2008 ii Abstract This report is a review of the literature on oil spill dispersants published from 1997 to August, 2008. The
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British Petroleum Deepwater Horizon Felicia Kuse Abstract The following paper will describe recent events that occurred with a British Petroleum owned offshore oilrig known as “Deepwater Horizon”. In addition the paper will also discuss various safety issues, concerns, and repeated violations that have occurred resulting in an environmental disaster that impacts the Gulf of Mexico of which the long term effects will not be known for generations to come. British Petroleum Deepwater
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BP OIL SPILL Under the Deepwater Horizon, an offshore drilling ring of British Petroleum (BP) caused an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The incident occurred on April 20th 2010, where equipment failed and caused the explosion sinking the ring, and causing the death of 11 workers and more than 17 workers injured. The British based energy company also faced other problems at the site of the oil spill. More than 40 million gallons (estimated data) of oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico. Oil spill
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I. Background Information JHONSON AND JHONSON: TYLENOL The image and reputation of a company is so important in order to gain the trust of the consumers. Crisis need not strike a company purely as a result of its own negligence or misadventure. Often, a situation is created which cannot be blamed on the company - but the company finds out pretty quickly that it takes a huge amount of blame if it fumbles the ball in its response. On September 30, 1892, Jhonson and Jhonson announced that three
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largest revenue generator for the United States. Creating offshore oil platforms entails more than three billion dollars. For some companies this could be a great investment, as for others it could signify a great loss. On March 23, 1989, Exxon Valdez had its first most tragic oil spill in U.S. history. Irresponsibility and carelessness led to the spilling of approximately 10.8 million gallons of oil into Prince William Sound affecting fisheries, the livelihood of citizens in Alaska, wildlife,
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