Question
answer all questions about Logging, Fishing, Mining, and Farming i will put things you can only answer from u will asnwer all these
1. How do people now (in your textbook) view your theme differently than the people writing the newspapers did in the mid to late 1800s (for example, did the people writing the newspapers think about environmental destruction when talking about logging)?
2. Which source is prejudiced and strong minded (look for strong language like “we must do this” or “this is what should be done”)?
3. Which source is more level-headed and factual (look for less strong language like “this was done”)?
4. Which source writes as if the events are currently happening?
5. Which source talks about the events as if they are in the past?
6. Which source tells a big picture broad story (you did remember to tell me which theme you chose, right)?
7. Which source talks more about specific people or events than the big picture?
“Puget’s Sound Oil and Salmon Trade.” The Columbian (Olympia, Washington) 11 Sep. 1852, Page 2.
“The schooners Cynosure, Franklin, and Damariscove, are driving a brisk business in the above trade. They have already taken and traded from the Indians this season, (though early,) many hundred barrels of whale oil and salmon – meeting with prompt cash sales for the same at San Francisco. When will the keen men of Nantucket and other “down easters,” display here their proverbial reputation for enterprise and money making?” “Mr. John Baldwin.” Puget Sound Mail (La Conner, Washington.), 4 Sep. 1880, Page 3.
“Mr. John Baldwin has been appointed to the position of farmer for the Swinomish Indian Reservation by Agent O’Keane. It is the intention to encourage the Indians in the cultivation of their lands. A large tract of marsh land is to be reclaimed and put under cultivation which will be of great aid in rendering these Indians self-supporting.”
Washington†™s early industries included fur
trapping and fishing. As settlers moved in to
the region and cities grew, needs changed and
new industries appeared. These industries
used Washington†™s natural resources and
its large number of workers. Thousands of
people living in Washington found work in
logging, mining, agriculture, military, shipping,
and other trades. Some business owners
created jobs that supported these industries,
like restaurants and stores. All of these
industries encouraged workers to move to the
Pacific NorthwestThe city of San Francisco, California, was a
shipping port. The people there needed wood
to make shipping docks and buildings. They
even built wooden sidewalks. Where would the
people get all the wood they needed?
Washington Territory had many forests with
big, tall trees. Workers cut down trees near the
water. They floated the logs downstream, then
tied them together. Ships pulled the piles of
logs to San Francisco. Logging was big
business in Washington. Logging put people to
work in the forests, the shipyards, the mills,
and the surrounding cities.
Little by little, lumber and shipping towns
sprang up around Puget Sound. The small towns of Olympia, Seattle, Port Townsend,
and Tacoma grew because of the logging industry. Many docks and ports grew larger
and larger. Later, this opened up opportunities for other kinds of shipping and trading
outside of Washington.The great Pacific Ocean and Washington†™s
deep rivers were filled with fish. Both Native
Americans and pioneers harvested these fish,
which were then dried, sold, and shipped to
other cities.
The fishing industry changed quickly when
Robert Hume built a plant that used cans and
high heat to preserve fish. Thirty canneries sold
salmon to faraway places in South America,
Britain, Australia, and China.
As the fishing industry grew, salmon became a
popular symbol of the Pacific Northwest region.
The fish had been the basic food source for
most of the region†™s Native tribes. Then
fish became not only a food source but also a
way to make money. Fishermen sold canned,
fresh, and dried fish to other states and
countries.
Much like the lumber industry, fishing was
quickly exhausted. The huge salmon runs on
the Columbia River were already in decline by
1900. Overfishing was the major reason. Water
pollution and destruction of fish-breeding
grounds by mining and logging companies also
contributed to the decrease in fish. Today,
Washington residents work hard to bring back
wild fish runs. These have become smaller from overfishing Much of Washington†™s early success was due to its mining industry. Gold was found
across the state and in the Klondike (today†™s western Canada and southern
Alaska). This brought new workers to the Pacific Northwest. Washington†™s unique
geography also created reserves of coal and oil. Lots of workers were needed to access
all these underground resources.In the Puget Sound Lowlands and the Cascade Mountains, miners discovered coal.
Coal was burned to heat homes and provide the power that ran machines in factories.
Some of the early miners were Chinese. Others came from England and Wales. The
first large group of African Americans in Washington came to dig coal. Factory owners
even hired children to sort the pieces of coal.
Discovery of high†“ quality coal in 1886 in Kittitas County led to the rapid development
of the Roslyn Coal Field. Two towns, Roslyn and Cle Elum, sprang up overnight. Coal
mining was important to Washington†™s economy well into the nineteen hundreds In 1855, word got out that gold and silver had been found in Washington. Hopeful
miners hurried to places that are now in eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Many of these places were on the land reserved for Native Americans. This discovery
worsened the conflict between settlers and Indians for the rest of the century.
Washington and Oregon never developed significant gold- or silver-mining districts.
However, three Washington cities†” Walla Walla, Spokane, and Seattle†” were
greatly affected by mining rushes in other places. Merchants grew rich by supplying
food, tents, tools, and clothing to miners on their way to the gold fields of Canada,
Alaska, and Idaho.
Some ordinary people struck it rich in the mines and returned to Washington to spend
their money. For example, Al and May Arkwright Hutton put their savings of a few
hundred dollars into the Hercules Mine in today†™s Idaho. To their surprise, their mine
became one of the richest strikes in Silver Valley. The Huttons became overnight
millionaires.
1. How do people now (in your textbook) view your theme differently than the people writing the newspapers did in the mid to late 1800s (for example, did the people writing the newspapers think about environmental destruction when talking about logging)?
2. Which source is prejudiced and strong minded (look for strong language like “we must do this” or “this is what should be done”)?
3. Which source is more level-headed and factual (look for less strong language like “this was done”)?
4. Which source writes as if the events are currently happening?
5. Which source talks about the events as if they are in the past?
6. Which source tells a big picture broad story (you did remember to tell me which theme you chose, right)?
7. Which source talks more about specific people or events than the big picture?
“Puget’s Sound Oil and Salmon Trade.” The Columbian (Olympia, Washington) 11 Sep. 1852, Page 2.
“The schooners Cynosure, Franklin, and Damariscove, are driving a brisk business in the above trade. They have already taken and traded from the Indians this season, (though early,) many hundred barrels of whale oil and salmon – meeting with prompt cash sales for the same at San Francisco. When will the keen men of Nantucket and other “down easters,” display here their proverbial reputation for enterprise and money making?” “Mr. John Baldwin.” Puget Sound Mail (La Conner, Washington.), 4 Sep. 1880, Page 3.
“Mr. John Baldwin has been appointed to the position of farmer for the Swinomish Indian Reservation by Agent O’Keane. It is the intention to encourage the Indians in the cultivation of their lands. A large tract of marsh land is to be reclaimed and put under cultivation which will be of great aid in rendering these Indians self-supporting.”
Washington†™s early industries included fur
trapping and fishing. As settlers moved in to
the region and cities grew, needs changed and
new industries appeared. These industries
used Washington†™s natural resources and
its large number of workers. Thousands of
people living in Washington found work in
logging, mining, agriculture, military, shipping,
and other trades. Some business owners
created jobs that supported these industries,
like restaurants and stores. All of these
industries encouraged workers to move to the
Pacific NorthwestThe city of San Francisco, California, was a
shipping port. The people there needed wood
to make shipping docks and buildings. They
even built wooden sidewalks. Where would the
people get all the wood they needed?
Washington Territory had many forests with
big, tall trees. Workers cut down trees near the
water. They floated the logs downstream, then
tied them together. Ships pulled the piles of
logs to San Francisco. Logging was big
business in Washington. Logging put people to
work in the forests, the shipyards, the mills,
and the surrounding cities.
Little by little, lumber and shipping towns
sprang up around Puget Sound. The small towns of Olympia, Seattle, Port Townsend,
and Tacoma grew because of the logging industry. Many docks and ports grew larger
and larger. Later, this opened up opportunities for other kinds of shipping and trading
outside of Washington.The great Pacific Ocean and Washington†™s
deep rivers were filled with fish. Both Native
Americans and pioneers harvested these fish,
which were then dried, sold, and shipped to
other cities.
The fishing industry changed quickly when
Robert Hume built a plant that used cans and
high heat to preserve fish. Thirty canneries sold
salmon to faraway places in South America,
Britain, Australia, and China.
As the fishing industry grew, salmon became a
popular symbol of the Pacific Northwest region.
The fish had been the basic food source for
most of the region†™s Native tribes. Then
fish became not only a food source but also a
way to make money. Fishermen sold canned,
fresh, and dried fish to other states and
countries.
Much like the lumber industry, fishing was
quickly exhausted. The huge salmon runs on
the Columbia River were already in decline by
1900. Overfishing was the major reason. Water
pollution and destruction of fish-breeding
grounds by mining and logging companies also
contributed to the decrease in fish. Today,
Washington residents work hard to bring back
wild fish runs. These have become smaller from overfishing Much of Washington†™s early success was due to its mining industry. Gold was found
across the state and in the Klondike (today†™s western Canada and southern
Alaska). This brought new workers to the Pacific Northwest. Washington†™s unique
geography also created reserves of coal and oil. Lots of workers were needed to access
all these underground resources.In the Puget Sound Lowlands and the Cascade Mountains, miners discovered coal.
Coal was burned to heat homes and provide the power that ran machines in factories.
Some of the early miners were Chinese. Others came from England and Wales. The
first large group of African Americans in Washington came to dig coal. Factory owners
even hired children to sort the pieces of coal.
Discovery of high†“ quality coal in 1886 in Kittitas County led to the rapid development
of the Roslyn Coal Field. Two towns, Roslyn and Cle Elum, sprang up overnight. Coal
mining was important to Washington†™s economy well into the nineteen hundreds In 1855, word got out that gold and silver had been found in Washington. Hopeful
miners hurried to places that are now in eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Many of these places were on the land reserved for Native Americans. This discovery
worsened the conflict between settlers and Indians for the rest of the century.
Washington and Oregon never developed significant gold- or silver-mining districts.
However, three Washington cities†” Walla Walla, Spokane, and Seattle†” were
greatly affected by mining rushes in other places. Merchants grew rich by supplying
food, tents, tools, and clothing to miners on their way to the gold fields of Canada,
Alaska, and Idaho.
Some ordinary people struck it rich in the mines and returned to Washington to spend
their money. For example, Al and May Arkwright Hutton put their savings of a few
hundred dollars into the Hercules Mine in today†™s Idaho. To their surprise, their mine
became one of the richest strikes in Silver Valley. The Huttons became overnight
millionaires.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the provided text excerpts, let's go through each question regarding logging, fishing, mining, and farming:
1. **How do people now view your theme differently than the people writing the newspapers did in the mid to late 1800s?**
- In contemporary society, there is a greater awareness of environmental destruction and sustainability compared to the mid to late 1800s when the focus was primarily on economic growth and resource exploitation without much consideration given to the environmental impact. For instance, the rise of industrial activities like logging and mining was celebrated for their economic benefits, while today, we recognize the long-term damage to ecosystems and the depletion of natural resources.
2. **Which source is prejudiced and strong-minded?**
- The source that discusses logging and the brisk business of trading whale oil and salmon in a way that emphasizes the economic advantages can be seen as prejudiced and strong-minded. Phrases like "we must do this" reflect a strong advocacy for the logging and fishing industries without acknowledgment of the potential negative consequences.
3. **Which source is more level-headed and factual?**
- The source discussing the appointment of Mr. John Baldwin as a farmer for the Swinomish Indian Reservation is more level-headed and factual. It provides information on a specific event—his appointment—and the intentions behind it ("to encourage the Indians in the cultivation of their lands") without employing strong, emotional language.
4. **Which source writes as if the events are currently happening?**
- The excerpt discussing the logging and fishing industries presents the information as if the events are currently ongoing, with phrases that indicate immediate actions ("The schooners... are driving a brisk business..." and "Workers cut down trees near the water").
5. **Which source talks about the events as if they are in the past?**
- The source discussing the impact of overfishing and the decline of salmon runs reflects on historical events. It mentions that the fish runs "were already in decline by 1900," illustrating a historical perspective.
6. **Which source tells a big picture broad story?**
- The source that outlines Washington's early industries, including logging, fishing, and mining, tells a broad story about the development of the region's economy and how these industries contributed to population growth and urbanization. This source encapsulates the overall theme of industrialization and economic development in Washington.
7. **Which source talks more about specific people or events than the big picture?**
- The excerpt about Al and May Arkwright Hutton, who struck it rich in the Hercules Mine, focuses more on specific individuals' experiences and events rather than a broader narrative. It personalizes the mining rush story through the lens of individual success rather than the general implications of the mining industry.
These analyses highlight the differences in perspective between historical viewpoints and how contemporary evaluations align differently based on evolving values and knowledge.
1. **How do people now view your theme differently than the people writing the newspapers did in the mid to late 1800s?**
- In contemporary society, there is a greater awareness of environmental destruction and sustainability compared to the mid to late 1800s when the focus was primarily on economic growth and resource exploitation without much consideration given to the environmental impact. For instance, the rise of industrial activities like logging and mining was celebrated for their economic benefits, while today, we recognize the long-term damage to ecosystems and the depletion of natural resources.
2. **Which source is prejudiced and strong-minded?**
- The source that discusses logging and the brisk business of trading whale oil and salmon in a way that emphasizes the economic advantages can be seen as prejudiced and strong-minded. Phrases like "we must do this" reflect a strong advocacy for the logging and fishing industries without acknowledgment of the potential negative consequences.
3. **Which source is more level-headed and factual?**
- The source discussing the appointment of Mr. John Baldwin as a farmer for the Swinomish Indian Reservation is more level-headed and factual. It provides information on a specific event—his appointment—and the intentions behind it ("to encourage the Indians in the cultivation of their lands") without employing strong, emotional language.
4. **Which source writes as if the events are currently happening?**
- The excerpt discussing the logging and fishing industries presents the information as if the events are currently ongoing, with phrases that indicate immediate actions ("The schooners... are driving a brisk business..." and "Workers cut down trees near the water").
5. **Which source talks about the events as if they are in the past?**
- The source discussing the impact of overfishing and the decline of salmon runs reflects on historical events. It mentions that the fish runs "were already in decline by 1900," illustrating a historical perspective.
6. **Which source tells a big picture broad story?**
- The source that outlines Washington's early industries, including logging, fishing, and mining, tells a broad story about the development of the region's economy and how these industries contributed to population growth and urbanization. This source encapsulates the overall theme of industrialization and economic development in Washington.
7. **Which source talks more about specific people or events than the big picture?**
- The excerpt about Al and May Arkwright Hutton, who struck it rich in the Hercules Mine, focuses more on specific individuals' experiences and events rather than a broader narrative. It personalizes the mining rush story through the lens of individual success rather than the general implications of the mining industry.
These analyses highlight the differences in perspective between historical viewpoints and how contemporary evaluations align differently based on evolving values and knowledge.