Within this writing I summarize Chapter 10 from the book reading entitled “ELNORTE.” This chapter offers complex details of land grants and legislations that were utilized for the development of the United States territories. I was especially interested within an early literary era as I title that seeks to preserve the historical Spanish past with the new identities that evolve with the United States of America.
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CHAPTER 9 | SUMMARY!
Within this writing I summarize Chapter 9 of my reading from the book entitled “ELNORTE.” I make historical and present day connections, especially to focus upon the Texas cotton industry, the Texas Annexation and the Mexico-America war.
CHAPTER 8 | CONNECTIONS!
Within this writing I reflect upon on Chapter 8 of my reading from the book entitled “EL NORTE.” I make connections from historical and present day events.
CHAPTER 7 | SUMMARY!
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 7 of my book reading entitled: “EL NORTE.” I especially became interested within the history of Plaza de Armas located in what was formally the Spanish province of Louisiana. I also found unsettling moments within this chapter, yet to find moment of reflections to connect to the present day, and the importance of the title of a nation as the United States of America.
CHAPTER 6 | SUMMARY!
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 5 of my reading from the book entitled: “EL NORTE.” I became interested in the act of letter writing, the time-lapse between sending and receiving a letter from coast to coast, the historical Spanish missions in Alto California, the Kings Highway and the Spanish historical territory located in present day Vancouver that was called Nookta Sound.
CHAPTER 5 | SUMMARY.
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 5 of my reading from the book entitled: “EL NORTE.” I became interested in the continued explorations and learning of the inherent prominence of Spanish Bernado de Gálvez who was integral to the creation of America.
CHAPTER 4 | SUMMARY.
WIthin this writing I reflect upon Chapter 4 of my reading from the book entitled: “EL NORTE.” I specifically became interested at the making of racial categories within what we know today as America.
SUMMARY | CHAPTER 3!
Within this writing I reflect upon Chapter 3 of my book reading entitled: “EL NORTE.”
ST. AUGUSTINE.
The early expeditions that also involved the struggles between the French and the English were eventually resolved. The Spanish were able to maintain their foot-hold upon the Spanish settlements and forts. ST. Augustine because the main settlement in Florida, USA. Other names of forts include: San Felipe and Santa Elena. I took the time toContinue reading “ST. AUGUSTINE.”
EMERGING VOICES!
Within this writing I reflect upon the recent readings and notes from the book entitled: “EL NORTE,” as related to my previous blog posts and current events, and why I feel that it is necessary to read and learn the American Hispanic / Spanish heritage.
{HEART'S, FOREVER!} 