week 8

 This week I went outside to plant and did web searches. I did a paper assignment as well. 

Web search

  More than 98% of all pistachios produced in the U.S. are gown in California, with most of the remainder being harvested in New Mexico and. Arizona

                                                                         Irish band, 

Holiday to America as early as 1762 when the first St. Patrick's day parade was held in New York City.

what is the largest chicken breed

 The Jersey Giant

online word search

 

web hunt

  A brief History lesson of the Inland Valley…..

Madonna of the Trail Statue How many statues are part of the Madonna of the Trail monuments? When was the statue placed in Upland?

the twelve Madonna of the Trail statues, only four (West Virginia, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico) face West; half face South (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, California), one faces North (Arizona) and one (Maryland) has been moved several times, always facing East. on 01 February 1929.

Upland is located at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on an east–west trail that was used by the Native Americans and Spanish missionaries, part of what is now known as the Old Spanish Trail. To the west, the trail led to the San Gabriel Mission, which Spanish Missionaries built in 1771.  Built-in 1771 what number in order was this mission built? 

San Gabriel Arcangel, 4th mission

Founded in 1771 by Junipero Serra, this fortress-like structure with five-foot thick walls and narrow windows is a design not found in any other mission.

The California missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and expand European territory. Spain was responsible for the missions, which scholars believe were attempts to colonize the Pacific coast of North America. How many total missions were built?

The California missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert Native Americans to Catholicism and expand European territory.There were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833. 

The Rain’s House.  Where it is located? City….. You will be looking on Google Earth.

The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga, commonly known as the John Rains House, is a historic house located at 8810 Hemlock St. in Rancho Cucamonga, California.8810 Hemlock St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

 What happened to John Rains on November 12, 1862?  Before this date what was the land that the Rains owned known for?

John Rains (1827-1862) whose unsolved murder was followed by a spate of other deaths over the next couple of years. The house was built in 1860–1861 after John Rains purchased the Rancho Cucamonga land grant in 1858 from the Tapia estate. The brick house featured its own cooling system, which used ducts to send creek water under the house. John Rains was a prominent businessman and socialite who opened California's first commercial winery

What happened in 1906 to Up-land? History

On May 5, 1906 Upland approved their vote for incorporation with 183 in favor and 19 against.

What is George Chaffey known for in Upland, Ontario, and Etiwanda in 1886? History

By 1886 he and his brother William had established the irrigation colonies of Etiwanda, Ontario, and Upland, which were extremely successful, thanks in large part to innovative features such as hydroelectric systems using mountain water, mutual water companies which eliminated disputes over water, and their creation

Former Mayor or Upland,  Robert Nolan did what prior to becoming Mayor? What elementary school did he teach at? He later became Principal at upland Jr. High. History

he was hired to teach sixth grade at Sierra Visa Elementary School in Upland. In 1966, he became an assistant principal and was named principal the following year. When he retired in 1988, former students and parents spoke highly of his stern, but well-respected nature.

Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality on April 4, 1850, five months before California achieved statehood. The discovery of oil in the 1890s brought rapid growth to the city. The city was further expanded with the completion of the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913, which delivers water from Eastern California. What is the name of the valley from which the water comes? History

at the time named The Bureau of Los Angeles Aqueduct, under the supervision of the department's Chief Engineer William Mulholland.[7] The system delivers water from the Owens River in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Los Angeles.

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