After World War II, Industry, Technology & the Careless Generation
Being Citizens Trying to Save Native Species
Think of these History Lesson Series like the human body: The brain and nervous system are the legal structure “Governing” requiring electricity and a complex language to communicate. Transportation (arteries, veins … AI farms, rail, rivers, airport, roads) distributes sugars, fats, proteins for Commerce, Industry & Technology (muscles, one of which is the heart), all to flex within business & property rights’ (skeleton) boundaries. The West’s crowning achievement is its diversity: forms, hair, multiple skin colors creating Beauty: parks, schools, hospitals and churches. But the economic heart, that’s: commerce, industry and technology. This is the part of the economic body that has power, energy, and resources. Industry, technology, and commerce make money when they understand the status quo; they will fight to retain it. This writer’s generation has enjoyed living in North America, but we have ignored our potential for extinction(s). Our careless generation leaves only the promise of a Bright Future to you; the reason why you as a student must understand history to balance these forces and allow for a succeeding generation. A promise and/or being saved by faith alone will not be sufficient when the owners of the land in which you live appear to almost all be in the East, distant landlords who Malign Tree Huggers. And they (industry, technology, and commerce) have the resources to guide political discourse, resist change and continue exploitation. Now please explore Alaska’s key industries, such as fishing, oil, and tourism, and their influence on state growth:
https://alaska.gov/kids/learn/economy.htm
https://www.alaskaaircargo.com/alaska/exploring-alaska-top-industries/
https://www.akbizmag.com/industry/finance/alaskas-economy/
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Take a wild guess at how much of the West (of the 100th Meridian) are owned by the Government (the people) in the U.S. and Canada respectively.
more than 60 % and 90% respectively
more than 40 % and 60% respectively
more than 10 % and 20% respectively
After World War II, Industry, Technology & the Careless Generation
State of Alaska History
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