Tourism and the Impact of Western Explorers in Guam

Brittany Parker

Department

Mining Engineering

Major

Mining Engineering

Research Advisor

Ahmad, Diana L., 1953-

Advisor's Department

History and Political Science

Funding Source

Dr. Diana L. Ahmad

Abstract

Tourism has become the primary resource of the Territory of Guam. One of the attractions to the island, among other things, is the history of the island. Explorers and missionaries came from the west bringing along their beliefs and cultures. These beliefs and traditions worked together to shape the views of the islanders on the Westerners, and the view of the Westerners of the islanders. With the coming of the Westerners came social, economic, and political change, changes which would eventually effect future relations with the United States today.

Biography

Brittany is a junior at the University of Missouri--Rolla majoring in Mining Engineering with a minor in Explosives Engineering. She is the daughter of Robert Parker and is from Johnston, Iowa. On campus she is one of the captains for the women’s soccer team, a member of the women’s mucking team, and the vice president of Delta Omicron Lambda. Brittany plans to pursue a career in the mining industry after she graduates.

Research Category

Humanities/Social Sciences

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Document Type

Poster

Presentation Date

12 Apr 2006, 1:00 pm

Comments

Joint project with Elizabeth Wiese, Savannah Saunders, Jennifer Fizer, and Hope Von Ahsen

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Tourism and the Impact of Western Explorers in Guam

Tourism has become the primary resource of the Territory of Guam. One of the attractions to the island, among other things, is the history of the island. Explorers and missionaries came from the west bringing along their beliefs and cultures. These beliefs and traditions worked together to shape the views of the islanders on the Westerners, and the view of the Westerners of the islanders. With the coming of the Westerners came social, economic, and political change, changes which would eventually effect future relations with the United States today.