Stephanie
During our stay in Pittsburgh, I have met a lot of awesome people including those we worked with and our homeowners. These were the people that influenced me the most by learning how grateful it was that we, the group, arrived in Pittsburgh and not in California/Mexico. Not only did I learn how to insulate an attic, build steps to the attic, and learn tool names, I also got a refresher on shingling. The most important thing I have learned so far is the daily life of those in Pittsburgh. It is far different from Iowa life and has touched me in a way that I will always remember.
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
