The sinking or Lusitania on 7 May 1915 was a significant event during WW1. It was a passenger liner sunk by German submarine during World War 1. It lead to America declaring war on Germany.
This quote means that if you choose the job of your dream, you won't feel like your working, it feels like a fun dream your whole life.
This is optimistic because it is saying that if you do what you love you'll be happy.
It will make people want to choose the best job for them so that they can do what they want their whole life!
The Colonist already were occupied in Virginia, they were granted two headrights. (basically meaning they got two tracts of fifty acres each)
Fighting countinued after the Spanish forces in Cuba surrendered in Puerto Rico.