1. Describe 2 effects that Opium had on Chinese society.
Opium had many effects on Chinese Society. One effect of opium was the creation of many drug addicts in China. Another effect on Chinese Society was the rise of rebellions by the Chinese to get rid of opium as well as the foreigners.
2. Describe why the Chinese Emperor lost his country.
The Chinese Emperor lost his country when the foreigners won the Opium Wars. With this lost, China had to give many privileges to the British and other countries. When the Emperor used the boxers to fend off the foreigners, the boxers met an unfortunate defeat. This started the beginning of the end for the Emperor's reign. Fleeing the Forbidden City, the Emperor has lost his power to the foreigners who stood within the Dragon Throne. Years later, the government had changed to the Republic of China.
3. In your own words, describe Great Britian's role in bringing Chinese society to the brink of collapse.
Great Britain's role in bringing Chinese society to the brink of collapse is supplying drugs to the Chinese. Great Britain knew of the effects of opium and yet the British traded the drug to China. The drug created waves of drug addicts as well as rebels who fight to get rid of the foreigners. This brought disaster to China from within.
4. Describe in your own words the 'Open Door Policy'
The Open Door Policy is a policy created to help U.S. businesses by giving equal trading rights to all foreign countries. The policy allowed China to maintain its territory as well as stopping discrimination among the foreign countries.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Quiz #2
The balance of power has begun to shift toward China as its military as well as its economy begin to grow. China has developed a new system of weapons that would mobilize missiles that could be launched from trucks. Over the past few years, the increase in military activity in China has made the United States worry that China would try to take back Taiwan. In order to win business contracts with China, Europe has lifted the arms in embargo with China. Europe is willing to risk diplomat relations with United States to get on China's good side.
With its lost during the Opium wars, China was left in bad shape. China was forced to ceded its countries such as Hong Kong to the British. The ports of Canton, Amoy, Fuzhou, Ningbo, and Shanghai were opened to the British. By losing the Opium wars, China had to legalize opium in its country. People in China began to become addicted to the drug and the country was left in a state of disaster as everyone wanted the opium drug. China created extraterritorially for the British on Chinese soil.
The modern day China contrast to its past self is very different. In the past, China lost in the Opium wars against British. The Chinese had to legalize opium and the country became addicted to opium. Everyone was going crazy for the drug and the government began to crumble. China in the modern day has become a world power. Their economy as well as their military is flourishing.
With its lost during the Opium wars, China was left in bad shape. China was forced to ceded its countries such as Hong Kong to the British. The ports of Canton, Amoy, Fuzhou, Ningbo, and Shanghai were opened to the British. By losing the Opium wars, China had to legalize opium in its country. People in China began to become addicted to the drug and the country was left in a state of disaster as everyone wanted the opium drug. China created extraterritorially for the British on Chinese soil.
The modern day China contrast to its past self is very different. In the past, China lost in the Opium wars against British. The Chinese had to legalize opium and the country became addicted to opium. Everyone was going crazy for the drug and the government began to crumble. China in the modern day has become a world power. Their economy as well as their military is flourishing.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
HW #3
The Sepoys Rebel!!! British East India Company on the Brink of Losing Power
The British East Company has brought enough suffering to the land of India. Learning of the cartridges of their new rifles has been sealed with beef and pork fat, the Sepoys are outraged. The cow is sacred to the Hindus as is the pork to the Muslims, the British knew this and went on to use these animals for their source of fat. The 85 Sepoys has been jailed for disobeying to use the cartridges. This event has enraged the Sepoys and the Indian People even further. The Sepoys have began to rebel against the British East Company. Their first target is the city of Delhi, and from there, the Sepoys plan on to gain control of more of our cities back.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
HW #2
How big is India?
India is a 1.2 million square mile peninsula.
What is it's relative location (between which bodies of water)
The bay of Bengal is on the left and the Arabian Sea is on the right.
What 'raw materials' are among their crops?
Raw materials that are among the crops are tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, and jute.
Who was the MUSLIM ruler who started the Mogul Empire in 1522?
Barbar was the Muslim ruler who started the Mogul Empire in 1522.
Who attacked the Moguls in the 1600s?
The Martha people of West Central India attacked the Moguls in the 1600s.
How were the Hindus treated by the Muslims after this attack?
A special tax was imposed on the Hindus and temples were destroyed.
What British Company came to India in the 1600s?
The British East Company came to India during the 1600s.
When did that company start to take over?
The company started to take over in 1707.
Why?
They wanted to colonize India for its rich raw materials.
They built the trains. What were the trains used for?
The trains were used to haul construction materials in Roorkee, transport raw products for villages to the ports, and bring manufactured goods back.
They also built roads that helped people communicate. Was this a positive? (your opinion) please explain.
I think that the building roads was a positive thing. With these roads, travel from one place to another became easier. People can communicate with people that they couldn't have had a chance to do so if the roads weren't built.
What percentage (%) of India was Muslim?
82 % of India was Muslim.
What percentage was Hindu?
12% of India was Hindu.
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion start?
The Sepoy rebellion started because the British lacked the respect for the religions of India.
WHERE did it start?
The Rebellion started in Meerut.
What was the punishment for the people who rebelled?
The rebels were placed in front of cannons to be blown apart.
India is a 1.2 million square mile peninsula.
What is it's relative location (between which bodies of water)
The bay of Bengal is on the left and the Arabian Sea is on the right.
What 'raw materials' are among their crops?
Raw materials that are among the crops are tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, and jute.
Who was the MUSLIM ruler who started the Mogul Empire in 1522?
Barbar was the Muslim ruler who started the Mogul Empire in 1522.
Who attacked the Moguls in the 1600s?
The Martha people of West Central India attacked the Moguls in the 1600s.
How were the Hindus treated by the Muslims after this attack?
A special tax was imposed on the Hindus and temples were destroyed.
What British Company came to India in the 1600s?
The British East Company came to India during the 1600s.
When did that company start to take over?
The company started to take over in 1707.
Why?
They wanted to colonize India for its rich raw materials.
They built the trains. What were the trains used for?
The trains were used to haul construction materials in Roorkee, transport raw products for villages to the ports, and bring manufactured goods back.
They also built roads that helped people communicate. Was this a positive? (your opinion) please explain.
I think that the building roads was a positive thing. With these roads, travel from one place to another became easier. People can communicate with people that they couldn't have had a chance to do so if the roads weren't built.
What percentage (%) of India was Muslim?
82 % of India was Muslim.
What percentage was Hindu?
12% of India was Hindu.
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion start?
The Sepoy rebellion started because the British lacked the respect for the religions of India.
WHERE did it start?
The Rebellion started in Meerut.
What was the punishment for the people who rebelled?
The rebels were placed in front of cannons to be blown apart.
Friday, December 3, 2010
HW #1
HW#1. Read this section of the textbook and answer questions 1 - 3 at the end (it's a textbook reading)
1. TERMS & NAMES-Identify
• sepoy- Indian soldiers
• jewel in the crown- The most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies.
• Sepoy Mutiny- The rebellion of Indian soldiers which started with the capture of Delhi and moved onto Northern and Central India.
• Raj- The part of India that was under direct British rule.
2. TAKING NOTES
Re-create on your paper the cause-and-effect diagram below and fill in the effects of the three causes listed.
Which of the effects you listed later became causes?
Cause- Decline of the Mughal Empire ----> Effect- East India Company took over India as the leading power in India.
Cause- Colonial policies ------> Effect- Indians became poorer and eventually a lower class than the British in their own country.
Cause- Sepoy Mutiny -------->The British government took direct command of India and increased distrust between the British and the Indians.
Later on, the Sepoy Mutiny would become a cause.
3. ANALYZING
How did imperialism contribute to unity and the growth of nationalism in India?
THINK ABOUT
• the benefits of imperialism
• the negative effects of imperialism
One of the positive effects of imperialism in India is the contribution to its unity and growth of nationalism. With the British having control over the Indians felt that they were second class to the British in their own country. The Indians were discriminated by the British such as getting lower wages and lower positions. These feelings of Nationalism led to the founding of two Nationalist groups. As their feelings increased, conflict between the Indians and the British increased as well. Soon, they began to struggle over the control for India, which led to Indians uniting such as during the Sepoy Mutiny.
1. TERMS & NAMES-Identify
• sepoy- Indian soldiers
• jewel in the crown- The most valuable of all of Britain’s colonies.
• Sepoy Mutiny- The rebellion of Indian soldiers which started with the capture of Delhi and moved onto Northern and Central India.
• Raj- The part of India that was under direct British rule.
2. TAKING NOTES
Re-create on your paper the cause-and-effect diagram below and fill in the effects of the three causes listed.
Which of the effects you listed later became causes?
Cause- Decline of the Mughal Empire ----> Effect- East India Company took over India as the leading power in India.
Cause- Colonial policies ------> Effect- Indians became poorer and eventually a lower class than the British in their own country.
Cause- Sepoy Mutiny -------->The British government took direct command of India and increased distrust between the British and the Indians.
Later on, the Sepoy Mutiny would become a cause.
3. ANALYZING
How did imperialism contribute to unity and the growth of nationalism in India?
THINK ABOUT
• the benefits of imperialism
• the negative effects of imperialism
One of the positive effects of imperialism in India is the contribution to its unity and growth of nationalism. With the British having control over the Indians felt that they were second class to the British in their own country. The Indians were discriminated by the British such as getting lower wages and lower positions. These feelings of Nationalism led to the founding of two Nationalist groups. As their feelings increased, conflict between the Indians and the British increased as well. Soon, they began to struggle over the control for India, which led to Indians uniting such as during the Sepoy Mutiny.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Current Events #9
- 6 Peacekeepers in Somalia Arrested in Civilian Deaths
- By Jeffrey Gettleman
- Published: November 24, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/world/africa/25somalia.html?_r=1&ref=africa
- Peacekeepers in Somalia was arrested after the death two civilians were killed during a indiscriminate gunfire.
- The African Union Peacekeeping Force in Somalia has arrested is of its members. These six members are arrested for the killing of two civilians during a burst of gunfire. The killings took placed on November 23 as the members of the peacekeepers were rumbling along a road where two minibuses had collided. In the middle the of the road, a crowd had formed. As the peacekeepers got closer to the crowd, they opened fire on them. Under military custody, the six peacekeepers are being questioned to find out the full details of the incident. During this year, 2,100 civilians has been killed and 80 percent of these deaths are due to indiscriminate gunfire.
- I chose this article rather than any other because this article deals with Africa. In class, I have been learning about new imperialism which takes place in Africa. Learning about Africa's past, I wanted to learn about what is going on in the present. I decided to chose a article that recently occurred in Africa.
- As I was reading the article, the story reminded me of Africa during the Period of New Imperialism. The article speaks about how many people has died due to indiscriminate gunfire by the peacekeepers. During New Imperialism, Africa was invaded and colonized by the Great European Powers. Whether it be in the past or the present, Africa has faced many problems.
- By Jeffrey Gettleman
- Published: November 24, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/25/world/africa/25somalia.html?_r=1&ref=africa
- Peacekeepers in Somalia was arrested after the death two civilians were killed during a indiscriminate gunfire.
- The African Union Peacekeeping Force in Somalia has arrested is of its members. These six members are arrested for the killing of two civilians during a burst of gunfire. The killings took placed on November 23 as the members of the peacekeepers were rumbling along a road where two minibuses had collided. In the middle the of the road, a crowd had formed. As the peacekeepers got closer to the crowd, they opened fire on them. Under military custody, the six peacekeepers are being questioned to find out the full details of the incident. During this year, 2,100 civilians has been killed and 80 percent of these deaths are due to indiscriminate gunfire.
- I chose this article rather than any other because this article deals with Africa. In class, I have been learning about new imperialism which takes place in Africa. Learning about Africa's past, I wanted to learn about what is going on in the present. I decided to chose a article that recently occurred in Africa.
- As I was reading the article, the story reminded me of Africa during the Period of New Imperialism. The article speaks about how many people has died due to indiscriminate gunfire by the peacekeepers. During New Imperialism, Africa was invaded and colonized by the Great European Powers. Whether it be in the past or the present, Africa has faced many problems.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Current Events #8
- A Business Creator Sees Big Returns From Social Media
- By Darren Dahl
- Published: November 17, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/business/18sbiz.html?ref=todayspaper
- One of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs.
- The article talks about Eric Lefkofsky, one of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs. The article gives details about the businesses Eric Lefkofsky has started as well as a recent conversation with the businessman. At age 40, Eric Lefkofsky is estimated by Forbes to have a wealth of $750 million. The first business that was started by Lefkofsky was called StarBelly which was sold for $240 million in 2000. Afterwards, he started InnerWorkings, a business that provided printing over the Web, and Echo Global Logistics, a business he found with his friend. Later on, he would be the founder of MediaBank, a business used for buying advertisements for other companies. In 2008, he would also find Groupon which is said to be worth $3 billion. With his Law School friend, Brad Keywell, Lefkofsky has invested $100 million in companies that has just started and is built around social media. In the conversation with Eric Lefkofsky, it talks about the reason that Eric Lefkofsky has decided to invest funds in social media and a small conversation about Groupon.
- I decided to chose this article because I wanted to know about one of the world's wealthiest businessmen. Reading the beginning of the article, I learned about Eric Lefkofsky but i had no idea who he was. As someone who is one of the world's wealthiest businessmen, I expected to have at least heard his name once but He was unknown of to me. My curiosity made me read further and I became interested in the businesses that he has created.
- In class we have been discussing about the different economic systems during the Industrial Revolution. We learned about capitalism, socialism, marxism, and communism. Capitalism is described as a economic system in which the government doesn't interfere with businesses. People would invest their money in businesses. Over time, people as well as economy of their society will gain profit and benefits. This is what I was reminded of when I was reading the article. Eric Lefkofshy invests his funds in social media companies in other to gain profit in the future.
- By Darren Dahl
- Published: November 17, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/business/18sbiz.html?ref=todayspaper
- One of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs.
- The article talks about Eric Lefkofsky, one of the world's wealthiest entrepreneurs. The article gives details about the businesses Eric Lefkofsky has started as well as a recent conversation with the businessman. At age 40, Eric Lefkofsky is estimated by Forbes to have a wealth of $750 million. The first business that was started by Lefkofsky was called StarBelly which was sold for $240 million in 2000. Afterwards, he started InnerWorkings, a business that provided printing over the Web, and Echo Global Logistics, a business he found with his friend. Later on, he would be the founder of MediaBank, a business used for buying advertisements for other companies. In 2008, he would also find Groupon which is said to be worth $3 billion. With his Law School friend, Brad Keywell, Lefkofsky has invested $100 million in companies that has just started and is built around social media. In the conversation with Eric Lefkofsky, it talks about the reason that Eric Lefkofsky has decided to invest funds in social media and a small conversation about Groupon.
- I decided to chose this article because I wanted to know about one of the world's wealthiest businessmen. Reading the beginning of the article, I learned about Eric Lefkofsky but i had no idea who he was. As someone who is one of the world's wealthiest businessmen, I expected to have at least heard his name once but He was unknown of to me. My curiosity made me read further and I became interested in the businesses that he has created.
- In class we have been discussing about the different economic systems during the Industrial Revolution. We learned about capitalism, socialism, marxism, and communism. Capitalism is described as a economic system in which the government doesn't interfere with businesses. People would invest their money in businesses. Over time, people as well as economy of their society will gain profit and benefits. This is what I was reminded of when I was reading the article. Eric Lefkofshy invests his funds in social media companies in other to gain profit in the future.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
HW #20
1. TERMS & NAMES - Identify
• laissez faire- An economic policy of letting owners of industry and business set working conditions without interference.
• Adam Smith- A professor at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, who defended the idea of a free economy, or free markets.
• capitalism- An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.
• utilitarianism- A philosophy in which people should judge ideas, institutions, and actions on the basis of their utility, or usefulness.
• socialism-An economic system in which the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all.
• Karl Marx- A German journalist who introduced the world to a radical type of socialism called Marxism.
• communism- A form of complete socialism in which the means of production—all land, mines, factories, railroads, and businesses—would be owned by the people.
• union- Voluntary associations which workers join to press for reform.
• collective bargaining- Negotiations between workers and their employers.
• strike- Refusal to work.
2. TAKING NOTES
Compare capitalism with Marxism using a Venn diagram such as the one below. Write a paragraph comparing
and contrasting capitalism and Marxism.
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Capitalism only
- Government should not interfere with businesses and/or economy.
- Consumers compete to get the best products for the lowest cost.
- Producers compete to provide better and less expensive goods and services.
- Businesses compete with one another for their own gain.
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Same
- Both are economical systems
-Both economical systems were found during the 1800s
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Marxism only
- Employers exploit workers.
- The struggle between classes are intensified by the Industrial Revolution.
- The capitalist system would eventually destroy itself.
- Workers create profit for their employers.
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Capitalism is an economical system that was based on the foundations of many people. Marxism is a type of socialism created by Karl Marx. In capitalism, government can't intervene with businesses. Businesses compete with other businesses in order to provide goods and services at a less expensive cost and better quality. At the same time, consumers try to purchase these products at the least cost and best quality. Marxism are the ideas of Karl Marx. The ideas of Marxism says that the Industrial Revolution is increasing the struggle between classes. Workers are exploited by their employers for their own profit. Marxism says that as capitalism goes on, eventually it would destroy itself. A society will develop in which there will be no classes.
3. IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS
What were the main problems faced by the unions during the 1800s? How did the unions overcome these problems?
THINK ABOUT
• government restrictions
• labor reforms
• skilled workers vs. unskilled workers
During the 1800s, factory workers had to work for long hours under dangerous working conditions and had to worry about being laid off. These working conditions caused many people in the 1800s to actively be a past of politics. People joined unions in order to push for reforms to be made. Unions would participate in collective bargaining, a negotiation between workers and employer, in order to get better working conditions and higher wages. If these demands were refused by the employer, then the workers wouldn't go to work or go on strike.
4. ANALYZING THEMES - Economics
According to Marx and Engels, economic forces alone dominate society. How important do you think such forces are? Support your opinion using evidence from this and previous chapters.
THINK ABOUT
• other forces, like ethnic loyalties, desire for democracy
• causes of the Industrial Revolution
• the class structure
In my opinion, economic forces aren't the only forces that dominate society. There are plenty of other forces put there such as ethic loyalties and the desire for democracy. Many historical events such as revolutions were made possible because of these different forces. During the French Revolution, people desired a democracy in order to have more rights for the people. This driving force caused the people to overthrow their king and to set up a new government. In the 1800s, Nationalists began to create nation-states which were occupy by people of the same ethics and common bonds. These people fueled by their ethnic loyalties fought in many wars to unify their people together.
• laissez faire- An economic policy of letting owners of industry and business set working conditions without interference.
• Adam Smith- A professor at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, who defended the idea of a free economy, or free markets.
• capitalism- An economic system in which money is invested in business ventures with the goal of making a profit.
• utilitarianism- A philosophy in which people should judge ideas, institutions, and actions on the basis of their utility, or usefulness.
• socialism-An economic system in which the factors of production are owned by the public and operate for the welfare of all.
• Karl Marx- A German journalist who introduced the world to a radical type of socialism called Marxism.
• communism- A form of complete socialism in which the means of production—all land, mines, factories, railroads, and businesses—would be owned by the people.
• union- Voluntary associations which workers join to press for reform.
• collective bargaining- Negotiations between workers and their employers.
• strike- Refusal to work.
2. TAKING NOTES
Compare capitalism with Marxism using a Venn diagram such as the one below. Write a paragraph comparing
and contrasting capitalism and Marxism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capitalism only
- Government should not interfere with businesses and/or economy.
- Consumers compete to get the best products for the lowest cost.
- Producers compete to provide better and less expensive goods and services.
- Businesses compete with one another for their own gain.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Same
- Both are economical systems
-Both economical systems were found during the 1800s
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Marxism only
- Employers exploit workers.
- The struggle between classes are intensified by the Industrial Revolution.
- The capitalist system would eventually destroy itself.
- Workers create profit for their employers.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capitalism is an economical system that was based on the foundations of many people. Marxism is a type of socialism created by Karl Marx. In capitalism, government can't intervene with businesses. Businesses compete with other businesses in order to provide goods and services at a less expensive cost and better quality. At the same time, consumers try to purchase these products at the least cost and best quality. Marxism are the ideas of Karl Marx. The ideas of Marxism says that the Industrial Revolution is increasing the struggle between classes. Workers are exploited by their employers for their own profit. Marxism says that as capitalism goes on, eventually it would destroy itself. A society will develop in which there will be no classes.
3. IDENTIFYING PROBLEMS
What were the main problems faced by the unions during the 1800s? How did the unions overcome these problems?
THINK ABOUT
• government restrictions
• labor reforms
• skilled workers vs. unskilled workers
During the 1800s, factory workers had to work for long hours under dangerous working conditions and had to worry about being laid off. These working conditions caused many people in the 1800s to actively be a past of politics. People joined unions in order to push for reforms to be made. Unions would participate in collective bargaining, a negotiation between workers and employer, in order to get better working conditions and higher wages. If these demands were refused by the employer, then the workers wouldn't go to work or go on strike.
4. ANALYZING THEMES - Economics
According to Marx and Engels, economic forces alone dominate society. How important do you think such forces are? Support your opinion using evidence from this and previous chapters.
THINK ABOUT
• other forces, like ethnic loyalties, desire for democracy
• causes of the Industrial Revolution
• the class structure
In my opinion, economic forces aren't the only forces that dominate society. There are plenty of other forces put there such as ethic loyalties and the desire for democracy. Many historical events such as revolutions were made possible because of these different forces. During the French Revolution, people desired a democracy in order to have more rights for the people. This driving force caused the people to overthrow their king and to set up a new government. In the 1800s, Nationalists began to create nation-states which were occupy by people of the same ethics and common bonds. These people fueled by their ethnic loyalties fought in many wars to unify their people together.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Current Events #7
- Mining the Seafloor for Rare-Earth Minerals
- By: William J. Broad
- Published: November 8, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/science/09seafloor.html?ref=asia
- Mining the Seafloor for Manganese Nodules.
- The article discusses about mining the seafloor for manganese nodules and the profit that could be gained from it. Over the past few decades, people have been trying to gather manganese nodules that lies beneath the sea. Manganese nodules are rocks that contain nickel, copper, cobalt, and other elements. Despite investment and study placed into building machines to gather these rocks, it has never been profitable. Recently people has been talking and getting excited over the news that it could become a success. A paper by Dr. Hein and his colleagues from Germany has given people a new hope for the success in mining the seafloor. Even with the paper which talks about the harvesting of nodules, it is still questionable whether it can be profitable. Further into the article, it talks about the appliances that are created from nodules such as magnets and lasers.
- I chose this article because of its title. I was looking through a list of articles when I came across the title of this article, "Mining the Seafloor for Rare-Earth Minerals". I was curious over what kind of rare minerals the article was talking about. Reading the article, I was surprise to see that the minerals were nickel, copper, cobalt,etc. These didn't seem as rare to me as the title implied and I continued to read on.
- In class I have been learning about the Industrial Revolution. I learned that the Industrial Revolution begins in England and one of the main reasons for its start in England is because of its natural resources. Reading the article reminded me of the Industrial Revolution. Even in the present, time people are mining for minerals just as the people in England was mining for minerals during the Industrial Revolution. If seabed miners are able to successful mine the nodules while being able to gain profit, a new revolution might take place for the mining of these rocks.
- By: William J. Broad
- Published: November 8, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/09/science/09seafloor.html?ref=asia
- Mining the Seafloor for Manganese Nodules.
- The article discusses about mining the seafloor for manganese nodules and the profit that could be gained from it. Over the past few decades, people have been trying to gather manganese nodules that lies beneath the sea. Manganese nodules are rocks that contain nickel, copper, cobalt, and other elements. Despite investment and study placed into building machines to gather these rocks, it has never been profitable. Recently people has been talking and getting excited over the news that it could become a success. A paper by Dr. Hein and his colleagues from Germany has given people a new hope for the success in mining the seafloor. Even with the paper which talks about the harvesting of nodules, it is still questionable whether it can be profitable. Further into the article, it talks about the appliances that are created from nodules such as magnets and lasers.
- I chose this article because of its title. I was looking through a list of articles when I came across the title of this article, "Mining the Seafloor for Rare-Earth Minerals". I was curious over what kind of rare minerals the article was talking about. Reading the article, I was surprise to see that the minerals were nickel, copper, cobalt,etc. These didn't seem as rare to me as the title implied and I continued to read on.
- In class I have been learning about the Industrial Revolution. I learned that the Industrial Revolution begins in England and one of the main reasons for its start in England is because of its natural resources. Reading the article reminded me of the Industrial Revolution. Even in the present, time people are mining for minerals just as the people in England was mining for minerals during the Industrial Revolution. If seabed miners are able to successful mine the nodules while being able to gain profit, a new revolution might take place for the mining of these rocks.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Current Events #6
- Protecting Your Home From Afar With a Robot
- By: Peter Wayner
- Published: November 3, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/technology/personaltech/04basics.html?_r=1&ref=technology
- People using toy robots to protect and watch over their homes.
- A programmer in South Florida, Robert Oschler watches his homes with the use of toy robots that he has modified. Anytime he is concern about something at home, he would turn on his laptop and survey the house using his robot. The robot is a Rovio from WowWee that has been modified with a camera, microphone, and speakers. All Mr.Oschler needs is a net connection for him to control his robot. Along with controlling the robot with a laptop, the robot has been wired to a headset which picks up electrical activity produced by Mr.Oschler's brain. The article tells about other people who has been using toys to watch their homes or to do other things. Qiaosong Wang has a Rovio that has a small fire extinguisher and is equipped with a software that detects the shape of fire.
- I chose this article because I was interested in how Mr. Oschler could use a robot to protect and watch over his home. I was amazed that people can actually add additional software to a robot to improve its performance and enhance the way it can help people watch over their homes. The article fascinated me with how creative people can be with such a simple toy.
- In class we have been learning about the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a time during the 1800s that people began to invent machines to help them do work on the farms and improve transportation. Reading this article reminded me of this time. In both the present and during the Industrial Revolution people are inventing new machines or improving other machines to help them do work.
- By: Peter Wayner
- Published: November 3, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/technology/personaltech/04basics.html?_r=1&ref=technology
- People using toy robots to protect and watch over their homes.
- A programmer in South Florida, Robert Oschler watches his homes with the use of toy robots that he has modified. Anytime he is concern about something at home, he would turn on his laptop and survey the house using his robot. The robot is a Rovio from WowWee that has been modified with a camera, microphone, and speakers. All Mr.Oschler needs is a net connection for him to control his robot. Along with controlling the robot with a laptop, the robot has been wired to a headset which picks up electrical activity produced by Mr.Oschler's brain. The article tells about other people who has been using toys to watch their homes or to do other things. Qiaosong Wang has a Rovio that has a small fire extinguisher and is equipped with a software that detects the shape of fire.
- I chose this article because I was interested in how Mr. Oschler could use a robot to protect and watch over his home. I was amazed that people can actually add additional software to a robot to improve its performance and enhance the way it can help people watch over their homes. The article fascinated me with how creative people can be with such a simple toy.
- In class we have been learning about the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution was a time during the 1800s that people began to invent machines to help them do work on the farms and improve transportation. Reading this article reminded me of this time. In both the present and during the Industrial Revolution people are inventing new machines or improving other machines to help them do work.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
H.W. #19
2) Read this link from the textbook and answer question #1
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Industrial Revolution - The greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th century.
• enclosure - Large fields enclosed with fences or hedges that was cultivated using new seeding and harvesting methods.
• crop rotation - process by which different crops are planted each year in the same field.
• industrialization - process of developing machine production of goods.
• factors of production - The resources needed to produce goods and services.
• factory - large buildings where wealthy textile merchants set up machines that made thread.
• entrepreneur - a person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Industrial Revolution - The greatly increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th century.
• enclosure - Large fields enclosed with fences or hedges that was cultivated using new seeding and harvesting methods.
• crop rotation - process by which different crops are planted each year in the same field.
• industrialization - process of developing machine production of goods.
• factors of production - The resources needed to produce goods and services.
• factory - large buildings where wealthy textile merchants set up machines that made thread.
• entrepreneur - a person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Current Events #5
- Serbia offers $14m for Mladic
- By: Not Stated, Source: Agencies
- 28 Oct 2010 18:05 GMT
- http://english.aljazeera.net/
- http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/10/2010102815143320435.html
- Th reward for the capture of Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic was increased.
- Serbia's government has increased the reward for the information or capture of Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic. Mladic is a former Bosnian Serb army commander and Hadzic is a former Croatian Serb Leader. Mladic's bounty rose from 1.4 million to 14 million and Hadzic's bounty rose from 350 thousand to 1.4 million. Both of these men are wanted fugitives by the UN court for war crimes. Mladic is accused of organizing the massacre of 8,000 Muslims and being the mastermind of the siege on the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The siege killed about 10,000 people. Hadzic is charged with 14 accounts of war crimes and crimes against humanity such as the killing of Croatian civilians.
- When I read the title of the article I thought Serbia was trying to buy land from another country. When, I read a little bit of the article I learned that it's about two fugitives. Wanting to know more I continue to read on. It surprised me that there was actually a non-fictional person with such a high bounty as 14 million.
- The article was about a boost in the reward for information leading to the capture of a former Bosnian Serb army commander and a former Croatian Serb leader. When I was reading this article I remembered the things I learned from my homework. Serbia's government is willing to pay 14 million for the capture of Ratko Mladic. In my homework I learned about Nationalism. During the 1800s, many people wanted to build nation-states. One of the nation-states that was created during this time was Serbia.
- By: Not Stated, Source: Agencies
- 28 Oct 2010 18:05 GMT
- http://english.aljazeera.net/
- http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/10/2010102815143320435.html
- Th reward for the capture of Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic was increased.
- Serbia's government has increased the reward for the information or capture of Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic. Mladic is a former Bosnian Serb army commander and Hadzic is a former Croatian Serb Leader. Mladic's bounty rose from 1.4 million to 14 million and Hadzic's bounty rose from 350 thousand to 1.4 million. Both of these men are wanted fugitives by the UN court for war crimes. Mladic is accused of organizing the massacre of 8,000 Muslims and being the mastermind of the siege on the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo. The siege killed about 10,000 people. Hadzic is charged with 14 accounts of war crimes and crimes against humanity such as the killing of Croatian civilians.
- When I read the title of the article I thought Serbia was trying to buy land from another country. When, I read a little bit of the article I learned that it's about two fugitives. Wanting to know more I continue to read on. It surprised me that there was actually a non-fictional person with such a high bounty as 14 million.
- The article was about a boost in the reward for information leading to the capture of a former Bosnian Serb army commander and a former Croatian Serb leader. When I was reading this article I remembered the things I learned from my homework. Serbia's government is willing to pay 14 million for the capture of Ratko Mladic. In my homework I learned about Nationalism. During the 1800s, many people wanted to build nation-states. One of the nation-states that was created during this time was Serbia.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Current Events #4
- In Studying Haiti, a New Angle on an Earthquake’s Intensity
- By: Henry Fountain
- October 18, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/science/19quake.html?ref=americas
- A new study shows that the geometry of local surface features helped to increase the intensity of the earthquake that struck Haiti.
- In January, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Haiti. Factors that contributed to the destruction of Haiti as well as the loss of many lives was the bad construction of many of the buildings and the closeness of Haiti to a fault. Scientists have also known that the geology of the location can increase the severity of a earthquake. Scientists has found a new factor which could affect the severity of a earthquake. Susan E. Hough and her colleagues has found evidence that the narrow ridge where many buildings were destroyed amplified the shaking of the earthquake. This information can help to create accurate models of how the earthquake is amplified as stated by Dominic Assimaki from Georgia Tech. According to Dr.Hough scientists that is developing microzonation maps can use the information to draw down the topography seen near the ridge to help Haiti properly rebuild as well as to survive another earthquake.
- During my freshmen year I heard about the earthquake in Haiti. I learned about how devastating the earthquake was in my Global History class. But after a while people just stopped talking about it and I soon forgot about it too. Finding this article, I remember what a tragedy it was and i chose this article to learn more about what happen or how it happen.
-In class I've been learning about the Latin American Revolution. In one of my homework I had to read some pages in the online textbook. As I was reading I learned about a the French colony, Saint Domingue. Saint Domingue was the first colony in Latin America to win its independence. Shortly after declaring its independence, Saint Domingue was renamed to Haiti. Reading from the textbook, I learned a little of the history of a country that has been destroyed by a earthquake.
- By: Henry Fountain
- October 18, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/19/science/19quake.html?ref=americas
- A new study shows that the geometry of local surface features helped to increase the intensity of the earthquake that struck Haiti.
- In January, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Haiti. Factors that contributed to the destruction of Haiti as well as the loss of many lives was the bad construction of many of the buildings and the closeness of Haiti to a fault. Scientists have also known that the geology of the location can increase the severity of a earthquake. Scientists has found a new factor which could affect the severity of a earthquake. Susan E. Hough and her colleagues has found evidence that the narrow ridge where many buildings were destroyed amplified the shaking of the earthquake. This information can help to create accurate models of how the earthquake is amplified as stated by Dominic Assimaki from Georgia Tech. According to Dr.Hough scientists that is developing microzonation maps can use the information to draw down the topography seen near the ridge to help Haiti properly rebuild as well as to survive another earthquake.
- During my freshmen year I heard about the earthquake in Haiti. I learned about how devastating the earthquake was in my Global History class. But after a while people just stopped talking about it and I soon forgot about it too. Finding this article, I remember what a tragedy it was and i chose this article to learn more about what happen or how it happen.
-In class I've been learning about the Latin American Revolution. In one of my homework I had to read some pages in the online textbook. As I was reading I learned about a the French colony, Saint Domingue. Saint Domingue was the first colony in Latin America to win its independence. Shortly after declaring its independence, Saint Domingue was renamed to Haiti. Reading from the textbook, I learned a little of the history of a country that has been destroyed by a earthquake.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
H.W. #16
Read the link, (it's a textbook link) and answer questions 1 & 4.
Please use complete sentences for question 4
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• peninsulares- At the top of Spanish American society, men who were born in Spain and could hold high office in Spanish colonial government.
• creoles- Spaniards born in Latin America, ranked after the peninsulares. They couldn't hold high political office but could rise as officers in the Spanish colonial armies.
• mulattos- People of mixed Europeans and African ancestry.
• Simón Bolívar- A wealthy creole who helped many nations gained its independence such as Venezuela.
• José de San Martín- A general who helped Latin American's nations gained its independence such as Argentina.
• Miguel Hidalgo- A priest in the village of Dolores who issued a call for rebellion against the Spanish.
• José Morelos- The leader of the rebels who led the rebellion against eh Spanish after Miguel Hidalgo's defeat.
4. ANALYZING THEMES
Power and Authority
Consider the following statement: “Through its policies, Spain gave up its right to rule in South America.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain. Did Spain ever have the right to rule?
THINK ABOUT
• Spanish colonial society
• why independence movements arose
• who gained the power that Spain lost
In my opinion I disagree that Spain have had the right to rule over the Spanish colonial society. Before the Spanish came, each colony in Latin America had already had a leader. But with the arrival of the Spanish, the leadership was placed in the hands of Spain. Spain doesn't have the right to rule what is not theirs. It isn't a right when the Spanish had to steal the leadership from the people through force and fear.
Please use complete sentences for question 4
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• peninsulares- At the top of Spanish American society, men who were born in Spain and could hold high office in Spanish colonial government.
• creoles- Spaniards born in Latin America, ranked after the peninsulares. They couldn't hold high political office but could rise as officers in the Spanish colonial armies.
• mulattos- People of mixed Europeans and African ancestry.
• Simón Bolívar- A wealthy creole who helped many nations gained its independence such as Venezuela.
• José de San Martín- A general who helped Latin American's nations gained its independence such as Argentina.
• Miguel Hidalgo- A priest in the village of Dolores who issued a call for rebellion against the Spanish.
• José Morelos- The leader of the rebels who led the rebellion against eh Spanish after Miguel Hidalgo's defeat.
4. ANALYZING THEMES
Power and Authority
Consider the following statement: “Through its policies, Spain gave up its right to rule in South America.” Do you agree or disagree? Explain. Did Spain ever have the right to rule?
THINK ABOUT
• Spanish colonial society
• why independence movements arose
• who gained the power that Spain lost
In my opinion I disagree that Spain have had the right to rule over the Spanish colonial society. Before the Spanish came, each colony in Latin America had already had a leader. But with the arrival of the Spanish, the leadership was placed in the hands of Spain. Spain doesn't have the right to rule what is not theirs. It isn't a right when the Spanish had to steal the leadership from the people through force and fear.
Monday, October 18, 2010
H.W. #15
1. What did he accomplish?
Simon Bolivar gave back the homeland to the people who had lost it to the Spaniard monarchy. He was appointed to be the president of Peru forever, but didn't accept the offer. He created the Republic of Colombia, which consists of countries that are known today such as Ecuador and Venezuela.
2. Why was he so famous?
Simon Bolivar was so famous because he helped many countries gained its independence from the Spanish Empire. Later on, he would become president of Venezuela as well as Peru.
3. Who did he work to defeat?
Simon worked to defeat the Spaniard monarchy.
4. What was he fighting for in the first place?
Simon Bolivar was fighting all the enemies of his home country of Venezuela in order to free the people that was oppressed by the Spaniard monarchy.
4. Name 5 countries that are mentioned in the video, and what he did in each of the five countries (listen carefull! The narrator talks fast and you may have to replay it).
France- Simon witnessed the coronation of Napoleon in Notre Dame.
Republic of Colombia- Simon was the creator and president of this country.
Ecuador- A interview takes place with Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
Spain- Simon married María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaiza in 1802.
Peru- Simon meets Manuela Sáenz, a lover of Bolivar.
Simon Bolivar gave back the homeland to the people who had lost it to the Spaniard monarchy. He was appointed to be the president of Peru forever, but didn't accept the offer. He created the Republic of Colombia, which consists of countries that are known today such as Ecuador and Venezuela.
2. Why was he so famous?
Simon Bolivar was so famous because he helped many countries gained its independence from the Spanish Empire. Later on, he would become president of Venezuela as well as Peru.
3. Who did he work to defeat?
Simon worked to defeat the Spaniard monarchy.
4. What was he fighting for in the first place?
Simon Bolivar was fighting all the enemies of his home country of Venezuela in order to free the people that was oppressed by the Spaniard monarchy.
4. Name 5 countries that are mentioned in the video, and what he did in each of the five countries (listen carefull! The narrator talks fast and you may have to replay it).
France- Simon witnessed the coronation of Napoleon in Notre Dame.
Republic of Colombia- Simon was the creator and president of this country.
Ecuador- A interview takes place with Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin.
Spain- Simon married María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaiza in 1802.
Peru- Simon meets Manuela Sáenz, a lover of Bolivar.
Monday, October 11, 2010
HW #14
Read the textbook section on Napolean Bonaparte (pp 584 - 588).
Look at the map on page 588. List all the countries he controlled in Europe.
-Spain
-Confederation of the Rhine
-Italy
-Kingdom of Naples
-Grand Duchy of Warsaw
-Switzerland
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Napoleon Bonaparte-A short man, who was born in 1796 and eventually became emperor of France.
• coup d’état-A sudden seizure of power.
• plebiscite-A vote of the people.
• lycée- A government-run public school.
• concordat- An agreement.
• Napoleonic Code- A system of laws that gave a country a uniform set of laws and took away many injustices. It also limited many of the individual rights won during the French Revolution.
• Battle of Trafalgar-The only major battle that Napolean lost during the war with the Third Coalition.
3. FORMING AN OPINION
There is an old question: “Do the times make the man, or does the man make the times?” In your opinion, was Napoleon the creator of or the creation of his times?
THINK ABOUT
• the government after the Terror
• Napoleon’s defense of France
• Napoleon’s popularity
Napoleon was the creation of his times. This all began when he successfully defended the delegates on the National Convention. Soon, he would continue to win many of his battles, which gave him power and popularity. After losing a battle, he returns to France. By that time, the Directory had lost the confidence of the French people and control over the political situation. Urged by Abbé Sieyès, Napoleon set in plan to seize political power. If the Directory had never lost their control of the situation and the confidence of the people, Napoleon might have never been asked to seize power. It is for this reason that Napoleon has become who he is because of the time he was in.
4. ANALYZING THEMES-Power and Authority
To keep his empire together, Napoleon had to deal with forces both inside and outside the French Empire. In your judgment, which area was more crucial to control?
THINK ABOUT
• the length of the period of civil
unrest in France
• the power and activities of the
other European nations
In my opinion I think that in order to keep his empire together, the most crucial area to control was the forces inside the French Empire. If Napoleon doesn't keep everyone inside under control, it can lead to another revolution. When this happens his forces will have to fight of the rebels. His enemies will ally themselves with the rebels, and Napoleon will have more trouble.
Finally, watch this 5-minute video about how he came to power in France.
Describe in ONE paragraph how Napolean came to control the French government.
Napoleon was once a lieutenant, but as he rise through the ranks, he came to control the government of the French government. As a lieutenant, Napoleon defended the delegates of the National Convention. His success made him a hero and savior of the French republic. Later on, he won a series of battles as general against the forces of Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Soon, he will suffer a defeat in Egypt by the British. Managing to keep his defeat a secret, he returns France. Due to his popularity and power, he is asked to seize power from the Directory. Setting a plan with his wife, Napoleon manages to become one of the three consuls. In 1800, a vote was made by the people who wanted a strong leader. The vote gave all real power to Napoleon.
Look at the map on page 588. List all the countries he controlled in Europe.
-Spain
-Confederation of the Rhine
-Italy
-Kingdom of Naples
-Grand Duchy of Warsaw
-Switzerland
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Napoleon Bonaparte-A short man, who was born in 1796 and eventually became emperor of France.
• coup d’état-A sudden seizure of power.
• plebiscite-A vote of the people.
• lycée- A government-run public school.
• concordat- An agreement.
• Napoleonic Code- A system of laws that gave a country a uniform set of laws and took away many injustices. It also limited many of the individual rights won during the French Revolution.
• Battle of Trafalgar-The only major battle that Napolean lost during the war with the Third Coalition.
3. FORMING AN OPINION
There is an old question: “Do the times make the man, or does the man make the times?” In your opinion, was Napoleon the creator of or the creation of his times?
THINK ABOUT
• the government after the Terror
• Napoleon’s defense of France
• Napoleon’s popularity
Napoleon was the creation of his times. This all began when he successfully defended the delegates on the National Convention. Soon, he would continue to win many of his battles, which gave him power and popularity. After losing a battle, he returns to France. By that time, the Directory had lost the confidence of the French people and control over the political situation. Urged by Abbé Sieyès, Napoleon set in plan to seize political power. If the Directory had never lost their control of the situation and the confidence of the people, Napoleon might have never been asked to seize power. It is for this reason that Napoleon has become who he is because of the time he was in.
4. ANALYZING THEMES-Power and Authority
To keep his empire together, Napoleon had to deal with forces both inside and outside the French Empire. In your judgment, which area was more crucial to control?
THINK ABOUT
• the length of the period of civil
unrest in France
• the power and activities of the
other European nations
In my opinion I think that in order to keep his empire together, the most crucial area to control was the forces inside the French Empire. If Napoleon doesn't keep everyone inside under control, it can lead to another revolution. When this happens his forces will have to fight of the rebels. His enemies will ally themselves with the rebels, and Napoleon will have more trouble.
Finally, watch this 5-minute video about how he came to power in France.
Describe in ONE paragraph how Napolean came to control the French government.
Napoleon was once a lieutenant, but as he rise through the ranks, he came to control the government of the French government. As a lieutenant, Napoleon defended the delegates of the National Convention. His success made him a hero and savior of the French republic. Later on, he won a series of battles as general against the forces of Austria and the Kingdom of Sardinia. Soon, he will suffer a defeat in Egypt by the British. Managing to keep his defeat a secret, he returns France. Due to his popularity and power, he is asked to seize power from the Directory. Setting a plan with his wife, Napoleon manages to become one of the three consuls. In 1800, a vote was made by the people who wanted a strong leader. The vote gave all real power to Napoleon.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Current Events #3
- Double Bombing Hits Karachi Shrine
- By Huma Imtiaz
- October 7, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/08/world/asia/08pstan.html?ref=world
- A Sufi Shrine in the city of Karachi was hit by two bombs.
- In Pakistan's main port city, Karachi, two explosions struck a crowded Sufi shrine on Thursday evening. The attacks seems to be the work of suicide bombers but it not confirmed yet. The two explosions killed at least 7 people and wounding 65 others. The first blast struck the main gate of the Karachi shrine, and within 25 seconds the second blast struck the steps which led to Saint Abdullah Shah Ghazi's grave as stated by police officials. Victims of the attack have serious injuries such as trauma to the head and neck. From the ruins of the attack, two severed heads believed to be the suicide bombers was recovered. Later on it was reported that the attack was organized by the Movement of Taliban.
- I chose this news story because it was shocking that someone would blow themselves up just to attack a sacred place, such as a shrine. The attackers shocked me that they would pick the day it is most crowded to launch their attack, not even caring about their own lives, and dragging children to their deaths. Atfter reading this article, I'm began to think if it was even the Movement of Taliban that arranged the attack. I don't get why they would reveal themselves so easily.
- In the article, it said that people were injured and killed by the bombs exploding. This reminded me of the Reign of Terror. During this time, countless numbers people was killed by the guillotine. 2,100 people was killed during the last 132 days of the reign of terror. Just as the guillotine was a device used to kill many people, bombs such as the ones used in the attack of the Karachi shrine has the ability to kill many people as well as bring terror to the faces of many people.
- By Huma Imtiaz
- October 7, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/08/world/asia/08pstan.html?ref=world
- A Sufi Shrine in the city of Karachi was hit by two bombs.
- In Pakistan's main port city, Karachi, two explosions struck a crowded Sufi shrine on Thursday evening. The attacks seems to be the work of suicide bombers but it not confirmed yet. The two explosions killed at least 7 people and wounding 65 others. The first blast struck the main gate of the Karachi shrine, and within 25 seconds the second blast struck the steps which led to Saint Abdullah Shah Ghazi's grave as stated by police officials. Victims of the attack have serious injuries such as trauma to the head and neck. From the ruins of the attack, two severed heads believed to be the suicide bombers was recovered. Later on it was reported that the attack was organized by the Movement of Taliban.
- I chose this news story because it was shocking that someone would blow themselves up just to attack a sacred place, such as a shrine. The attackers shocked me that they would pick the day it is most crowded to launch their attack, not even caring about their own lives, and dragging children to their deaths. Atfter reading this article, I'm began to think if it was even the Movement of Taliban that arranged the attack. I don't get why they would reveal themselves so easily.
- In the article, it said that people were injured and killed by the bombs exploding. This reminded me of the Reign of Terror. During this time, countless numbers people was killed by the guillotine. 2,100 people was killed during the last 132 days of the reign of terror. Just as the guillotine was a device used to kill many people, bombs such as the ones used in the attack of the Karachi shrine has the ability to kill many people as well as bring terror to the faces of many people.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
HW # 11
ON PAGE 574 Examine the chart and answer the "SKILL BUILDER"questions #1 and #2.
ON PAGE 575 answer the "CONNECT TO TODAY" question ... examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)
1. How do the chart and the graphs help explain the political cartoon?
In the cartoon the First and Second Estates are standing on top of the Third Estates. It can be seen that the First and Second Estates have most of the power during this time, while, the Third Estate acts as support. The graph and the chart explains how the Third Estate acts as support. In the chart it shows the population of each Estate, with the Third Estate with the most population. The graph shows the amount of tax that is being paid. Since, the Third Estate has the most population, most of the tax will be coming from them. The tax is used by the government for many things such as increasing military power or helping people in their wars. This clearly explains how in the picture the Third Estate acts as the supporting class.
2. Why might the First and Second Estates be opposed to change?
The First and Second Estates are opposed to change because change could mean having to lose some of their power or wealth. Any change can result in a positive or negative effect for the First and Second Estates. Even though there is a chance of a positive effect, the two estates probably wouldn't want to risk losing their powers or wealth. Change can cause them to have less power when the Estates begin to vote or they will have to pay higher taxes.
Contrasting - How would you visually convey the gap between rich and poor in your country?
The gap between rich and poor in my country is different from the way it was from the past. The rich has more money than the poor, allowing them to have more extravagant things, go to better schools, have beautiful homes, and much more. Even though they have more money the rich doesn't have much of an political impact as they once did in the past. The abundant amount of poor have more power now in politics because they have the majority votes.
Examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)
In America today, poor people dress in many ways. The ones with the least or no money would have dirty or ragged clothes. Those with decent amount of money can afford better clothes. People would wear jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, and much more. The poor has many things to wear but their materials are not so good or is in bad condition. The rich on the other hand has much better clothes than the poor. Their clothing are made of better and expensive materials such as silk.
ON PAGE 575 answer the "CONNECT TO TODAY" question ... examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)
1. How do the chart and the graphs help explain the political cartoon?
In the cartoon the First and Second Estates are standing on top of the Third Estates. It can be seen that the First and Second Estates have most of the power during this time, while, the Third Estate acts as support. The graph and the chart explains how the Third Estate acts as support. In the chart it shows the population of each Estate, with the Third Estate with the most population. The graph shows the amount of tax that is being paid. Since, the Third Estate has the most population, most of the tax will be coming from them. The tax is used by the government for many things such as increasing military power or helping people in their wars. This clearly explains how in the picture the Third Estate acts as the supporting class.
2. Why might the First and Second Estates be opposed to change?
The First and Second Estates are opposed to change because change could mean having to lose some of their power or wealth. Any change can result in a positive or negative effect for the First and Second Estates. Even though there is a chance of a positive effect, the two estates probably wouldn't want to risk losing their powers or wealth. Change can cause them to have less power when the Estates begin to vote or they will have to pay higher taxes.
Contrasting - How would you visually convey the gap between rich and poor in your country?
The gap between rich and poor in my country is different from the way it was from the past. The rich has more money than the poor, allowing them to have more extravagant things, go to better schools, have beautiful homes, and much more. Even though they have more money the rich doesn't have much of an political impact as they once did in the past. The abundant amount of poor have more power now in politics because they have the majority votes.
Examine the paintings, and describe how poor people look (in America; 2010) and how rich people look (in America; 2010)
In America today, poor people dress in many ways. The ones with the least or no money would have dirty or ragged clothes. Those with decent amount of money can afford better clothes. People would wear jeans, t-shirts, sweaters, and much more. The poor has many things to wear but their materials are not so good or is in bad condition. The rich on the other hand has much better clothes than the poor. Their clothing are made of better and expensive materials such as silk.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Current Events #2
- Making Math Lessons as Easy as 1, Pause, 2, Pause ...
- By Winnie Hu
- September 30, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/education/01math.html?_r=1&ref=education
- Schools are adopting a new math program referred to as "Singapore Math".
- Children in Franklin Lakes, NJ are beginning to be taught math based on a math program from Singapore. Schools in this district are aiming to increase the country's success through giving students a better understanding on numbers and mathematical ideas. One of the methods children are learning is being taught about the number one for a whole lesson. Research has suggested that students that are taught Singapore math score higher on tests. Students learning Singapore math as stated by Bill Jackson, a math coach who was watching a class as they learn, are taught using a three step teaching method. This method consists of concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
- I chose this news story because I knew there were different ways of teaching students to learn math. But I never knew that one method can cause students to enjoy math and increase their scores as with Singapore Math. In school, teachers don't always necessary teach students in many different ways but just in one. It's interesting that Singapore math covers 3 ways students can learn: visual, kinetic, and auditory.
- After reading the news article it reminded me of the Enlightenment and American Revolution. In the article, children are being taught using a method based on the Singapore national math system. This made me remember the story of Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. He had one week to do it but waited until the last day. The ideas he wrote into the Declaration of Independence were based of the ideas of philosophes from the Enlightenment such as Voltaire and John Locke.
- By Winnie Hu
- September 30, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/01/education/01math.html?_r=1&ref=education
- Schools are adopting a new math program referred to as "Singapore Math".
- Children in Franklin Lakes, NJ are beginning to be taught math based on a math program from Singapore. Schools in this district are aiming to increase the country's success through giving students a better understanding on numbers and mathematical ideas. One of the methods children are learning is being taught about the number one for a whole lesson. Research has suggested that students that are taught Singapore math score higher on tests. Students learning Singapore math as stated by Bill Jackson, a math coach who was watching a class as they learn, are taught using a three step teaching method. This method consists of concrete, pictorial, and abstract.
- I chose this news story because I knew there were different ways of teaching students to learn math. But I never knew that one method can cause students to enjoy math and increase their scores as with Singapore Math. In school, teachers don't always necessary teach students in many different ways but just in one. It's interesting that Singapore math covers 3 ways students can learn: visual, kinetic, and auditory.
- After reading the news article it reminded me of the Enlightenment and American Revolution. In the article, children are being taught using a method based on the Singapore national math system. This made me remember the story of Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence. He had one week to do it but waited until the last day. The ideas he wrote into the Declaration of Independence were based of the ideas of philosophes from the Enlightenment such as Voltaire and John Locke.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
HW #8
Read this text book section (it is a .pdf file) and answer these questions:
1. Answer the THINK THROUGH HISTORY 'clarifying' question on page 551
2. Answer the SKILL BUILDER questions (1&2) on page 554
3. Answer questions 1 & 3 ONLY on page 556.
THINK THROUGH HISTORY 'clarifying'
According to Hobbes, why would people want to live under the rule of an absolute monarch?
According to Hobbes, all humans were naturally wicked and selfish; that without a government to keep order, there would be war among man. He stated that in order to escape from life that is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short, humans gave up their rights to a single, strong ruler. Giving up their rights to their ruler, humans was able to obtained law and order. Hobbes called this agreement between the people and the ruler to create a government, social contract.
SKILLBUILDER: Interpreting Charts
1. What important documents reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas?
The ideas of the Enlightenment has had a major impact on the documents of our time. John Locke's idea of the three natural rights- life, liberty, and property was fundamental to the United States' Declaration of Independence. Voltaire's idea of a freedom of thought and expression as well as Beccaria's abolishment of torture can be seen in the Bill of Rights.
2. In your opinion, which are the two most important Enlightenment ideas? Support your answer with reasons.
In my opinion I think that the two most important Enlightenment ideas is the separation of powers and freedom of thoughts and expression. I think these two enlightenment ideas is the most important because it had the most impact. Separation of impact has impacted France, United States, and Latin America nations in their constitutions. It has helped to balanced the power of each branch in the government to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful. Freedom of thought and expression has given people several rights that are protected by certain documents such as the Bill of Rights.
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Enlightenment- A new movement that the ideas of the Scientific Revolution paves the way for, also known as the Age of Reason.
• social contract- An agreement by which people created government.
• John Locke- A philosopher who came up with the idea that all people are born free and equal rights.
• natural rights- An idea that John Locke came up with, stating that people are born free and equal with life, liberty, and property.
• philosophe- The social criitcs of the Enlightenment in France.
• Voltaire- A philosophe who came up with the idea of a freedom of thought, expression, and religion.
• Montesquieu- An influential French writer that called the division of power among different branches, separation of powers.
• separation of powers- The division of powers among the different branches in a government.
• Jean Jacques Rousseau- A philosophe who believes that a man was born free but this freedom and equality was destroyed because people became civilized.
• Mary Wollstonecraft- A woman that argued that women, like men, needs education to become virtuous and useful.
3. SYNTHESIZING
For each of the statements below, identify who said it and explain what it means. Then say how each viewpoint reflects Enlightenment ideas.
• “Power should be a check to power.”
This quote was stated by Baron de Montesquieu. The meaning of the quote is that each branch of government will serve as a check for the other branches to prevent any branches from becoming more powerful than the others.
• “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.”
This quote was stated by Jean Jacques Rousseau. The meaning of the quote is that man has lived as free and equal as everyone else. But when man started to become civilized the strongest among the people forced everyone else to abide to unjust laws.
• “Let women share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of men.”
This quote was stated by Mary Wollstonecraft. The meaning of this quote is that if women were to share the same rights as men and get a better education, they too can become as useful and virtuous as men.
1. Answer the THINK THROUGH HISTORY 'clarifying' question on page 551
2. Answer the SKILL BUILDER questions (1&2) on page 554
3. Answer questions 1 & 3 ONLY on page 556.
THINK THROUGH HISTORY 'clarifying'
According to Hobbes, why would people want to live under the rule of an absolute monarch?
According to Hobbes, all humans were naturally wicked and selfish; that without a government to keep order, there would be war among man. He stated that in order to escape from life that is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short, humans gave up their rights to a single, strong ruler. Giving up their rights to their ruler, humans was able to obtained law and order. Hobbes called this agreement between the people and the ruler to create a government, social contract.
SKILLBUILDER: Interpreting Charts
1. What important documents reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas?
The ideas of the Enlightenment has had a major impact on the documents of our time. John Locke's idea of the three natural rights- life, liberty, and property was fundamental to the United States' Declaration of Independence. Voltaire's idea of a freedom of thought and expression as well as Beccaria's abolishment of torture can be seen in the Bill of Rights.
2. In your opinion, which are the two most important Enlightenment ideas? Support your answer with reasons.
In my opinion I think that the two most important Enlightenment ideas is the separation of powers and freedom of thoughts and expression. I think these two enlightenment ideas is the most important because it had the most impact. Separation of impact has impacted France, United States, and Latin America nations in their constitutions. It has helped to balanced the power of each branch in the government to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful. Freedom of thought and expression has given people several rights that are protected by certain documents such as the Bill of Rights.
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Enlightenment- A new movement that the ideas of the Scientific Revolution paves the way for, also known as the Age of Reason.
• social contract- An agreement by which people created government.
• John Locke- A philosopher who came up with the idea that all people are born free and equal rights.
• natural rights- An idea that John Locke came up with, stating that people are born free and equal with life, liberty, and property.
• philosophe- The social criitcs of the Enlightenment in France.
• Voltaire- A philosophe who came up with the idea of a freedom of thought, expression, and religion.
• Montesquieu- An influential French writer that called the division of power among different branches, separation of powers.
• separation of powers- The division of powers among the different branches in a government.
• Jean Jacques Rousseau- A philosophe who believes that a man was born free but this freedom and equality was destroyed because people became civilized.
• Mary Wollstonecraft- A woman that argued that women, like men, needs education to become virtuous and useful.
3. SYNTHESIZING
For each of the statements below, identify who said it and explain what it means. Then say how each viewpoint reflects Enlightenment ideas.
• “Power should be a check to power.”
This quote was stated by Baron de Montesquieu. The meaning of the quote is that each branch of government will serve as a check for the other branches to prevent any branches from becoming more powerful than the others.
• “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.”
This quote was stated by Jean Jacques Rousseau. The meaning of the quote is that man has lived as free and equal as everyone else. But when man started to become civilized the strongest among the people forced everyone else to abide to unjust laws.
• “Let women share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of men.”
This quote was stated by Mary Wollstonecraft. The meaning of this quote is that if women were to share the same rights as men and get a better education, they too can become as useful and virtuous as men.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Current Events # 1
- Two New Dinosaur Species Are Discovered in Southern Utah
- By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- September 22, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/09/22/science/AP-US-Dinosaur-Discovery.html?_r=1&ref=science
- Scientists has discovered the fossils of two new dinosaur species.
- In the southern Utah desert, scientists has discovered fossils of two new species of dinosaurs. These two new species are said to be closely related to the Triceratops. The two plant eating dinosaurs that were discovered was named Kosmoceratops richardsoni and Utahceratops gettyi. The Kosmoceratops richardsoni is described to have 15 horns on its head, weighed about 2.5 tons and about 15 feet long. The Utahceratops gettyi is described to have 5 horns, weighed about 3 to 4 tons, and about 18 to 22 feet long. The discovery stated by paleontologists showed that horned dinosaurs evolved differently.
- I chose this new story because I have always been fascinated by dinosaurs. The dinosaurs that I knew of were completely different from one another. Reading the beginning of the article, I was amazed to learn that there was a dinosaur with 15 horns. This caused me to continue to read on since it was an incredible discovery.
- In class I have been learning about the great scientists of the Scientific Revolution. These scientists has made many discoveries that helped solve many problems that couldn't be solved at the time and it is these discoveries that helped to shape the future into what it is now. Reading the article, reminded me of these scientists. The discovery of two new dinosaur species helped to provide crucial information. Paleontologists have stated that this discovery showed that the horned dinosaurs living on the same continent had evolved differently. This new piece of information much like the discoveries in the past can help to solve many unanswered questions of today.
- By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- September 22, 2010
- http://www.nytimes.com/
- http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/09/22/science/AP-US-Dinosaur-Discovery.html?_r=1&ref=science
- Scientists has discovered the fossils of two new dinosaur species.
- In the southern Utah desert, scientists has discovered fossils of two new species of dinosaurs. These two new species are said to be closely related to the Triceratops. The two plant eating dinosaurs that were discovered was named Kosmoceratops richardsoni and Utahceratops gettyi. The Kosmoceratops richardsoni is described to have 15 horns on its head, weighed about 2.5 tons and about 15 feet long. The Utahceratops gettyi is described to have 5 horns, weighed about 3 to 4 tons, and about 18 to 22 feet long. The discovery stated by paleontologists showed that horned dinosaurs evolved differently.
- I chose this new story because I have always been fascinated by dinosaurs. The dinosaurs that I knew of were completely different from one another. Reading the beginning of the article, I was amazed to learn that there was a dinosaur with 15 horns. This caused me to continue to read on since it was an incredible discovery.
- In class I have been learning about the great scientists of the Scientific Revolution. These scientists has made many discoveries that helped solve many problems that couldn't be solved at the time and it is these discoveries that helped to shape the future into what it is now. Reading the article, reminded me of these scientists. The discovery of two new dinosaur species helped to provide crucial information. Paleontologists have stated that this discovery showed that the horned dinosaurs living on the same continent had evolved differently. This new piece of information much like the discoveries in the past can help to solve many unanswered questions of today.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
HW #5
1. TERMS & NAMES
Identify
• Scientific Revolution- A new way of thinking about the natural world. A way that was based on observations and a person's eagerness to question the accepted beliefs of their time.
• Nicolaus Copernicus- A Polish cleric and astronomer who came up with the Heliocentric theory in order to show that the stars, the earth, and the planets revolved around the Sun.
• Heliocentric theory- A theory created by Nicolas Copernicus to explain that the stars, the earth, and the planters revolved around the Sun.
• Johannes Kepler- The assistant of Tycho Brahe and a mathematician. He studied Brahe's data, which helped Kepler to conclude that certain laws govern the planet's motion. Kepler's laws showed that the planets revolved around and proved that Copernicus's ideas were true.
• Galileo Galilei- A Italian student whose findings frightened Catholic and Protestants. He discovered the law of the pendulum, proved Aristotle's theory that heavy objects fall faster than lighter objects to be false, and created his own telescope. With the telescope, Galileo was able to make observations of the sun, the moon, and the planets.
• Scientific method- A logical procedure for acquiring and testing ideas.
• Francis Bacon- An English politician and writer who helped to advance the approach of using the scientific method. In his works, Bacon attacked medieval scholars for believing the conclusions of Aristotle and urged scientists to observe the world and gather information.
• René Descartes- An important thinker who linked algebra and geometry to create analytical geometry. This became a new tool for scientific research. Modern scientific methods were based on his ideas.
• Isaac Newton- A English scientist who brought together the ideas of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo into a single theory of motion.
2. TAKING NOTES
Use a web diagram such as the one below to show the events and circumstances that led to the Scientific Revolution.
1. Scholars began to question the scientific ideas of the ancient thinkers or the Bible by observing nature for themselves. During the mid 1500s, scholars began to publish work that challenged the ideas of Ancient thinkers and the church. As old assumptions are replaced with new ideas, European thought began to change.
2. With the creation of the scientific method, Scientists began creating new tools/instruments to make observations.
3. During the Renaissance, there weren't any good explanations about nature.
4. People who used math as a tool for things began using it to get a better understanding of nature.
Identify
• Scientific Revolution- A new way of thinking about the natural world. A way that was based on observations and a person's eagerness to question the accepted beliefs of their time.
• Nicolaus Copernicus- A Polish cleric and astronomer who came up with the Heliocentric theory in order to show that the stars, the earth, and the planets revolved around the Sun.
• Heliocentric theory- A theory created by Nicolas Copernicus to explain that the stars, the earth, and the planters revolved around the Sun.
• Johannes Kepler- The assistant of Tycho Brahe and a mathematician. He studied Brahe's data, which helped Kepler to conclude that certain laws govern the planet's motion. Kepler's laws showed that the planets revolved around and proved that Copernicus's ideas were true.
• Galileo Galilei- A Italian student whose findings frightened Catholic and Protestants. He discovered the law of the pendulum, proved Aristotle's theory that heavy objects fall faster than lighter objects to be false, and created his own telescope. With the telescope, Galileo was able to make observations of the sun, the moon, and the planets.
• Scientific method- A logical procedure for acquiring and testing ideas.
• Francis Bacon- An English politician and writer who helped to advance the approach of using the scientific method. In his works, Bacon attacked medieval scholars for believing the conclusions of Aristotle and urged scientists to observe the world and gather information.
• René Descartes- An important thinker who linked algebra and geometry to create analytical geometry. This became a new tool for scientific research. Modern scientific methods were based on his ideas.
• Isaac Newton- A English scientist who brought together the ideas of Copernicus, Kepler, and Galileo into a single theory of motion.
2. TAKING NOTES
Use a web diagram such as the one below to show the events and circumstances that led to the Scientific Revolution.
1. Scholars began to question the scientific ideas of the ancient thinkers or the Bible by observing nature for themselves. During the mid 1500s, scholars began to publish work that challenged the ideas of Ancient thinkers and the church. As old assumptions are replaced with new ideas, European thought began to change.
2. With the creation of the scientific method, Scientists began creating new tools/instruments to make observations.
3. During the Renaissance, there weren't any good explanations about nature.
4. People who used math as a tool for things began using it to get a better understanding of nature.
Monday, September 13, 2010
HW #4
Read the section on page 333 called "CHURCH JUSTICE" (it's only 2 paragraphs).
1. Describe CANON LAW
Canon Law also known as the law of the Church is a justice system created by the Church to guide people's conduct. Every Christian was subjected to canon law including Kings and many other political leaders. Canon law covered many matters such as marriage.
2. Describe what might happen to a person, like a king, who didn't follow canon law?
With the establishment of canon law, the Church began to create courts in order to try people who had broken the rules of Canon law. The two harshest punishments a offender can face was excommunication and interdict. These punishments were used as threats by the pope to control the political rulers. Anyone subjected to excommunication was banished from the Church and any hopes for salvation was gone. If a king was excommunicated, all of his loyal subjects were relieved of their duties. The most harshest punishment in a pope's arsenal was the interdict. A king who has been interdict would prevent any sacraments and religious services to be performed on his land. At the time, everyone believed that without such religious services, one would be doomed to suffer in Hell.
1. Describe CANON LAW
Canon Law also known as the law of the Church is a justice system created by the Church to guide people's conduct. Every Christian was subjected to canon law including Kings and many other political leaders. Canon law covered many matters such as marriage.
2. Describe what might happen to a person, like a king, who didn't follow canon law?
With the establishment of canon law, the Church began to create courts in order to try people who had broken the rules of Canon law. The two harshest punishments a offender can face was excommunication and interdict. These punishments were used as threats by the pope to control the political rulers. Anyone subjected to excommunication was banished from the Church and any hopes for salvation was gone. If a king was excommunicated, all of his loyal subjects were relieved of their duties. The most harshest punishment in a pope's arsenal was the interdict. A king who has been interdict would prevent any sacraments and religious services to be performed on his land. At the time, everyone believed that without such religious services, one would be doomed to suffer in Hell.
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