We just want some answers!

Assuming the six culprits are creating bombs, they should definitely be interrogated, and tested to their limits. Not physically assaulting them of course, but theres nothing wrong with mind games. This of course is to protect lives and stop a complete wreck before it happens. The "torture" shouldn't be ending in death, or any scars. To maintain a good reputation we wouldn't want to go against the Geneva Accords, and we wouldn't want to be looked down upon by other countries. 


  

After reading the words from the Declaration of war by the United States, it's obvious that Germany was definitely pissed off with the United States. The U.S. was not happy about going to war with Germany, and getting pulled into the problems... Instead of having everything worked out like the U.S. wanted, Germany incited violence and anger. Germany had a very different response, and did encourage war, and combat.  

"Dogfight"

After playing the "Dogfight" game for a few seconds (because that's as long as I could stay in the game), a pilot in real life in that situations and with that pressure would be very lucky and traumatized if he got out alive! For someone to have that job they must be trained and fully aware they might not make it out in one piece. I would find it most stressful if I just had to shoot at someones else, but to avoid their fires at me too... I would be dead in 30 seconds or less! I think what the soldiers had in mind was something like this "either kill or be killed" .. yeah that would inspire me to do my best to do anything to stay alive.

Letters!? ahahaha yeah right! More like FACEBOOK :D

http://www.war-letters.com/0004/0004.html

I learned how to write a letter in the third grade or was it second? Well either way, it was a waste of time! I haven't written a letter since then! WHY WOULD I? I can list so many other ways to communicate with whom ever I want. Also, in ANY way I want. However, way back when letters were the only way to communicate.
I do not know how the soldiers in WW1 put up with waiting for letters to arrive or to send! It must of been frustrating for everyone to just rely on letters. Nowadays, there's no way we would be able to travel without our ipod touch, GPS, and of course our cell phones.

The perfect world in a Chocolate Factory!

 The Communist Manifesto states two classes the proletariats and the bourgeoise. They both relate to the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (the first one). The bourgeoise is having an upper class suppress a lower one; like, Charlie being poor and unable to have what most kids have. Also, the proletariats/ Oompa Loompas work for a higher power. In the movie, the highest power would be Willy Wonka. The Manifesto says that the bourgeoise(the middle class) try to step up. For example, in the movie the kids don't listen to Willy Wonka's suggestions of not to touch anything or stray away, but they do it anyway. As an example in the movie the perfect world was the factory. When something goes wrong and doesn't cooperate it must be taken care of. Who would of thought a classic movie like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" can be the perfect example of Communism!? 

Whoa..

At first, I was like that's a great idea to have people trained just in case we needed them for taking over something that can benefit us... yeah that sounds bad ,but we would not be the U.S. without that in mind. When I read "Get The Facts" I was like WHOA.. I didn't know people of one race was hurting people of the same race.. that's one crazy thing. This short paragraph totally changed my opinion. Usually my opinion doesn't change just like that; however, in this case it wasn't so strong. I think the SOA needs to change its ways for the better. They're using their power for evil! Also, this is happening in a lot of places, and that's the sad part. I only read the one paragraph because the titles for the other ones were kind of scary to know about...

Panama Canal entry..

 American Period, 1904-1914
  It's almost a month now and since the beginning I have been working on the canal. My will and strength are getting weaker by the day. Not only is the nasty terrible heat really hard to work with, but there are bugs that are every where and I can't seem to see a day when there are none in my sight. For a healthy person this should be easier, and I wish I am a healthy person. I am sick and I have no choice except to keep on working in my condition. The Americans insist on finishing the canal. With their dynamite through the rigid terrain is extremely dangerous, but I guess they know that. We're not supposed to look back on the trail unless it's really important. Most of the other islanders are in the same condition as I am. It is very sad to lose them from the explosions of dynamite. My closest friends are victims as well as I. I just have to keep my head up I guess until something good or bad happens... at this point I don't have my hopes up for anything...

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New constitution for Hawai`i! woop-woop!
1/14/1893  9:30am 

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One goal is to get this Constitution signed and ready.. a goal that everyone deserves! 
1/14/1893  11:00pm

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Enemies? since when? It's not fair the Cabinet is not willing to sign the new Constitution because of the fear of having enemies!! I don't know what to say to everyone this is soo lame! But I won't stop until this is right!
1/14/1893 12:00pm

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Horrible and stupid rumors of overthrowing me are getting louder... 
1/15/1893  7:00am

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They have no right to do this! Stand up for your Queen people!:)1/16/1893  2:54pm

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What the heck?? The U.S. soldiers are here? why? what are they planning to do??!10/16/1893 5:05pm

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So the Marines are here but didn't do anything...yet? what is going on people??
1/16/1893 8:51pm


TheQueenOkay so lets see the Marines are here for a reason and i don't think it's gonna be a friendly visit so lets hope their visit won't stay long!
1/17/1893  3:37pm

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Since WHEN do they have the right to MAKE me give up my power? >:'( SO much for the new Constitution 
1/18/1893 7:00pm
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I couldn't do anything to stop them... I don't want any violence. Now as the former Queen I will try to get Hawai'i back even if I have to begggg!!  
1/19/1893 1:00pm

Ellis Island!

 It was a journey for the immigrants that came to Ellis Island. They were probably feeling scared, excited, and confused. Some families were really big and might of had to split up. Coming to a new country and not knowing anything about it would be intimidating. That is why some people would befriend others from the same country they were from. Jobs were probably difficult to find and maintain. If things wouldn't work out for some people they would go back home, however, the whole point of coming to Ellis Island was to have a better life.

"Song of the Shirt"

 Textile factory workers had hard labor. I think in the "Song of the Shirt" they compared their work to death, and I don't blame them. According to the song, they worked until they were too tired to keep their eyes opened. The workers were "in poverty, hunger, and dirt.." Women as factory workers would be whipped if they fell asleep on the job. They worked more than they slept, and would be exhausted all day. The song also describes the womens conditions which tell how unhealthy they were. It wasn't an easy life for people back then.

Games

 In class, teachers teach students a lesson that might be very important and very boring. The chance that the students will actually absorb and understand what the teacher is saying is not very promising. Also, it gets worse when the teacher assigns homework for that lesson. When a teacher mentions homework to a student a little part of them dies inside. Homework for a lot of us is a waste of time, and especially when we have no idea how to complete it. When my teacher told us our homework is to go home and play a game, I was actually excited about the homework. I played the game called Oregon Trail. In just a short amount of time I learned that the game was difficult, and how hard pioneers worked in their everyday lives. Luckily, my teacher makes learning about U.S History interesting, however, for my other classes I wouldn't mind playing a game once in while to actually understand the concept.

Six word story

In the West, gold and success. 

Cowboys.

What is your perception of a cowboy? I'm guessing it's the cliche Hollywood created cowboy, with long hair, a little rugged, spurs, and some nice looking boots. He was also probably sitting in a bar, or trying to cause trouble, right? Well, think again. This is a misconception, that most people have about cowboys. 


In reality, cowboys were hardworking and dedicated to their work. Their jobs took strength and motivation, it was definitely not for the weak hearted. Usually, the men who took up the job of becoming a cowboy were young and singe, as being a cowboy meant being away from home, and living a life of loneliness. Their jobs called for them to travel from place to place. These men were efficient, and truly dedicated their lives to their work. They definitely did not have it easy. They worked long and hard for what they earned..


The workload for cowboys was enormous, from herding cattle, to roping broncos, these were dangerous and risky tasks. The task of cow herding and handling was a tough one, they had to travel far and long to find the cattle,  and then traveling with the cattle's was not easy either. There were long breaks that had to be taken, and it was a tiring and time consuming task. With this job, patience is virtue. Also, if the cowboy was not traveling with the cows, then he had to load them on a train, which was also an extremely difficult task. 


Also, their lifestyles came along with potential health dangers, as there were no real doctors at the time, so if they were hurt on the job, it would be difficult to find a doctor, and contracting diseases was widespread during this time. The doctors in the 1800's form of sterilization was alcohol, and insufficient cleanings lead to further infection. The conditions that cowboys worked through were rough too, dry climates, cold nights, boiling days. It's not like they had the amenities and facilities of a holiday inn. 


So, I'm guessing you also think that the cowboy thought his gun was his most important piece of equipment, and his clothes were nicely pressed, and expensive looking. Well, no... actually a cowboy was practical about his equipment, and carried only what he needed. Wool shirt, spurs, leather boots, a gun, and his horses saddle and other equipment. That's all, there was no fanciness  to it. He definitely did not bedazzle his clothing.


Rodeo was also an important part of a cowboys life. The purpose was to show their talents and skills. It was their version of fun, and gave them a little bit of a break from their tedious jobs. 

Hollywood has clearly misguided you from what a real cowboy is to their glammed up version, well at least now you know. A cowboys life was rough. They were dedicated agile, and hard workers who got the job done. 




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Discuss the relationships between the treatment of African-Americans during Reconstruction with the treatment of the same peoples during the United States Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s

The perception of everything being perfect for slaves during the Reconstruction Era is definitely not true.
life was not easy for them… 


What is Reconstruction? The idea to bring the north and south together as a country… Of course both sides didn’t like the idea. When the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were presented they were supposed to make things better for African-Americans. Instead, nothing was accomplished. The 13th amendments’ purpose was to put an end to slavery in the United States of America. The 14th amendments’ purpose was to promise the freedom and rights of the freed persons. Finally, the 15th gave African-Americans the right to vote. These amendments sounded great until the southerners found a way out of the laws. Even with these amendments granted the African-Americans were still being discriminated and were still inferior to the whites. Even though it implied that things were getting better for the Africans Americans the truth was they weren’t making any progress. 

During the Reconstruction era when the slaves were freed they had no money or land. Sharecropping developing and ended up being extensive throughout the United States. It was when slaves were given an area of land and half of everything they made was given to their master. The freed slaves were still told what to do and this time they signed a statement giving their masters the “OK” to do that. They didn’t really have a choice. They owed half of everything they grew in their crops to their master who had owned them before. They lived in poverty. They couldn’t just get up and go somewhere else to live and work. Until the Civil Rights movement came sharecropping was voluminous.

The African-Americans were still being discriminated, and the whites were still on their high horses. Even though, things actually got better than they used to be. The whites and blacks were segregated, with separate bathrooms, park benches, water fountains, restaurants, and even schools. Even with their separate areas the blacks still didn’t have the right to vote, abused, and often killed. They were still the underdogs of their society. 

In 1955-1968 the Civil Rights movement finally took place. It was a time when the African-Americans fought for their rights. They boycotted, had sit-ins, protest, and more. There were Civil Rights leaders as well who were educated and who fought for their rights as a human being and as an American. For example, Dr. Martin Luther King, he fought every day for equal rights until he was murdered. A lot of people were against this act of rebellion. They fought hard for their freedom and rights. Because of great leaders and passionate African-Americans, their goal was accomplished. The people who died for this cause were a part of the reason why today we all have equal rights. 

In the Reconstruction era, African-Americans didn’t have a voice to disagree. However, when the civil rights movement came along they spoke up and proved a point to the white society.




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Amnesty for the south?

 To forgive or to let go... Well that's hard to do for a lot of people. For the south, they should have a second chance because they might change for the better. However, if people don't change for the better and take advantage of the privilege of a having a second chance then they shouldn't get to have amnesty. There are some people who do deserve to have it, and for the people that are willing to accept the law and change. And for that the south should have amnesty.

How were former slaves educated and what roadblocks did they encounter?

 I think slaves couldn't have been educated even if they wanted to because the situation they were in didn't allow them to be educated. They were discriminated against. They were always working too. The landowners kids had the right to go to school, but the kids of the slaves didn't have that privilege. Also, at that time, there wouldn't be anyone who would want to teach African-Americans how to read and write. They were treated horribly they had many roadblocks and didn't even have the chance to get educated. 

Stereotypes... ugh.

 Stereotypes are formed from rumors. Rumors usually are started by people who don't know what their talking about. However, usually, stereotypes are conclusions that people come up with when they judge a person from a race or sex. Like how all Americans are lazy, all African-Americans love fried chicken cool-aid, and all women don't know how to drive. Sometimes people believe these stereotypes because they don't know otherwise. Instead of doing research, people like to just go along with it for some reason. Sometimes stereotypes are funny and some are demeaning. I don't think stereotypes will ever go away, but I do think there will be new ones...

Can a moral idea win a war?!

  Lt. Col. Chamberlain right? Definitely! He spoke about how everyone should be free in America. No one should have to be treated differently. In the past, people fought over land, women, money,etc. My favorite part was when he said "we are an army out to set other men free". That basically summarizes his speech. I think a moral idea can win a war because it's not hard to choose right from wrong. 

 

 When documenting stories, countries should defiantly write the positive and the negative things that have happened. People should have the right to form their own opinion about their country's history. Most of the time countries leave out the bad stuff that have happened because they are ashamed of how they acted or what they did. Pride is more important than the truth, because the truth makes them look bad & the pride gives them the okay to hide all the mistakes that happened. I think they think it's okay because it was the past and it doesn't matter anymore. However, that doesn't make any sense because the past represents who they are today. Sometimes someone has to do a little bad to do some good. Learning from mistakes is better than denying them.

 History does matter because it defines who we are, and one decision long time ago makes a big difference today. The past is going to be part of the future, because history repeats itself. All the battles and wars that had taken place years ago are important today. Everything happens for a reason, and with history it helps us understand who we are and where we come from. Everyone's history is different, and because of that it raises appreciation for our own heritage.