Monday, June 11, 2007
Honors History Final
Final Exam
By: Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
The founding fathers began their lives as average people, but their leadership skills during the Revolutionary War changed them from average men to great leaders. What makes a leader great is having an inner drive and ambition, allowing them to step forward with a vision. The founding fathers all had separate visions. In order to make a revolution they had to set aside contradiction, ego and bias in order to collaborate. They had to work around their different personalities in order to create a unified vision in order to change the colonies into a new nation.
George Washington was a patriot like the other founding fathers; he demonstrated his power as the head of the colonial armies. It was in his hands to win or lose the revolution. After the first battles of the revolution, he knew he couldn’t defeat the British army. Washington then realize d that by making the British chase him they would eventually grow tired and give up. Washington’s major job now was to keep his army together. He needed to be an example for his solders so that when they were ready to fall apart, they could see their officer staying strong. His troops loved and respected him as a leader because they knew he would take care of them. By being a respected commander he was able to demonstrate, courage, bravery, initiative and his vision. He was chosen as a candidate for Presidency because he was from the South. Political leaders thought the Southerners would support the new government if a Southerner was in charge.
Thomas Jefferson’s vision was states rights. He believed the individual states should have their own rule and the national government should be only used for things such as its military. Jefferson was independent, arrogant and stubborn. He despised titles and wanted as little government a possible. He was a political leader who wrote the bulk of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was not a leader admired for great bravery and courage, but he was respected for his intelligence. Jefferson had strong initiative and large visions to benefit the revolution.
John Adams was better known as a political officer rather than a politician. He was an inspired thinker and visionary. From 1785 to 1788 he was minister to the Court of St. James's, returning to be elected Vice President under George Washington. What Adams wanted most out of the revolution was to have unified colonies. While running for president he was also forced to run against his friend Thomas Jefferson. The tough competition all but destroyed their friendship. Adams was thought of as being kind hearted. He was a visionary and inspired thinker with strong values. John Adams was well respected for his kind and noble attitude.
Thomas Paine was a revolutionary intellectual. His most known contribution to the revolutionary war was his pamphlet called “Common Sense”. This packet was promoting participation in the battle of independence from Great Britain. He was a strong believer of freedom. He took a bold risk in publishing this packet; he could have been hanged. What was most important to Paine was rallying the citizens. This packet made the citizens care about the Revolution and want freedom. Thomas Paine was well respected for his risks, bravery and vision. He was a proud and brave man.
In order for the revolution to have a large impact, the main leaders of the revolution needed to collaborate with each other and form agreements. The achievement of the revolution was a collective idea that only succeeded because of the diversity of personalities and ideas. Their interactions created a dynamic form of balance.
Although the leaders had to collaborate and come together on decisions, there times when they couldn’t agree. George Washington brought up the issue of slavery. He wanted to abolish it, but because the group couldn’t agree, they decided to do nothing. This issue divided the North and South even after the revolution. In the South they relied on slave labor to help with their agriculture. This was not important to the North because they were more industrial. By not addressing the topic, 100 years later America had the Civil War which also addressed Thomas Jefferson’s idea of independent state rights. The Civil War finally addressed those issues the founding fathers avoided.
Even though the leaders of the revolution were all said to be acquaintances, Jefferson and Adams had been good friends. Their friendship suffered a falling out when they ran for president against each other. Because they struggled together against the odds in 1776, represented America in Europe during the 1780’s, and rose above their political differences when Washington was in office, they were later able to mend their friendship.
While fighting the revolution the main leaders had to come together and decide what the new colonies would be like. As the leaders collaborated, they made decisions that would define America. With each having different values they put aside their differences and had to try not to let ego and intelligence get in the way. Each leader of the revolution had different values adding to the revolution.
By: Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
The founding fathers began their lives as average people, but their leadership skills during the Revolutionary War changed them from average men to great leaders. What makes a leader great is having an inner drive and ambition, allowing them to step forward with a vision. The founding fathers all had separate visions. In order to make a revolution they had to set aside contradiction, ego and bias in order to collaborate. They had to work around their different personalities in order to create a unified vision in order to change the colonies into a new nation.
George Washington was a patriot like the other founding fathers; he demonstrated his power as the head of the colonial armies. It was in his hands to win or lose the revolution. After the first battles of the revolution, he knew he couldn’t defeat the British army. Washington then realize d that by making the British chase him they would eventually grow tired and give up. Washington’s major job now was to keep his army together. He needed to be an example for his solders so that when they were ready to fall apart, they could see their officer staying strong. His troops loved and respected him as a leader because they knew he would take care of them. By being a respected commander he was able to demonstrate, courage, bravery, initiative and his vision. He was chosen as a candidate for Presidency because he was from the South. Political leaders thought the Southerners would support the new government if a Southerner was in charge.
Thomas Jefferson’s vision was states rights. He believed the individual states should have their own rule and the national government should be only used for things such as its military. Jefferson was independent, arrogant and stubborn. He despised titles and wanted as little government a possible. He was a political leader who wrote the bulk of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was not a leader admired for great bravery and courage, but he was respected for his intelligence. Jefferson had strong initiative and large visions to benefit the revolution.
John Adams was better known as a political officer rather than a politician. He was an inspired thinker and visionary. From 1785 to 1788 he was minister to the Court of St. James's, returning to be elected Vice President under George Washington. What Adams wanted most out of the revolution was to have unified colonies. While running for president he was also forced to run against his friend Thomas Jefferson. The tough competition all but destroyed their friendship. Adams was thought of as being kind hearted. He was a visionary and inspired thinker with strong values. John Adams was well respected for his kind and noble attitude.
Thomas Paine was a revolutionary intellectual. His most known contribution to the revolutionary war was his pamphlet called “Common Sense”. This packet was promoting participation in the battle of independence from Great Britain. He was a strong believer of freedom. He took a bold risk in publishing this packet; he could have been hanged. What was most important to Paine was rallying the citizens. This packet made the citizens care about the Revolution and want freedom. Thomas Paine was well respected for his risks, bravery and vision. He was a proud and brave man.
In order for the revolution to have a large impact, the main leaders of the revolution needed to collaborate with each other and form agreements. The achievement of the revolution was a collective idea that only succeeded because of the diversity of personalities and ideas. Their interactions created a dynamic form of balance.
Although the leaders had to collaborate and come together on decisions, there times when they couldn’t agree. George Washington brought up the issue of slavery. He wanted to abolish it, but because the group couldn’t agree, they decided to do nothing. This issue divided the North and South even after the revolution. In the South they relied on slave labor to help with their agriculture. This was not important to the North because they were more industrial. By not addressing the topic, 100 years later America had the Civil War which also addressed Thomas Jefferson’s idea of independent state rights. The Civil War finally addressed those issues the founding fathers avoided.
Even though the leaders of the revolution were all said to be acquaintances, Jefferson and Adams had been good friends. Their friendship suffered a falling out when they ran for president against each other. Because they struggled together against the odds in 1776, represented America in Europe during the 1780’s, and rose above their political differences when Washington was in office, they were later able to mend their friendship.
While fighting the revolution the main leaders had to come together and decide what the new colonies would be like. As the leaders collaborated, they made decisions that would define America. With each having different values they put aside their differences and had to try not to let ego and intelligence get in the way. Each leader of the revolution had different values adding to the revolution.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Boston Massacre
By: Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
“The British are coming, the British are coming!” This famous quote by Paul Reveres midnight ride introduces many school children to the Revolutionary War. Revere had also participated in other events throughout the Revolutionary War. Revere’s engraving, “The Bloody Massacre,” caused an uproar by the citizens and caused much debate. Was this account true, or is it merely propaganda? “The Bloody Massacre” was created causing people to begin caring about the war. Were these Reveres intensions? What was the purpose of Reveres account?
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770 between the American citizens and the British troops. That evening Private Hugh White was on guard in front of the Customs House on King Street in Boston. A crowd of Boston citizens gathered in front of the solider and began harassing him. The citizens harassed this solider with insults and began throwing snowballs. Private Hugh White’s calls for help brought nine other soldiers to aid him. In all of the commotion someone yelled, fire! The soldiers began shooting resulting in the death of 3 townspeople and 8 other were wounded.
The drawing of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere is not just a piece of art, but it is also a historical document of the events that occurred March 5, 1770. In Paul’s painting there are two groups of people in the town square. On the left side you can see the American citizens getting shot and falling to the ground. On the right side you can see the British soldiers shooting the rebels. In the background is the bell tower that reads 3:50PM, while the actual shooting occurred in the evening. There is also a church in the distance, witnessing the massacre. On the right behind the British soldiers is a sign that reads “Butcheks Hall.” Eight British soldiers are in this painting and are standing in an organized formation. This formation is in comparison to the chaos of the American citizens. You can clearly see two dead bodies and one man falling to his death. Paul Reveres engraving was seen by many of the Boston citizens causing chaos and uproar.
Paul Reveres engraving of the “Massacre,” was the first of eventually three artists to create one during that period. Paul Revere didn’t waste any time on his chance to stir up anti British settlement among his fellow colonists and to highlight British tyranny. Revere’s “Bloody Massacre” engraving is an example of propaganda that comes up short in accuracy. Documentation has come to show that Revere copied Henry Pelham’s drawings of the “Massacre.” Paul Revere then produced his own engraving and was the first with advertisements for its sale in Boston’s newspapers. By the time Pelham prints hit the streets, Reveres document had been shown throughout the city.
In Revere’s rush in producing his engraving he hired Christian Remick to colorize the print. Remicks choice of colors was simple but extremely effective. Notice in this painting the use of red for all of the British uniforms and blood. The other colors of blue, green, brown and black worked in creating one of the most famous paintings in American history.
Remick’s choice of standard colors was brilliant because it was easily supported by most normal printing presses in use at that time. By doing so Remick made the picture easy to reproduce throughout the colonies in most any newspaper.
After Paul Reveres engraving got out, the citizen’s anger towards the British soldiers intensified. However, not only the wealthy and powerful were interested in the growing tensions between Britain and the colonies. The crowd at the ‘Massacre,” was described by John Adams as “a motley rabble of saucy boys, negroes, and mulattoes, Irish teagues and outlandish jack tarrs.” An estimated 10,000, out of 16,000 people, marched in the funeral procession for the victims of the “Massacre.” The citizen’s anger, hatred and rebellious actions lead England to remove the troops from Boston to try to calm things down. Howard Zinn, A people’s History of the United States, pg 67.
Paul Reveres painting is considered by some to be propaganda. In the painting, it shows angry British soldiers shooting at the defenseless American citizens. The British look happy, like shooting the Americans is fun to them. The American citizens look weak, scared, like the British are shooting at them for no reason. The Church in the background also adds an effect. The church was present to add a form of religious blessing to the Massacre. In this Painting all of the people involved in the Massacre, were white, middle class citizens. In reality people of different races and class were at the massacre, such as black slaves and members of a lower class rope makers union and common criminals. Paul Revere swayed his painting to motivate the American citizens, involving them in the war.
When some of the common citizens viewed Paul Revere’s painting, it caused them to care; the engraving of the “Massacre,” increased their fear of the British government. The citizens saw their fellow colonists being attacked and wondered who could be next. The “Massacre” increased the colonist’s anger with the British government.
By publishing this event, Paul Revere’s print became "the first powerful influence in forming an outspoken anti-British public opinion." http://www.earlyamerica.com/review/winter96/massacre.html The citizens grew to hate the British government resulting in participation with the Revolution. The citizens grew to care what was going on. Paul Revere’s document successfully swayed how the historical events were portrayed in order to present them favorably to the American citizens. The “Bloody Massacre,” was a successful piece of propaganda whether it was intended for that purpose or not.
By: Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
“The British are coming, the British are coming!” This famous quote by Paul Reveres midnight ride introduces many school children to the Revolutionary War. Revere had also participated in other events throughout the Revolutionary War. Revere’s engraving, “The Bloody Massacre,” caused an uproar by the citizens and caused much debate. Was this account true, or is it merely propaganda? “The Bloody Massacre” was created causing people to begin caring about the war. Were these Reveres intensions? What was the purpose of Reveres account?
The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770 between the American citizens and the British troops. That evening Private Hugh White was on guard in front of the Customs House on King Street in Boston. A crowd of Boston citizens gathered in front of the solider and began harassing him. The citizens harassed this solider with insults and began throwing snowballs. Private Hugh White’s calls for help brought nine other soldiers to aid him. In all of the commotion someone yelled, fire! The soldiers began shooting resulting in the death of 3 townspeople and 8 other were wounded.
The drawing of the Boston Massacre by Paul Revere is not just a piece of art, but it is also a historical document of the events that occurred March 5, 1770. In Paul’s painting there are two groups of people in the town square. On the left side you can see the American citizens getting shot and falling to the ground. On the right side you can see the British soldiers shooting the rebels. In the background is the bell tower that reads 3:50PM, while the actual shooting occurred in the evening. There is also a church in the distance, witnessing the massacre. On the right behind the British soldiers is a sign that reads “Butcheks Hall.” Eight British soldiers are in this painting and are standing in an organized formation. This formation is in comparison to the chaos of the American citizens. You can clearly see two dead bodies and one man falling to his death. Paul Reveres engraving was seen by many of the Boston citizens causing chaos and uproar.
Paul Reveres engraving of the “Massacre,” was the first of eventually three artists to create one during that period. Paul Revere didn’t waste any time on his chance to stir up anti British settlement among his fellow colonists and to highlight British tyranny. Revere’s “Bloody Massacre” engraving is an example of propaganda that comes up short in accuracy. Documentation has come to show that Revere copied Henry Pelham’s drawings of the “Massacre.” Paul Revere then produced his own engraving and was the first with advertisements for its sale in Boston’s newspapers. By the time Pelham prints hit the streets, Reveres document had been shown throughout the city.
In Revere’s rush in producing his engraving he hired Christian Remick to colorize the print. Remicks choice of colors was simple but extremely effective. Notice in this painting the use of red for all of the British uniforms and blood. The other colors of blue, green, brown and black worked in creating one of the most famous paintings in American history.
Remick’s choice of standard colors was brilliant because it was easily supported by most normal printing presses in use at that time. By doing so Remick made the picture easy to reproduce throughout the colonies in most any newspaper.
After Paul Reveres engraving got out, the citizen’s anger towards the British soldiers intensified. However, not only the wealthy and powerful were interested in the growing tensions between Britain and the colonies. The crowd at the ‘Massacre,” was described by John Adams as “a motley rabble of saucy boys, negroes, and mulattoes, Irish teagues and outlandish jack tarrs.” An estimated 10,000, out of 16,000 people, marched in the funeral procession for the victims of the “Massacre.” The citizen’s anger, hatred and rebellious actions lead England to remove the troops from Boston to try to calm things down. Howard Zinn, A people’s History of the United States, pg 67.
Paul Reveres painting is considered by some to be propaganda. In the painting, it shows angry British soldiers shooting at the defenseless American citizens. The British look happy, like shooting the Americans is fun to them. The American citizens look weak, scared, like the British are shooting at them for no reason. The Church in the background also adds an effect. The church was present to add a form of religious blessing to the Massacre. In this Painting all of the people involved in the Massacre, were white, middle class citizens. In reality people of different races and class were at the massacre, such as black slaves and members of a lower class rope makers union and common criminals. Paul Revere swayed his painting to motivate the American citizens, involving them in the war.
When some of the common citizens viewed Paul Revere’s painting, it caused them to care; the engraving of the “Massacre,” increased their fear of the British government. The citizens saw their fellow colonists being attacked and wondered who could be next. The “Massacre” increased the colonist’s anger with the British government.
By publishing this event, Paul Revere’s print became "the first powerful influence in forming an outspoken anti-British public opinion." http://www.earlyamerica.com/review/winter96/massacre.html The citizens grew to hate the British government resulting in participation with the Revolution. The citizens grew to care what was going on. Paul Revere’s document successfully swayed how the historical events were portrayed in order to present them favorably to the American citizens. The “Bloody Massacre,” was a successful piece of propaganda whether it was intended for that purpose or not.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Revolutionary War Exam
Revolutionary War Exam
By: Anna Payne
Mr. Viles
Honors History 10
In some ways the Revolutionary War resembles the Iraq War. The wars are not identical but some key points of both wars can be related. The current events of today can be seen in the events of the past. Lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and societies may be different today but learning of past mistakes help in the current issues. The Revolutionary Wars and the Iraq war are similar.
During the Revolutionary War Britain had begun to lose money and were growing poor fast. Britain had spent too much money on previous wars. The King saw an easy way of making money by making excess taxes on America such as the sugar, stamp, quartering and currency acts.
During the Iraq war the government invaded Iraq looking for weapons of mass destruction but soon found none. During the buildup to the war the Bush Administration explained that the war wouldn’t cost very much because Iraq oil would be paying the expenses. Over four years the Iraq war has cost American tax payers billions of dollars. Unfortunately America has not been able to have the oil as promised by the Bush Administration. The pipe lines and refineries had been neglected by Saddam Hussein and the refineries are constantly under attack by Iraqi citizens.
Britain taxed the American Colonies looking for a quick fix to their dept. In the best case America invaded Iraq looking to get rid of weapons of mass destruction to be paid for by the large amount of oil stored in Iraq. In the worst case America invaded Iraq for its oil and using weapons of mass destruction as an excuse looking for a quick fix to the oil crisis. Both wars are related by having two powerful nations invading less powerful nations looking for an economic benefit.
During the Revolutionary War Britain sent a small army over to the American Colonies by sea. Britain had the largest naval fleet but had limited amount of soldiers available to go to the American Colonies due to other commitments in other colonies. The British army was so small that they were forced to hire mercenaries to fight with them against the rebellious citizens. British went to the American colonies trying to control the revolt and keep the taxes flowing. The British armies were well trained in the European technique of war and were unaware of the Colonial war techniques.
During the Iraq War the Bush Administration decided to send a small amount of troops over to Iraq to help save money. This plan worked because American troops defeated all of the Iraqi forces. The American armies are so small that different troops end up going to Iraq 3 to 4 times. This happens due to the length of the war and the war in Afghanistan. The troops are running low. Iraq is so big that it is difficult for America to clear all of it because as soon as one section is cleared and the troops leave, the Iraqi rebels invade it again.
Both American and British Colonial troops were sent to fight with limited numbers. Both nations had other problems going on making it difficult to provide a large number of troops. British Colonial troops had long supply lines. Britain was separated from the American colonies by the Atlantic Ocean. The way to transfer supplies was by ship, taking long periods of time. During the Iraq war American troops are also separated from America by a large distance. Even with the modern technology that we have today, it still takes time to get supplies. Because of the limited amount of soldiers during both wars the amount of work required began to wear on the soldiers.
In conclusion, the issues involved with both the Revolutionary and Iraqi War are similar. Financing the government and having enough troops are major parts of all wars. Both armies fought against forces that they were not fully prepared for. The British Colonial army was well trained in the European fighting style while the American colonies were trained in the Colonial fighting style. The American soldiers use high technology as a large part of their combat while the Iraqi rebels fight with low technology warfare. Britain used taxes hoping to gain money from the colonies which started the Revolutionary War and America is still hoping to gain Iraqi oil from the Iraq War. In some ways the Revolutionary War resembles the Iraq War.
By: Anna Payne
Mr. Viles
Honors History 10
In some ways the Revolutionary War resembles the Iraq War. The wars are not identical but some key points of both wars can be related. The current events of today can be seen in the events of the past. Lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and societies may be different today but learning of past mistakes help in the current issues. The Revolutionary Wars and the Iraq war are similar.
During the Revolutionary War Britain had begun to lose money and were growing poor fast. Britain had spent too much money on previous wars. The King saw an easy way of making money by making excess taxes on America such as the sugar, stamp, quartering and currency acts.
During the Iraq war the government invaded Iraq looking for weapons of mass destruction but soon found none. During the buildup to the war the Bush Administration explained that the war wouldn’t cost very much because Iraq oil would be paying the expenses. Over four years the Iraq war has cost American tax payers billions of dollars. Unfortunately America has not been able to have the oil as promised by the Bush Administration. The pipe lines and refineries had been neglected by Saddam Hussein and the refineries are constantly under attack by Iraqi citizens.
Britain taxed the American Colonies looking for a quick fix to their dept. In the best case America invaded Iraq looking to get rid of weapons of mass destruction to be paid for by the large amount of oil stored in Iraq. In the worst case America invaded Iraq for its oil and using weapons of mass destruction as an excuse looking for a quick fix to the oil crisis. Both wars are related by having two powerful nations invading less powerful nations looking for an economic benefit.
During the Revolutionary War Britain sent a small army over to the American Colonies by sea. Britain had the largest naval fleet but had limited amount of soldiers available to go to the American Colonies due to other commitments in other colonies. The British army was so small that they were forced to hire mercenaries to fight with them against the rebellious citizens. British went to the American colonies trying to control the revolt and keep the taxes flowing. The British armies were well trained in the European technique of war and were unaware of the Colonial war techniques.
During the Iraq War the Bush Administration decided to send a small amount of troops over to Iraq to help save money. This plan worked because American troops defeated all of the Iraqi forces. The American armies are so small that different troops end up going to Iraq 3 to 4 times. This happens due to the length of the war and the war in Afghanistan. The troops are running low. Iraq is so big that it is difficult for America to clear all of it because as soon as one section is cleared and the troops leave, the Iraqi rebels invade it again.
Both American and British Colonial troops were sent to fight with limited numbers. Both nations had other problems going on making it difficult to provide a large number of troops. British Colonial troops had long supply lines. Britain was separated from the American colonies by the Atlantic Ocean. The way to transfer supplies was by ship, taking long periods of time. During the Iraq war American troops are also separated from America by a large distance. Even with the modern technology that we have today, it still takes time to get supplies. Because of the limited amount of soldiers during both wars the amount of work required began to wear on the soldiers.
In conclusion, the issues involved with both the Revolutionary and Iraqi War are similar. Financing the government and having enough troops are major parts of all wars. Both armies fought against forces that they were not fully prepared for. The British Colonial army was well trained in the European fighting style while the American colonies were trained in the Colonial fighting style. The American soldiers use high technology as a large part of their combat while the Iraqi rebels fight with low technology warfare. Britain used taxes hoping to gain money from the colonies which started the Revolutionary War and America is still hoping to gain Iraqi oil from the Iraq War. In some ways the Revolutionary War resembles the Iraq War.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Essay Question
For our fourth quarter exam my question will focus on the effect of the taxes. How did each of the four taxes lead to the rebellious acts of the citizens which eventually lead to the Revolutionary War. Who were the major people involved in the start of the rebellion and how did they start it?
Sunday, April 22, 2007
The Persuaders
Advertisements are always looking for the new angle of trying to sell their product. This show teaches the way the advertisement world functions. All of these companies were trying to show us what a commercial is really hinting towards, for example a Cheerios commerical is not just selling cereal but selling a feeling of reliability and warmth and building a friendship with it's consumers. It's just cereal. In one part of the show a man was interviewed about the feeling that bread can give. The man was asked if bread makes you feel warm, friendly, and other feelings. The man kind of laughed saying no he doesn't feel these things when he eats bread but then he answered yes that bread makes him feel lonely. How can bread make you feel lonely and why would he suddenly change his feeling on bread?
After the show we looked through magazines to find other advertisements trying to sell a feeling. We found that many car adds try to sell feelings of family and friendliness, reliability. One add was selling a mini van with a DVD player, the DVD player will make the kids happy keeping them quiet and behaved so mom and dad are happy. Is TV the answer to everything now? We discussed the Nike adds, just do it. Mr. Viles said what is just do it, he noticed that the commercial voice never says just do it because people would feel like they were being told what to do. When it's just written people will just do it. Advertisments try to sell a feeling with their products, does it actually work?
After the show we looked through magazines to find other advertisements trying to sell a feeling. We found that many car adds try to sell feelings of family and friendliness, reliability. One add was selling a mini van with a DVD player, the DVD player will make the kids happy keeping them quiet and behaved so mom and dad are happy. Is TV the answer to everything now? We discussed the Nike adds, just do it. Mr. Viles said what is just do it, he noticed that the commercial voice never says just do it because people would feel like they were being told what to do. When it's just written people will just do it. Advertisments try to sell a feeling with their products, does it actually work?
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Merchants of Cool
The Frontline video was in tune to the lifestyles of teens and the marketing campagnes. I have to agree that parts of this video act superior to the society they are also apart of. I did think the video was correct about the "mook" and the "midriff". I can easily see people in my own high school who are perfect examples of the "mook" and the "midriff". The "mook" being the stupid, girl crazy guy and the "midriff" being a girl who is obsessed with her looks and shows a lot of skin. I liked the observation made that cool is always changing. Whats cool now is not cool later, so what is the deffinition of cool? Is there any way to tell what the next cool will be?
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Local History Proposal
I grew up in the small, quiet town of Plymouth Maine. I have chosen the Village Store as the place that sums our town up the most. The village store is a small, friendly, unique and country like place. People go to the store in the mornings to catch up with friends and enjoy a nice hunter’s breakfast. While checking out you are greeted by a friendly cashier who knows almost everyone in town. The Village Store sells fishing and hunting gear which many people in Plymouth do.
I am planning to make my presentation on a slideshow. I am going to use pictures of the store and compare them to pictures of Plymouth as my first source. By comparing the pictures I will be able to show the similarity between the Village Store and Plymouth. For my second source I am going to find old articles from the newspaper that show what kind of a town Plymouth is and then compare it to The Village Store. For my last source I am going to interview people about the Village Store and find their perspective. This how I plan to present my Local History Project.
I am planning to make my presentation on a slideshow. I am going to use pictures of the store and compare them to pictures of Plymouth as my first source. By comparing the pictures I will be able to show the similarity between the Village Store and Plymouth. For my second source I am going to find old articles from the newspaper that show what kind of a town Plymouth is and then compare it to The Village Store. For my last source I am going to interview people about the Village Store and find their perspective. This how I plan to present my Local History Project.
What is an American
We all know what America stands for, the land of opportunity and freedome. Who are the people know as the Americans. To me an American is anyone who legally lives in America. There are Americans who do good towards America by contributing to society, but if you choose not to, that doesn't make you any less of an American. I don't think there are a higher class of Americans, as long as you are legally an American you have a right to be an American. Being born in America doesn't effect if you are an American or not. It shouldn't matter where you were born, what matters is what you choose to do with your life.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Myths
A myth is a story to teach people the ways of the world, a way to understand the events of life. They are ways to solve a mytery, A way to cope with the uncertanties in life. Why do these mysteryies need to be solved? I don't understand why we have to have an answer to evrything. Part of the joys in life is the unknown, the mysteries. Myths are the stories that spell everything out for us. It's interesting to think about what is considered real, and what is myth. Every person should decide what is fact and what is myth for themselves.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Native American Exam
Religion is an open belief left for an individual to interpret and to connect with their life how they see fit. The Native Americans belief was more of a spiritual state of mind. To them the world didn't always need to have answers and exact facts, their power was in faith. Certain events were explained as an act of God instead of being traced to find the scientific explanation. How was Earth really created? Different cultures, followed by different people, will give different explanations. Being raised by the Native American religion shaped individuals to be peaceful and nature loving. According to Joesph Campbell there are four functions to myths, mystical, scientific, sociological and teaching functions.
Mystical function is seeing the Earth as a mystery and accepting the awe of it's beauty. Some things can't be explained, they just are. Native Americans accept and cherish Earth's nature as an important characteristic to their lifestyle. Nature is part of the Native Americans and they do well to take care of it. They see the world as a loving, peaceful place and I think it is because of this mystical function. By seeing the world as a beautiful place they are able to have great appreciation and value for where they live. Native Americans expressed their love for nature by a dancing ritual until they literally can't dance any more. By having a positive outlook on the world they live in the Native Americans become peaceful and loving people.
Scientific Function is the scientific explanation to the many things Native Americans leave up to fate. By having an answer to exactly how the Earth was created the Native Americans can relate their beliefs with those of the facts. By combining the two they will be able to have a more evolved and rational explanation to their beliefs, they will be able to make a believer out of some opposed to their legends. By having the names, dates and facts on some events the Native Americans can make their myths more of a reality allowing for further involvement while leaving the mystery alive. Part of the mystery is being able to interpret events to what you value. Keeping the mystery alive allows for further belief in faith.
Sociological Function gave an order to the tribe, in a sense a social standing. The elders were the head of the tribe. They were thought to have the most wisdom and were able to pass it down to the younger people of the tribe. They were highly respected by everyone. The men were thought of as the providers. They were the hunters, farmers and survivalists. The men provided food and shelter for his family. The wife would take care of their children, cook the meat and clean. This class molds people to be self sufficient, respectful and hard workers. They were to respect the elders and work had to be providers and housekeepers.
Teaching Function shows the bravery, courage and strength under any circumstances. The Native Americans are said to be strong and proud, they demonstrate great bravery and courage by protecting each other. The Native Americans left their fate up to nature which seems to me a little risky. During times of a bad crop season the Native American stick together in trying to find an alternate food source. The men of the tribe demonstrate great bravery in times of battle because they protect the rest of the tribe. The Native American myth is what keeps these people strong, powerful and calm during chaotic times of danger. At the massacre of Wounded Knee the Native Americans remained true to themselves in a time of great difficulty.
The European myth set differs from the Native American myth set. With every difference one side believes their way of beliefs are correct and the others are wrong. Conflict was bound to take place. This was the case of the European and Native American myth set. The Europeans couldn't accept that the Native Americans believed differently than themselves. The Native Americans tried to make peace by presenting gifts and trying to teach their beliefs. The Europeans saw the land of the Native Americans and decided it was going to be theirs. I think violence could have been avoided, but it wasn't. The Europeans had larger weapons than the Native Americans and took their land by force. Differences are hard for some people to accept. As a result conflict erupts and problems begin. The Native Americans and Europeans differed greatly.
Mystical function is seeing the Earth as a mystery and accepting the awe of it's beauty. Some things can't be explained, they just are. Native Americans accept and cherish Earth's nature as an important characteristic to their lifestyle. Nature is part of the Native Americans and they do well to take care of it. They see the world as a loving, peaceful place and I think it is because of this mystical function. By seeing the world as a beautiful place they are able to have great appreciation and value for where they live. Native Americans expressed their love for nature by a dancing ritual until they literally can't dance any more. By having a positive outlook on the world they live in the Native Americans become peaceful and loving people.
Scientific Function is the scientific explanation to the many things Native Americans leave up to fate. By having an answer to exactly how the Earth was created the Native Americans can relate their beliefs with those of the facts. By combining the two they will be able to have a more evolved and rational explanation to their beliefs, they will be able to make a believer out of some opposed to their legends. By having the names, dates and facts on some events the Native Americans can make their myths more of a reality allowing for further involvement while leaving the mystery alive. Part of the mystery is being able to interpret events to what you value. Keeping the mystery alive allows for further belief in faith.
Sociological Function gave an order to the tribe, in a sense a social standing. The elders were the head of the tribe. They were thought to have the most wisdom and were able to pass it down to the younger people of the tribe. They were highly respected by everyone. The men were thought of as the providers. They were the hunters, farmers and survivalists. The men provided food and shelter for his family. The wife would take care of their children, cook the meat and clean. This class molds people to be self sufficient, respectful and hard workers. They were to respect the elders and work had to be providers and housekeepers.
Teaching Function shows the bravery, courage and strength under any circumstances. The Native Americans are said to be strong and proud, they demonstrate great bravery and courage by protecting each other. The Native Americans left their fate up to nature which seems to me a little risky. During times of a bad crop season the Native American stick together in trying to find an alternate food source. The men of the tribe demonstrate great bravery in times of battle because they protect the rest of the tribe. The Native American myth is what keeps these people strong, powerful and calm during chaotic times of danger. At the massacre of Wounded Knee the Native Americans remained true to themselves in a time of great difficulty.
The European myth set differs from the Native American myth set. With every difference one side believes their way of beliefs are correct and the others are wrong. Conflict was bound to take place. This was the case of the European and Native American myth set. The Europeans couldn't accept that the Native Americans believed differently than themselves. The Native Americans tried to make peace by presenting gifts and trying to teach their beliefs. The Europeans saw the land of the Native Americans and decided it was going to be theirs. I think violence could have been avoided, but it wasn't. The Europeans had larger weapons than the Native Americans and took their land by force. Differences are hard for some people to accept. As a result conflict erupts and problems begin. The Native Americans and Europeans differed greatly.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Wounded Knee
Wounded Knee was an unfair massacure that took the innocent lives of many Native Americans. I was confused on why the massacure took place. I don't remember Native Americans doing anything to desrve such a cruel punishment. What was the point? Nothing was achieved or earned by the massacure. I don't get it. To have called this incident a battle is just wrong. The Native Americans were not able to defend themselves, it was an unfair fight. When you think of a battle you think of two armys both with weapons and fighting this couragous battle for a purpose. A massacure is pictured as cayotic, unfair and bloody. An army taking advantage over people weaker than themselves. I see wounded knee was a massacure.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Midterm
Midterm Essay
Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
January 16, 2007
The 60's, the Great Depression, the rock and roll era and the 70's are just a few of the many different stages of our culture. If we travel back further, we can remember the times of the the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Reason, the Age of Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and the modern flat world we live in today. Through each of these eras, religion has made a significant impact. These threads have woven through each era effecting the actions taken. Religion is a way to unite people, but it is also a way to tear them apart.
The Renaissance was a time of new beginnings. A new system of banking was developed by the Medici family. This introduced a new economy and ways of doing business. During the Renaissance the church was filled with corruption. The Pope had bankrupt the church by wasting money on irrelevant things. The Pope had sold positions in the church to his friends and anyone who was willing to pay. Once the Pope was out of money he redeveloped a new money making technique. In order for citizens to cleanse their souls they would have to buy a ticket and say a prayer on each step making their way towards the temple. The common citizens were growing very unhappy.
Martin Luther wrote 95 thesis in 1517 sparking the Reformation. These 95 thesis were a list of the things corrupt about the church. Martin Luther wrote them to say the things that the rest of the common people were to afraid to say. His thesis were spread all over the world by the invention of the printing press, however this was not his plan until he was kicked out of the catholic church 4 years later. He branched off the Catholic church into the Protestant religion. The Catholic church lost some of their believers and there was no longer one dominant religion.
The Scientific Revolution was during the 1300's to the 1800's. This was a time of major developments in the scientific field. Galileo developed the telescope which he was later able to use to challenge the authority of the Church with actual evidence. Before the Scientific Revolution the church stated that God had placed earth in the center of the solar system. This fact was later disproved by the newly developed inventions that scientists were able to use when studying the solar system. Scientists had actual evidence and were able to use it in disproving the church. The church lost many supporters, which forced them to become more open to the idea of new beliefs. Citizens started reject powerful leaders, such as the Pope, King and church. Who else would the people begin to question?
During the Enlightenment common citizens had lost the respect for the absolute rulers. People like Hobbes and Locke were able to voice their personal opinions. People were able to express their opinion of the government and it started to effect change. If people were not willing to challenge the church how would they be able to challenge and change the government? Standing up to the church gave people the will to stand up to other corruptions. Diderot's encyclopedia spread the new scientific information that Galileo and Kepler discovered. Diderot's encyclopedia disproved the superstitious ways of the church and replaced it with fact. Again fact had disproved the Church costing more followers.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of creating new inventions which sped up the work process. This now created more high technology jobs taking common citizens away from their farms and into the industrial work force. Now workers had transitioned to the monotonous daily routine of working, shopping and sleeping. People became more tired with their longer work hours, and constant work worry. The people grew less and less concerned with the church than they use to be.
The French Revolution was from 1789-1799. During this period the government had taken over the churches land and had undermined their authority by taking control of the church. Napoleon restored power back to the church. He introduced the Napoleonic code to return stability and order back to France. Napoleon had to restore the church back to power to win the love of the people in France. During this period the church reached a low and high point in their authority. The church was returned to its power.
Religion has made significant changes from the Renaissance to today. Religion is still involved in our way of life. There are now many different types of religions that have developed over time. America also doesn't have one dominant religion. One problem that America focuses on today is being politically correct. We are constantly being reminded that not everyone shares your same religion. For example at Christmas time we are encouraged to say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas for those who don't celebrate Christmas. If you look around, there is no longer just one church per town or community. Often many towns will have 2 or 3 churches depending on the faith that you follow.
Each era in our society has been impacted by religion. It is a positive how religion has ended up today. In America people are able to worship however they want. It doesn't make sense to me to have one dominant religion over an entire nation. Look at all of the problem there were with the one Catholic Church, there was absolute chaos. Things will only get better from here on out. In the future I think religions will branch out even further. More specific religions will develop to target specific beliefs. If you follow the eras of culture you can see that religion has improved with each era it weaves through. If we live in a free country, all aspects of it should be free, including religious rights. Even though religions were made to bring people together, it's still tearing people apart. The conflict in the Middle East is not mainly religiously based but it is a factor. Religion didn't just cause problems in the past, it's still causing problems today. We need to learn to live, work together and respect each others faith's together.
Anna Payne
Honors History 10
Mr. Viles
January 16, 2007
The 60's, the Great Depression, the rock and roll era and the 70's are just a few of the many different stages of our culture. If we travel back further, we can remember the times of the the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Age of Reason, the Age of Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution and the modern flat world we live in today. Through each of these eras, religion has made a significant impact. These threads have woven through each era effecting the actions taken. Religion is a way to unite people, but it is also a way to tear them apart.
The Renaissance was a time of new beginnings. A new system of banking was developed by the Medici family. This introduced a new economy and ways of doing business. During the Renaissance the church was filled with corruption. The Pope had bankrupt the church by wasting money on irrelevant things. The Pope had sold positions in the church to his friends and anyone who was willing to pay. Once the Pope was out of money he redeveloped a new money making technique. In order for citizens to cleanse their souls they would have to buy a ticket and say a prayer on each step making their way towards the temple. The common citizens were growing very unhappy.
Martin Luther wrote 95 thesis in 1517 sparking the Reformation. These 95 thesis were a list of the things corrupt about the church. Martin Luther wrote them to say the things that the rest of the common people were to afraid to say. His thesis were spread all over the world by the invention of the printing press, however this was not his plan until he was kicked out of the catholic church 4 years later. He branched off the Catholic church into the Protestant religion. The Catholic church lost some of their believers and there was no longer one dominant religion.
The Scientific Revolution was during the 1300's to the 1800's. This was a time of major developments in the scientific field. Galileo developed the telescope which he was later able to use to challenge the authority of the Church with actual evidence. Before the Scientific Revolution the church stated that God had placed earth in the center of the solar system. This fact was later disproved by the newly developed inventions that scientists were able to use when studying the solar system. Scientists had actual evidence and were able to use it in disproving the church. The church lost many supporters, which forced them to become more open to the idea of new beliefs. Citizens started reject powerful leaders, such as the Pope, King and church. Who else would the people begin to question?
During the Enlightenment common citizens had lost the respect for the absolute rulers. People like Hobbes and Locke were able to voice their personal opinions. People were able to express their opinion of the government and it started to effect change. If people were not willing to challenge the church how would they be able to challenge and change the government? Standing up to the church gave people the will to stand up to other corruptions. Diderot's encyclopedia spread the new scientific information that Galileo and Kepler discovered. Diderot's encyclopedia disproved the superstitious ways of the church and replaced it with fact. Again fact had disproved the Church costing more followers.
The Industrial Revolution was a time of creating new inventions which sped up the work process. This now created more high technology jobs taking common citizens away from their farms and into the industrial work force. Now workers had transitioned to the monotonous daily routine of working, shopping and sleeping. People became more tired with their longer work hours, and constant work worry. The people grew less and less concerned with the church than they use to be.
The French Revolution was from 1789-1799. During this period the government had taken over the churches land and had undermined their authority by taking control of the church. Napoleon restored power back to the church. He introduced the Napoleonic code to return stability and order back to France. Napoleon had to restore the church back to power to win the love of the people in France. During this period the church reached a low and high point in their authority. The church was returned to its power.
Religion has made significant changes from the Renaissance to today. Religion is still involved in our way of life. There are now many different types of religions that have developed over time. America also doesn't have one dominant religion. One problem that America focuses on today is being politically correct. We are constantly being reminded that not everyone shares your same religion. For example at Christmas time we are encouraged to say happy holidays instead of merry Christmas for those who don't celebrate Christmas. If you look around, there is no longer just one church per town or community. Often many towns will have 2 or 3 churches depending on the faith that you follow.
Each era in our society has been impacted by religion. It is a positive how religion has ended up today. In America people are able to worship however they want. It doesn't make sense to me to have one dominant religion over an entire nation. Look at all of the problem there were with the one Catholic Church, there was absolute chaos. Things will only get better from here on out. In the future I think religions will branch out even further. More specific religions will develop to target specific beliefs. If you follow the eras of culture you can see that religion has improved with each era it weaves through. If we live in a free country, all aspects of it should be free, including religious rights. Even though religions were made to bring people together, it's still tearing people apart. The conflict in the Middle East is not mainly religiously based but it is a factor. Religion didn't just cause problems in the past, it's still causing problems today. We need to learn to live, work together and respect each others faith's together.
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