Extra Credit Blog

This year in MWH I learned a lot of different aspects of the world, and what different cultures and countries go by. I learned a lot about nationalism and how each country presents their aspects differently. I think the biggest and most important thing i learned this year was geography. Now I know where a lot more countries are on the map, before im not going to lie but i barley knew where any places were. This will be important for the rest of my life and when I start traveling more. I learned a few new study skills, and a lot of writing research papers. The final research paper we wrote really made me think hard about what i was talking about and what needed to be researched. I also learned how to crank out a good thesis statement and find decent research to help me back up my points. These skills will come in handy next year during US history. I loved our class this year and will remember XIA D block Modern World History Class forever WOOOOOO!!!

Learning Five New Facts on Oil

1. Oil takes over the world, it is in such high demand, that people obsess over it. It is crazy what people or Saudi Princes will do for oil.

2. People in the oil rich countries are very very poor and have nothing. This is because the people in the government do not care about the people, they only care about themselves becoming rich and their country for being known for having lots of oil.

3. The issue of oil is destroying the world, and increasing global warming. If oil was never discovered we would not die, we would just live MUCH simpler lives, which may not be a bad thing.

4. America makes a lot of oil, but none of it is sold because we need so much that we use all of it and then we have to buy it from other oil rich countries. We need a lot of oil due to the way americans live.

5. In oil rich countries, the poor people do not get an education and if they need a job, either working for oil or not they must be hard working because if they ask for anything complicated then they will be fired and there are people everywhere looking for a job. Just like in the Industrial revolution, when the factories were just being discovered and people begged for jobs. Also the Oil industry is a capitalism industry not a labor intensive so they do not need as many workers as something like farming or searching and making diamonds.

Work Cited

Works Cited

Hoedt, Rudolf . "Ghana racing against the oil curse | Ghana Business News." Ghana Business News :http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2010/04/17/ghana-racing-against-the-oil-curse/ (accessed May 5, 2010).

Ghana's struggles with Oil

Birdsall, Nancy , and Arvind Subramanian. "Saving Iraq from Its Oil." foreign affairs 84 (2004): 77-89. http://www.jstor.org/pss/20034048 (accessed May 4, 2010).

Since OIl has a true nasty side, Iraq needs to be saved from it

Dickey, Christopher. "Oil, Iraq's Greatest Asset, Could Doom Its Future - Newsweek.com." Newsweek - National News, World News, Health, Technology, Entertainment and more... - Newsweek.com. http://www.newsweek.com/id/234634 (accessed May 5, 2010).

Oil is both good and bad

Karl, Terry . "he Perils of the Petro-State: Reflections on the Paradox of Plenty." Journal of International Affairs 53 (1999): 32-48. http://www-leland.stanford.edu/group/polisci/faculty/documents/KarlParadox.pdf (accessed May 3, 2010).

SHows all aspect of oil and opinions of the negative effect oil has on the world

Ross, Michael. " The Political Economy of the Resource Curse." The Political Economy of the Resource Curse 51 (1999): 297-322. http://www.jstor.org/pss/25054077 (accessed May 3, 2010).

Resource Curse

UKRAINE PARLIAMENT

In this current event, ukraine was having a debate on wether or not Russia can use a naval base in their country. The president of Ukraine was explaining and describing this law as betrayal to their country and it got ugly. Fist fights were present in parliament. I think that this relates to modern world history by portraying Nationalism. The president is just trying to get the picture out that they would be betraying their own country if the law past and that the people in Ukraine should have pride in their country. It is a very controversial subject.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/27/ukraine-parliament-fight-eggs

Hubble Telescope

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/photogalleries/100424-hubble-telescope-20th-anniversary-pictures/#hubble-cloudy-nebula-ngc-602_19426_600x450.jpg

This website is about the Hubble Telescope and the photos it had taken. I think it would be interesting to compare and contrast from the first telescope to the hubble and talk about the industrial revolution.

Current Event

http://www.helium.com/items/1813038-report-states-obama-health-care-plan-will-cost-more-and-may-not-be-sustainable

This website share the new health care plan that Obama has created, and how it is not the brightest decision. I guess it would be social, but it is more political.

- 1 Possible connection to history would be how the government has changed. Also he is the president of the USA.

Who was involved with the Korean War

On June 25, 1950 the Korean war reached the climax of the battle. Once North Korea bombarded and invaded South Korea the finances and other countries began to get in the middle of the war. The US and UN helped North Korea with the chaotic army. Since World War II ended about five years after the US had a lot of military material which was helpful for the korean army because their weapons were up to date and powerful, Airplanes, machinery. Because the UN army swiftly moved through North Korea, China jumped ship thinking it would be a careless win, however the soviet union was not as willing to join the war. In the middle of the war the South Koreans fought back and pushed them back making china "give up" essentially. The US army became even more stronger and powerful but very expensive. The war came to closure on July 27, 1953, the USSR concluded it was a waste of financial resources and needed to end. It was considered a waste for four decades, until they were able to make up for all the wasted money.

The Holocaust from the eyes of a German

When I was researching what about the Holocaust I wanted to blog about, I was thinking about my Grandma who grew up in Germany during the time. I came up with a question, should she have to take the blame for what her country did? I think that even since she lived there, she should take the blame because of what some of the people in her country did. She was not involved and did not want anything to do with it. But usually when people say they are German the first thing that comes to mind is the Holocaust. How can these people take the blame if they had nothing to do with it. However the actions that Hitler took to exterminate the Jews was to a certain extent of being endlessly cruel and not needed. When talking to my grandma about this she said that the time during the Holocaust was so sad and depressing she didn't know how to go on living normally. She said all the test they did to find out if the people were jewish or not was unnecessary and horrible. One time they measured her nose, but her blond hair and blue eyes meant she was a dominate German(I think they checked her records too). To this day she has the horrible image of the Jews being taken away to camps and then hearing about what they did. However she still is proud of the fact that she is German but wished the Holocaust never occurred.

The History of the Atomic Bomb

Sixty five years ago, the US dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and dicated war against Japan. The bomb was so forceful that Japan's government decieded to raise a white flag and give up. The era of the bombings were the first of using extremly more powerful weapons then guns and cannons. This bomb destroyed Hiroshima and almost all of its citizens. The controversy of the bombings were based on killing so many people. If you think about it, it isnt that much worse than two countries at war, it wipes out many more people at one time, but in war, killing is not so fast but still a lot of people are murdered. In reality it is all bad but by wipping out all of the citizens at once was extremely more powerful and sent out a message to people not to mess with the US because their weapons are MUCH stronger than guns and knives.

http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB162/index.htm

A Cause of WWII

I believe that World War II started partially due to the division of territory on September 16th 1939 but there were also many other steps that lead up to World War II. On September 16th Russian joined Poland's territory and spilt it up to territories of Germany vs. Britain and France. But this was all located in Poland, so Poland was over loaded with people and the French and British declared war. But then Russia moved in, and no war was declared. It all had to do with the soviet Union because when they entered Poland all hell broke lose, and the Soviet Union started capturing the polish and being shit disturbers. So if all the nations stayed in their own regions a world war II may have never been caused.

http://www.threeworldwars.com/world-war-2/ww2.htm

Was Japan Totalitarian

I believe that Japan was totalitarian because even thought they defeated the chinese and had a strong army, the japanese were facing a huge battle against their economy. Their army has been a big focus for centuries in Japan, and these were not fulfilling the ambition of Japan. With the Army going down hill and not being able to conquer on the road or at home during battle the Japanese were in for it. Japan needed a strong centralized government in which they had and is why japan was Totalitarian.

Used this website: http://www.jstor.org/pss/20028849

Extra Credit Blog

My view on whether or not government is a good thing, is that we indeed do need government, but maybe to a less extent. The Government is helpful in many ways, the main way is keeping the countries in order so that people do not break out in chaos. Without a government, passing any law would be extremely difficult and would make it almost impossible to do without rebellion. Because if passing a law meant that EVERYONE had to vote, then it would take a really long time and would be like a presidential election for everything trying to be passed, which would be simply ridiculous.

The Outcomes of Italy and France in World War I.

France:

The outcome of france ending the war was that the people of france got to go back to being an independent nation meaning that the war did not effect their independence which was a great success for France. Their new attitude was filled with excitement and they were ever so proud of France as a whole. The nationalism in france was also very strong and people were proud to say they lived in france. Also France went into the war looking for revenge and they accomplished their goals, so to come out of a war with your goals accomplished you are much happier then when you fail.

Italy:

Italy on the other hand had many more deaths around 1918, 600,000 italians dead to be exact. THe people of italy were on the winning side when the war ended but still the outcome was not looking to bright. Many job positions were cut and inflation occurred so people we fired and jobless. The Italians were essentially ripped off and not given what was promised to them, france Britain and germany received most of the earnings. The dishonnestnest was not forgiven in Versailles and to this day the Italians know they were ripped off.

Jack Morris Wright

In Boston New work

Founded at http://net.lib.byu.edu/estu/wwi/memoir/Wright/Jack1.htm

Jack and translation of his letter to his mother

Just back from the leave. We got to Paris at noon. I invaded the coiffeur's. He was on permission too. Then lunch and shopping. A French lady helped me out in the post office and I thereby made her delightful acquaintance. Such things, though, are only a matter of daily event in this Parisian swimming pool.

I had an early dinner at the Café des Lilas where by chance I sat next to a charming girl I had met last night in Paris. She is the beautiful "amie" of an ambulanceer and a very good camarade. Then I walked through the grand Luxembourg Gardens; its terraces where the artists' models and young family girls just learning to pose stroll carelessly in its caressing atmosphere. I had a "Fraise" at a café just to watch the types walk the "Boul. Miche." ...

We took the evening-train at eight o'clock with high spirits, but low hearts. Then from ten to one o'clock at night we had a truck ride. That, of course, is like riding on artillery wagon seats at full gallop, in the dust of a whole army through the cold of the North Pole. The rest of the night I slept in my bunk without bothering to undo my shoe laces, having been going since four in the morning before, to one that morning, and "some going."

To-day, Friday, we are taking our last day of rest (it's the only one too) before packing bags for a trip unknown. The sun in coming out, brought out the mandolins, and between the two, vague thoughts of yesterday's Paris and a month ago's home, filter through our weariness as the souvenir notes of a song from out the past.

I received quite a love letter from my little unknown girl way down along the twining Doubs river. But hélas! such other things call me with such other forces that my idle, magnetized soul cannot hypnotize myself to going down to see her --- though I easily could....

By the way, an adjutant of chasseurs whom I was talking with two days ago is now being buried. You see some hand-grenades went off too soon during practise work and --- well, a number of other soldier friends had their faces wiped off at the same time.

I will write you more whenever I get time. You will learn much more, though, of my trip from my diary when I get back, than from the little side notes of those hasty careless letters. With much love,

Your affectionate son

In this letter, Jack, a son, is writing to his mother from Paris. He just arrived to Paris and was getting settled making acquaintances, eating, a little shopping. That night he had dinner next to a pretty girl who he secretly has a love for. He then explore all that Paris had to offer and the interesting history to learn about including all the art. He then got on the train with the rest of the troops and then got onto a car to go back into his army. It was his last night of rest before he had to go fight in WWI. The next day is the final day until he would be shipped of to a battle in god knows where. He is thinking about his rest in Paris and how he was at home a month ago and know he is at war. He received a love letter from a mystery girl. He is telling his mother how he was talking to a soldier the other day and now he is going six feet under, how soldiers drop like flies and its scary out there. He sends his love and will write when he can.

key aspect leading up to wwI

Before the World War I, all nations were self-absorbed in improving their own country and what it had to offer. Imperialism also was a key factor before the WWI started and imperialism was taking place is some area of the world. While the countries were building up their power they made alliances with other nations so that they would not have to worry about battling them. Also almost every country’s army was building and growing stronger due to the technological advancements. All this commotion of each country building stronger and stronger to strive to become the strongest nation in the world led to the killing of Ferdinand which was one of the key aspects leading to world war one.

WWI Aviation in Paris

Just back from the leave. We got to Paris at noon. I invaded the coiffeur's. He was on permission too. Then lunch and shopping. A French lady helped me out in the post office and I thereby made her delightful acquaintance. Such things, though, are only a matter of daily event in this Parisian swimming pool.

I had an early dinner at the Café des Lilas where by chance I sat next to a charming girl I had met last night in Paris. She is the beautiful "amie" of an ambulanceer and a very good camarade. Then I walked through the grand Luxembourg Gardens; its terraces where the artists' models and young family girls just learning to pose stroll carelessly in its caressing atmosphere. I had a "Fraise" at a café just to watch the types walk the "Boul. Miche." ...

We took the evening-train at eight o'clock with high spirits, but low hearts. Then from ten to one o'clock at night we had a truck ride. That, of course, is like riding on artillery wagon seats at full gallop, in the dust of a whole army through the cold of the North Pole. The rest of the night I slept in my bunk without bothering to undo my shoe laces, having been going since four in the morning before, to one that morning, and "some going."

To-day, Friday, we are taking our last day of rest (it's the only one too) before packing bags for a trip unknown. The sun in coming out, brought out the mandolins, and between the two, vague thoughts of yesterday's Paris and a month ago's home, filter through our weariness as the souvenir notes of a song from out the past.

I received quite a love letter from my little unknown girl way down along the twining Doubs river. But hélas! such other things call me with such other forces that my idle, magnetized soul cannot hypnotize myself to going down to see her --- though I easily could....

By the way, an adjutant of chasseurs whom I was talking with two days ago is now being buried. You see some hand-grenades went off too soon during practise work and --- well, a number of other soldier friends had their faces wiped off at the same time.

I will write you more whenever I get time. You will learn much more, though, of my trip from my diary when I get back, than from the little side notes of those hasty careless letters. With much love,

Your affectionate son

JACK
APRIL, 1917-JANUARY, 1918
JACK MORRIS WRIGHT
Aviation in Paris 

Italian National Anthem

The Italian National Anthem was composed in 1847 by Geffredo Mameli. The National Anthem was first used as a some before italy was united as a whole and then later transformed to the NAtional Anthem. It is a temporary Anthem but its been that way for awhile and is very famous so if it were to be replace there would be a huge controversy. It tells people that Italy is finally one and how everyone has won the victory and everyone can be one together now.

Found at: http://www.nationalanthems.info/it.txt

ITALIAN LYRCIS  Fratelli d'Italia L'Italia s'è desta, Dell'elmo di Scipio S'è cinta la testa. Dov'è la Vittoria? Le porga la chioma, Ché schiava di Roma Iddio la creò.   Stringiamci a coorte Siam pronti alla morte L'Italia chiamò.  Noi siamo da secoli Calpesti, derisi, Perché non siam popolo, Perché siam divisi. Raccolgaci un'unica Bandiera, una speme: Di fonderci insieme Già l'ora suonò.   Stringiamci a coorte Siam pronti alla morte L'Italia chiamò.  Uniamoci, amiamoci, l'Unione, e l'amore Rivelano ai Popoli Le vie del Signore; Giuriamo far libero Il suolo natìo: Uniti per Dio Chi vincer ci può?   Stringiamci a coorte Siam pronti alla morte L'Italia chiamò.  Dall'Alpi a Sicilia Dovunque è Legnano, Ogn'uom di Ferruccio Ha il core, ha la mano, I bimbi d'Italia Si chiaman Balilla, Il suon d'ogni squilla I Vespri suonò.   Stringiamci a coorte Siam pronti alla morte L'Italia chiamò.  Son giunchi che piegano Le spade vendute: Già l'Aquila d'Austria Le penne ha perdute. Il sangue d'Italia, Il sangue Polacco, Bevé, col cosacco, Ma il cor le bruciò.   Stringiamci a coorte Siam pronti alla morte L'Italia chiamò

ENGLISH TRANSLATION  Italian Brothers, Italy has awakened, She has wreathed her head With the helmet of Scipio.  Where is Victory? She bows her head to you, You, whom God created As the slave of Rome.*  Let us band together, We are ready to die, We are ready to die, Italy has called us.  *[this is to mean that Victory is the slave of Rome who should bow her head to Italy, not that Italy is the slave of Rome]

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry was an commander in the US navy around the nineteenth century. He was in the service of the navy for forty two years and was crazy about it.

Matthew Perry traveled to Japan on an expedition trying to open japan for use of a base to stop, do unloading, renew their coal and it would be great. Japan was the perfect location because it had the same latitude lines as san Francisco which means it would be a straight shot.

And of course having a port in Japan would help trade tremendously as a way to stop their and trade the US' goods. It was just a perfect stop for the american ships.

Griffiths, Ben. "Commodore Perry's Expedition to Japan." Griff World.
http://www.grifworld.com/perryhome.html (accessed January 13, 2010).

MARS is creeping closer to earth in January

Mars will be easily viewable at the end of the month, the appearance of a reddish- orange planet will be seen my many of the people living on planet earth at the end of January. The last time Mars was visible was two years ago and now it is approaching very soon. Mars will be shadowing the path of the sun, rising and setting.

Good thing that Galileo discovered that the earth rotated around the sun and that the sun was the center of the universe because now scientist can discover interesting things that are happening and the rest of the earth can see. Without Galileo's discovery the world and its universe would be very out of whack and no one would be able to understand why things like being able to see Mars is possible. Also the telescope was a scientific tool used to discover the universe's unique characters and facts and how everything came about. The telescope is used in todays world very much and many people own one to view special times to see other planets that are in our universe. Thanks to Galileo and proving the universe is heliocentric!

http://www.theday.com/article/20100103/ENT07/301039960/-1/ENT