Revenge vs. Appeasement

3-27-13

              Revenge and appeasement are both are bad ways of solving a conflict between people because they both can result in negative consequences.
              Revenge is trying to get back at someone who has done wrong to another. To start, revenge is one of the more common ways of dealing with a conflict. But this isn't an affective thing to do because when someone takes revenge, then the person they take revenge on most likely will try to get back at them again. Eventually the side who sought revenge will end up being hurt by whom they sought revenge on. Or both sides could continue to take more, and more dramatic actions which in turn, gives both sides negative consequences. In history, revenge can be proven to not be effective. After World War 1, Britain and France were mad at Germany and sought revenge on them for the war. They did so by making them sign The Treaty of Versailles which stated that Germany couldn't have an air force, couldn't have more than 6 ships, couldn't make an alliance with Austria,  had to pay off all the war debt, limit their number of troops and where they could go, and take all the blame for causing World War 1. This only made Germany very angry and eventually they got back at Britain and France for doing this by starting World War 2.
          Appeasement is also an ineffective strategy for dealing with conflict as well. Appeasement is when a person has done another wrong, but the person does nothing about it. If somebody has done something to wrong someone else, if that person does absolutely nothing about it then there is no reason for the other person to stop doing it. For example, if a girl continuously trips a boy in the hallway, if the boy doesn't do anything about it then the girl will continue to trip him. Reason to back up that this strategy is ineffective is in history. An example could be from after World War 1. Once Britain and France took revenge, then Germany just became angry with them. Once Hitler rose to power, he started to break the agreements from the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler started to build an air force, Britain and France did nothing. Hitler started to build an army over the set amount, Britain and France did nothing. Hitler began to build his navy, and Britain and France did nothing. This continued until almost all agreements from the Treaty Hitler had broken. Next, Hitler started to take over parts of surrounding countries, but Britain and France still didn't do anything but hold a meeting. In this meeting they told Hitler he wasn't suppose to do that, but Hitler said if he could just have this land then he would stop. Britain and France agreed to let him have it but they said if he continued taking territory then they would go to war with him. Hitler took the land they said he could, but plus more. Unfortunately, by the time Britain and France decided to do something about it Germany had a powerful army again and attacked.
           In conclusion, these two methods of dealing with conflict have been proven to be unhelpful in present, and from past situations.

Problems with Capitalism

1. the consumers were being hurt by products that weren't made correctly.
2. there are very poor working conditions.
3. monopoly

Classroom Activity

3-18-13

1. Great Britain, france, and Germany.
2. ?
3. LOSERS>>  Great Britain + France + (-)Russia + (+)USA; WINNERS>>  Ottoman Empire + Germany +  Austria-Hungary.               This contributed because all the alliances where spread out and mixed together so their were always tension in between bordering countries.
4. They are saying that they are letting a bunch of violent groups to stuff to their country and they aren't doing anything to stop them.

5. They must agree to stop all these dangerous propaganda against them and they must let a bunch of Austria-Hungary troops go into their country to make sure they accept this.
6. Germany; Because the treaty says that they had to tai the blame for causing world war 1.

ESSAY: 

The people who caused world war 1 was the dangerous group in Serbia when they murdered the Prince of Austria-Hungary. This was the reason chosen because it was kinda a final spark between the two countries that already hd a lot of tension between them.

homework from 3-15-13

Czar Continue Autocratic Rule: Alexander the 3rd uses harsh methods to make sure that there is nobody against him. Those who are are sent to prison in the eastern region of Russia.

The Revolutionary Movement Grows: The horrible effects of the industrial revolution cause people to revolt and split into to different groups, Vladimir Lenin being the leader of the group known as the Bolsheviks. 

The Russo-Japanease War: Russia fought with the Japanese, then made agreements, then broke them. Then Japan attacked them at ports which lead to a revolt in the midst of the war.

Bloody Sunday: The Revolution of 1905: People went to the czar demanding better working conditions and more freedom so he had them shot at. This sent a wave across the country so then the czar promised more freedom (the Duma). But then the czar dissolved the Duma after only ten weeks.

World War 1: The Final Blow: Russia goes joins world war 1 unprepared and millions are killed. the remainder of troops either stay, or flee for home. Rasputin, who claimed he had magical powers, was killed after he started increasing his position in government affairs.

The Czar Steps Down: Nicolas 2 abdicates his throne due to local protests, citizens become more forcefully angry.

Lenin Returns to Russia: Germans thought Lenin and his supporters might stir up unrest in russia and hurt the war effort so they arranged for his return in april 1917.

The Provisional Government Topples: armed factory workers storm the winter palace  in Petrograd. It was the red army. They took over government officials and arrested leaders. 

Bolsheviks in Power: Lenin distributed land to peasants and gave factories to workers; a treaty was signed with Germany for peace. Russia surrendered large parts of territory to Germany and this angered many russians. The people began objecting to the Bolsheviks and their policies.

Civil War Rages in Russia: The red and white army fight. The white army is very diverse and the only thing united them was the desire to defeat the Bolsheviks. Then they fought the red army who was supported by several western nations including the USA but the White army still won. Chaos reined on Russia for 3 years and millions died.

Comparing World Revolutions: Russian revolution attempted to destroy existing social structures. Revolutions used violence and terror control people. Russian revolution eventually established a state-controlled society that lasted for decades.

New Economic Policy:  Lenin put aside his plan for state-wontrolled economy and started the NEP. the government kept control of some things such as banks and industries but farms are under private ownership. The country slowly recovers by 1928.

Political Reforms: bolshevik leaders saw nationalism as a threat to unity and loyalty.self governing republics under the central government. In 1922 the country was named USSR. then they were remained the communist party.

Journal Activity

3-11-13

What were the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution?

causes: The agricultural revolution, scientific revolution (machines)

effects: There was very bad pollution in the air and rivers.

2-27-13

Are humans greedy and selfish by nature OR are they naturally good/blank slate? 

-I say that humans are greedy by nature but the amounts or how greedy we are vary. Some humans can be much greedier than others depending on how they were raised. People are raised to NOT be greedy but if they are not then they naturally are.

-Mr. Crandell says, im right.

Journal Activity

2-26-13

JA- Moscow