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

Journal Activity

2-25-13

JA - Life was much different in the 1500's than it is now.  What scientific advancements have greatly changed life over the last 500 years?  

Maps have become much more accurate, scientific advances in the medical fields, electricity, 
 cars, computers, running water, refrigerator, mathematics,telescope, scientific method, microscope, thermometer, chemistry, etc.

Renaissance Quiz 2-18-13

1. renaissance- because the people are realistic and 3D. Also there is depth in the room.
    correct! 

2. -fall is the Byzantine correct!
    -the plague correct!
    -trade correct!
    -the crusaders correct!

Homework 2-24-13 + JA for 2-15-13

2-14-13

1. the crusades
2. the plague
3. fall of the Byzantium
4. trade
5. the Reconquista
6. Saint Peter's
7. humanism

2-15-13

SYNERGY

If I was failing a class, it would not be just because I got a C on a test, not just because I did poorly on an assignment, and not just because I forgot to turn in my homework. It would be all thoe things combined that would make me be failing the class.

journal activity

2-14-13
The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries.

Europe test part 1

1. A.
2. A.
3. A.
4. C.
5. E. A
6. B A
7. A.
8. D. A
9. C.
10. B.
11. D.
12. C.
13. D.
14. C B
15. C.
16. C.
17. C.
18. A.
19. D.
20. Kings
21. Nobels 
22. Serfs/peasants
23. loyalty, military service
24. food (cause they farm for them) and work
25. land and title
26. land and protection
27. C. 
28. D.
29. A.
30. B.
31. A.
32. A

IV. part 1
                   The 3 greatest internal problems that could lead to the fall of the United States are decline in morals and values, government corruption, and becoming to diverse.

Part 2

1. The first reason the Roman empire fell was because the people were losing their good morals and values. Most of the people just partied all the time and drank until they were sick. The United States is beginning to have this problem because TV shows are showing how people just drink and party all the time (Jersey Shore) and the teenagers who watch it start to think how fun it looks and how they want to be like that.

2. The second greatest reason for the Roman empire falling was that is was too diverse. With how many people the Roman empire controlled the amount of diversity in the people made them harder to rule. In the United States, we are one of the most diverse countries in the world. However, having all these different types of minority groups makes it harder for the government to make laws because the different groups of people all act differently. 

3. The last greatest reason for the fall of the Roman empire was the unemployment rate. There were many Roman citizens that were out of work and this is related to the United States however, it is not one of the greatest reasons for decline in the U.S. The unemployment in the U.S. is not the lowest it has ever been but it is still causing many problems for many people.

homework for 2-6-13

1.

fief- An estate of land

vassal-A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.

knight-A man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor.

chivalry-knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

serf-An agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate

manor-A unit of land, originally a feudal lordship, consisting of a lord's demesne and lands rented to tenants.

manorial system-an essential ingredient of feudal society, was the organizing principle of rural economy

self sufficient-able to provide for your own needs without help from others

fallow-Plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation

2.the Magyars, the Vikings, and Muslims

4.religion and moral values and social code

3,vassal attended the lords for little jobs and also fight for him if necessary. the lord offered protection in return.

5.The lords  gave them land and title as long as they fought for them when they were asked.

6.positive-Provided leadership in the government at the time.

 negative- lead to internal corruption.

Quiz 2-7-13

1. When were the Middle Ages? - 500 to 1500AD

2. What institutions power grew during the Middle Ages? - The church

3. Describe the Feudal system, including the relationship between each class. - kings gave the nobles land and title and in return the nobles gave them their loyalty and military service. The knights and nobles had the same relationship. Then the knights would give the serfs land and protection. In return the peasants cooked food and provided service for the knights.

 

Quiz 2-5-13

1. D *                                     80%
2. D x (A)
3. D *
4. C *
5. A *

Fall of the U.S. homework

1-30-13

              I think that the United States is on its way to its downfall. The morals and values of the people in our country are on such low standards that most people have no respect for each other’s differences. The environment of our country can be nice in some parts, but in the areas where many people live the environment is dangerous and unhealthy. There are gangs and drugs making the streets unsafe and unhealthy for people to be around. Some of the places in the U.S. have a very high unemployment rate. Urban decay is a problem in some places around the country but not all. The amount of diversity in our country could be looked at as a negative a or a positive. The negative of having so many different types of people is that they all have a different culture and belief. They all have a different way that they act, and it makes it harder to control them all effectively. The positive would be that so many people fit in here and we have a little of everything in our country that we can share with each other. Our technology on the other hand is anything but inferior to the other countries.  Also the political corruption is not a problem very much in the United States. Many things about the United States leaves me to believe it is going to fall, but the few things our country does have will most likely (in my opinion) keep it standing tall for the next few decades to come. Our country is coming to its downfall, but slowly.

Rome Chain

1-30-13


7. Pressured by the Huns, Germanic Tribes abandon their land and attempt
to settle on Roman lands.

3. Trying to solve the problems Emperors begin to limit peoples freedom.

5. As less people want to join the army Rome hires mercenaries, mainly
from Germanic tribes, to protect the borders of the Roman Empire.

1. Diocletian and later Constantine split the Empire in two to try and make
it more manageable. Both chose to rule from the East half.

10. Rome falls to German invaders in 476 AD, ending the Western Roman
Empire. The Eastern half will survive and become known as the
Byzantine Empire.

4. Because of limits and restrictions on personal freedom les people
support the Empire. This is especially true for the army as fewer and
fewer Romans are willing to join.

9. The Germanic tribes could easily invade Rome.

2. Without the Emperor in the Western half of the Empire, the West half of
the Roman Empire declines in importance.

6. The Huns migrated into Europe and begin taking land from the
Germanic tribes.

8. The German mercenaries paid to guard Rome’s frontiers allow other
Germans to pass through.

Journal activities 1-24-13 through 1-30-13

1-24-13

What is the climate of Europe like? The climate of Europe contains: tundra, alpine tundra, taiga, montane forest, temperate broadleaf forest, Mediterranean forest, temperate steppe, and dry steppe.

1-25-13

Describe the climate of Europe. Europe has a very mild and temperate climate because of  the wind that comes off of the ocean keep it warm.

1-29-13

Greece was mostly on the water. Lots of peninsulas and they were spread out all over in city-states.

Rome was located on the Tiber river but was mostly landlocked. There city was built on the mountains. They were able to have one large city because they were able to grow agriculture.

JA 1-30-13:

Why did Rome fall?

Because of the inflation of the empire and when it spit. Also they were invaded by the Vandals. Also the Germanic people started moving in.