Sam's+World

//**Sam, it is difficult to see where each assignment begins and ends. I had asked you to date, and give each assignment a title, and then use a line to separate each assignment from the next.**//


 * //May 24th, 2012//**
 * //The Similarities between Vietnam War and Korean War//**

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//**May 22nd, 2012**// //**Debate: Samuel Lee & Phillip An**// media type="youtube" key="YaFVIQiw1Ms" height="315" width="560"


 * //May 21st, 2012//**
 * //__The Cold War__//**


 * __Questions:__**

__**The Most Significant Historical Event:**__ Marshall Plan was significant historical event. By Marshall Plan, U.S. was able to supply and help countries in Western Europe. This helped from spreading of Communism in Western Europe. If U.S. congress did not pass the plan, lots of European countries would have turned into communist countries which would give huge disadvantage to the U.S. and spreading of capitalism.

__**5 Underlying Causes of the Cold War.**__ 1. Disagreement about how countries should be run (Communism & Capitalism) 2. Fear of Russian expansion 3. Attempts of the U.S., France, and U.K. to overthrow the Communist government in Russia. 4. Great length of time that Britain and the U.S. took to open a 'second front' against Germany 5. Creation of atomic bomb

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//**May 17th, 2012**//

I think that it was right for the Allies to try only Nazi and Japanese leaders for war crimes. Nazi and Japanese leaders taught their soldiers to sacrifice themselves to the country. For instance, Japanese army used Kamikaze which is suicide attack of Japanese planes in order to sink down the ships and eliminate enemy troops. If Japanese leaders did not use such strategies, the soldiers would not attempt to do such things. Moreover, they are also responsible for the attacks. Japanese and Nazi leaders commended soldiers to invade other countries such as Poland and U.S. Leaders are the one who is responsible for all the things happened during WWII and was right for the Allies to try only Nazi and Japanese for war crimes.

Incomplete. 5/10 => 7/10 late

//**May 15th, 2012**// //__Watch and respond to the Holocaust survivors' videos from class 46 and complete reading and of Chapter 13 from Hitler's War. (late)__//

Twins: I felt sorry for the twins about the experiment Nazi scientists did on them. They were forced to be conducted. One day, Miriam-Rachel burst into the shack and begged Josef Mengele (scientist) to stop, but was injected with a concoction that nearly killed her.

Two Brothers: While I was watching this video, I felt very strong relationship between the two brothers. They sacrificed for each other even in severe situation. Moreover, I felt bad to the brothers that they were not as close as they were before.

Mordechai Eldar: When Eldar said that the prisoners were pushed for the soldiers’ enjoyment, I was very shocked. I didn’t know that how humans could be so cruel. Espacially when I heard that they wouldn't consider them real people, but they were breathing, I felt terribly bad.

Zanne Farbstein: I felt bad when I heard that the children were burned alive. In current world, this is not exceptable things to do on people. People in the camp were expected to be dead. I felt bad for the loss of Zanne’s sister. I could imagine how she would react; crying and not be able to express herself to others.

Yaakov Hollander: I felt bad that people were working hard for nothing. They were forced to work in severe condition (2,000 degree oven) and said nothing about it. Moreover, Yaakov saved half of his cake for his brother. This shook me deep because I could sense the strong bond between brothers even during bad times. This would not be tolerated in current days and should not happen, eventhough they have hatred mind towards certain people such as Jews.

Sophie Engelsman: In the video, she mentioned that young girls were burrying the corpse that were killed by Germans. This seemed terrible because they would be forced to look at the dead bodies and say nothing about all those corpse. Moreover, this would affect their later lives after the war. When adults feel terrible when they are seeing all those corpse, but how would children feel when they are burying dead bodies? This would plant bad memories of her childhood and would be hard to recover. However, I felt good that she is having a normal life and abled to get recovered from those harsh and bad memories.

Eva Brown: I felt very bad for Eva Brown what she went through by the Holocaust. When I saw her picture, she seemed bright girl who have an ordinary life. However, it seemed that Holocaust took her good childhood and turned it into bad part of her life. It didn’t seem right for someone to take away the one’s childhood. Moreover she was moved eventhough the war ended and saw children and people crying and suffering. Moreover, most people did not have water while they were moving. I felt terribly bad because they were keep suffering eventhough the war ended and I was able to assume that lots of people died on the way.

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//**May 14th, 2012**// //Guided Reading (Continue)// It occurred in Leyte Gulf which is located in Philippines. By this battle, Japan suffered huge amount of casualties. || __9. Battle of Okinawa__ U.S. troops soon attacked Okinawa after the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Eventhough U.S. troops had less troops, U.S. won the battle. || By the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan suffered huge amount of casualties (citizens). This made Japan to surrender. ||  ||
 * __8. Battle of Leyte Gulf__
 * __10.Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki__

__**Costs of World War II: Allies and Axis**__ 1. USSR suffered the most human costs in the WWII. 2. U.S. spent more money than the money Germany and Japan spent during the WWII.

__**Military Casualties, World War I and World War II**__ 1. I think that technological advances contributed to the increased number of deaths in World War II over World War I. By the technological advances, humanity produced large weapons such as tanks, aircrafts, atomic bomb, etc. This would cause to create larger scale battles which would caused more deaths.

__1. Under what conditions did the Polish refugees flee from the Germans?__ Polish refugees only carried one or few amounts of items. Few people were separated from their sons and daughters. Many of the refugees were asking for the help. __2. Judging from the Photograph, what was the government's attitude toward Japanese Americans?__ Government's attitude toward Japanese Americans was different from the attitude toward German Americans. After Pearl Harbor, numerous Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps. Japanese Americans were forced to stay in the camp, took away all the Japanese American properties. However, this was different from German Americans. German Americans, unlike Japanese Americans, were not forced to be interned, but treated equally.
 * __Civilian Cost__**

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//**May 7th, 2012**//

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__**The fairness or unfairness of Japanese internment:**__ I think that Japanese internment was unfair. First, numerous of innocent Japanese were forced to be in internment. Eventhough the U.S. confined Japanese in order to prevent spying, it turned out that not a single Japanese-American was found guilty of spying. Second, Japanese-Americans were treated poorly and there were lack of cultural awareness. On the "Farewell to Manzanar," Jeanne Wakatsuki wrote that white people gave the mixture of rice and desserts. Eventhough it wouldn't seem to be bad for white people, Japanese people were disgusted by the food and couldn't eat much. This shows how ignorant U.S. government was towards Japanese and treated poorly. Therefore, Japanese internment was unfair.


 * __1. Wartime propaganda cartoon by Walt Disney. As you watch, record your answers to the following... :__**

__1. What wartime images do you recognize from your study of the war?__ Answer: From the study of the war, I recognize that during wartime, people are very disciplined and could be sent to prison camp or executed if they don’t follow what the country told them to do. __2. What are some of the messages of this cartoon?__ Answer: This cartoon is trying to inform that Hitler forced people to follow Hitler’s order and threatened people if the they didn’t do so. Moreover, it also conveys that democratic rights are restricted during Hitler’s rule. __3. Why do you think companies like Disney and Warner Brothers produced these cartoons during the war?__ Answer: Companies like Disney and Warner Brothers produced such cartoons during war because like poster, cartoons were used as a propaganda and persuaded people to have negative impression towards the enemies (in this case, Nazi).

__**2. Political Cartoon for the home front:**__ __1. What is in the cartoon? Explain the symbolism you see.__ Answer: In the cartoon, Uncle Sam is pouring scarp papers which seems like newspaper in the processing machine that seems like factory and the boxes are coming out from it. Then two workers are packaging the boxes. When you look closely to the packages, there are war supply such as missile and some christmas presents for the soldiers.

__2. What is the intended message of the cartoon?__ Answer: The cartoon is trying to show that people in homefront are working hard in order to support the soldiers.

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__**3. Life on the Home front in Britain exploration... Go to [|this site] and click on each topic area to learn about life in Britain during the war. For each of the following topics, write down 3 significant pieces of information. You may do this on your gallery page, or as a hard copy.**__======

//__Children at War:__// - Children usually evacuated to rural areas - Children are taught to work, so they can support their rural lives. - Many children were treated poorly by rural people because the children were Londoners.

//__Rationing:__// - Rationing did not only limited food, but also clothes. - Unnecessary goods, such as luxury, left the society (market). - Each family could buy supplies from one shop.

//__Women in the war:__// - Women participated in labor jobs such as working in factory due to shortage of labor forces. - Air Raid Wardens: patrol streets; had to make sure that all windows were blacked out during an air-raid. - Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS): carried out duties such as driving trucks, digging roads; armourers, carpenters, electricians, radar operators, radar plotters.

//__Messages of war:__// - Posters are very inspiring and thus persuasive. - Helped women forget the tradition in order to gain support from them. - Lots of posters conveyed Hitler as evil.

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__**How is the same history conveyed so differently in these two videos? Which do you think is more "true": the Hollywood dramatization or the documentary?**__ I believe that the documentary is more true. When I saw the 'Saving Private Ryan' clip, it seemed that most of the soldiers who were attempting to land on the Normandy were killed. On the clip, when soldiers were landing on the beach, people on the ships were dying. However, when I saw the documentary with an actual clips that are credible, soldiers were not as devastated compare to the 'Saving Private Ryan' clip that I watched. Therefore, I think that the Hollywood movie (Saving Private Ryan) was exaggerated and the documentary is more credible. Incomplete 5/10

//**May 4th, 2012**//



__ Write a short description of the perspectives presented in the political cartoons below. What does each cartoon highlight about how Japanese expansion was viewed? __ //1. 'Let Sam Do It'. Cartoon from the New York American, 1931, aboutthe role of the League of Nations in the Japan-China conflict// In this political cartoon, Uncle Sam (U.S.) is standing alone and is expected to solve the Japan-China conflict by League of Nations. It try to show that League of Nations are not try to solve the conflict, but asking U.S. to solve the conflict. League of Nations was originally meant to solve such conflicts, however it apparently does nothing in order to solve the conflict. 2.

__1) Why did Japan attack the United States of America? Provide evidence from the source below in your answer.__
Japan attack the U.S. because of several events. First, U.S. condemned Japan for the invasion of Manchuria and did not recognise Manchuria as an independent state. Second, the U.S. supported China's Nationalist government against Japan. Third, by the occupation of Indochina, the U.S. expanded its navy and U.S. shut down the trade between Japan, including important resources such as oil and steel. This cut off 80% of Japan's supply of materials (weapons) and left Japan only with two-years amount of oil.

__2) Read this [|article] about Pearl Harbor. Briefly summarise the key events of the attack (before, during and after).__ __**Before:**__ - In early 1941, the Japanese government began two pronged strategy. Japanese diplomats negotiated the U.S. for the expansion of Japan in Asia. - At the same time, Japanese navy planned for the attack on the U.S. (in case the negotiation fails). __**During:**__ - At the dawn of December 7, Japanese task force was positioned 275 miles away from North of Hawaii. - Eventhough it was screened on the U.S. radar, due to poorly trained technicians, they were not able to predict the size; they thought it was flight of B-17 from the U.S. mainland. - Japan succeed attacking Hawaii in first wave; Only 38 U.S. aircraft were able to get airborne and engage the attackers, and 10 of those were shot down. - In all, Japan only lost 29 planes and 55 crews; Japan expected to lose half of the force. - U.S. suffered 2,000 casualties, dozens of aircraft destroyed, and 21 ships damaged or destroyed. __**After:**__ - Outrage of the Americans was easily perceived after the attack. - The U.S. Congress declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. - Germany and Italy (Japan's allies) declared war on the United States on December 11.

__3) Watch this video clip from the movie [|Pearl Harbor] to get sense of what it might have felt like to have been there on the morning of January 7, 1941, "a date that will live in infamy".__ It would be tragic to been at Pearl Harbor on the morning of January 7, 1941. By the sudden attack, the U.S. did not have time to be prepared for the attack and the U.S. ships and soldiers were killed while they were getting prepared. As you can see in the movie clip, most of the soldiers were not prepared for the attack and responded slowly. Therefore, it would be tragic to have been there on the January 7th. > 10/10

//**May 4th, 2012**// Questions (post answers on your gallery page): __1) What was Operation Sea Lion?__ __**Answer:**__ Operation Sea Lion is the invasion of Britain by the Germany (Hitler).

__2) Why did the battle not look good for Britain?__ __**Answer:**__ The battle did not look good for Britain because British left their most of the weapons in Europe when the army retreated back to Britain. Moreover, Britain was surrounded from three sides and outnumbered by German army.

__3) What advantage did Britain have?__ __**Answer:**__ British had advantage by the secret weapon they had. By using Radar, they were able to identify the location, speed, and height of enemy aircrafts.

__4) What was Germany's mistake?__ __**Answer:**__ Germany's mistake was ordering its airforce to major cities of Britain such as London. By the bombing of RAF airforces in Berlin, Hitler was outraged. Therefore, Hitler order the bombing of major cities in Britain.

__5) What was the impact of the bombing of London? How did the bombing of London aid Britain's cause?__ __**Answer:**__ By the bombing, over two million homes and factories were destroyed. However, the bombing gave time for RAF to recover their aircrafts and its airfields.

__6) Why was the outcome of the battle of Britain significant for the Allies?__ __**Answer:**__ The outcome of the battle of Britain was significant for the Allies because Germany lost numerous aircrafts compare to Royal Air force (RAF). This gave hope to Britain for the chance of winning the war.

__**Read the newspaper below about the Battle of Britain, and watch the two videos, then write a short paragraph that explains why the British were able to hold off the German invasion when they were militarily weaker. Use evidence to support your ideas. Post your work on your gallery page.**__

The British were able to hold off the German invasion because of three things; attacks on the cities and the British had secret weapon, Radar. First, Germany’s attack on the cities helped the British to make time for recovery. Since German airforces only attacked on citified areas, the Royal Air Force (RAF) was able to hide their planes. This gave chance for them to recover its aircrafts and its forces. Second, the British had Radar. Radar was one of the advantages the British had in the war. According to the Newspaper, the British was able to identify the aircrafts’ movements which helped them to locate and attack the Luftwaffe. Moreover, the British were able to minimize the casualties since they were able to detect when the forces are arriving.

Podcast notes? 8/10

__**Read textbook p 492-496 and use this and your previous reading from the chapter to complete Section 1 Assessment #2 (a chart of turning points for the Allies) and a paragraph answering #8 (comparing Hitler and Napoleon's invasions of Russia).**__
 * //May 1st, 2012//**

Assessment #2:
 * ~ Cause ||~ Effect ||
 * First Blizkrieg || Other countries were not able to react to the invasion. ||
 * = Allies stranded at Dunkirk || Great Britain sent amateur armadas to rescue British forces in France. ||
 * Land-lease Act || German submarines sank down the cargo ships and the U.S. get invovled with undeclared naval war with Germany ||

Paragraph answering #8 (comparing Hitler and Napoleon's invasions of Russia)

Both Hitler and Napoleon experienced similar aspects from invading Russia. First, both of them experienced huge casualties by the severe weather in Russia. They sent numerous troops to defeat and conquer Russia. Despite of the losses, both leaders kept on sending their troops to the east and did not let their ambition go. By this, both leaders suffered huge losses of soldiers. Second, both leaders destroyed the lnds. Both of them destroyed the crops in the lands, so the enemy could starve. Therefore, Hitler and Napoleon were very similar on the invasions of Russia.

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 * //April 28th, 2012//**



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__**Complete reading and notes on first two chapters of //Hitler's Germany//, using the Revision Guide (parts A and B) on page 20. Post your work on your gallery page, or, if you did your notes by hand, bring them to class with you.**__
 * //April 25th, 2012//**



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media type="youtube" key="IFHI0W_y-RU" height="315" width="560" Demonstrates a good understanding of Fascism. 10/10
 * //April 23rd, 2012//**
 * The Oral Quiz #4**


 * //April 19th, 2012//**
 * The Oral Quiz: The Great Depression**

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Very well explained. 10/10


 * //April 16th, 2012//**
 * The Great Depression**

=== Station 1: Read the "Chapter in Brief" section on "Postwar Uncertainty" and "A Worldwide Depression" and annotate focusing on the underlying problems in the US and world economy which CAUSED the Depression AND how different countries attempted to SOLVE the problems. Create an organizer for your information (digital or hard copy). ===

It created jobs for millions. As a result, the American economy got better, but the recovery was slow. ||
 * ~ Causes of the Great Depression ||~ Solutions toward the Great Depression ||
 * = Most of the European countries had unstable government, therefore hard to make policies. ||= Nations raised tariffs, but it worsened the situation since it stopped the international trade. ||
 * = People felt no loyalty to the government and the economy was weak. ||= France passed law to help workers, but companies raised prices, therefore unemployment was still high. ||
 * = Boom in the 1920s, caused workers unable to buy all goods which caused slow production, deflation of food prices, and slow sales. ||= In Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, they taxed people with job to help people without jobs and moreover, created jobs by hiring people to build infrastructures. ||
 * =  ||= In Britain, new multiparty government formed. It took steps that improved its economy. ||
 * =  ||= In the U.S., Franklin D. roosevelt, the president of the U.S., began a program called the New Deal.

=== Station 2: Look at this [|Photo Essay on the Great Depression], carefully reading the captions and examining the images. Talk about what you see as a group, then write 2 newspaper headlines, one from the //International Herald Tribune//, and one from the //New York Times// might run __if these pictures were taken today__. Think about how headlines use strong, attention-getting words. Once you have your headlines, write the thesis statement and three paragraph topic sentences for each article (i.e. what's the main point, and what are 3 points that support that thesis). ===

Headline 1: Gloomy economy: stock market plunges and unemployment increases Thesis: The New York Stock Exchange plunged and consequently, millions of people lost jobs and industries collapsed. Topic Sentence: On Tuesday, the New York Stock market crashed tremendously, losing 16 million stock shares and thirty billion dolors. Topic Sentence: By the stock market crisis, numerous investors attempted suicide due to their financial problems and numerous banks closed due to people's distrust towards banks. Topic Sentence: People from countryside were also affected by the economic recession.

Headline 2: American economic depression: We aren't the exception? Thesis: As America is suffering economic depression, we should acknowledge the causes of this problem and try to prevent the recession Topic Sentence: By the overproduction of agricultural products, deflation occurred which caused farmers to dump their products. Topic Sentence: As farmers from midwest failed to produce foods, lots of migrant workers formed and massive people moved to the west for the job. Topic Sentence: As government failed to manage problems with war veterans and economic depression, American Communist Party gained popularity.

**Station 3**
Watch these short videos and take notes.

[|29 Minute Overview] [|A teacher's summary, with an international focus](no need to watch the summary) and this [|documentary] (you can start from 0:40 and watch to the end)

Your assignment was to look at these photos and plan articles as though the photos were being taken NOW, so should be present tense, right? Notes for Station 3? Fortunately I am not grading this! 9/10

//**April 16th, 2012**//
 * Oral Quiz #2: Samuel Lee**

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Presentation would be improved with better organization, although your facts are correct. 9.5/10

//**April 11th, 2012**//
 * The Chinese Revolution and Japanese Imperialism**

//__**How did the Treaty of Versailles add to China's problems?**__//
 * Station 1: Read "Imperial China Collapses" from the Chapters in Brief and answer #4 on your gallery page.**

In early 20th century, China was in great chaos; people rose against the Qing Dynasty and created the new republic. Sun and other China's leaders hoped to win the support of the Allies during the World War I, therefore declared war on Germany. Despite of their effort of winning support from the Allies, the Treaty of Versailles gave disappointment to the China. As a result of the Treaty of Versailles, Japan gained control of the parts of China that had been controlled by Germany. This angered Chinese and started to protested. If China regained the control of the lands that were occupied by the Germany, Communist Party in China would not have been so much popular.


 * Station 2: With these 3 sources, write a short chapter for a English-language history book to be used in Korean high schools about Japan's role in Asia in the first half of the 20th century.**

__**Chapter 1: Japanese Imperialism during early 20th century**__

In late 19th century and early 20th century, Japan enters "Meiji Era" and began to ruled directly by the Emperor Mutsuhito. With his ambition of modernizing Japan, Mutsuhito sent government officials to Western countries such as United States. Japan starts to change their government and education systems into western style. Japanese armies were organized with German system and Japanese navies were organized with British system. Mutsuhito also supported reformation in Japanese economy and built railroads, mined coal, and factories.

As Japan started to grow bigger and bigger, they wanted to show that they became equal to western countries with their strong military.When China sent the armies to Korea, Japan declared war against China. This war started from 1894 and ended at 1895 with Japan's victory. Japanese army drove Chinese soldiers out of Korea and gained control of Taiwan and other islands.

In 1914, Japan goes war against Russia over Manchuria. Unexpectedly, Japan won the war and it proves again its strong military. On the following year, Japan attacks Korea and gains full control of Korea by 1910. By the World War I, Japan also gains control over the colonies that originally controlled by Germany. Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 and moreover, invades China and military bases of the United States and the United Kingdom.

Despite of their unmerciful territory expansion over East Asia and Pacific, Japan justifies the reasons for the enormous territory expansion. Japan officials explains there are only three ways left for Japan to escape from the overcrowded population; emigration, advance into world markets, and expansion of territory. Emigration has been limited due to anti-Japanese immigration policies in other countries and advancing into world markets was also limited due to tariffs and by the commercial treaties. According to the official, there is only one way for them to solve overcrowded problem which is expansion. Japanese official also describes that the western countries also sent their troops to their colonies, therefore their expansion in East Asia and Pacific is justifiable.



__**Station 3: Was Mao a better or worse national leader than Stalin?**__

Mao was a worse leader than Stalin. According to the CBS sunday morning clip, Mao Tse Tung was responsible for 70 million deaths of Chinese during peace time. Mao is also well known for leading the Long March. However, while the Red Army soldiers walked 12,500 km by their feet, Mao Tse Tung designed his own transportation and carried. As communist succeed in constructing communist China, he becomes the first leader of People's Republic of China. As he becomes the head of the country, he launches the Five-year plan, known as "Great Leap Forward." During the campaign, 38 million people died from starvation and overwork. Despite of huge number of casualties, Mao did not try to terminate, but said that half of the China may have to die in order for his project to take off. Moreover, instead of feeding its people with food, Mao Tse Tung sold agricultural production to Russia and Eastern Europe. China also created propaganda and told Chinese people to eat less and death have benefits, so land could be fertilized. As people started to protest against Mao, Mao suppressed the people with Cultural Revolution movement. By this movement, people, who protested against Mao, were sent to prison camp or tortured. Moreover, the movement restricted almost all parts of the culture; Red Guards started to burn books and tortured party officials. While Chinese people were dying from Mao's actions, Mao had a fancy life. Servants cleaned Mao because he did not want to wash himself and he was also a serious womanizer. Moreover, he was famous for doing the governmental works from his bed. Therefore, Mao was worse national leader than Stalin.

You were asked not to find the images you would use in the "textbook", but rather to describe what you would want. You have not cited the source. 9/10

//**April 10th, 2012**//
 * Oral Quiz: The Russian Revolution:**

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Two "parts" of the revolution: the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks? I think you mean two revolutionary parties, right? It is incorrect to say that the moderates made NO changes. 9.5/10

//**April 9th, 2012**//
 * The Russian Revolution:**

**__Station 1) Overview of Russian Revolution:__ Read the "Chapter in Brief" section on the Russian Revolution and then explain, on your gallery page, why Russia had a revolution in 1917.**
Russia had a revolution in 1917 due to the multiple reasons. First, due to high industrial growth, Russia suffered poor working conditions, low wages, and usage of child labor. As a result, workers often went on strike and some followed teachings of Karl Marx and formed two revolutionary groups. Second, Russia lost the war against Japan that started in 1904. Moreover, Russian army killed hundreds of hungry workers who peacefully gathered for strike. This caused strike to spread into protest which made Nicholas to have some reformation. These were not the only causes of the revolution in 1917; World War I also played huge role on the revolution. In first few months of war, Russia lost four million soldiers and it got worse. Soldiers refused to fight in the war and people starved due to high prices. In March 1917, 200,000 workers protested high prices in the streets of one city. Soldiers also joined the protest and czar Nicholas was forced to give up the power. Nicholas and his family were executed after a year and Alexander Kerensky lead the government.

**__Station 2) Primary and Secondary Sources: Video__**

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__**Station 3) Tools to Persuade and Motivate- Propaganda**__



1. What is the message that this poster is trying to get out to the Russian people? Answer: This poster is trying to convey that czar Nicholas failed to feed people of Russia which he is responsible to. Thousands of workers starved during this period and it would've been efficient to use this kind of topic on propaganda. Moreover, they are also conveying that Red army (communist party) can feed the people of Russia.

2. Do you find this piece of propaganda to be compelling? Why or why not? Answer: I find this piece of propaganda very compelling because people often tends to support some reformation if the rulers do not make progresses. Czar Nicholas failed to feed people and thousands of people starved. Eventhough they peacefully asked for the help, government responded by shooting hundreds of workers who went on strike. In this kind of situation, I think that this piece of propaganda very compelling.

3. Make your own propaganda poster designed to make viewers adopt your viewpoint on one of the following issues: school uniforms; freedom of speech; hagwons

//**April 5th, 2012**// __**Read pp 424-427, and the Visual Summary on p. 428, then answer Question #2 Evaluating Decisions on p. 428 and post your answer on your gallery.**__

2. __How did the Treaty of Versailles reflect the different personalities and agendas of the men in power at the end of World War I?__ Answer: Woodrow Wilson, 28th president of the United States of America, made a series of peace proposals called "Fourteen Points." This plan was based on idea of self-determination which means allowing people to decide for themselves which government they want to live. Moreover, he wanted to build an organization where countries could peacefully negotiate to conflicts. However, Germany and Britain did not fully agree with Wilson; Both were concerned with national security and wanted to punish Germany. Eventhough League of Nations was created by the Treaty of Versailles, Germany lost large part of their territory (including colonies in Africa and the Pacific), restricted military rights, and the most brutal punishment was putting all the responsibilities for the war on Germany. This made Germany to pay reparations to Allies.

__**Read and take Cornell notes on pp 417-422 (online edition) or pp 373-377 (hard copy edition).**__ Missing some of the most important information for highlighting. 9.8/10
 * //March 8th, 2012//**


 * //February 28th, 2012//**

__Read and take Cornell notes on "The Crisis in the Balkans", pp 409-410, and "Europe Plunges into War", pp 411-415.__
Notes are very well done. 10/10

__**Now compare this map of the Balkans to the map of European Alliances. (late)**__
 * //February 24th, 2012//**

1. Why might Serbia have staked a claim to Bosnia and Herzegovina? //__Answer:__// Serbia might have staked a claim to Bosnia and Herzegovina because Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina share same ethnic people (Slavic people). Since Serbia during that time had strong nationalism, they wanted to unite all the Slavic people.

2. Why might Russia have been interested in helping further that claim? //__Answer:__// Russia were also consist of great number of Slavic people which lead to the alliance between these two countries. The alliance between these two countries made Russia to support Serbia on the claim of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3. Why would Germany and Austria-Hungary have resisted any moves for Bosnian (used to mean Bosnia and Herzegovina) secession from Austria-Hungary? __//Answer://__ Germany and Austria-Hungary have resisted any moves for Bosnian secession from Austria-Hungary because secession would greatly affect on their power. This meant greatly on Germany because Germany and Austria-Hungary were allies.

Missing analysis of 3 maps. 0/10


 * //February 16th, 2012//**

__Impact of Nationalism__

 * Nationalism** has positive and negative implications (e.g. extremely strong nationalistic feelings sometimes lead a group to turn against outsiders). Using the table below, record the positive and negative impacts of Nationalism. Use page 254 of the textbook to help you.

//Positive and Negative Impacts of Nationalism//
 * Positive Results || Negative Results ||
 * - People within a nation overcoming their differences for the common good. || - Forced assimilation of minority cultures into a nation’s majority culture. ||
 * - The overthrow of colonial rule. || - Ethnic cleansing, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 1990s. ||
 * - Democratic governments in nations throughout the world. || - The rise of extreme nationalistic movements, such as Nazism. ||
 * - Competition among nations spurring scientific and technological advances. || - Competition between nations leading to warfare. ||

//I think that nationalism gave more negative impact on the world. Even-though it lead the development of democratic governments in different parts of the world and technological development, it forced people with different cultures to adapt to the majority culture of that nation, brought lots of tensions and battles between nations and ethnic groups, and brought nationalistic movements such as Nazism.//
 * Do you think nationalism has had a more positive or negative impact on the world? Support your opinion with evidence.**

__**Types of Nationalist Movements**__

We have looked at the rise of Nationalism and the positive and negative impacts that it has had on the modern world. Now, we are going to investigate the effects of nationalism on a region. The rise of nationalism tends to either unify or separate people.

If you can't see this chart, it is Types of Nationalist Movements, p. 258


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//Unification is a combining culturally, not politically, similar lands. Separation is type of Nationalistic movement that culturally different group trying not to become merged with or trying to break away. Last, State-building is type of Nationalistic movement where groups with different cultures merge into one state by accepting and forming single culture.//
 * //1. Using the table above, explain the characteristics of each type of Nationalistic movement in your own words.//**

//From this chart, we could assume that empires such as Austrian Empire went through Separation into different states. Since these empires were consist of multiple cultural groups, it is possible that there were lots of nationalistic movement of separating from the empire. This could caused social instability in European empires.//
 * //2. What do you think would have happened to the empires (e.g. Austrian Empire, Ottoman Empire) during the rise of nationalism?//**

__**CASE STUDY: Italy**__ Connect to[| online textbook]- pg 260 As we read about the unification of Italy, think about the role that nationalism plays in building a nation.

__**Key Skill: Analyzing Political Cartoons**__ Look at the cartoon on page 261 and complete the questions.

//Cartoonist use// the boot as a soon-to-be nation of Italy. Moreover, the boot seems similar to the Italian Peninsula, which tell us the unification of Italy.
 * 1. What symbol does the cartoonist use for the soon-to-be nation of Italy?**

//Garibaldi is portrayed as dedicated Nationalist who would sacrifices himself for the unification of Italy. Since he is holding a boot for him, we could also know that Garibaldi is very loyal to the King.//
 * 2. How is Garibaldi portrayed?**

//Title of this cartoon is "Right Leg in the Boot at Last" which seems to inform that Italy finally became under one ruler. Moreover, by using the word 'at last,' the author is supporting the Italian unification.//
 * 3. What does the title of the cartoon say about the cartoonist's view of Italian unification?**

__**CASE STUDY: Germany**__ On your own, read about the unification of Germany (online textbook pgs 261-263). 1) Create a flow chart that shows the key events that led the unification of Germany.

2) Looking at the map on page 263, answer the two geography skillbuilder questions. //On the map, territory of Prussia is divided by other territory. This was later annexed by Prussia, however, this is unusual case for countries that countries confront.// //After 1865, joining of South German States to Prussian Empire was the biggest expansion of Prussian territory.//
 * 1. What was unusual about the territory of Prussia as it existed in 1865?**
 * 2. After 1865, what year saw the biggest expansion of Prussian territory?**

3) Design a national symbol for the newly formed Germany. Include symbols that best represent the spirit or values of the German people at this time. Write a short paragraph explaining your symbol and its significance.

This is national symbol of newly formed Germany that I made and it represents unification of Germany, under one rule with justice. First, two headed eagle symbolizing unification of Germany. At the top of the two-headed eagle, there is a crown which represents the Prussian Empire. The sword on the right leg of the eagle symbolizes self-defense with military. The scale of justice on the left leg is showing justice. At the very bottom of the eagle, there is phrase "Unter Einer Herrschaft" and this means 'under one rule.' Last, the olive branch represents the peace.

Very well done. Answers are thoughtful and complete. Cartoon is well understood. 20/20

//**February 14th 2012**// =**__Case Study 1 Assessment__**=


 * __//Terms & Names//__**
 * 1) sepoys: Indian soldiers that started rebel against the East Indian Company.**
 * 2) Sepoy Mutiny: Mutiny that started by the Indian soldiers who thought that British were violating their religious customs.**
 * 3) Congress Party: Political group that formed from the first meeting of the Indian National Congress.**
 * 4) Mohandas K. Gandhi: Indian activist that brought nationalistic ideas to the common people of India.**
 * 5) Muhammad Ali Jinnah: The person who is responsible for turning Muslim League into political party.**


 * 1) British military were technologically better than the Indians, many warring Indian kingdoms were engaged in a fierce power struggle, the British were well organized and united, and also brought political stability, an efficient government, and a system of law.**
 * 2) Sepoy Mutiny was caused because the British army gave pork and cow cartridges for their rifles. Cow is considered as sacred for Hinduism and Muslims are forbid to eat pork. This violated their religious customs. Sepoys revolted against the East Indian Company, and consequently British government became directly involved with ruling of India.**
 * 3) Independence was promoted by Muslim League, which is lead by Muslims, and Congress Party, which is lead by Hindi. They supported ideas of self-governing and better rights.**
 * 4) Four principles of actions are live as simply as possible, be tolerant of the religious beliefs of others, devote one's life to the service of others, and battle injustice in all its forms, but never by resorting to violence.**
 * 5) Jinnah tried to work together with Congress Party in order to establish unified India, however, because Congress Party gave little rights to Muslim League. This caused Muslim League to establish separate country (Pakistan).**
 * 6) - Document C is pro-British because the document is stating that British changed how Indians think, religious ideas, morality, and gave benefits to India.**
 * - Documents B is pro-Indian because it describes Sepyo Mutiny as an act of justice.**
 * - Document H is pro-Indian because the Constitution is fulfilling Indians’ demands towards British ruling.**
 * - Document L is pro-Indian because the person is saying that things became much better after India gained its freedom and independence from Britain.**
 * 7) The Constitution allows having equal opportunity for all citizens, having right to own property, right to form unions, and right to choose any professions or occupations. These rules would benefit people who are in lowest levels of their society.**
 * 8)By colonization of India, India was able to be improved in quality of life and achieve modernization. In photograph J, part of India became modernized than before. Moreover, in primary source D, British transformed Indian economy in order to fit their needs. However, as photograph K shows, India divided into different countries.**
 * 9) Inequality between Indians and white people and tragic events such as Sepoy Mutiny caused the cultural conflict between the British and the Indians. There were also some restricted religious rights towards Indians.**
 * 10) By British ruling, India was able to get stable government, firm law, and able to be industrialized, however they had restricted access to certain places that white people enjoyed, restricted education, and limited freedom on cultural expressions.**
 * 11) By Gandhi, India was able to unite with nonviolence power. The principle states that satyagraha is most powerful weapon that human posses. This is done by people refusing to work, therefore government cannot function.**
 * 12) Since Muslims were the minorities and had restricted political power compare to Congress Party, they wanted to build separate nation.**
 * 13) India colony broke into four different nations because there were conflicts inside the colony that caused them to seperate. Mostly these conflicts were caused by different religions people believe in those areas.**

Please pay attention to details like spelling errors highlighted in #6 and #13. I'd like to see your answers be a little more thoughtful and complete. 18.5/20

=__Global Impact of Imperialism__= //**Key Skill: Note-taking from audio-visual sources**//
 * February 9th 2012**

1) Watch a student's presentation on the reactions to Imperialism by China and Japan above and take detailed notes. Use the table below. Read [|American Imperialism Overview] to complete the 3rd column.



2) Find one political cartoon for the impact of imperialism in China, one for the impact on Korea and one for American Imperialism.

__//**China:**//__

1. This image is anti-imperialism because it shows China being threatened by U.S. with their military and navy forces in results of the Boxer Rebellion. 2. By rebellion against foreign imperialism and Christianity (Boxer Rebellion), China is being threatened and attacked from U.S. 3. European countries are forcing China to open the trade and suppress the rebel against the unfair treaties and imperialism. 4. The author is trying to convey that China is becoming a victim of imperialism and being forced to sign for unfair treaties. Moreover, if China refuses to do so, U.S. use force in order to suppress the rebel forces.

__//**Korea:**//__

1. This image is anti-imperialism because it is showing how Korea is being a target of the imperialist countries such as Russia and Japan. 2. Japan and China are competing over control of Korea and further, Russia is also looking for the chance of control in Korea. 3. Korea is in the water where Japan, China, and Russia are looking for the chances to grab the control over Korea. 4. By imperialism, Japan, China, and Russia is competing in order to imperialize or annex Korea (It is foreign threats for Korea).

__//**United States of America:**//__

1.This image is anti-imperialism because it is showing that native people are holding the burden that is responsible by the Imperialist countries. 2. People of imperialized countries are being tortured and suffered from Imperialist countries such as United States of America. 3. Imperialist countries are only extracting resources and does not contribute to civilizing the area which is going against the white man’s burden. 4. Author is trying to convey that United States and other imperialist countries are not doing what they are supposed to do; civilizing countries that are far behind (Africa and Asia).

3) Economic Imperialism:

1. Feudalism and mercantilism were two economic systems that preceded capitalism. Review and summarize (in your own words) how they generated wealth. How does capitalism DIFFER from these two systems? __//**Answer:**//__ Feudalism is economic system where peasants use Noble and their owners' lands (labor) in order for guarantee of military protection. However, mercantilism is economic system where idea is focused on more exports of goods that generates wealth and government controls the foreign trade. Unlike these two system, Capitalism is a system where the businesses and trades are controlled by private owners in order for profit, rather than being controlled by the government.

2. According to this lecturer, what forces drive capitalism? __//**Answer:**//__ According to the lecturer, factors that drive capitalism are Colonialism and Imperialism, demand for new markets, and exploitation of fossil fuels.

These cartoons were not quite so well understood as the last assignment, for some reason? 17/20

= Task 1: = Discuss table from the Reading on Imperialism with a partner.
 * February 9th 2012**
 * The Scramble for Africa**



__Task 2: Scramble for Africa__
Take a look at the map below (or online text pp 343)

1) Which countries controlled the largest sections of Africa in 1914? Answer: French, Britain, and Belgium controlled largest sections of Africa.

2) Why do you think these countries had the largest area of Africa? Answer: I think that these countries had the strongest power over military and economy. Also, these countries were places where Industrial Revolution occurred.

= Task 3: = //Watch the video below and continue to add to your notes. Make sure that you include the long term impacts of Colonization as well.//

= Task 4: = For more information read [|**European Imperialism in Africa (Overview)**] on ABC Clio (user id is **kis**, pw is **welcome**) and answer the questions below 1) What was the Berlin Conference? Answer: Berlin Conference, which was held from November 15 to January 20, 1885, where representatives of France, Great Britain, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and the United States met in Berlin in order to divide the African continent into colonies.

2) What were the three outcomes of the conference? Answer: Any supreme power that wants to claim the land should inform to the other countries, annexation of land should be proved by effective conquest, and treaties with African rulers are considered highest authority.

= Task 5: = __**Key Skill: Analyzing Political Cartoons (ask the teacher for the handout)**__ Look through the 'Images of Imperialism' handout. For //__**each**__// of the images answer the following questions //__**using evidence from the image**__// to support your ideas.

Image 1: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: This image is an anti imperialism. In this image, the person is spreading his long arms almost covering all parts of Africa. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: The white person is dehumanized and tries to take over the gold resources that are abundant in Southern Africa. Instead of trading them, he is trying to take away and conquer them. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: Instead of attempt for civilizing Africa, the British are trying to conquer the southern regions of Africa which has abundant gold resources. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: The author is trying to convey that by imperialism, large countries try to dominate Southern part of Africa which has lots of amount of gold resources.

Image 2: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: The image is a pro-imperialism because the white person on the picture seems like some sort of guidance. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: The image is conveys Africans and Asians as half demon, half child-like people and need guidance from white people. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: In this image, the white person is representing some kind of guidance of the people from African or Asian countries. According to White man's burden, white people are obliged to civilize people from undeveloped part of the world. Therefore, the white person is described as person who is civilizing and leading the Asians and Africans. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: The author is trying to convey that the white person, instead of trying to steal their resources, are colonizing Asian and African countries because they have responsibility to lead them to become civilized as the white people are.

Image 3: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: This image is an anti-imperialism. This could be identified since the African male in the picture is getting tortured by the snake with crown. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: In the image, the African male seems weaker than the snake, however, they seems innocent and humanized. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: The picture shows that European kings are doing immoral and unfair things towards the African people. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: The author is trying to say that African people are suffering from the harsh and unfair things that they do towards African people and culture.

Image 4: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: This image is an anti-imperialism because it shows that the their power is supreme and India is less civilized. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: Asians are viewed as less civilized, therefore, British can do whatever they want to India. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: It is showing that British people have strongest power among all the European nations and India is weak and less civilized. Therefore, colonizing and what British is doing is justified. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: All the actions that British do are okay because British is civilized and materialistically superior than others.

Image 5: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: It is pro-imperialism because Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Philippines are being taught by Uncle Sam. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: This picture is showing that like they taught Indians to get civilized, they also can teach Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Philippines. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: Americans have role of teaching and leading their colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Phillippines) like how they lead the African-Americans and Native Americans. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: The author is trying to convey that the Americans are responsible to lead their colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Phillipines) to the right way.

Image 6: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: It is anti-imperialism because the eagle with the crown represents Germany and it is looking down at the lands which seems like that it wants the land. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: The Africans seem weak on this picture since they are drawn smaller than the eagle and they are in small tribal group. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: British should take the land before Germany, British's biggest rival, takes over the land. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: The author is trying to say that British should colonize the land of Africa before Germany does.

Image 7: 1) Is this image pro or anti imperialism? How do you know? Answer: This image is anti-imperialism because the image is showing injustice towards African-Americans, by drawing picture of lynching. Also, the person with suite is looking at the picture of Philippines. 2) What views of African and Asians are being communicated in each of the illustrations? Answer: It seems like the person with suite is trying to colonize the Philippines Island, however there is problems present in the homeland. 3) What views are being communicated about the British/ Americans in their role as imperialists? Answer: From the quotes on the bottom and picture of lynching, we could assume that Americans have unequally and problems going on in their land. 4) What is message is being conveyed by the author about the benefits __//**OR**//__ costs of imperialism? Answer: We could convey that Americans should solve the problems in their homeland before they attempt to colonize other parts of the world.

Very well done, Sam! 30/30


 * February 7th, 2012**
 * Instruction:** Complete the tasks above. Post all works in the gallery page.

Imperialism started in Europe because by the Industrial Revolution, European countries needed extra land, labor, raw materials, and markets of different people, therefore imperialism was one of the way to expand themselves. Also according to social darwinism, strong nations are obliged to dominate weaker countries. From imperialism, European countries received extra land, labor, source of raw material, and new market. Since Africa had rich amount of minerals and raw materials, and source of labor, European countries imperialized Africa. Imperialism changed the world by greater power towards large nations and consequently, lots of areas became colonized, therefore revolt occurred. Benefits of imperialism outweighs the costs because by imperialism, lots of undeveloped area became developed and produced wealth in those areas.
 * 1. Why did imperialism start in Europe?**
 * 2. What was the incentive of Europe to become imperialists over other countries?**
 * 3. Why was Africa imperialized?**
 * 4. How did imperialism change the world?**
 * 5. Do the benefits of imperialism outweigh the costs?**




 * Darwin Excerpts - Document based question:** Do Darwin’s theories apply to culture and society? Why or why not? Use the excerpts above and strong examples to support your points.

I think that Darwin's theory applies to culture and society. According to the theory, it says that animals struggle in order to survive. This is also true in our society. For instance, students tend to compete each other in order to become or get better grades than others. We try our best in order to succeed and survive from the society. Also, large countries used to colonies small countries based on this idea. As the theory stated, large countries such as British empire dominated undeveloped areas like India.

So is this natural and good? Should students who are not as strong be "eliminated" from society? Should bigger/stronger/richer countries boss smaller/poorer/weaker countries around? 8/10


 * February 5th, 2012**
 * Instruction:** // Read the poem below: ‘The White Man’s Burden’ by Rudyard Kipling (1899) and answer the questions on your gallery page. //

__**1.What is “The White Man’s Burden” based on Rudyard Kipling’s description in this poem?**__

I believe that Rudyard Kipling is saying that the white man burden is that white people (British people) were superior than the undeveloped countries or areas such as the Philippines islands.

__**2. Do you agree or disagree with Kipling’s characterization? Why or why not?**__

I disagree with Kipling’s characterization because he showed some characteristics of white supremacist and looked down on Philippines islands and other non-white regions or countries.

__**3. What does this say about the attitude of Europeans and Americans toward the rest of the world during the mid 1800 - early 1900’s?**__

European and Americans thought that they were responsible for civilizing other nations that are not civilized or non-white countries. On the poem, he wrote that “On fluttered folk and wild—Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half devil and half child...” This implies that non-white people are juvenile and needs to be pulled by the white people.

__**4. Is KIS an example of “The White Man’s Burden” in modern Korean society? Why or why not?**__

I don’t think that KIS is an example of the White Man’s Burden because Korea International School was built by the Korean person who thought about sending students out of Korea and make students think globally, not tried to become pulled by white people.

Without understanding what the "burden" is, you cannot really answer #4 well. 7.5/10

Don't forget to highlight the 3-5 MOST important ideas. No notes on Visual Summary p 308. 8.5/10
 * February 2nd, 2012**
 * //__Instruction:__//** Read and take Cornell notes on pp 304-306 (online edition - begins at "Labor Unions and Reform Laws") and the "Visual Summary: Industrial Revolution" on p 308. Then read the 4 primary sources on p 307 and answer the Document-Based Questions on your gallery page. If you are using the hardcopy textbook, the reading is on pp 270-272, and the Visual Summary is on p. 274. The primary sources and Document-Based Questions are NOT in the hardcopy edition, so must be done with the online textbook.

1. Andrew Carnegie believed that American manufacturers had best home market compare to other competing foreign manufacturers. American manufacturers could sell their products in their homeland and cover the expenses, then export leftovers to other countries. Friedrich Engels believe that only few proportion of people would get employment, however others couldn’t. This would let them to either steal things or starve to death.

2. She could be satisfied with her work because she is a naive person who never worked for a job except for the textile factory in Lowell. Moreover, she stays at boarding place, she doesn’t need much money for herself.

3. In the Walter Crane’s political cartoon, he described capitalism as a threat to laborers. On the other hand, socialism is depicted as an angel who is saving laborers from the capitalism.

You have not explained WHY the two men would have seen things so differently.

9/10


 * January 31st, 2012**
 * __//Instruction//__**: Look at this [|image] and this [|article]. Would Marx have agree that these countries were "communist"? What has happened to the "communist" world (once called the "Second World", to distinguish it from the "First World" -- wealthy capitalist countries, and the "Third World" -- poor countries)? Why do you think this has happened? What do you think of the idea that the growing gap between the rich and poor in the industrialized world never materialized (see p. 270) because of the Union movement (the formation of trades unions who unite to demand better working conditions for workers) and reform laws (to improve conditions for workers, eg. safety requirements, limits on the length of the working day, minimum wages)? Post the answer to these 4 questions on your gallery page.

I don't think that Marx would agree that the countries listed on wikipedia were "communist." Marx believed that true communism is where people equally cherish the wealth and equality. However, eventhough current communist countries do not share the wealth and altered from the Marxist communism. Communist world had been collapsed since late 1980s (collapse of the Eastern Germany). This happened because people had restricted rights and extremely low quality of life due to equally distributed wealth.

//__**Instruction:**__// Read (and take notes if you wish!) pp 289-294 in your online textbook (or pp 258-262 hard copy). Then answer the following question on your gallery page:
 * January 25th, 2012**
 * 1) The Industrial Revolution, and the urbanization that accompanied it, have been described as a mixed blessing. To what extent to you agree with this statement?

The Industrial Revolution brought thousands of jobs to regions such as North America, continental Europe, and United Kingdom (especially England). As a result, areas such as North America, Europe, and U.K. have been urbanized, often increasing in size more than double. It boosted development on technology and inventions and increased production of goods and quality of lives. Industrial Revolution also provided better diet, better housing, cheaper clothes, and better education opportunities. Moreover, in long-term perspective, most people in industrialized countries are able to obtain goods that were called to be 'luxuries.' People also lived in better condition and produced tax revenues as a result of an industrialization. However, there were also bad aspects that resulted from industrialization. Often, child labor was adapted by factories and workers were forced to work in dirty and dangerous condition for a long time. Also, workers, in many times, over-worked and paid less than they should have. People often had hard time searching for housing, water, and social services, lived in condition that was exposed to deadly disease, and lacked building control.

//__**Instruction:**__// [|Photo Essay] (Chapter begins p. 65, read until the end of the chapter p. 72) Make sure you look at the ACTUAL page numbers, not the document page number on the tool bar! Read the text (especially the picture captions), look at the pictures, and then write one paragraph commenting on what you've seen/read on your gallery page.
 * January 24th, 2012**

The chapter three of the book //__Industrial Revolution__// is discussing about the problem of the child labor during Industrial Revolution. Because children were smaller than adults and more naive, child labor was often efficient. During the 1820s, almost half of the cotton textile workers were under 16 years old. In despite of huge contribution by the young children, child abuse was common and they were treated less or equal to adults, in terms of rights and working condition. Painters from early 19th century tried to stop the child labor by painting about them. However, those paintings were not open to the public and often limited. But, England, United States, and continental Europe still allowed child labor. On 1916, U.S. congress passed the law that prohibits child labor, however, it wasn't enforced until 1930s. Moreover, gender discrimination was common in the scene of child labor.

__**Mindmap of the impact of one Invention of the past 100 years on human life**__
 * January 18th, 2012**

[|Invention: Computer]

http://samuellee96119.edu.glogster.com/world-history-project-samuellee/
 * November 16th, 2011**
 * __World History Propaganda Poster by Samuel Lee__**

__**Questions: (Decide whether each should be answered as a sentence or as a paragraph)**__
 * November 14th, 2011**
 * //__What is Absolutism?__//**

Answer: Absolutism is a theory that states monarchs have ultimate power to rule the country and nobody could deny or oppose to the king’s power.

Explain the justification for absolutism referred to as the 'divine right of kings'.

Answer: Monarchs back then believed that they had absolute power by the divine right of kings which is an authority given to the kings directly by God. This meant that the monarchs were treated as the God’s representatives. Since most of European nations believed in Christianity, it was vital to follow the divine right of kings.

List the causes of the rise of Absolutism in Europe.

Answer: Monarchs used bureaucracy in order to maintain central authority and establishing control and order in the large area of land. Bureaucrats collected taxes, enforced laws and royal decrees, and gathered informations. Also, 15th century mercantile policies contributed to rise of Absolutism since they produced intense amount of wealth. 4) Explain briefly how absolutism developed in Spain - Phillip II succeeded Charles V and fully used the divine right theory. He also ruled with bureaucracy which made them able to rule country closely. France - England Russia

November 9th, 2011 __**//Speed Dating Project - Samuel Lee//**__

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October 28th, 2011

= PORT 4: The East isolates itself from this Western exploration nonsense. Not everyone was excited to meet new people. China and Japan are good examples of countries who wanted to preserve their culture more than anything else...SO, let's find out why they really do NOT want you or your ships in their harbors! =

__ Japan __ Author: This edict could be predicted that it was written by the Bugyo of Nagasaki. It says "Bugyo of Nagasaki" on the title.

Place and Time: This edict could have been written in year of 1635, since the title says the edict of 1635. It could be written from Nagasaki since Tokugawa Shogunate is not the one who wrote this edict, even though it could be possible that he made all of the rules that are mentioned on the edict.

Prior Knowledge: I knew that Japan did not open themselves to Europeans at first time. However, with the weapons that they had, they eventually opens their ports to Europeans.

Audience: This edict was both to warn Japanese people and Europeans. They warned Japanese citizens not to

Reason: This was displayed to prevent Japanese people from communicating and trading with the outside foreigners.

The Main Idea: The main idea is to transfer these edicts to the citizens in Japan and stop them from interacting with the outside foreigners. If they interact with each other there will be punishments held.

Significance: Japanese thought they did needed any assistance from other countries, so they were seeking to isolate from other countries. This recalls the Chinese that locked themselves in from other countries. However, in the end they realized that they were lacking from ideas comparing to the Europeans.

1.) Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the Bald Rat 2.) Japan hoped to conquer China 3.) Japan getting defeated from Korea prevented Japan from conquering China. 4.) After the failing the attempt of conquering Chine. Hideyoshi decided to protect his son. However, after his son's death Japan close its walls from other countries.
 * Questions**

== Qinglong: ==

Author: Qianlong is the author of this letter to King George. Qianlong was the 6th Emperor of the Qing Dynasty and the fourth son of yongzheng. He was against from Europeans able to trade in other Chinese ports. < http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_aboutchina/2003-09/24/content_22924.htm>

Place and Time: It can be assumed that this was written in China in 1793 because it is year of the time when the diplomat from England had petitioned Emperor Qianlong which allowed trading in Chinese ports other than Guanzhu.

Prior Knowledge: There used to be age for China where they acted similar as Europeans do during this time. During the rule of Zhu Di, the Qing Dynasty grew immensely. However, after Zhu DI's rule, China started to close their doors to the West.

Audience: This letter is written for King George III. On the letter, it seems like the letter seems polite, however, it actually is rejecting the request that King of England ask.

Reason: Qianlong wrote the letter in order to reject the request which is opening of the multiple ports in China.However, instead of direct voice, he indirectly stated his opinion of rejecting and stated reasons why Qianlong cannot accept the request.

The Main Idea: China can't allow the trade between England and China in other ports than Guanzho.

Significance: The significance is that China has contained themselves from outside world and trading in only one port. = =

//September 22, 2011// __//**Analyze these images as you did for your earlier 1421 assignment. Read and sections as instructed, and highlight the key points.**//__

This picture shows that multitude of Muslims are spread all over the Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Asia. This explains that Muslims played important role in trading and they contributed some important things.

This picture shows the voyages of Zheng he and which way Zheng he went. From China he visited part of Southeastern Asia which includes Cambodia and Indonesia, then they traveled to west including India, Arabia, and Africa. This shows how active China was with foreign relationships and collecting treasures from different parts of the world.

//September 21, 2011// __//**See, Think, Wonder**//__

I see two naked men who try to reach to each other... I think this could be connection between people and a God... I wonder why isn't there a woman who reaches for a God...

//September 5, 2011//
 * __Class 11 Assignment: China's Golden Age__**

//__**Pictures/maps:**__//



The First photo shows how Chinese ships were enormous compare to European ships.According to the picture, the Chinese ship is enormous and technologically developed. On the other hand, the European ship is way smaller than the Chinese ship and less advanced. This shows how strong and advanced Chinese Empire was during early 15th century.

















//__**Questions:**__// 1. Read the first paragraph of p. 45 Use this map, and the one in MWH p35, to identify where "the Holy Roman Emperor, the Emperor of Byzantium (also called Constantinople), the Doge (ruler) of Venice, and the kings of England, France, Castille and Portugal" would have come from had they been invited to Beijing on 2 February 1421.

The Holy Roman Emperor would have come from the Holy Roman Empire which would cover German Kingdom, Duchy of Milan, Duchy of Burgundy, and Crown of Bohemia. The Holy Roman Empire is located north of Papal States, east of France, and west of Lithuania and Hungary.

Doge of Venice would have come from Venice or Venetian Republic which is located on the north of Papal States, southeast of Holy Roman Empire, and West of Hungary and Ottoman Empire. Part of Venice occupies part of Duchy of Milan.

King of England would have come from Kingdom of England which is southern part of Great Britain and is located north of Kingdom of France, south of Kingdom of Scotland, and east of Ireland and Wales.

King of France would have come from Kingdom of France which is south of Kingdom of England, north of Spain, and west of Holy Roman Empire. Kingdom of France covers Duchy of Brittany.

King of Castile would have come from Spain. It is west of Kingdom of Aragon.

King of Portugal would have come from Kingdom of Portugal which is west Kingdom of Aragon and north of Kingdom of Granada.

2. The "Silk Road", along which Chinese traders journeyed to sell their silks, spices, porcelain and other valuable commodities, was actually a web of many routes that extended from Xi'an into the heart of the Islamic world. Through what MODERN countries did the silk roads go?

The Silk Road went through part of modern countries of China, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Iran, India, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.

3. Compare this map of the great walled capital Zhu Di built, to this map of modern China.

The map of great walled capital is small compare to the map of modern Beijing. The great walled capital Zhu Di built became part of Beijing and modern Beijing is way larger than the great walled capital in size.

4. On p. 54, Menzies writes that Zhu Di extended the Great Wall (which is actually many separate sections of wall created over hundreds of years) from 5,000 kms to 6,400 kms. You'll notice, that doesn't mean that the wall was 6,400 kms long. If it WAS, where would it reach, if it began at the Yalu River? Use the map in MWH Atlas p A18-19 to estimate where you would end up if the wall really extended 6,400 kms due west of Beijing.

If the wall extended 6,400 km, the wall would reach to modern countries of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan.

//__**Spread of Islam:**__// I think that while Europe was in the dark ages, Islamic empire rose and started to expand their territory out of North Africa/Middle East, and to Europe.

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//__**Date: August 25th, 2011**__// //__**Title: APPARTS: The Black Death, 1348**__//


 * Author:** Giovanni Boccaccio
 * On 1313, Boccaccio is born in Certaldo. //And that would be in...?//
 * By Black Death, his father, step-mother, and his numerous friends passed away.

//Please write all answers in complete sentences unless instructed otherwise.//


 * P****rior Knowledge:** The Black Death was one of the most dangerous pandemics that occurred in Europe.

//This is actually the second "P", although I guess it doesn't really matter.//


 * Place and Time:** This document was written in 2001, however, the document is based on Decameron vol. I by Giovanni Boccaccio and The black Death by Robert Gottfried. The Black Death started in the spring of 1348 in Italy.

//No, this is an introduction to The Decameron. If Boccaccio lived in the 14th century, how could this source be created in 2001?//


 * Audience:** Audience of this document are people who wants to research or study about The Black Death or related to the topic. This would affect huge on the reliability because this document is for people who tries to research about the topic “The Black Death” or related topics.

//No, it was included as a non-fiction introduction to a work of fiction. Why?//


 * The main Idea:** The Black Death was originally from East, and first landed on the shores of Italy in Spring of 1348 and spread out throughout Europe, killing thousands of lives. One of the symptoms was that on groin or under the armpit, there were certain swellings. Disease was transferred by contacting with the person with infection and touching belongings of the person with infection. Some even separated themselves from the public and tried to not expose to outside world. Thus, some of the sick people were abandoned without any sort of treatment or care.


 * Significance:** This document is has great significance because it shows how devastating the pandemics was and how people tried to survive and fight against the sickness.

sources: "Decameron Web | Boccaccio." //Brown University//. Web. 24 Aug. 2011. .

//Sam, you seem to still be struggling with APPARTS. Please see me. U.//

=__//**Family History Assignment:**//__= __//**Reason why I chose this event: I chose this event because this was first time that one of my family members earned MBA degree.**//__ //**Written Source: MBA diploma (Primary)**// - This is the MBA diploma that he received after graduation of the Boston University (not after the commencement ceremony). This document states that the Graduate School of Management conferred degree of Master of Business Administration to Jay Yong Lee which is my father. This is vital written source because this is only written documents that proves that he earned MBA degree from Boston University.

//**Unwritten Source: Photo album (Primary)**// - Photo Album is significant to this event because these photos proves that my dad was at the commencement ceremony at Boston University. These photos were taken right after the ceremony. Photo albums are vital unwritten source because those photos display my father at the ceremony at Boston University.








 * //Oral Source (Secondary): I interviewed my dad in order to find out how he felt after he received MBA degree.This source is important because oral source shows how he felt during the event and factors that cannot be presented on other sources.//**

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__**Written Recounts:**__ This event occurred before I was born which is January 21st, 1990. My grandparents, relatives, and my father's friends participated on this ceremony. The pictures on the photo albums are the unwritten source that was taken right after the ceremony. All of the sources above are primary because pictures were taken during the event, written source was made during this period, and oral source was direct answer from my father.

Examining the Roles of an Historian

To help you get a deeper understanding of what a historian is, read the article "The Many Hats of a Historian" from BBC.com. Complete definitions for each word as used in the article, in your own words, and thoughtfully answer questions 1-8, provided below. Your answers must be typed and submitted at the beginning of the next class. Make sure you include your FULL name on all assignments, plus a title (ïn this case it would be "The Many Hats of a Historian") and the date it is DUE (Class 4 A: 8/17; D & F: 8/18)

Vocabulary heretical: A person believing in contrary opinion against religion. faggot: A bundle of sticks Eucharist: The Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper abstain: Restrain oneself from doing something penance: A Christian sacrament in which a member of Church confesses sins to priest. beseeching: ask someone to do something with urgent source: Origin of certain stories or information

In section 1, Heretical Beliefs, the historian gives his account of a historical event. What is happening to Hogsflesh? What is the historian's “story” or main point of the article? Answer: John Hogsflesh was convicted for heretical beliefs or anti-religion belief. Main point or “story” of the article is to inform reader that one of the important roles of historian is to record the part of history.

What are the roles of a historian defined by John Arnold? Do you agree or disagree with his assumptions? Can you think of any other roles? Answer: According to John Arnold, the roles of a historian is to read records, report what he or she found, and inform wider world about the past. However, I think that interpreting the historical information should also be part of the roles of a historian.

What is meant by “treat(ing) their sources with fidelity?” Remember to put your response in your own words. Why is it important to remember this when reading historical references? Answer: “Treat(ing) their sources with fidelity” means that the historians use the historical evidence or the sources even-though the sources oppose the historian’s opinion. It is important to remember this quote when reading historical references because historical studies should not be opinionated and be extremely objective as possible.

How can a single event be interpreted in more than one way? Can you think of an event in your life that historians could interpret with differing points of view? Answer: For instance, when the person who doesn’t have any literary skills, the person could interpret a book as a tool for killing bugs;however, people with literary skills know that books are used for entertaining and informing.

Talk to a family member or friend about something that happened to you both a long time ago. Examine how you both remember the incident and write about it. With that in mind, when attaching meaning to history, is it possible for a historian to be completely objective? Use examples from the incident you just discussed to reinforce your response. Answer: I think that it is not possible for a historian to be completely objective because as everyone has different mind, historians also have different point of view, eventhough the point of view could be nearly accurate and concise. My old friends used to call me with the nickname they came up with. When I first heard it, I was offended, however, they did not think that the nickname was offensive.

What problems may arise when historians practice subjective history? In what ways may subjective history be beneficial to the study of history? Think back to the incident you just discussed with your family member or friend. Why did it make sense for you to remember the event the way you did and for the other person to remember it the way he or she did? What does this tell us about history? Answer: When historians practice subjective history, historians could interpret the way his or her society thinks. For instance, when I visited America, some of my friends did not wanted to be touched and disliked when I put my arms around them. However, in Korea, most of Korean students do not disliked about putting my arms around them and thought it as a friendship. This tells us that history is a study where there only should be objective minds.

Why is every historian "a storyteller?" If all historians are storytellers and there are myriad versions of every story, can we trust historians? Why or why not? Answer: Every historian is ‘a storyteller’ because historians are the ones interpret the history and inform us about the historical events or ‘stories.’ However, there could be some misinterpretation and the story could be altered as the time passes; therefore we should not fully believe historians.

How did your view of history and historians change based on this reading? How will you approach history now that you have explored these views? Answer: As I read this reading, I found that historians should never be opinionated or thinking with society’s view, but rather observe with objective mind. Now, I will approach history as if I am reading my favorite books and try not to be personal or opinionated.

Sam, please put your work directly on the wiki, rather than uploading a pages document whenever possible.


 * 1) 1 Does not answer the second part of the question.
 * 2) 2 Incomplete.
 * 3) 3 Good answer.
 * 4) 4 I cannot follow your thinking.
 * 5) 5-8 Answers are good.

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