750: 10 questions.

1)What was it like to tell your family there was no money left?
2)Did anyone ever expect the banks to fail as harshly they did?
3)What was is like to go from being in a time of great weath to a time of poverty?
4)Did you lose your house and things you owned?
5)What was it like to lose all of your belongings?
6)How hard was it to eat with no money?
7)Were there any people who actually still had their money?
8)What was it like to be homeless?
9)How difficult was it to find jobs during this time?
10)Did the government promise to ever pay the civilians back?

speak easies

The Simpson did a good job at interpreting life in the 1920's. The Simpson's portrayed speakeasies very accurately by showing how even when prohibition was in effect, people still drank alcohol. It also showed how there was an increase in people going to the speakeasies than there were people going to the bar on a regular basis. Even cops would go to the speakeasies because they wanted to have fun or have a beer after work and the4y didnt bust the speakeasies so the cycle was safer for the companies that held the speakeasies. The Simpons even went as far to show how bootlegging occurred and even how people had made their own alcohol. They demonstrated how a lot of people would sell their own alcohol and get rich doing so. There were a lot of accuracies but then again, there were a lot of things that were just for entertainment. I really liked this episode because it was entertaining and it demonstrated how life was in the 1920's. There were a few elements of 1920's life that were portrayed well such as how speakeasies were run, creating alcohol to sell and bootlegging.

If there was anything that could be added to the episode, it would be the increased amount of organized crime. The mafia guys from the Simpsons doing more in the episode. The mobsters should have done something life rob a bank or even sell liquor to the speakeasies, even though Homer already did this. There could have been a reference to Al Capone somewhere in the episode other than the reference of the "Beer Baron." The only thing that I would add would be a scene with organized crime but other than that, the episode was great.

Total	Meal	Calories
Breakfast	5 packets of oatmeal 2 cups of 2% milk 1 banana
Snack	1 bottle of water 3 servings of cheese its
Lunch	1 bottle of water 2 uncrustables 2 servings of goldfish 1 small brownie
Snack	2 baked potatoes 1 bottle of water
Dinner	2 pieces of roast beef 4 servings of broccoli 2 servings of pasta
Snack	2 chocolate power bars 1 bottle of water

Total	Meal	Calories
Breakfast	5 packets of oatmeal 2 cups of 2% milk 2 banana
Snack	1 bottle of water 2 cheese sticks 1 power bar
Lunch	Chicken salad sandwich 2 power bars 1 water bottle
Snack	1 cheese stick 1 power bar 1 bottle of water
Dinner	1 bottle of water 2 servings of 2% milk 2 servings of pasta 2 meatballs
Snack	2 power bars 2 cheese sticks 1 bottle of water 2 servings of cheese its

Nelson mandella

From an early age, Mandela learned the grim reality of apartheid, South Africa's system of segregation and oppression. The injustices he witnessed and cases that were presented before the Chief's court had a profound effect on the young man, who decided to become a lawyer. He entered Fort Hare University, from which he was expelled in 1940 for leading a strike with friend Oliver Tambo. He moved to Johannesburg, where he finished his degree by correspondence. He eventually obtained his law degree from the University of South Africa, and entered the arena of politics by joining the African National Congress , a black nationalist movement, in 1942. the beginning of change

In 1944, Mandela, along with Tambo, helped form the ANC Youth League, which called for radical African Nationalism grounded in the principle of national self-determination. In 1947, Mandela was elected to the Secretaryship of the Youth League, which came to dominate the ANC by 1948. Discrimination against the majority black South African population was written into law following the victory of the National Party, whose membership was dominated by the white settlers of Dutch descent known as Afrikaners, in the 1948 election.

In 1949, Mandela was elected to the National Executive Committee of the ANC, and named President of the Youth League the following year.

In 1952, Mandela traveled throughout South Africa recruiting volunteers for a major civil-disobedience campaign. He was arrested and convicted for organizing the campaign, and was confined to Johannesburg for six months. During this time he passed his bar exam, and soon founded South Africa's first black law partnership with Tambo. Mandela was also the brains behind the "M-Plan", which organized the ANC members into a nationwide underground network. Throughout the 1950s, Mandela was the victim of many forms of repression. He was banned, arrested and imprisoned.

From 1956 to 1961, he was one of the accused in the Treason Trial, which came at a huge cost to his legal practice and his political work. Following the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, the ANC was outlawed. Mandela was acquitted in 1961, after which he went underground and formed the ANC's military wing, Umkhonto Sizwe  He became the unit's commander-in-chief.

In 1962, Mandela left the country unlawfully and traveled abroad for several months. Upon his return, he was charged with illegal exit from the country and incitement to strike, for which he was sentenced to five years in prison with hard labor.

In 1963, several leaders of the ANC and the Umkhonto we Sizwe were arrested, and Mandela was brought to stand trial with them for plotting to overthrow the government with violence. On June 12, 1964, eight of the accused ANC leaders, including Mandela, were sentenced to life in prison. years of imprisonment Mandela was sent to the notorious Robben Island Prison, a maximum security jail near Cape Town. His reputation grew during his years of imprisonment as he became viewed as South Africa's most significant black leader, as well as a symbol for equal rights, justice and resistance against apartheid. While in prison, Mandela refused to compromise his political beliefs in order to obtain his freedom. He stated that "only free men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts."

In April 1982, Mandela was moved to Pollsmoor Prison on the mainland.

In December 1988, he was transferred to Victor Verster Prison, from where he was eventually released in February 1990, after nearly 27 years of incarceration. Following his release, Mandela wasted no time resuming his life's work: the dismantling of the vicious system of apartheid. After being banned for decades, the first national conference of the ANC was held inside South Africa in 1991. Mandela was elected president of the ANC, while lifelong friend and colleague, Oliver Tambo, became the organization's national chairperson. Mandela played a key role in the negotiations that would end apartheid in his country.

In 1993, he and South African President F.W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize. Mandela accepted the honor on behalf of all South Africans who suffered and sacrificed so much through the years in order to bring peace to the land. making history

In May 1994, at the age of 75, Mandela won the first all-race election in South Africa. He became the first elected black president of his country, effectively putting an end to the apartheid regime.

On December 10, 1996, Mandela signed the country's new constitution, which included extensive human rights and anti-discrimination guarantees. Mandela stepped down as president in June 1999. Upon his retirement, he said he intended to enjoy the peace and freedom that took him a lifetime to achieve. He returned to his native Eastern Cape village to spend time with his third wife and grandchildren, and write his memoirs. Despite his plans to enjoy some well deserved downtime, Mr. Mandela has continued to keep a busy schedule since his retirement. He travels overseas frequently, and has mediated peace efforts in such nations as Burundi. He remains the most respected and revered man in his native South Africa, having played a major role in transforming his country from a tyrannical regime to a free and democratic nation.

english essay

John Royle

English

10/20/10

The Crucible

Battles of Will and Honesty in The Crucible

            Finding reconciliation can make people find their internal truth. Dishonesty and lies distort the truth. Through the characters John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor, Arthur exemplifies integrity. In The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s stand on integrity is that a person should stand up for their beliefs no matter the consequence.

            Time and time again John Proctor shows through his actions that he is a person with a strong character and good sense of integrity. With these qualities John Proctor was a natural leader of Salem and was revered around the town. John Proctor, in an attempt to save his wife, gave his own good name and reputation in her good fortune. John’s sense of integrity forbade him to hive his name given as a conjurer of spirits even when he was faced with death,” Because it is my name! Because I can not have another in my life! Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of those that hang!” This proves his strength of will and his unwillingness to lie, even though his decision will result in certain death.

            Elizabeth Proctor’s silent strength is tried over and over again throughout the novel. Her kindness, respect for others, and integrity are seen through her actions even in troubling times. Even though Elizabeth is a soft spoken woman in Salem, her loyalty to the church and internal truth are unwavering and strong. Her sense of truth and honesty gave her the strength to accept he husband’s decision to hang rather than live a life tainted with lies. Her acceptance is showed by her statement, “He will have his goodness now, God forbid I take that from him.” Elizabeth is glad that John forgave himself, and they both choose god over each other, just like any truthfully devoted Puritan would and should.

Through Arthur Miller’s characters, he shows a vast array of people that foil each other. Examples of these foils are John Proctor and Abigail Williams, Elizabeth Proctor and Mary Warren, and lastly, the two reverends, Hale and Danforth. Although the two reverends were on the side of conventional Puritism, they differed in their ways of determining guilt. Reverend Hale took into account past history around the town and genuine feelings, Danforth however, went on solid facts, although this was controversial because the crimes committed were ones of spirit and the evidence was based purely on the accusers and their integrity, or lack there of. John Proctor stayed true to his word and was a man of great internal morals, as Abigail Williams lied and manipulated her friends to get the outcome that she wanted. Elizabeth proctor was a continuous church attendee and was very stable in her activity, as Mary Warren was not. First she was a part of Abigail’s lying group of friends, then she confessed to the lie in court and, then when Abigail intimidated her, she switched back to a liar; she was very indecisive in her actions. In retrospect to Elizabeth, she was a perfect foil.

In the novel, The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s characters exemplifies extreme Puritism and strong integrity. Through John Proctor’s actions and his internal battle within himself, Miller shows the battle between human coconscious and extreme Puritism. In Elizabeth Proctor’s character Miller exemplifies internal strength and devotion. While some people find contentment through lies and deceit, others choose to strive for a better way of life through good character and strong morals.       

The Governments Control on People

In a time of war U.S. citizens should not be forced to give up their civil liberties. Even though it is a time of chaos and high tension, the government should not have the power to rescind our god given rights. As an American citizen i have the right to an opinion no matter what, a right that I express often. the government already tries to put regulations and rules on the rights we are given, some such as the right to bear arms, rightfully should have regulations. The government does have the ability and right to try to persuade people into being patriotic or open-minded to the war by advertisements and rallies, but they should not have the ability to mandate patriotism. Also in my opinion this would be counterproductive, if you want something, ask for it, don’t demand that it should be given to you. Chances are that it won’t be. i know for a fact that if i was demanded to be something I’m not i would not change 1 iota. Its not that Im stubborn or a jerk, Its that the government is trying to change people into shape shifted human beings that all fit perfectly into their idea of a community, and that’s not going to work for the 2 billion people that reside in America.   

U.S.S. Maine Attacked by Spain!

The U.S.S. Maine has been destroyed and Spain is the one to blame. On the night of February 15th the Spanish attacked without any justification. 266 Americans were killed as a result of the savage attack and only 89 were found alive. To make matters worse the Spanish will not attest to their gruesome actions. The U.S.S. Maine was off the coast of Cuba, where tensions between the U.S. and Spain have been rising. While the Spanish were not considered allies no one could have foretold their terrible act of brutality that had occurred. Innocent Americans have been killed and somebody has to pay for it. Spain must be punished for what they have done.