Nixon Presidency

Overall, Nixon's presidency was very negative for America. Through everything I have learned about him, I have not read anything positive. Nixon was not the average president, he was very secretive. He would keep a close inner circle and would not even converse with his cabinet. Nixon also superheaded the Watergate scandal where he tapped the Watergate apartments where Democrats were staying for a convention. Because of Nixon's lying and secretiveness, the American's began to lose faith in their government and their president. Which is why, overall, Nixon had a very negative impact on America.

E.R.A.

The E.R.A., which is short for Equal Rights Amendment, strived for the discrimination of gender to be illegal. Many were in opposition to this radical movement of the 1960's, but there were also many who supported this move for change. It is difficult for one to voice there opinion as to whether they support or oppose the E.R.A. due to the fact that, many of us simply weren't there. Had I been there during the time period, I could honestly say that I probably would have appealed to the masses and with those that opposed the E.R.A; however, because there is, supposedly, no such thing as discrimination against females in the 21st century, I strongly support the E.R.A.. In the Declaration of Independence, it states "[W]e hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..."(Declaration). Some argue that the use of the word "men," specifically refers to males; however, many also believe that the use of the word "men," simply refers to the human race as a whole; mankind. No where is it written in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, but women are not. There are very few differences between men and women, so why should there be any discrimination? The E.R.A. had hopes to create an amendment, ending the unjust treatment of women along with hopes to ratify any documents that exclude the equal treatment of women; however, this still has not happened yet. I believe the campaign for the E.R.A. should be revived. Although there is equal treatment of both men and women today, this amendment should be added to prove that fact. The E.R.A. and women's movement was one of the most impending yet, most availing times during the history of the United States.

Civil Rights: Jackie Robinson

Although Jackie Robinson was a huge figure in the civil rights movement, I do not believe he deserves to be ranked as the greatest. Had it not been for the head coach of the Dodgers, Ricky, Robinson would not have been nearly as prominent in society. Ricky raised Robinson's social standings and escalated him to where he was only popular because of his career. Whereas, people like Martin Luther King Jr., took it upon themselves to let their voices be heard. Which is why I believe, although Robinson was a very important part of the civil rights movement, he should not necessarily be considered the greatest ranked civil rights leader.

The Butter Battle: Ending

As the Zook clip-clopped up the wiggle-waggled wall, all the bricks did begin to fall. The Yook's let out a "Trip-trop-cheroo!" And all the Zook's began to shoe. The Yook's began to charge, but Van Itch did not barge. "Stop!" yelled he, from the zogaloo tree, and the Yook's did turn around. "Butter up-side down, or butter right-side up! It does not matter! We're acting like zups!" Van Itch did yell from the zoogaloo tree, "Zook's! Come back! This is silly, please do not flee!" The Zooks turned around and with a "Trum-alt-ta-roo!" Realized now what the Yook's knew too! This dispute over butter was a silly, little rup. Both the Zook's and the Yook's realized, they were acting like zups! They pulled down the bricks with a "Tee-tilly-tow!" and realized it was silly, and needed to go! This barbarzia over butter was finally through! Whether right-side up, or up-side down, it is all up to you!

12/16/10 Blog Assignment

Whether during wartime or not, the bombing of cities and civilians is a completely unfair and unjust act. Bombing these civilians and cities is a tactic used to scare people into giving them what they want. For instance, Germany continuously used this tactic to scare other regions of Europe. However, this tactic is completely unfair and unjust due to the fact that there were many innocent lives lost and put in jeopardy due to these bombing. Not to mention the absurd amount of damage placed upon all of the cities that were bombed. Which is why, the bombing of cities and civilians is a completely unfair and unjust act.

Great Depression Questions

1. Did you know of anyone who lost all or many of their possessions due to the Great Depression?
2. Were you personally affected by the Great Depression?
3. Did the Great Depression put a strain on your family life?
4. Did you have any money invested in the stock market at the time of the crash?
5. Did you lose any family members due to the Great Depression?
6. Do you blame President Hoover for the Great Depression?
7. Was it difficult for you and your family to get through the Great Depression?
8. Did you have to make any personal sacrifices to better the lives of your family during the Great Depression?
9. Was it difficult for you, personally, to find work throughout the Great Depression?
10. After the Great Depression, were you able to pull yourself and family back together, financially?

Reflection

During a time of war, I believe it is wrong for citizens to be forced to give up civil liberties during a time of war. By doing this, the government violates the first amendment; freedom of speech. The government would not allow the citizens to talk bad about the government and their decisions for the war. However, I do believe that the government should have to enforce loyalty. This should be done because, if the citizens of the US traded weapons with such countries as Germany, they would be supporting the Germans cause. Because of this, I do believe that the government should have to enforce loyalty.