Personal Statement Blog #1

Blog #1 Personal Statement
Please write a Statement and post it in the comment section. Please write it before you look at everyone else's statement. Create the statement for the following question: To what extent, and in what ways has being a student at Roosevelt High School affected you? (Yes, some of you are new but focus on your high school career in general)

Many questions can be answered by considering the political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, and artistic factors related to the question.

Political - In most areas of life, there is some sort of leadership/government entity that allows things to function effectively. Imagine class without me there???? When you examine your question, consider the political effects. For example, does Renaissance humanism have a political effect. I think you could argue that it does when you consider the concept of civic humanism/purpose of education.

Economic - $$$ is a huge motivator, and is often a necessity. Are jobs affected, whole nation's economies, are people in specialized fields affected??? For example does Renaissance humanism have an economic effect. I think you could argue that it does because an emphasis on studying antiquities and copying the past leads to artists who create works of art, and it changes the role of the artist in society.

Religious - Religious beliefs are a large part of life for many people. People turn to religion to understand the world in which they live. Religious beliefs permeate through society and have an effect on laws, education....etc.. For example, does Renaissance humanism have an effect on religious thought? you bet. From the sacred to the secular.

Social - How do people form themselves into groups. How do we organize ourselves. Look at the groups that hang out at lunch? Was there a social effect of Renaissance humanism?

Intellectual - Intellectuals spend their time thinking about the big picture. Are there new ideas? are there justifications for certain actions? Do intellectuals inspire leaders? Usually intellectual ideas are a bridge between the political, religious, economic, and social.

Artistic - How do we express ourselves? What does that say about society?

My point is that many of your thesis statements can discuss these different areas of human life. I think you could add technological, but it does not fit the acronym so just put technological under intellectual.

: )Hope this helps.

Welcome to APEH

Welcome - Leave your name/display name and leave a comment,in addition to what your thoughts are about the coming year and taking APEH.

Inter War Years/Start of WWII Blog #12 Due 4/12

The fall of the Weimar Republic holds important lessons for the conditions necessary for a stable democracy. This article discusses the economic and political factors that created the opportunity for Hitler to gain control of Germany. Link: The Fall of the Weimar Republic

Questions:

1. Why does Heilig think heightened social inequality was the key to the fall of the Weimar Republic?

Spanish Civil War

Links: Significant Events in the Spanish Civil War and Francisco Franco

2. In what ways did the Spanish Civil War epitomize the political divisions of interwar Europe?

1938 Munich Agreement

Links: Munich Pact and Neville Chamberlain "Peace in our time", 1938

3. Over the years Chamberlain has suffered much ridicule for his actions at Munich and his “peace in our time” phrase. If you had been in Chamberlain’s shoes in late September of 1938, keeping in mind all the various domestic, economic, and international factors, what would you have done?

Unit 9 World War I and Interwar Years (2 parts)

Part I: Analyze the impact of World War I on women in the Western world. How did it affect their self-perception? How did it affect societies' perceptions of women? Consult Diane Atkinson, Historian on Suffragettes (1) Diane Atkinson, Historian (2) and Gail Braybon, Author on Women's Contribution to the War Effort.





Part II: World War I was a turning point in world history in numerous ways. The war showed the horror of industrial warfare and scarred an entire generation's psyche. Governments, particularly those in industrialized nations, grew in power and gained more influence over economic production and individual lives. Propaganda campaigns showed how societies could be mobilized to behave in certain manners without any overt coercion. Women assumed new roles in society and gained the right to vote in some countries such as the United States and Britain. Thus, World War I encouraged people to question old assumptions. For example, read the essays at The Russian Revolution of 1917 and The German Revolution of 1918. Why were so many people in Russia and Germany willing to support the socialist goals of these revolutions?
This blog has two parts to it so please be sure to answer both parts and respond to your classmates as well. Remember to respond to the question in 6-8 sentences (yes it can be longer) and to respond to two of your classmates answers in 4-6 sentences. Do not just agree or disagree without defending or justifying your argument. Think above and beyond the common answers that you may see. Be sure to challenge your classmates with controversial tactics, actions or selections. Good Luck!!!! Go Mustangs!!!