These are time sensitive. You do not receive credit if you write them after the deadline each week.
First, there's a blog entry (about 250 words) which will have you respond to a hopefully thought-provoking question. Each week, you must do the blog entry with enough time left in the week to be able to enter into dialogue online with your classmates. Write, reply, write more, reply more, and then write and reply more.
Second, there's a reading. There’s no blog entry associated with this. Just read.
Third, there's a written response to the reading. Your reading and writing on the blog must be completed by the SATURDAY (by midnight) of the week in which the reading falls. This entry should be a long paragraph. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO OTHER STUDENTS' PART THREE EACH WEEK.
Freeman Dyson's important day in history stood out to me: "The day the asteroid hit the Yucatán Peninsula and wiped out the dinosaurs, making room for our little primate ancestors to grow big and brainy and to take over the planet." Who wouldn't agree that that was a big event--literally and figuratively?
I agree!! Imagine walking to school with a dinosaur right next to you?! If dinosaurs were still alive, I think it would kind of be how it is in Jurassic Park. Don't you think??
Quote that stands out to me is the one that talks about the archduke that took a wrong turn. It is crazy to think that something so small of one man being in the wrong place at the wrong time would chance the course of history by starting one of the worlds largest wars in history. It has a sense of humor how the smallest events can cause the biggest reaction to change the world because one man dies when thousands die in a battle for one man.
The entry that stood out to me was submitted by W. Kamau Bell and it said something like “ when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV.” “People went, Wow, black people are sort of magical. And Barack Obama is basically a walking sequin.” This stood out to me because it made me chuckle. I don’t know whether I agree or disagree with the statement but I think it was different compared to the other entries. I love Michael Jackson’s music and I love Barack Obama as our president, so maybe I do agree… they are awesome!
When I first saw a Micheal Jackson music video, I was in awe because I thought he was magical. I would think, "How does he do the moonwalk?!" Ever since then, I have been trying to do the moonwalk.
The reading that stood out to me was Batu Khan wanting to destroy the Holy Roman Empire because there were so many important factors that was created from the Holy Roman Empire. One of the Holy Roman Empire main factors was spreading catholicism around the world. If the Holy Roman Empire was destroyed, there would of never been the Protestant Reformation or the election of new Popes. Also, the amendment of freedom of religions would of never been added to the Bill of Rights. My life revolves around catholicism, and to imagine if the Holy Roman Empire ended, I would not know how my life would be right now.
The one that stood out to me was the defeat of Hitler and Nazism. Had he not been defeated or taken over, who knows where the world would have been. I'm sure more people would have been murdered and politically we wouldn't be where we are today. Had they taken over North America, it would have been scary. I'm glad Germany sent the troops over when they did. Hitler needed to be stop for sure.
May 16, 1983, when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV… This statement stood out to me and I found it to be fascinating but I am not sure if it is a hundred percent accurate.
December 11, 1241 stood out to me. This was the day that Batu Khan had to return to Mongolia because Ogedei Khan passed away. If Ogedei khan had not died at this time in history, then Batu Khan would have carried out his plan to take over Europe. It is interesting to wonder what changes would have occurred in Europe, and how it would be different today.
The even that stood out to me was the day the Hitler and his Nazis were defeated. So, many people had suffered and nations just stood by watching. We heard the horror stories of survivors, but we can only imagine what it would've been like. It would've been an awful world if they had succeeded in their plans, I just couldn't imagine.
The event that stood out to me the most is when Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press. To me, this event is very important. He made the printing press and from then on technology has evolved, which has spread ideas and knowledge even more. Think about it. Now we have textbooks that help us learn so we can get an education. The invention of the printing press has led to people learning about medicine, history, astronomy, biology, etc. Without the printing press, we wouldn’t be where we are today in terms of education and the sharing of ideas.
The reading that stood out to me was Diana Gabaldon quote, "The day, in 1675, that Anton van Leeuwenhoek first looked through the lens of the microscope he invented. There are a whole lot of people making history who wouldn’t have been here save for the discoveries that followed from that drop of pond water." I'm a biology major and this stood out to me the most. Leeuwenhoek started it all, without him i do not believe the world would be as scientifically advanced as it is today.
From the reading, the one that stood out to me was the excerpt by Anne-Marie Slaughter. The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was the biggest movement for expression in history. When the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they essentially signed for a target on their heads. Their dedication and drive for independence is the best example of voicing their beliefs. Today’s public agenda is no different than before, people are rising together to stand for their own opinion whether they be detrimental or beneficial. This is why this excerpt stood out to me the most.
The event that stood out to me the most was the May 16, where Michael Jackson performed the moon walk. The reason why this event stood out to me was because it seems kind of silly that someone would say that is a historic event. It is interesting how they linked something silly as a dance to our current president. I would have never thought that Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk would lead to Barack Obama being president. The event sounds more like entertainment rather than a historical event. I did not know who Michael Jackson was, much less know about this event prior to the reading. I thought it was really interesting to read that someone thought that a pop star's dance move was very important.
Ken Burns’ entry was the one that stood out to the most and I do feel that it was the day that most changed the course of history. Franz Ferdinand’s death led to two World Wars that shaped the world into what it is today. It has tragically led to the deaths of over 80 million casualties, in which most are civilian, and to inhumane atrocities such as the Holocaust. But it also led to technological and medical advances that are still being used today. Unfortunately, most will argue that the benefits of the world wars are insufficient to the innocent lives lost. It’s unbelievable to think that one person’s death could lead to so much tragedy but it’s also incredibly sobering to realize that his death was all due to coincidence.
The quote that stood out to me was the one my Neera Tanden. In her statement she believes that the day that changed history the most was the day that women were given the right to vote in the United States. This blows my mind because it has only been within the last 100 years that women have been able to vote. She goes one to state that through this act, the United States is able to live up to out core values, which are opportunity and equality. I also see this as a pivotal day in history because she is correct, as a nation we pride ourselves on our freedom and equality and by allowing women to vote we are on that definitive path. Oh and it's also on my birthday! ;) haha
June 28, 1914 stood out to me the most. Crazy how a wrong turned into a series of events! Major events! Honestly, I am a firm believer in that things always happen for a reason and even though we lost a lot of brave men and women we also gained a lot of knowledge in medicine and technology. I am still blown away that it was just a wrong turn!
The one about how one wrogn turn caused two world wars to happen. As a big history buff this one stood out the most to me because the study of the world wars has always fascinated me.
The one that stood out to me was the one from June 22, 1941 where if Germany had not decided to send the 3 million soldiers to the Soviet Union border then Hitler would have not been defeated and Nazism might still be around. The thought of it sends chills down my spine. Innocent people were killed for no reason and for a long time. Aid should have been sent to them immediately. I think about it to this day. When I first learned about the holocaust, I knew that Hitler had to be demented. I just could not get it across my mind how a person could be so obsessed with wiping out a group of people because they did not meet his expectations on what a perfect race should be. I am glad that he took this bold move because it helped stop with his plan to wipe out the entire Jewish population. Although, there are still some Nazi followers around the world, the Jewish population is now safe and thanks to regulations and interventions, mass murder has not occurred since.
August 26, 1920 - the day that women were first allowed to vote. This was a huge turning point for women in the United States. Maybe had it not been for this change women still might not be able to do things that men can. Women are so strong and are able to voice their opinions and do things that maybe if this had never happened they wouldn't be able to. I couldn't imagine having to stay at home and not be able to work or go to school!
The quote that stood out to me was the one on August 26th, 1920 the day women were allowed to vote, but more importantly they were being considered as equals to men and not just being viewed as a gender. My grandmother told me the day she got to vote she felt liberated and finally felt that her opinion mattered , and that this was only the beginning of greatness. I couldn’t agree more with her because allowing women the right to vote was the stepping stone for women to run for political office and for women joining the army.
The quote that stood out to me was May 16, 1983 when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV. I'm a fan of MJ and his legacy amazes me as the King of Pop. I really enjoyed his music back in the day. I'm sure this is one the factors that lead up to more acceptance in race.
The quote that stood out to me was by Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series
"The day, in 1675, that Anton van Leeuwenhoek first looked through the lens of the microscope he invented. There are a whole lot of people making history who wouldn’t have been here save for the discoveries that followed from that drop of pond water."
Reason being is because, if it weren't for Anton Leeuwenhoek a lot of diseases would not have been discovered. We probably wouldn't have found out that bacteria is found everywhere. We would probably still think that people get sick as a form of punishment from the Gods.
"By empowering half the population with the responsibilities of citizenship, August 26, 1920—the day women gained the right to vote—allowed the U.S. to live up to its fundamental values of opportunity and equality." This is the quote that stood out to me in comparison to the other quotes. In some ways, this was quote this makes a point. The only problem is, it seems that the U.S. has has "lived up to its fundamental values of opportunity and equality," but I think that this will not be completely true until there is equality among every human being. Human beings ranging from those in poverty to those who are categorized in the minority groups.
The reading that stood out to me was Philip Jenkins writing about the Hitler's defeat. It stood out to me because if those soldiers have not been sent across the Soviet boarder I think Hitler would have became more powerful. Hitler knew how to convince people and if they would have not defeated him I feel like he would have been dictator for many more years and moved on to destroy other groups.
August 26, 1920 This day stood out to me the most because it was a great step for women in achieving equal rights. When we look around in the classroom, we see how this day had a huge impact in allowing equality among men and women.
"The day the asteroid hit the Yucatán Peninsula" was the one day in history that stood out to me. First of all, Walt Disney's Dinosaur movie was the first thing that came to my mind. When I watched that movie, I couldn't believe how things actually happened back then. That movie made me understand better how basically "the world ended." So now when people say that the world is going to end, that's how I picture it. I feel like that day that the asteroid hit became important because we wouldn't be living in the world we live in now. Let's just be honest, we probably wouldn't be alive today.
The reading that stood out to me from the rest is the one from Cristina H. Paxson about the day that Johannes Gutenberg had finished his wooded printing press in the year 1440. This stood out to me because it made me think what if he had not ever finished it. I thought about if it had developed later on how it would have changed the way we printed things now. Would we be behind or still up to date how we are now? I think this day is important in history because as she mentions it help change the way they would print stuff by making it well-organized and easier. They were able to print more stuff faster than rather writing everything by hand.
Freeman Dyson's important day in history stood out to me: "The day the asteroid hit the Yucatán Peninsula and wiped out the dinosaurs, making room for our little primate ancestors to grow big and brainy and to take over the planet." Who wouldn't agree that that was a big event--literally and figuratively?
ReplyDeleteI agree!! Imagine walking to school with a dinosaur right next to you?! If dinosaurs were still alive, I think it would kind of be how it is in Jurassic Park. Don't you think??
DeleteQuote that stands out to me is the one that talks about the archduke that took a wrong turn. It is crazy to think that something so small of one man being in the wrong place at the wrong time would chance the course of history by starting one of the worlds largest wars in history. It has a sense of humor how the smallest events can cause the biggest reaction to change the world because one man dies when thousands die in a battle for one man.
ReplyDeleteThe entry that stood out to me was submitted by W. Kamau Bell and it said something like “ when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV.” “People went, Wow, black people are sort of magical. And Barack Obama is basically a walking sequin.” This stood out to me because it made me chuckle. I don’t know whether I agree or disagree with the statement but I think it was different compared to the other entries. I love Michael Jackson’s music and I love Barack Obama as our president, so maybe I do agree… they are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw a Micheal Jackson music video, I was in awe because I thought he was magical. I would think, "How does he do the moonwalk?!" Ever since then, I have been trying to do the moonwalk.
DeleteI don't get what he means by "Barack Obama is basically a walking sequin".
DeleteThe reading that stood out to me was Batu Khan wanting to destroy the Holy Roman Empire because there were so many important factors that was created from the Holy Roman Empire. One of the Holy Roman Empire main factors was spreading catholicism around the world. If the Holy Roman Empire was destroyed, there would of never been the Protestant Reformation or the election of new Popes. Also, the amendment of freedom of religions would of never been added to the Bill of Rights. My life revolves around catholicism, and to imagine if the Holy Roman Empire ended, I would not know how my life would be right now.
ReplyDeleteThe one that stood out to me was the defeat of Hitler and Nazism. Had he not been defeated or taken over, who knows where the world would have been. I'm sure more people would have been murdered and politically we wouldn't be where we are today. Had they taken over North America, it would have been scary. I'm glad Germany sent the troops over when they did. Hitler needed to be stop for sure.
ReplyDeleteMay 16, 1983, when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV…
ReplyDeleteThis statement stood out to me and I found it to be fascinating but I am not sure if it is a hundred percent accurate.
I definitely love me some Michael Jackson! :)
DeleteDecember 11, 1241 stood out to me. This was the day that Batu Khan had to return to Mongolia because Ogedei Khan passed away. If Ogedei khan had not died at this time in history, then Batu Khan would have carried out his plan to take over Europe. It is interesting to wonder what changes would have occurred in Europe, and how it would be different today.
ReplyDeleteThe even that stood out to me was the day the Hitler and his Nazis were defeated. So, many people had suffered and nations just stood by watching. We heard the horror stories of survivors, but we can only imagine what it would've been like. It would've been an awful world if they had succeeded in their plans, I just couldn't imagine.
ReplyDeleteThe event that stood out to me the most is when Johannes Gutenberg created the printing press. To me, this event is very important. He made the printing press and from then on technology has evolved, which has spread ideas and knowledge even more. Think about it. Now we have textbooks that help us learn so we can get an education. The invention of the printing press has led to people learning about medicine, history, astronomy, biology, etc. Without the printing press, we wouldn’t be where we are today in terms of education and the sharing of ideas.
ReplyDeleteThe reading that stood out to me was Diana Gabaldon quote, "The day, in 1675, that Anton van Leeuwenhoek first looked through the lens of the microscope he invented. There are a whole lot of people making history who wouldn’t have been here save for the discoveries that followed from that drop of pond water." I'm a biology major and this stood out to me the most. Leeuwenhoek started it all, without him i do not believe the world would be as scientifically advanced as it is today.
ReplyDeleteFrom the reading, the one that stood out to me was the excerpt by Anne-Marie Slaughter. The signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was the biggest movement for expression in history. When the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they essentially signed for a target on their heads. Their dedication and drive for independence is the best example of voicing their beliefs. Today’s public agenda is no different than before, people are rising together to stand for their own opinion whether they be detrimental or beneficial. This is why this excerpt stood out to me the most.
ReplyDeleteThe event that stood out to me the most was the May 16, where Michael Jackson performed the moon walk. The reason why this event stood out to me was because it seems kind of silly that someone would say that is a historic event. It is interesting how they linked something silly as a dance to our current president. I would have never thought that Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk would lead to Barack Obama being president. The event sounds more like entertainment rather than a historical event. I did not know who Michael Jackson was, much less know about this event prior to the reading. I thought it was really interesting to read that someone thought that a pop star's dance move was very important.
ReplyDeleteJasmine Martinez,
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly, it is ridiculous.
Ken Burns’ entry was the one that stood out to the most and I do feel that it was the day that most changed the course of history. Franz Ferdinand’s death led to two World Wars that shaped the world into what it is today. It has tragically led to the deaths of over 80 million casualties, in which most are civilian, and to inhumane atrocities such as the Holocaust. But it also led to technological and medical advances that are still being used today. Unfortunately, most will argue that the benefits of the world wars are insufficient to the innocent lives lost. It’s unbelievable to think that one person’s death could lead to so much tragedy but it’s also incredibly sobering to realize that his death was all due to coincidence.
ReplyDeleteThe quote that stood out to me was the one my Neera Tanden. In her statement she believes that the day that changed history the most was the day that women were given the right to vote in the United States. This blows my mind because it has only been within the last 100 years that women have been able to vote. She goes one to state that through this act, the United States is able to live up to out core values, which are opportunity and equality. I also see this as a pivotal day in history because she is correct, as a nation we pride ourselves on our freedom and equality and by allowing women to vote we are on that definitive path. Oh and it's also on my birthday! ;) haha
ReplyDeleteJune 28, 1914 stood out to me the most. Crazy how a wrong turned into a series of events! Major events! Honestly, I am a firm believer in that things always happen for a reason and even though we lost a lot of brave men and women we also gained a lot of knowledge in medicine and technology. I am still blown away that it was just a wrong turn!
ReplyDeleteThe one about how one wrogn turn caused two world wars to happen. As a big history buff this one stood out the most to me because the study of the world wars has always fascinated me.
ReplyDeleteThe one that stood out to me was the one from June 22, 1941 where if Germany had not decided to send the 3 million soldiers to the Soviet Union border then Hitler would have not been defeated and Nazism might still be around. The thought of it sends chills down my spine. Innocent people were killed for no reason and for a long time. Aid should have been sent to them immediately. I think about it to this day. When I first learned about the holocaust, I knew that Hitler had to be demented. I just could not get it across my mind how a person could be so obsessed with wiping out a group of people because they did not meet his expectations on what a perfect race should be. I am glad that he took this bold move because it helped stop with his plan to wipe out the entire Jewish population. Although, there are still some Nazi followers around the world, the Jewish population is now safe and thanks to regulations and interventions, mass murder has not occurred since.
ReplyDeleteAugust 26, 1920 - the day that women were first allowed to vote. This was a huge turning point for women in the United States. Maybe had it not been for this change women still might not be able to do things that men can. Women are so strong and are able to voice their opinions and do things that maybe if this had never happened they wouldn't be able to. I couldn't imagine having to stay at home and not be able to work or go to school!
ReplyDeleteThe quote that stood out to me was the one on August 26th, 1920 the day women were allowed to vote, but more importantly they were being considered as equals to men and not just being viewed as a gender. My grandmother told me the day she got to vote she felt liberated and finally felt that her opinion mattered , and that this was only the beginning of greatness. I couldn’t agree more with her because allowing women the right to vote was the stepping stone for women to run for political office and for women joining the army.
ReplyDeleteThe quote that stood out to me was May 16, 1983 when Michael Jackson first performed the moonwalk on TV. I'm a fan of MJ and his legacy amazes me as the King of Pop. I really enjoyed his music back in the day. I'm sure this is one the factors that lead up to more acceptance in race.
ReplyDeleteThe quote that stood out to me was by Diana Gabaldon, author of the Outlander series
ReplyDelete"The day, in 1675, that Anton van Leeuwenhoek first looked through the lens of the microscope he invented. There are a whole lot of people making history who wouldn’t have been here save for the discoveries that followed from that drop of pond water."
Reason being is because, if it weren't for Anton Leeuwenhoek a lot of diseases would not have been discovered. We probably wouldn't have found out that bacteria is found everywhere. We would probably still think that people get sick as a form of punishment from the Gods.
"By empowering half the population with the responsibilities of citizenship, August 26, 1920—the day women gained the right to vote—allowed the U.S. to live up to its fundamental values of opportunity and equality." This is the quote that stood out to me in comparison to the other quotes. In some ways, this was quote this makes a point. The only problem is, it seems that the U.S. has has "lived up to its fundamental values of opportunity and equality," but I think that this will not be completely true until there is equality among every human being. Human beings ranging from those in poverty to those who are categorized in the minority groups.
ReplyDeleteThe reading that stood out to me was Philip Jenkins writing about the Hitler's defeat. It stood out to me because if those soldiers have not been sent across the Soviet boarder I think Hitler would have became more powerful. Hitler knew how to convince people and if they would have not defeated him I feel like he would have been dictator for many more years and moved on to destroy other groups.
ReplyDeleteAugust 26, 1920
ReplyDeleteThis day stood out to me the most because it was a great step for women in achieving equal rights. When we look around in the classroom, we see how this day had a huge impact in allowing equality among men and women.
"The day the asteroid hit the Yucatán Peninsula" was the one day in history that stood out to me. First of all, Walt Disney's Dinosaur movie was the first thing that came to my mind. When I watched that movie, I couldn't believe how things actually happened back then. That movie made me understand better how basically "the world ended." So now when people say that the world is going to end, that's how I picture it. I feel like that day that the asteroid hit became important because we wouldn't be living in the world we live in now. Let's just be honest, we probably wouldn't be alive today.
ReplyDeleteThe reading that stood out to me from the rest is the one from Cristina H. Paxson about the day that Johannes Gutenberg had finished his wooded printing press in the year 1440. This stood out to me because it made me think what if he had not ever finished it. I thought about if it had developed later on how it would have changed the way we printed things now. Would we be behind or still up to date how we are now? I think this day is important in history because as she mentions it help change the way they would print stuff by making it well-organized and easier. They were able to print more stuff faster than rather writing everything by hand.
ReplyDelete