35.1
1. Identify
-Brasila: new capital city of Brazil located in the country's interior.
-land reform: breaking large states and distributing that land to peasants
-standard of living: quality of life
-recession: the slowdown in the economy
-PRI :main political party in Mexico (Institutional Revolutionary Party)
2.Taking Notes
Steps toward into democracy
Brazil: Generals allowed direct elections of local, state, and national officials & Fernando achieved some success in tackling the nation's economic and political problems & maintained an elected civilian government.
Mexico: Nationalized the Mexican oil industry, and kicked out foreign oil companies & opposition parties continued to challenge the PRI and in 1997 they won a large number of congressional seats-denying the PRI control of the congress for the first time in its history.
Argentina:Generals agreed to step down and in 1983 Raul Alfonsin was elected president, and he continued to rebuild democracy and the economy.
3. Comparing and Contrasting
In Brazil, military dictators ruled for two decades and their actions caused their economy to boom, however the government froze wages and cut back on social programs and caused a decline in the quality of life. In Mexico, several generals were elected, but they did not rule as military dictators. In Argentina was ruled by Juan Peron who was an army officer, and they offered programs with broad popular appeal, but limited freedoms. However after his wife Eva died, his enemy's being the church and military moved against him and he was driven out. Next they ruled for 3 decades and then Peron for one more years. Their economy was in terrible shape and murders and torture were everyday events. The government killed at least 10,000 people.
4. Analyzing Themes
The state of the nation's economy affects its democratic progress because if it is not in good shape than neither is their democratic progress. In order to have democratic progress all other problems must be taken care of. If the economy is in ruins than it will be hard for people to agree on anything; there will be too many problems for people to vote on and more opportunity for conflict.
35.2
1.Identify
-federal system: power shared between state governments and a central authority.
(In Nigeria they set up three states, one for each region and ethnic group )
-martial law: Temporary military rule was established by a group of army officers (most of them Igbo, and they seized power in the capital city of Lagos and abolished the regional governments)
-dissidents- opponents of government policy
-apartheid:a complete separation of the races.
-Nelson Mandela: African National Congress Leader
2.Taking Notes
Nigeria- Developed federal system and set up three states, one for each religion. They had a war with Biafra, and there was a declaration of martial law. Attempted nation-rebuilding.
Both- European Policies Cause Problems: colonial boundaries making national identity almost impossible to develop. Economic problems because Europeans saw colonies as a way of wealth. Also, Africans were moved far from their family, and there was little done to educate the majority of the African people. Military government rule.
South Africa-Apartheid segregates society; banned social contact between blacks and white. However, blacks protests the controls imposed by the white minority; forming the African National Congress. Imprisonment of Nelson Mandela.F.W. de Klerk was elected president & he released Nelson Mandela.First universal elections were held in 1994. A new, more democratic contrition was passed in 1996.
3. Identifying Problems
I think that the main problem that Nigeria must overcome before it can establish a democratic government is to first off get their economy in its best order. Next i think that they need to get some supporting groups, to get people motivated so that they have a chance for change. The military is going to need to stop governing Nigeria, and they need to somehow get political power back, other wise the chance for democracy is hopeless.
4.Theme Activity : Partner/Team Work
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Yemen
The country of Yemen, located in the Middle East, overall has quite a low population density compared to its surrounding countries. With its population of people being 11.5 million their population density is 57 people per square mile. Out of their 203,369 square miles, only 33% of their land is urbanized, making them the country with the least urbanization in the Middle East. Their county also ranks low in GDP per capita and oil wealth per capita; GDP is only 500 and 0 for oil wealth. The two other things that Yemen ranks low in are their life expectancy and literacy. Their life expectancy is only 47 years old, while most of the other countries are at least in the 60's range. As for literacy, only 5% of woman can read and write, and only 28% of men can; they have the lowest literacy capability in the Middle East. Yemen's main language is Arabic, which makes sense because Arab ethnic group is 95% of the population while the other 5% is other. Although Yemen is lacking in many departments compared to the rest of the Middle East, their religion of Islam/Muslim is the most common across the Middle East.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Hotel Rwanda
Morgan Hunt
History 9
February 10, 2008
Film Analysis Report
The setting of the film Hotel Rwanda was in Kigali, the heart, capital and largest city in Rwanda. In 1994 Kigali was the scene for the Rwandan Genocide, in which around 1 million Tutsi's lost their life. The film is based on a true story one how one man, Paul Rusesabigina, used his hotel -The Mille Collines- to save thousands of lives from the Interahamwe (Hutu militia responsible for much of the killing in 1994 genocide). He gives up many of his belongings and money just to shelter these people, even though there is little hope of survival. Although this film is quite heartbreaking, it sends a message of how when we see something bad going on in the world, that we shouldn’t just sit around and do nothing; we need to bring our sympathy to action.
The main character, Paul Rusesabigina was the general manager at the Mille Collines hotel, and used his authority and money to save as many people as he could. He was a family man, and in the movie is quoted for saying "Family is all that matters." He sacrifices more than most would just to save these people. He lived on hope. There were so many things going
against him, against all the Tutsi's, but he took the risks he needed just to save the people of Rwanda. He was the person in the film who had the greatest affect on me. Although there were times when he thought for sure that they were all going to die, he stayed composed, he never let all the people in the hotel realize he was worried, he made them believe everything would be alright and he did it with good intentions at mind. There is no doubt in my mind that many people consider him a hero, and he has certainly earned it.
His wife, Tatiana Rusesabigina, is also a very caring person. She worries about her friends, and especially her niece's, wanting so badly for them to be okay. The night the president of Rwanda was murdered, a 'cleansing of the country' beings, and Roger, their son is outside. When Roger is brought into the house he is covered in blood which terrifies them. However, once toweled clean, luckily they realize he has no injuries; he has the blood of others from witnessing killings. The rest of the movie, he does not talk until Paul, does not get on the truck that their family is on, and Roger screams "Papa! Papa!” However, the UN truck that is supposed to bring them to the airport has been ratted out by Gregoire. Gregoire was a Hutu employee of Paul, and threatens to tell on Paul for holding 'cockroaches' in the hotel, and refuses to work for him.
Another main character in the movie is George Rutaganda, Vice-President of the Interahamwe. Paul goes to him when he needs more food for the hotel, and George attempts to encourage Paul to join the Interahamwe. One of my favorite characters in the movie would have to be Pat Archer, a Red Cross member. Her goal in the movie was to save the orphans, which I thought was a good goal. She also helps Paul and Tatiana find their niece's amongst all the children.
In this movie there is a great deal of conflict. Some external conflict would be obviously be the genocide taking place, but also conflict with Gregoire and what needs to be done for safety. Gregoire, as said before is a Hutu employee of Paul that refuses to work. When Paul tries to enforce the fact that he should work, Gregoire uses the fact that he is keeping Tutsi's in the hotel against him. When at last there is hope for people getting on a plane to safety, Gregoire tells a Hutu, who announces it on the radio and the truck full of Tutsi's is attacked on the way to the airport. If Gregoire had not interfered, the people staying at the hotel would have had more hope and reassurance instead of fear.
Some internal conflict is conflict that Paul has inside. He is torn between sheltering these people and keeping his family safe. It worries him of what may become of the people in his hotel. He tries to do all he can but worries that it is not enough. He deals with the pressure of not only keeping his family save but also the people at the hotel. Although he says he will never leave Tatiana and his family he feels that he needs to stay and help the people at the hotel. Another internal conflict is with Roger, because during the whole movie he is traumatized from when he witnessed his neighbors and friend's family's being slaughtered.
In my opinion, the turning point of the fill was when they were driving along the road back to the hotel and had to turn around because of all the dead bodies. It showed how serious the problem was and how out of hand it had gotten. It made the watchers realize the extent of the killings, and hit Paul with a reality check. He realized that they were all going to die soon anyway, they would all share the same end but yet he still tried to change what he thought was everyone's fate. He knew that the machete was no way to die.
Paul Rusesabigina had more than 1,200 Tutsis and moderate Hutus within the walls of the luxury hotel he managed. I liked how the movie kept most of the film as accurate as possible. I am also glad how they kept it less
violent so they could keep it PG 13, however I would have changed it so they at least mentioned what really happened just so people would be aware that it was much worse. I also liked how they didn’t show you the extent of the killings until about halfway through the film when they are driving in the road. It leaves out a part that would worry you and it is introduced at just the right time. It is a scary thought to think about 1 million people were killed in the Rwandan Genocide. It is also quite terrible that after staying in Rwanda for two more years, Paul Rusesabigina moved to Brussels in 2006 after receiving credible threats on his life. I learned how selfish and heartless people can truly be. Although they UN did try to help, so many were not concerned at all with the people that were being killed. So many killings were taking place, and the world only looked away.
In my opinion, the movie was a 10. Not only was it informative, but it kept the viewers interested. The movie sent a reality check to the audience as they the viewers began to feel guilt and sadness for what took place. It is quite a moving story that I think everyone should watch, and hopefully for those who watch it will be more thankful for what they have, and to lend a helping hand when needed.
History 9
February 10, 2008
Film Analysis Report
The setting of the film Hotel Rwanda was in Kigali, the heart, capital and largest city in Rwanda. In 1994 Kigali was the scene for the Rwandan Genocide, in which around 1 million Tutsi's lost their life. The film is based on a true story one how one man, Paul Rusesabigina, used his hotel -The Mille Collines- to save thousands of lives from the Interahamwe (Hutu militia responsible for much of the killing in 1994 genocide). He gives up many of his belongings and money just to shelter these people, even though there is little hope of survival. Although this film is quite heartbreaking, it sends a message of how when we see something bad going on in the world, that we shouldn’t just sit around and do nothing; we need to bring our sympathy to action.
The main character, Paul Rusesabigina was the general manager at the Mille Collines hotel, and used his authority and money to save as many people as he could. He was a family man, and in the movie is quoted for saying "Family is all that matters." He sacrifices more than most would just to save these people. He lived on hope. There were so many things going
against him, against all the Tutsi's, but he took the risks he needed just to save the people of Rwanda. He was the person in the film who had the greatest affect on me. Although there were times when he thought for sure that they were all going to die, he stayed composed, he never let all the people in the hotel realize he was worried, he made them believe everything would be alright and he did it with good intentions at mind. There is no doubt in my mind that many people consider him a hero, and he has certainly earned it.
His wife, Tatiana Rusesabigina, is also a very caring person. She worries about her friends, and especially her niece's, wanting so badly for them to be okay. The night the president of Rwanda was murdered, a 'cleansing of the country' beings, and Roger, their son is outside. When Roger is brought into the house he is covered in blood which terrifies them. However, once toweled clean, luckily they realize he has no injuries; he has the blood of others from witnessing killings. The rest of the movie, he does not talk until Paul, does not get on the truck that their family is on, and Roger screams "Papa! Papa!” However, the UN truck that is supposed to bring them to the airport has been ratted out by Gregoire. Gregoire was a Hutu employee of Paul, and threatens to tell on Paul for holding 'cockroaches' in the hotel, and refuses to work for him.
Another main character in the movie is George Rutaganda, Vice-President of the Interahamwe. Paul goes to him when he needs more food for the hotel, and George attempts to encourage Paul to join the Interahamwe. One of my favorite characters in the movie would have to be Pat Archer, a Red Cross member. Her goal in the movie was to save the orphans, which I thought was a good goal. She also helps Paul and Tatiana find their niece's amongst all the children.
In this movie there is a great deal of conflict. Some external conflict would be obviously be the genocide taking place, but also conflict with Gregoire and what needs to be done for safety. Gregoire, as said before is a Hutu employee of Paul that refuses to work. When Paul tries to enforce the fact that he should work, Gregoire uses the fact that he is keeping Tutsi's in the hotel against him. When at last there is hope for people getting on a plane to safety, Gregoire tells a Hutu, who announces it on the radio and the truck full of Tutsi's is attacked on the way to the airport. If Gregoire had not interfered, the people staying at the hotel would have had more hope and reassurance instead of fear.
Some internal conflict is conflict that Paul has inside. He is torn between sheltering these people and keeping his family safe. It worries him of what may become of the people in his hotel. He tries to do all he can but worries that it is not enough. He deals with the pressure of not only keeping his family save but also the people at the hotel. Although he says he will never leave Tatiana and his family he feels that he needs to stay and help the people at the hotel. Another internal conflict is with Roger, because during the whole movie he is traumatized from when he witnessed his neighbors and friend's family's being slaughtered.
In my opinion, the turning point of the fill was when they were driving along the road back to the hotel and had to turn around because of all the dead bodies. It showed how serious the problem was and how out of hand it had gotten. It made the watchers realize the extent of the killings, and hit Paul with a reality check. He realized that they were all going to die soon anyway, they would all share the same end but yet he still tried to change what he thought was everyone's fate. He knew that the machete was no way to die.
Paul Rusesabigina had more than 1,200 Tutsis and moderate Hutus within the walls of the luxury hotel he managed. I liked how the movie kept most of the film as accurate as possible. I am also glad how they kept it less
violent so they could keep it PG 13, however I would have changed it so they at least mentioned what really happened just so people would be aware that it was much worse. I also liked how they didn’t show you the extent of the killings until about halfway through the film when they are driving in the road. It leaves out a part that would worry you and it is introduced at just the right time. It is a scary thought to think about 1 million people were killed in the Rwandan Genocide. It is also quite terrible that after staying in Rwanda for two more years, Paul Rusesabigina moved to Brussels in 2006 after receiving credible threats on his life. I learned how selfish and heartless people can truly be. Although they UN did try to help, so many were not concerned at all with the people that were being killed. So many killings were taking place, and the world only looked away.
In my opinion, the movie was a 10. Not only was it informative, but it kept the viewers interested. The movie sent a reality check to the audience as they the viewers began to feel guilt and sadness for what took place. It is quite a moving story that I think everyone should watch, and hopefully for those who watch it will be more thankful for what they have, and to lend a helping hand when needed.
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