Lap 7 Project Blog

   The project was finished fast and was very easy. We had good process in order to get the project done as fast as we did. We used the checklist attached to the "super important" email and split the sections up for each person. I was given one or two slides and everyone else had the same amount of slides. Because two slides does not take a long time to do, four people getting six to eight slides done, made the project much easier. My group handled their work well.
   The government's interaction with business was to help get them out of debt. The Stimulus Package was meant to stimulate the economy and get more jobs for the unemployed. The government hoped for businesses to not fail. The failures of the Plan were financial issues, social issues, and economic issues. The plan did get more jobs for people, but unfortunately not enough.
 

Differences in Life. Today vs. The Past

   Life was completely different in various ways back then, compared to today. People back then, danced differently. The Charleston was the most popular dance and would be considered as weird and funny today. In these times there is a popular dance known as the "Dougie." Genres of music was also different. Jazz and the Blues was the most popular music that people listened to in the 30s. Today, people listen to R&B and Rock. A popular song from the past was "Summertime" by George Gershwin. People today, now listen to music completely different. Such as the song "Only Girl" by Rihanna. Slang was also different. Back then, some African Americans used the word "Black Dog" when they were talking to their mothers. People also used refer to African Americans "Negro". People now ask what's up by saying "Sup?". They also say that they like someones' shirt by saying "That's swag".  People in the 30s used to dress up in actual dresses, shiny shoes, and slacks. People now wear, Jeans, Hoodies, Sneakers, and T-shirts. The costs for candy and technology was also cheaper back then. A radio could cost 5 dollars back then but it can cost 40 dollars today. A candy bar used to be 5 cents, but now it's over a dollar. In conclusion, life today was very different then it was in the past.

Photos and the Great Depression

   There were many things that happen during the time near the Great Depression and also during it. In one of the photos, a picture that says "Votes for Women" is shown. Women wanted the rights. Back in the past, they had to protest in order to get what they desired. They protested for what they desired the most, which was the right to vote. In the second photo, there are men from the civil war being shown. They hold instruments in their hands and these men marched into war with the rest of the soldiers to hopefully boost the morale of their comrads. In the last picture, there is a before and after picture. One half of the picture shows the depression. It shows how people were living and how sad their lives were during that time. In the other half, a woman is shown painting what looks like a star on an airplane wing. This half was to get people motivated to win the World War II.
   The Great Depression was an economic failure in North America. It started from 1929 and lasted up long up to 1939. Causes of the Great Depression were war, buying on credit, unequal distribution of wealth, bank failures, and, the main reason, the stock market crash of 1929. It was the most devastating depression ever in the Western world.

1920s-1940s music compared to Today

Today, music can really only be compared and contrasted to the music made during the 1920s through the 1940s. Back in the 20s-40s, race problems existed even more often than today. People, especially African Americans had to deal with hate and segregation. They knew white people only considered them to be separate and not equal. During the 20s to the 40s, jazz and blues were very popular. African Americans expressed their feelings towards their life and the lives of others. Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, an African American jazz trumpeter and singer, made the song "Black and Blue." The song was about white people calling him different, as if he was not like them, because of the color of his skin. His lyric, for example, says "My only sin, is in my skin."
Music from the present can still express feelings about life, but not as much about racial issues. The music i listen to, can usually either be about succeeding when people said they would not, or even about how their life was in the past.

Acts of Imperialism Today

   Imperialism today can be different and as similar as it was in the past. Imperialism can also be either legal or illegal in present times. Ways that imperialism can be legal is if businesses can find a way to make way more money than other companies if they succeed which shows that they overpower others and can make the companies go out of business. Ways that it could be illegal is by bullying other kids smaller than you with force, or being racist towards others which brings them down.
   Imperialism can be different from the past. In the past, there was not as destructive weapons to show strength over a country. Today, if a country were to threaten another country, using imperialism, the two countries could easily go to war and cause mass destruction because of all the advanced weaponry such as bombs.
   Ultimately, imperialism, today, is different and similar to the past by ways of expanding and over powering others.

Should countries pursue policies of imperialism?

   I think that no country should pursue policies of imperialism, or empire expansion. Imperialism can only lead to violence, destruction, and hatred. I am sure no other country wants to be taken over by force. The only reason why a country should be taken is if they agree.
   Imperialism can be violent and destructive, especially during modern times. In the present, a lot of different countries have very destructive weapons. One example is the atomic or nuclear bomb. If imperialism was used, some countries will want to fight back, and could end up bombing each other. Imperialism can also lead to hatred. If one country successfully takes over another, the unfortunate country can hold a grudge. A revolution could occur and only more violence and destruction can be the result.
   In conclusion, imperialism is a horrible policy to follow. No country should use power to take over and expand. Imperialism only causes the destruction of others and peace is ruined.

Do You Support Imperialism for Your Country?

   I think that Imperialism for my country would be wrong. I think that the United States should not have to spread anymore than it has already. The United States already owns land that is not even connected to the actual continent. For instance, there is Hawaii. Also, going to war with another country could end up being a disaster.

   Imperialism is a horrible way to expand land. I think that it the United States should not use Imperialism because many people could be harmed. I have family in a different country and I would definitely not want the United States to harm the country for the expansion of land.  The United States has the best military in the world, but to use it for taking land from others is not necessary. Imperialism is only a way to show power, in opinion, only shows power and the ability to take advantage.