23.2
At the end of the Mao communism, consumerism and the ideas for new technology took over the minds of the Chinese. This took place because of the increase of economic power and growth. The idea floated around China that people needed the "Eight Bigs" The eight bigs were: color tv, refrigerator, stereo, camera, motorcycle, a suite of furniture, washing machine and an electric fan. This visual source shows two people on a motorcycle in some type of garden. They look very happy and look like they are almost modeling on the bike. This gives off the impression that the consumer needs a motorcycle to experience these things and it also glamorizes it. This increased sales in motorcycles and made the country even more money. Western ideas were now globalized through globalization. Younger people felt they needed to conform to western type civilizations and behavior.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Monday, April 18, 2016
Chapter 22 Document
Document 22.4
Abandoning Islam
This document was about a muslim women named Ayaan Hirsi Ali who spent much of her life moving around to different countries. She was born to a strict muslim faith in Somalia. She and her family moved all around to places such as Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. She then fled an arranged marriage and went to the Netherlands. She made her way up in politics and became elected into the dutch parliament. In 2006, she moved to the United States and has been working at the American Enterprise Institute. She told about her experiences in an excerpt called From Islam to America.
This excerpt includes Hirsi Ali's reasons for leaving Islam and a letter that she wrote for her dead grandmothers. She talks about her views on Islam now that she has studied it and been involved with it. She disagrees with the philosophy of the gender inequality. I also disagree with the view of women in Islam. It is hard to see that still stands in today's society even with all of the positive changes we have made as a nation/world. In the letter to her grandmother, she mentions she wishes she could've been there to persuade her to change her views on religion and accept western culture and freedom. She mentions the "secret of the Dutchman's success" and I agree with this. You must adapt to your surroundings, without fully losing who you are, and invent. Progress. She closes the letter by saying "I no longer believe in old ways.."
Abandoning Islam
This document was about a muslim women named Ayaan Hirsi Ali who spent much of her life moving around to different countries. She was born to a strict muslim faith in Somalia. She and her family moved all around to places such as Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and Kenya. She then fled an arranged marriage and went to the Netherlands. She made her way up in politics and became elected into the dutch parliament. In 2006, she moved to the United States and has been working at the American Enterprise Institute. She told about her experiences in an excerpt called From Islam to America.
This excerpt includes Hirsi Ali's reasons for leaving Islam and a letter that she wrote for her dead grandmothers. She talks about her views on Islam now that she has studied it and been involved with it. She disagrees with the philosophy of the gender inequality. I also disagree with the view of women in Islam. It is hard to see that still stands in today's society even with all of the positive changes we have made as a nation/world. In the letter to her grandmother, she mentions she wishes she could've been there to persuade her to change her views on religion and accept western culture and freedom. She mentions the "secret of the Dutchman's success" and I agree with this. You must adapt to your surroundings, without fully losing who you are, and invent. Progress. She closes the letter by saying "I no longer believe in old ways.."
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Chapter 22
Chapter 22
Countries throughout the world were struggling for independence during this time period. Only a select few countries became independent as a result of their efforts. Phillipines, India, Pakistan, Burma, Indonesia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel were the first to achieve independence in the 1940s. Strayer compared the independence to the decolonization when Europeans in America overthrew the British rule. The twentieth century was a time when many colonies fell. After WWI the Ottoman and Austrian empires collapsed. Also German and Japanese empires also collapsed. The collapse of many of these colonies was because of the internal conflict. There were a lot of ideologies floating around and they contradicted each other. Christian theology and material progress was in the middle of racism, exploitation and poverty. Mohandas Gandhi was an activist in India at the time of brutal racism and violence in India. He preached non-violence and even came up with his own political philosophy called satyagraha, or truth force. He worked in ways that were different than other protests. Non violence and wise words attracted people to stand by Ghandi. His movement to peace has resonated to this day. There was unrest in South Africa. Thankfully with the help of Nelson Mandela, African apartheid came to an end without racial conflict. Unlike India, South African obtained political freedom as a unified state.
"An eye for an eye, makes the whole world go blind."
This quote really showed Ghandi's non violent methods of protest and political philosophy.
Countries throughout the world were struggling for independence during this time period. Only a select few countries became independent as a result of their efforts. Phillipines, India, Pakistan, Burma, Indonesia, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel were the first to achieve independence in the 1940s. Strayer compared the independence to the decolonization when Europeans in America overthrew the British rule. The twentieth century was a time when many colonies fell. After WWI the Ottoman and Austrian empires collapsed. Also German and Japanese empires also collapsed. The collapse of many of these colonies was because of the internal conflict. There were a lot of ideologies floating around and they contradicted each other. Christian theology and material progress was in the middle of racism, exploitation and poverty. Mohandas Gandhi was an activist in India at the time of brutal racism and violence in India. He preached non-violence and even came up with his own political philosophy called satyagraha, or truth force. He worked in ways that were different than other protests. Non violence and wise words attracted people to stand by Ghandi. His movement to peace has resonated to this day. There was unrest in South Africa. Thankfully with the help of Nelson Mandela, African apartheid came to an end without racial conflict. Unlike India, South African obtained political freedom as a unified state.
"An eye for an eye, makes the whole world go blind."
This quote really showed Ghandi's non violent methods of protest and political philosophy.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Ch. 21 and Chapter 21 Documents
Chapter 21
During this time frame, Communism became a practiced political philosophy that stemmed from Socialism. During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Soviet Communist party and government provided aid for them. They encouraged their movement. All of these countries cared for a better future and better society. The French, Chinese, and Russian all were looking for ways to modernize their societies. These revolutions threatened governments throughout Asia and South America. All of their ideology stemmed from the philosophies of Karl Marx. His teachings weren't necessarily violent but most European socialists during the twentieth century advocated an uncompromising revolution.
"In Marxist theory, communism also referred to a final stage of historical development when social equality and collective living would be most fully developed, largely without private property. Socialism was na intermediate stage along the way to that final goal."
In February of 1917, Tsar Nicholas II who was the ruler of Russia stepped down. This was the ending of the Romanov dynasty which lasted 3 centuries.
In the Chinese Revolution, communists made women's rights different and more appealing to attract them to join. They made divorce easier, outlawed arranged marriages, and gave women the right to vote as well as own property. This was very appealing to the women. Thousands of women assisted in the revolution by handcrafting blankets and essentials like shoes.
The Cold War began when America and British forces wanted more open and democratic societies that were involved in capitalist world wide economy. The NATO and the Warsaw Pact were rival military alliances. Europe then became bitterly divided. The Cuban Missile crisis paved the idea that the new arms race is nuclear weapons of mass destruction. These newly formulated weapons were very dangerous, if even a small fraction of weapons detonated it could reduce countries to ash. This is problem why there was actually no firearm weaponry or warfare during the Cold War.
The Cuban Missile
Document 21.1
This was about Stalin's five year plan for development of the Stalinism. He discusses that Europe has created new industries that developed during his 5 year plan. He also states that the Soviet Union has become strong in defense and capable of supplying its army in an event of attack. Discusses how unemployment rates have dropped dramatically. Stalinism has released peasants from working under Kulaks (rich, upper class) He ends his speech by saying, "... we have achieved a victory that is truly of world-wide historic significance."
Joseph Stalin
During this time frame, Communism became a practiced political philosophy that stemmed from Socialism. During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Soviet Communist party and government provided aid for them. They encouraged their movement. All of these countries cared for a better future and better society. The French, Chinese, and Russian all were looking for ways to modernize their societies. These revolutions threatened governments throughout Asia and South America. All of their ideology stemmed from the philosophies of Karl Marx. His teachings weren't necessarily violent but most European socialists during the twentieth century advocated an uncompromising revolution.
"In Marxist theory, communism also referred to a final stage of historical development when social equality and collective living would be most fully developed, largely without private property. Socialism was na intermediate stage along the way to that final goal."
In February of 1917, Tsar Nicholas II who was the ruler of Russia stepped down. This was the ending of the Romanov dynasty which lasted 3 centuries.
In the Chinese Revolution, communists made women's rights different and more appealing to attract them to join. They made divorce easier, outlawed arranged marriages, and gave women the right to vote as well as own property. This was very appealing to the women. Thousands of women assisted in the revolution by handcrafting blankets and essentials like shoes.
The Cold War began when America and British forces wanted more open and democratic societies that were involved in capitalist world wide economy. The NATO and the Warsaw Pact were rival military alliances. Europe then became bitterly divided. The Cuban Missile crisis paved the idea that the new arms race is nuclear weapons of mass destruction. These newly formulated weapons were very dangerous, if even a small fraction of weapons detonated it could reduce countries to ash. This is problem why there was actually no firearm weaponry or warfare during the Cold War.The Cuban Missile
Document 21.1
This was about Stalin's five year plan for development of the Stalinism. He discusses that Europe has created new industries that developed during his 5 year plan. He also states that the Soviet Union has become strong in defense and capable of supplying its army in an event of attack. Discusses how unemployment rates have dropped dramatically. Stalinism has released peasants from working under Kulaks (rich, upper class) He ends his speech by saying, "... we have achieved a victory that is truly of world-wide historic significance."
Joseph Stalin
Monday, April 4, 2016
Chapter 20 and Chapter 20 Documents
Chapter 20
This time frame was such a monumental and important era in history in my opinion. A lot changed and a lot of stigmas formed. The first world war started in 1914. This was what really jumpstarted the 20th century. Strayer says, "It was essentially a European Civil War with a global reach" This later provoked the spread of world communism. The Great Depression then followed this and the Holocaust which has had a lasting impact on society to this day. World War II was included in this time frame. After World War I, it was hard to return to normal life especially veterans and civilians. They set up homes called "Homes for heroes" These houses had normal and traditional family values. In 1922, Adolf Hitler became known and his philosophies in civilizations still scarred people today. World War II eventually brought down the declining Ottoman empire. This led to the map of the middle east that we all known today. In the West, economic downturn was prevalent in society. In Europe and America, unemployment reached 30% by 1932.
Chapter 20
Document 20.2 The Japanese Way
A document titled Kokutai No Hongi was published in1937. It was an old document that described the authoritative philosophy of the time. It was recovered by american soldiers after they devestated Japan in 1945.
This time frame was such a monumental and important era in history in my opinion. A lot changed and a lot of stigmas formed. The first world war started in 1914. This was what really jumpstarted the 20th century. Strayer says, "It was essentially a European Civil War with a global reach" This later provoked the spread of world communism. The Great Depression then followed this and the Holocaust which has had a lasting impact on society to this day. World War II was included in this time frame. After World War I, it was hard to return to normal life especially veterans and civilians. They set up homes called "Homes for heroes" These houses had normal and traditional family values. In 1922, Adolf Hitler became known and his philosophies in civilizations still scarred people today. World War II eventually brought down the declining Ottoman empire. This led to the map of the middle east that we all known today. In the West, economic downturn was prevalent in society. In Europe and America, unemployment reached 30% by 1932.
Chapter 20
Document 20.2 The Japanese Way
A document titled Kokutai No Hongi was published in1937. It was an old document that described the authoritative philosophy of the time. It was recovered by american soldiers after they devestated Japan in 1945.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Chapter 19 and Chapter 19 Documents
Chapter 19
Although China attempted to match agricultural and industrial revolutions like the Americas or Europe, they fell short. There were too many people in China and they couldn't produce enough. Especially overseas. Their internal expansion and their western expansion fell short of the wealth and success of Europe's overseas empires. Starvation, lack of crops, and overpopulation all contributed to the growing pressure taking place. All of these factors led to violent rebellions and gangs. This led to the Taiping Uprising. They rejected all of the traditional ideologies such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. They spread their own custom and unique form of Christianity. I believe this is taken from the influence of Europe. Because Asia would not have heard of Christian ideology if it weren't from the Europeans. One thing that stood out about this revolution was the gender roles were different then most. Women in the Taiping uprising fought with soldiers. Also they rejected the traditional Asian ideology of foot binding. Also women who were under the uprising and previously had been foot binding were required to stop. This short lived period unfortunately was not strictly monitored and they had ambivalence toward the equality of women. Taiping power swept out southern China in 1853 and set up their capital in Nanjing. China's evolving relaionship with Europe was most drastically changed during a time period called the Opium Wars. Countries became familiar with opium and it's powerful effects. People in China claim is was "fit for Buddha." China then consistently imported many smuggled chests of opium in 1773. Chinese law became aware of this growing problem and tried to crack down on it. They were mostly bribed and stilled smuggled into the country. Britain then tried to exterminate these laws so they could profit from the export of opium. This is what is known as the opium war.
Chapter 19 Documents
Kang Youwei was a confucian scholar that described what China needed in "Memorial to Emperor Guangxu. He talked about even though the Chinese empires are evolving, for the leaders to consistenly read confucion writings.
Also the documents describe educational reform in a mainly Confucious teaching environment. Gender reform and revolution focused on documents written by women and how women should be treated.
Although China attempted to match agricultural and industrial revolutions like the Americas or Europe, they fell short. There were too many people in China and they couldn't produce enough. Especially overseas. Their internal expansion and their western expansion fell short of the wealth and success of Europe's overseas empires. Starvation, lack of crops, and overpopulation all contributed to the growing pressure taking place. All of these factors led to violent rebellions and gangs. This led to the Taiping Uprising. They rejected all of the traditional ideologies such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. They spread their own custom and unique form of Christianity. I believe this is taken from the influence of Europe. Because Asia would not have heard of Christian ideology if it weren't from the Europeans. One thing that stood out about this revolution was the gender roles were different then most. Women in the Taiping uprising fought with soldiers. Also they rejected the traditional Asian ideology of foot binding. Also women who were under the uprising and previously had been foot binding were required to stop. This short lived period unfortunately was not strictly monitored and they had ambivalence toward the equality of women. Taiping power swept out southern China in 1853 and set up their capital in Nanjing. China's evolving relaionship with Europe was most drastically changed during a time period called the Opium Wars. Countries became familiar with opium and it's powerful effects. People in China claim is was "fit for Buddha." China then consistently imported many smuggled chests of opium in 1773. Chinese law became aware of this growing problem and tried to crack down on it. They were mostly bribed and stilled smuggled into the country. Britain then tried to exterminate these laws so they could profit from the export of opium. This is what is known as the opium war.
Chapter 19 Documents
Kang Youwei was a confucian scholar that described what China needed in "Memorial to Emperor Guangxu. He talked about even though the Chinese empires are evolving, for the leaders to consistenly read confucion writings.
Also the documents describe educational reform in a mainly Confucious teaching environment. Gender reform and revolution focused on documents written by women and how women should be treated.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Chapter 18 and Chapter 18 Documents
Colonial Encounters in Asia and Africa
Europe's expansions covered incredible amounts of countries. This can be credited tot heir massive industrial revolution. This also called for many raw materials and crops. Rubber, Cocoa, Palm Oil, Tea and gold/silver are a few examples (Strayer 880). Europe made more money investing overseas than in it's homeland. 60 percent of it's cotton cloth was being exported. There was a new type of racism seen by Europeans of Asian and African people. They started using more of prestige and apparatus to judge the opposite culture and race. This racism influenced how Europe expanded across the globe. Started in 1750, Europe conquered more in the Eastern Hemisphere rather than the Western Hemisphere. Germany, Italy, Belgium, USA, and Japan were all being invaded by Europe. They focused on more economic control rather than warfare domination. They still had warfare but it was minimal. Though some societies didn't cooperate under foreign rule, some people did and they served in the military. There were numerous rebellions both small and large. In the cultivation of products there was a lot of abuse to the workers. This prompted a massive rebellion in Mozambique in 1905 persuaded the Germans to end the cultivation of Cotton. Many families needed more income to support there families so they migrated for work. This spread millions of families across Asia and Africa and sometimes overseas. The cultural change was huge in the Colonial era. It changed the way people in these societies viewed everyday things in their community and also themselves. Education and religion were effected greatly during this time. Europeans sent many missionaries all throughout the conquered lands to spread Christianity.
Chapter 18 Documents
The first image was a board game made in the late 19th century. It depicts Africa and the trail through which missionaries go across Africa. The colors are very vivid, reds, blues, yellow and greens.
The Second image is the cover of a french publication. It is a portrait of the commander of the french expedition, Jean-Baptiste Marchand. He became famous because leading his troops across Africa for 18 months.
The third image is a cartoon that shows Cecil Rhodes, a British business man and politician who made his wealth from South African Diamonds, with one foot in Egypt and one foot in South Africa. It also looks like he is holding cables, sort of like he is in control of these countries. (Left)
"From the Cape to Cairo"
The fourth image shows a British soldier and a French soldiers making a toast with chaos all around them. It is an allusion back to several quarrels the two countries had causing damage to each other.
The fifth and final image is by an unknown Ethiopian artist. It shows the Ethiopian army battling Italy.
Europe's expansions covered incredible amounts of countries. This can be credited tot heir massive industrial revolution. This also called for many raw materials and crops. Rubber, Cocoa, Palm Oil, Tea and gold/silver are a few examples (Strayer 880). Europe made more money investing overseas than in it's homeland. 60 percent of it's cotton cloth was being exported. There was a new type of racism seen by Europeans of Asian and African people. They started using more of prestige and apparatus to judge the opposite culture and race. This racism influenced how Europe expanded across the globe. Started in 1750, Europe conquered more in the Eastern Hemisphere rather than the Western Hemisphere. Germany, Italy, Belgium, USA, and Japan were all being invaded by Europe. They focused on more economic control rather than warfare domination. They still had warfare but it was minimal. Though some societies didn't cooperate under foreign rule, some people did and they served in the military. There were numerous rebellions both small and large. In the cultivation of products there was a lot of abuse to the workers. This prompted a massive rebellion in Mozambique in 1905 persuaded the Germans to end the cultivation of Cotton. Many families needed more income to support there families so they migrated for work. This spread millions of families across Asia and Africa and sometimes overseas. The cultural change was huge in the Colonial era. It changed the way people in these societies viewed everyday things in their community and also themselves. Education and religion were effected greatly during this time. Europeans sent many missionaries all throughout the conquered lands to spread Christianity.
Chapter 18 Documents
The first image was a board game made in the late 19th century. It depicts Africa and the trail through which missionaries go across Africa. The colors are very vivid, reds, blues, yellow and greens.The Second image is the cover of a french publication. It is a portrait of the commander of the french expedition, Jean-Baptiste Marchand. He became famous because leading his troops across Africa for 18 months.
The third image is a cartoon that shows Cecil Rhodes, a British business man and politician who made his wealth from South African Diamonds, with one foot in Egypt and one foot in South Africa. It also looks like he is holding cables, sort of like he is in control of these countries. (Left)
"From the Cape to Cairo"
The fourth image shows a British soldier and a French soldiers making a toast with chaos all around them. It is an allusion back to several quarrels the two countries had causing damage to each other.
The fifth and final image is by an unknown Ethiopian artist. It shows the Ethiopian army battling Italy.
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