Jessica J.

My Experience of September 11, 2001

When the planes hit the twin towers I was sitting in my biology class watching my teacher tell us about germs and how they can spread through your system.  Then my teacher decided to turn on the television to CNN so we could just watch the news while we were studying for our next test.  When he turned to that station it was showing the planes over and over hitting the towers and how they collapsed before our eyes.  Many of the students in my class started to cry and some of them had family members who worked in the twin towers.  I felt my heart drop down to my feet and I wanted to cry but tears wouldn't fall.  It felt as if I was in shock and I couldn't turn my eyes away from the screen in fact no one could at that time.

Then on the overhead speaker my principal explained to us that we have just been attacked and for everyone to stay claim.  Also she said that if anyone felt too sad to go through school because of what happened and you need someone to talk to the guidance counselor is there for you.  Some of the students left and went to the guidance counselor for guidance on how to deal with their emotions.  I stayed in the class room and went through the rest of school scared and wondering if we would be hit next since we have the largest naval base in the world.  I figured that would be the next target for them to hit because it is very important to

America

and I could see that they were hitting very important places.  However as the day went on we weren't hit by any planes and my fear ceased. 

That day will never leave my mind because I was there on the day that this tragedy happened.  I know that this day will always be talked about and soon it will be in the history books of students to come.  I pray that the next time something happens like this again we'll be ready and willing to fight to keep

America

safe.

1970's Music and Movies

Music and Movies are a huge part of everyone’s lives, and in the year of 1970 people listened to music to help take their mind off the war, and watched movies because it reminded them of the reality going on in the world. The top ten movies starting with number one were: Love Story, Airplane, M*A*S*H, Patton, The Aristocats, Woodstock, Little Big Man, Ryan’s Daughter, Tora, Tora, Tora, and Erinnerungeh an die Zukunft also known as Chariots of the Gods. The top ten songs starting with number one were: Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head by B.J. Thomas, I Want you Back by The Jackson 5, Venus by The Shocking Blue, Thank You for Being my Friend by Sly and The Family Stone, Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel, Let it Be by The Beatles, ABC by The Jackson 5, American Woman by The guest Who, Everything is Beautiful by Ray Stevens and Long and Winding Road by The Beatles. The movies and music of the time are alike in that they distracted people from stress in their lives, and there purpose was to entertain.

Americans wanted to see the movies about war because it was the first time that war was openly shown on TV and in movies, and that is probably why five of the top ten movies were war movies. The comedies, such as Airplane and MASH eased the sorrow of the Vietnam War, and love stories, such as Love Story and Ryan's Daughter are classics, which appeals to women with husbands at war. Children’s movies were created to entertain them from all problems happening around them and in the world, like Aristocats. The Woodstock documentary was the about popular music; the biggest music festival which involved sex, drugs, rock and roll and represented the essence of the 1960's. The people not able to attend wanted to know what happened at Woodstock. Erinnerungeh an die Zukunft also known as Chariots of the Gods was a sci-fi movie, which became popular because it was released right after the first man walked on the moon. People’s interest space theories and aliens were growing. Movies violence was growing in films, which was very dramatic and upsetting to some people.

Top songs in 1970 were love, inspirational, and dance music. Music was used to keep people’s minds off the war and help them forget their troubles. Songs had a variety of subjects, some included women, love, friendship and any other happy topics they found inspiring. The top song was Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head by BJ Thomas; it was inspirational and helped people keep their heads up. Jackson 5 held two of the top ten spaces; their songs were a combination of dance and love. They were extremely popular among younger groups and helped young adults have a good time.

Music and movies in 1970 were similar in that everyone enjoyed watching movies and listening to the music. There was something for everyone to enjoy no matter his or her situation. They were very different because they served two different purposes. Movies reminded people of the war, and the bad things happening in the world involving their country, where music tried to help keep people’s minds off the horrible things happening overseas. Music inspired people to have a brighter outlook on life.

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Our group met to discuss our post twice.  The first time we met everyone showed up in Lauren's room in President's Park.  We couldn't really get much work done because we had not recieved the list of Top Ten songs yet.  After Thanksgiving Break we met at 6:00 in Lauren's room on Wednesday.  We had trouble with our conflicting schdules so Nicole and Jessica could not be there.  We knew Nicole had to work so we assigned her the job of editing our work.  When we met we discussed the songs that we were given in class.  We downloaded a few so we could feel the whole effect of the music. After we talked about the songs, we researched the Top Ten movies of 1970.  We looked at several websites, choosing to research the movies based on Box Office revenue. After finding a few which differed we picked the one that was most like the others.  We all chimmed in and wrote down all the important key points. It was decided that Lauren would write it, I would commentate, Nikki would edit, Omar would find links, and Jessica would find pictures.

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Our group met on Tuesday night in my room. We decided that Lauren would make the Simutopian society and label all of the names. Omar edited the paper, and me, Jessica, and Nicole all helped write the paragraghs. Nicole also found the links and I was the commentator. We met agian on Friday morning to double check everything and post it on Typepad.

Liberty Farms

Liberty Farms is a utopian society for runaway slaves. This community was set up as refuge for those who were mistreated and managed to escape. The surrounding forest kept this community safe and well hidden from others. This was a place where people could find refuge, shelter, food, and a home. The town was set up agriculturally and socially to meet the towns blossoming needs.

Liberty Farms was an agricultural society. The farms grew by the river, where everyone could help one another with the labor on the fields. There was no trading with other towns or profit being made; the town grew enough to feed its own. A few mills were used for harvesting and separating the crops. They grew corn, wheat, cotton, and other various vegetables. The forest provided lots of game for hunting. It was a self-sufficient community. The center of town had beautiful gardens in the center of town. Apple and peach orchids where grown around the homes. Most people were religious Christians, whose priority was building the church. The church was a place where they could worship God freely in their own manner. It was built away from the houses but used as a social gathering, a place where the whole town could hold social events. The times were changing and more towns were placing the cemetery away from the town. It reduced the consistent reminder of death because of the location.

Most towns during this time were designed to fit the needs of the community. It was clear that these runaway slaves needed a place where their culture and lives would thrive. A safe haven away from the abuse and mistreatment suffered through most of their lives was the answer to their problems. This community had all the essentials, including homes, work, and freedom.

Links:
http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_088700_utopiancommu.htm
Utopian Communities, 1800-1890

http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1989/1/89.01.04.x.html
The Symbollic Invention of America Utopia

http://www.fiu.edu/~mizrachs/utopo-amer.html

The Perspective of How Catlin Views the Native Americans in the 1800s

In the 1800s, George Catlin's view of the Native Americans was the main basis of how they changed as a people. There was much reform in the 1800s for the Indians because of the American influence on their society. It seemed as though the Indians changed themselves to fit in with America to be accepted. Catlin's portrait portrayed the Indians in two very distinguished ways of how they appeared to the Americans.

The Native American to the left of the portrait is painted in his natural habitat. He has the bird feathers on his head maybe to show his rank in the village. The way he stands straight up and forward to show how strong he is and his courage. He is facing towards the White House stating that he is travailing there soon. The purpose of him going there is because he wants the land that is rightfully owned by the natives.

When he arrives back to his home; he is changed into a different person similar to an American. He is smoking a cigarette and wearing a black suit with a red belt tied around his waist. In his hands he has an umbrella in one and in the other a fan showing his feminine side. His back is slightly bent stating that he lost his courage and he is not as strong as he used to be. Before he had on the native clothing but now he was completely changed. In the background of the portrait it shows his native land and him facing towards it showing his betrayal of his people. He went to Washington on a strict journey and it turned him into the opposite of what he was fighting against.

In between the 1830s to the 1850s, he was not the only Native American influenced, it was a lot of them being changed. This change seemed to wipe out the Indians ways of living to suit the Americans. In the middle ground, it showed the hay fields representing that they still had something in common, the land on which they lived on. However the land was the only part of them that was still left saving. Catlin's painting portrayed not only the two sides of the Native Americans but it revealed the horrible truth of how the Americans slowly took over their land.

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Dirty Politics in 1774

The British exploit the women as uncaring mothers, who use their
sexuality to influence politics. They had strong views on women's
roles as homemakers and mothers. The British women would
never undermined their husbands by joining politics. The artist
expresses his disgust of the American women in politics. The
cartoon instilled a false image of the behavior of American women.

The patriotic women of Edenton, North Carolina during 1774 were
depicted as alcoholics and bad homemakers. The artist shows a
group of women mingling outside of their social class with men
and slaves. By showing the child under the table, eating off the
floor, it portrays the women as irresponsible. Bad hygiene is
represented by the trash on the floor and the dog urinating inches
away from the child. He portrays the women as unattractive,
manly figures but make it a point to show cleavage. The women
are shown drinking gin, which during these times was the
cheapest and most addictive type of alcohol. The women were
bringing down politics with their debauchery.

Activism by women was represented negatively in the image and
others. The irresponsibility and alcoholism shown in the cartoon
outlines the belief that women belong with their families and not in
politics. In participating in such activities they neglect their children
leaving their home lives in disarray. This cartoon strengthened the
belief that America needed to be controlled by the British and was
incapable of self-rule.