Is War Necessary?

I don't think that war is necessary, but in many cases war is necessary. There are millions of ways things in this world can be settled without war. But in some cases fighting is the only way to get a point across. Either you want to see whose army is better, or you are fighting to earn something that you think you deserve.

How did European Exploration and Colinuization forever change the landscape and lives of people in the Old and New world?

Europeans brought about a lot of things that we still practice and do today. They brought different kinds of foods. They brought different cultures and religions. The Europeans also brought over simple stuff; spices, tobacco, sugar. All of those things could be sold for a profit. The Europeans brought over Christianity. Which is a religion that most people in the world practice today. Christianity is one of the most dominant religions out today.

How did European exploration and colonization forever change the landscape and lives of people in the Old World and the New World?

Europeans brought about a lot of things that we still practice and do today. They brought different kinds of foods. They brought different cultures and religions. The Europeans also brought over simple stuff; spices, tobacco, sugar. All of those things could be sold for a profit. The Europeans brought over Christianity. Which is a religion that most people in the world practice today. Christianity is one of the most dominant religions out today.

Carpe Diem

To me it means living in the moment - making each moment count. It also means being in the present, not worrying about the past, or letting this moment go by because you are waiting for some future event. This doesn't mean you ignore the lessons of the past, and it doesn't mean you don't set goals. It means that this moment is full of possibilities.

Discovering the Undiscovered

I wouldn't go on this voyage to outer space. I mean, this is a place that no one has ever been, so there could be something very dangerous there. If no one has ever been there they wouldn't know how the climate was or anything. But there could be many good things coming if I was to go. I would get recognized as the first person to go to this place. It could be exciting to go to a place that no one has ever been. you'd probably see things you would never dream about seeing. But me personally, I would'nt go.

The Printing Press and the Spread of Knowledge

The printing press had a big impact on the Renaissance society. With the printing press they could make more books and they could have more of them for people to buy and read. The printing press also brought down the price of books. The printing press also had it where more people can learn to read and write. When they learn to read and write then they can be smarter people in the society then. By them being smarter then they can teach people how to read and write. They can make schools for the kids to go to. The printing press has made a difference back then.

The big impact on today’s society is the Internet. The Internet is a place where people can go and learn more about things that they don’t know are that they already know. The Internet gives you information on something. You may know a little bit about something but you may want to know more so you can just use the Internet and look it up. The Internet can help you out in different ways. You can go to places where you may want to look up map for to show you how to get somewhere. It is so useful. So the Internet has a big impact.

Why do Religons exist?

I think religons exist so that different cultures can express their different beliefs. There are many different cultures in america. Religons just give people a chance to express theirselves among their own culture. Many people say that religons are powers that controls human destiny.
My religon is Christian.

What does it mean to be civilized?

Being civilized means to have a very high developed culture. People say "Act in a civilized behaviour", so you could take that to mean that being civilized is the same as being polite or even respectful. Civilized is defined in the dictionary as having a very high respect for your culture. That is why you see so many different kinds of people in America. There are different languages, foods, and types of clothing. Being civilized means to just respect your culture and what you believe in.

Living History Interview Questions
1.What did you think about Malcolm X and what he believed in?
2.How did the abolition of segregated buses affect you?
3.How did you feel about the Jim Crow laws?
4.How did Martin Luther King’s assassination affect you?
5.What did you think about Martin Luther King and what he believed in?
6.Describe how you felt when President Kennedy was assassinated.
7.What did you think about the Freedom Riders and what they set out to accomplish?
8.What can you remember about the four students that were killed at Kent State University during the Vietnam War protests?
9.What did you think about the invention of transistor radios?
10.Which part of past history is most memorable to you?

Living History Interview Answers
1.Seemed like a guy that had people’s best interest in mind.
2.Lived in Ohio, really didn’t affect me.
3.Shocking to find out that people didn’t have the same rights.
4.Disheartening. Knew it wasn’t going to be a good thing. I was afraid of what would happen next.
5.I heard the speech. I was very inspired. I kind of knew the country was going to be better.
6.I was really stunned. I watched the assassination on television.
7.I agreed with their goals, but I thought that they were a little crazy.
8.I felt bad for the guys doing the shooting. I was angry at the establishment, because they handled the situation so poorly.
9.I thought it was a marvelous invention. I got one for birthday.
10.The Vietnam War era. Because very young people were protesting on campuses. I got drafted to the Vietnam War, but was medically discharged.