WWIII

I think that WWIII is defiantly a possibility; however I'm not sure that it would be in my life time.

The reason for an upcoming world war this time, I believe, would be over natural resources like land water and especially oil. As smaller and undeveloped countries become more and more urbanized and industrial they will begin needing the resources that larger and already industrialized countries have. Since the larger countries also want a strong industry they won’t willingly give the smaller countries what they need therefore causing the smaller countries to feel cheated. They would feel cheated because large countries like the US have tried to industrialize the eastern world for many years always lending them the resources they need but now since the smaller countries are on their way to becoming more western they won’t give them anything. Soon enough the smaller countries would come together and attack the larger countries for resources they need. However, I don’t think this will happen in my life time.

Even though I think a WWIII is very possible I don’t think it would happen in my life time. One reason for this is that we have a very strong UN. The UN would be a way for small and large countries to come together and come to a compromise about how much one country will give another. Although countries will be able to come to agreements the smaller countries will always need something more and there will eventually come a time when both countries disagree. Also, I think that we are finding new cheaper energy sources everyday which will slow down WWIII from happening. For example, scientists have figured out ways to farm without having to take up acres of space, as well as finding new ways to harness energy from natural sources like wind and water. However, these examples are all still in process, people are still in need of oil and lots of land. Again, these things will only slow down the war but it won’t stop it.

In conclusion I believe a war will happen because countries that are becoming more industrialized will be in need of more resources. However, if the war were to happen I think it would only happen either at the end of my generation or much later.

WWII Question

Anne Frank wrote: “I don’t believe the war (World War II) is simply the work of politicians and capitalists. Oh no, the common man is every bit as guilty; otherwise, people and nations would have rebelled long ago!” (May 3, 1944.)The Nazis needed Dutch collaborators to carry out their fascist decrees. What would have influenced someone to become a collaborator? What factors would have encouraged someone to join the resistance? Do you think these factors were based on personal characteristics or political beliefs? How should accountability for wars be assigned? So many say they never understood what was happening. How likely could that have been?


What would have influenced someone to become a collaborator? I think a main reason for a country to become a collaborator would be out of fear. This is because if your country was not able to hold of the German army then you would risk the chance of been thrown into a concentration camp or an extermination camp.

What factors would have encouraged someone to join the resistance? I think many things could trigger someone joining the resistance. First, I think that strong personal beliefs would trigger your feelings. If you strongly believed that everybody should have a say in what the country does and believes in a lot of freedom you would be against Hitlers fascist rule. Also, being a part of a non-Aryan race or being a Jew would trigger much hate towards Hitlers ambitions. Since, Hitler was targeting you, you would most likely want to do something about it rather then being sent to a camp.

Do you think these factors were based on personal characteristics or political beliefs? I think that these factors can be triggered by both political or personal characteristics. If you are a member or a Political Party then your decision might be more politically based then someone who is Jewish who would have a more personal characteristic.

How should accountability for wars be assigned? Since, it is usually the leader or ruler of the country that decides to go into a war, i think him/her and their true followers should be punished. Other then that, I think that every country that was involved in the war, in whatever way, should have to pay equally for the damage done.

So many say they never understood what was happening. How likely could that have been? I think that in some cases it could have been very likely. The Nazi's weren't publicly going around and killing people. I think that everyone would know that something was going on but only to a certain extent. Uneducated people that live in rural parts of Germany might not have felt the full blow of the Holocaust therefor they could truthfully say that they didn't fully understand what was happening in the concentration camps.

Letter WWII

Pvt. Fred J. Nesbitt
Ardennes, France
December 21, 1944

Dear Claire,

Hello my little sister! To begin with I am terribly sorry I haven’t written this has been the only time in the past week and a half that I have had time to sit down and write. Things have been very difficult. Rations here have been getting worse and worse each day. The clothes we were given are either too small or too large. The shirt I was given today was much too tight and has been cutting into my armpits the whole day. As for the food, it’s horrible. I’m beginning to yearn for a nice ripe apple. Day after day we’re given stale bread and cold coffee. Oh, Claire, I’m not sure I can take any more of this dreadful existence. We were attacked exactly five days ago by more German soldiers. No one in the platoon had seen this coming therefore, giving them the element of surprise. They entered the Ardennes at around 5:00am taking control of many of our troops by 8:00am. Their plan was to split the Allies in half and first they sought to attack us because they believed that the western side of Europe was weaker. During the first few days, it seemed as if the Germans were winning, due to our shock. Fortunately, a blistering snowstorm hit giving us time to strategize. It also helped that the German troops had begun to run out of oil. Though the snowstorm had a positive effect on the battle the living conditions in the trenches are becoming extremely hard to endure. The ground is slippery and no matter where you go or how you huddle you are always cold. I’ve never known such cold Claire. Not only is the weather chilly, but the faces of the soldiers, Germans, Americans, British, Japanese, their faces are the coldest of all. The only emotion you can see, in their pale blue faces is pain and anger. You can’t even begin to imagine their faces Claire, I doubt that anyone could unless have been in this appalling war. Going back to the weather, remember in my letters, during the summer, how I used to complain about being sandwiched between a dozen men at night? Well, now since it’s so terribly icy and bitter I couldn't’t be more grateful for a dozen bodies surrounding me keeping me warmer. Though sometimes, in the morning, there’s slush making trench foot a more and more regular problem by the day. As for the tents, when I get the privilege of sleeping in one, they can be much colder then the trenches. This is because the flaps are not pulled down consequently, letting in more frosty air. I haven’t seen this much blood in my entire 3 months of being here. It wouldn’t surprise me if this turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles the US has had in this God forsaken war. It sickens me thinking about how many lives have been lost. I’m no longer certain who represents the good side and who represents the bad side. We share more in common as all of us are young, hungry and desperate men who want to go home. I’m sorry you have to be the one to hear about all my horrible times, but I definitely could not go to Mum and Dad for fear of worrying them to death. I miss you terribly, little sister, and hope that all is well back home. I think of you all everyday and would give anything to be home again.


Your loving brother,
Fred



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THE MIXING BOWL

THE MIXING BOWL

STEP ONE:
Start after WWI
Mix half a cup of Treaty of Versailles
That only includes a few countries
Stopping the country that lost
From giving any input
Slowly pour it into a huge mixing bowl.

STEP TWO:
Produce a League of Nations
That contains
No power
No army
That only allows a select few countries
And that is unable to act swiftly
Add the wet ingredients to the mixing bowl.

STEP THREE:
Conjugate three fascist leaders
By the names Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin
Make sure that Hitler wants to
Unite German speakers
Praise the Aryans
Take over more land
And dominate the world
Fold several times until the mix becomes one.

STEP FOUR:
Next grab a few countries
That helped create the Treaty of Versailles
Their appeasement
Encouraging Hitler to move forward
Unstoppable
Use a blender to further mix ingredients. Add to the mixing bowl.

STEP FIVE:
Crack a German Aggression
Make sure that Hitler signs pact with Stalin
Then backstabs him
While taking over many countries
Including Poland
Using hands slowly but surely squeeze the dough until it is a stiff texture.

STEP SIX:
Finally grease the pan with a Japanese Aggression
Japan needs more natural resources
And they decide to clear way for conquest
By blowing up Pearl Harbor
Once mixture is well blended pour into a pan. Place in oven on high heat for six years.

animal farm video.!

Keeping in mind that I tend to like books more then movies I think that the Animal Farm Video was a good representation of the book. The movie hit on the main points of the book. It also did a great job on representing the animals and how the act and how they show their feelings.
However, two things I didn't like were that I found that the events happened to quickly as well as that Molly wasn't included in the video. I think that it would have been better if Napoleon hadn't become a dictator quite as fast as he did. This would of helped to convince the audience that he was actually trying to help the farm. Therefor making it more shocking when he become dictator and moves into the house. Also, leaving Molly out of the video is a huge mistake. This is because Molly represents a small, but vital, group of citizens during the Russian Revolution. She represents the rich who were able to escape the country and because they took Molly out it seems as if they aren't considering the people that were able to flee.
In conclusion, I think that the movie did a great job in highlighting the main facts of the book, only leaving out a few little things.

My Character in Animal Farm

I think the character that best represents me is Benjamin. For example both Benjamin and I tend to know what is going on. Benjamin knew what was happening during the revolution and also what would come of it. Usually I can guess what the outcome of something will be just like Benjamin could. An exception of our similarities is that I'm not afraid to say how I feel about what is happening. Unlike Benjamin I choose to act or speak out against what is happening and get involved. To summarize, Benjamin and I are alike in the way that we know what is happening but we are different because I act when I don't like something that is going on.