He was put under circumstances that would cause any person to do what he did. To escape the harsh reality of war and to start a new beginning, he decided to hop the border. His intention had been to come to the country legally, but he knew that the legalization process would take too long and he couldn’t afford to live in the darkness and the fear that was lurking in his hometown of El Salvador. No matter who a person is or what their residency status might be, it is important to realize that they are people too and they deserve to be able to have a place where they can feel…
Imagine you were a woman living in the Nez Perce tribe, a tribe that had assisted hundreds of white Englishmen from the start of their arrival. But then suddenly, your trusted friend Governor Stevens turns his back on you and your people, he decides that miners could search for gold on your land. When you realize that the government soldiers are willing to kick you off your land, you are mad but you don't not want to conflict with white settlers so you leave but some of your tribe attacks killing four whites. This started a war which was called the Nez Perce War. What would you do if you were in the situation of the Nez Perce Indians?…
A Ruler for Rome Out of all the Rulers we read about for Rome, Numa Pompilus showed characteristics of a true ruler. Numa showed morality always sought for in a king. He was a peacemaker, which made his kingdom a prosperous and joyful one. Numa not only built on top of Romulus’s work, but her made it a better and bigger kingdom. Above all the rulers that us students read about Numa Pompilus showed morality, kindness, and self sacrifice.…
In world history, Cyrus the Great (600 - 529 BCE) is a lofty character. He is the "father of the Iranian nation". He was the first world leader to be referred to as "The Great". Though he was a conqueror, he was successful as a ruler not through might but through kindness and the Cylinder of Cyrus provides archaeological proof of that. Compare on a map the earlier Egyptian and Mesopotamian empires to the Persian Empire.…
Have You Ever Wanted to be a Hero? Have you ever wanted to be a hero? I am sure you have, at least in your childhood. Disney does a wonderful job of showing who and what heroes are. Hercules is a greek God that is turned into a mortal by Hades the god from the underworld.…
Once upon a time during World War two. There was a land away for children. A land where all children could roam free and have fun. A land where animal talks. A land that kids where kids never aged.…
The past 20 or so years have undeniably been stormy ones for our country. Between threats of terrorism, huge schisms in ideology, and accusations of anti patriotism, it’s no wonder the coming presidential election is heating up to be more of a three ring circus than an exercise in civic responsibility. However, “it all comes ‘round again” has been my take on American history, and while this type of uber patriotism flames up from time to time, I’m reminded of another specific time in American history when charges of anti Americanism were rampant. So rampant in fact, laws were passed that seemed to go against the freedoms we were fighting for in the first place!!…
After a sweaty, dusty hike, moist wipes won’t reduce it. A conventional camp shower, the kind you dangle from a tree, is better than nothing, but its low water strain is kinda wimpy. Nemo’s $99.95 Helio Pressure Shower) sits on the ground and delivers 5 to 7 minutes of steady water pressure. Its tank holds 2.9 gallons of water, and the integrated 7-foot hose is helpful for speedy showers, washing dishes, and getting your canine (reasonably)…
The Shepherd of Hermas is important in the sense that it supports an expectation of the end times, it presents the return of Jesus before it was prophesied in the millennial reign. It can also be seen to provide evidence that this view was debated and elaborated on in writings outside of the Bible from the second…
Morelos took over and tried to lay the pavement however he was killed too. Before he was punished, he had written a declaration of independence of his own called the “Sentiments of the Nation.” Morelos…
Not only does Absalom betray himself, he also betrays his father and his religion as well as Gertrude. With leaving home young, he was able to find work in Johannesburg. For a reason that was never made clear, he loses touch with his parents and falls into a life crime. Absalom gets influenced by the wrong group of people. Which attempting to go into someones house to steal from them goes against Absalom's religious beliefs.…
The Soviet Union hit the peak of its domestic prosperity in the early 1970s, but by the late 1970s things started to decline. Economic growth declined throughout the late 70s and into the mid 80s. Furthermore, The arms race and the large military investment that the Soviet Union was involved in, contributed to a stagnating economy. In addition, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, in 1979, was devastating to the super power. The loss in Afghanistan was embarrassing and costly for the USSR.…
Argentina - Mercedes Sosa - “Sólo le pido a Dios” The title of this song “Sólo le pido a Dios” means “I only ask of God” when it is translated from Spanish to English. It was written by León Gieco in 1978 while at his parents’ house in Cañada Rosquín, a small town in the northern part of the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. Gieco provides social commentary on the chilling political events that were occurring at that time in the Argentine government through this song, which makes this song a hidden transcript. Gieco comments on the political turmoil of the nation, referring to the multiple coups and changes in leadership for the nation, the exile of Mercedes Sosa, and the potential war with Chile.…
January of 1978 was the beginning of ten years of dark times for Iran. The people of Iran had to suffer through a revolution, a new government, and a war. Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi is a book featuring a young girl Marji who was growing up while these negative events were happening. Marji had to face many issues growing up with her parents, herself, the war, and the new government. Marji was able to get through these events, however it was not without deaths, violence, and negativity.…
Around 900 B.C. a new empire began its rise to power. This specific empire would grow to be one of the largest that the ancient mediterranean world had ever seen. The Assyrian empire would be so vast largely because of it’s military might and experience. So what made this military so special? The size of the army?…