War Horse

The Movie takes place in England during 1914-1918, the time of World War 1. The Protagonist is actually the horse name, Joey, along side with a teenager named Albert. Joey was bought from a bidding, by his father, and was suppose to be a horse meant for labor, a plow horse. When the war started Albert's dad sold Joey to the military, as they needed money for their house. Joey is then brought to France, and was then placed into the hands of many armies. He has survived through the German army twice, while everyone else are him were dead, sacrificed in order to save him. He runs away from the German army when he was used a labor horse to drag an artillery up a steep hill. He gets tangle in barb wire when running from the gun shots, but instead runs into the fray. This is where the German army and the Allies had their temporary truce, in order to save Joey. In the end Joey is reunited with Albert, where it's Albert who saves Joey from execution.

Joey is being handed off to the army, while Albert is trying to stop them from taking him.

Dramatic
The actors were good in the movie, they portray a new sense of style when it comes to acting. Shows how well the horse is trained in order to perform all of his tasks. The music fits well with the story, as it plays well with the type of action that is being performed.

Cinematic
The music also fits into this category, as it sets up a feel of cinematic motion towards the viewer. One example shows how Joey watches Albert, this shows an emotional bond that is placed on to them. Another shows the Duck, where how emotionally attached it is to everyone around him.

USA and Philippines War

From 1899- 1902 The United States went to war with the Philippines. The United States spend an abundance amount of money to get the supplies needed for the war. The United States had far more troops than the Filipinos, in turn won the war in the American favor.

The Philippine Organic Act was established on July 1st, 1902 this helped give the Filipinos their independence, but in September 5th 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt gave his condolence to the people.

The United States helped the Philippines, after the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan,  by donating over $37 million dollars in supplies and food to the people. Emergency supplies were given to them by helicopters, along with medical attentions were also given.

The Philippines is located near southeast Asia, close in the middle of the Tropic of Cancer, and the Equator.

Spanish American War Cartoons

The Spanish American War was taken place in 1898, which resulted in the Treaty of Paris causing the control of Cuba towards the US, and the freedom of colonized countries from Spain. Propaganda was used in the Spanish American War, which is misleading information to promote a political view. At the same time Yellow Journalism was used, which is a journal that is based on crude exaggeration.

Uncle Sam drags US ships to Cuba

- Uncle Sam, the United States government, brings it's ships to Cuba, which means it's there to protect and liberate the country from Spain.

Being shot to Spain

-A citizen of Cuba, or governor is shot back into Spain, because if they can't follow the rules of the United States, than they would have to leave moving back to Spain. 

The Americans give a way to the Filipinos.

-The United States is describing the Filipinos as a savage race, in which the US provides a way into a more civilized life, an american life.

Muckrakers

Progressive Era- 1890s to 1920s a time period where there were many political reforms and social activism.
Muckrakers- names given by President Theodore Roosevelt that are journalist that try to show the political corruption with in the government and any other place that needs reform.

Muckrakers

Upton Sinclair

- Focused on the Chicago Meat factory, the conditions placed upon the people. Wrote "The Jungle"

Lincoln Steffens

- Created the book, "The Shame of the Cities." Focused on corrupted political power in the cities.

Ida Tarbell

- Book, "The History of the Standard Oil Company." Focused on the corrupt oil company, Standard oil.

Jacob Riis

- Book "The Battle with the Slum," Wrote this to focus on the poor conditions of the streets of Manhattan.

Edwin Markham

-Poem "The Man with the Hoe," Wrote about the cruelty of labor.

Thanksgiving, what am I grateful for?

I am grateful for my parents, they have taken care of me, feeding me, providing a house to live in. they have provided me with life that I am living in. Life is given to me by my family.

My Family Photo

I am thankful for the United States' First Amendment, it states that there is freedom of speech, press, religion for every US citizens. This has provided us the freedom what we seek for, giving us rights that benefit us as a whole, voicing our opinion.

The First Amendment of the United States of America

Electoral Votes, 1876-1888 and 2008-2012

Election of 1876
Massachusetts votes for Rutherford B. Hayes of the Republicans 13 Electoral votes. In the New England area Rhode Island was the only state that sided with the other candidate.

Election of 1880
Massachusetts votes for James A. Garfield of the Republicans for 13 Electoral votes.
All States in the New England area voted for the Republicans.

Election of 1884
Massachusetts votes for James G. Blaine of the Republicans for 14 Electoral votes. Rhode Island votes for the Democratic party, while the other New England states votes for the Republican candidate.

Election of 1888
Massachusetts votes for Benjamin Harrison  of the Republicans for 14 Electoral votes. Rhode Island stander by the Democrats side, the only state in New England to do that during this election.

Overall the States did vote together, but on some occasions Rhode Island sided for the other party.

Election of 2008
Massachusetts votes for Barack Obama, with 12 Electoral votes, of the Democrats.

Election of 2010
Massachusetts votes for Barack Obama again with 10 Electoral votes.

There are a lot more voters for each candidate in the 21st century than the 19th century. With at least a 900,000 more people voting for someone. In the election of 1876 there were at least 360 electoral votes, now there is at least 530 electoral votes. In the Election of 2008 there was a split in electoral votes in Nebraska, where in the 19th century this never happened.

Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican candidate of 1876 Presidency. 

Electoral College Results of 1876. 

Oil Boom

Discovery Oil Boom

Mining oil process in present day. This is where oil can be extracted from the sand, without burrowing deep into the earth. Oil is found mixed in the sand, where in large amounts will equal a little less than an oil reservoir. 

Prudhoe Bay Alaska, America's largest oil reserve. 

Mining Process in the 1900's. A simple drill down to the earth, until oil is struck, and the build up of pressure will release the oil. Many injuries occur from the high pressure oil that is released. 

Impact

The oil industry boomed with the founding of surplus oil. Oil prices dropped, inventions now contribute from oil, and technology increased. Henry Ford created the first assembly made automobile, which helped create a vast empire of cars for everyone to buy. The prices of cars dropped to about 3 month pay of work, in order to buy one. Everyone was able to own cars due to the mass production of automobiles from Henry Ford. 

Henry Ford's assembly line, mass producing rims and brakes for the Model T.

Henry Ford's First Model Car, the Model T.

Oil in present day helped create many new inventions that support modern day life. The long term effects of oil helped brought up new ideas on the production of oil. 

The United States is decreasing their oil consumption.

United States imports the most oil in the world, with 6.6 million barrels a day, while China imports 6.2 million a day.

Did you know Oil is used to make these Products too?

1. Soap
2. Perfumes
3. Lipstick
4. Toothpaste
5. Tents