Saturday, January 16, 2016

What problems did colonists face in Plymouth?

The Plymouth settlers faced a number of serious problems upon arrival in the New World. For one thing, they were the victims of bad timing. They arrived in winter and so were unable to do much in the way of planting crops to harvest. Instead, they had to rely on the limited food supplies they'd brought with them on the Mayflower. These supplies soon ran out, leading to hunger and starvation.
The winter weather also made it impossible to establish any kind of shelter on land. Once again, the settlers had to remain on board ship instead of venturing outside. The harsher the conditions, the longer it would take to get any kind of settlement up and running.
In addition to all the other challenges, the Plymouth colonists were forced to endure outbreaks of serious illness and disease, such as scurvy. Without a supply of fresh fruit containing Vitamin C, the settlers were vulnerable to this potentially fatal disease.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Was it Locarno treaties that made Europe peaceful by the end of the 1920s?

The Locarno Pact of 1925 was an agreement signed by Britain, France, Belgium, Italy, and Germany to keep the peace in Europe. Overall, the Pact had three aims: to secure the borders of the nations of Europe, to ensure the permanent demilitarization of the Rhineland, and to begin negotiations that would allow Germany to be admitted to the League of Nations. There were high hopes for the Pact, not least among the members of the German government, who believed that it provided a map toward Germany's eventual re-admittance to the international family of nations.
In the short term, the Locarno Pact contributed greatly to the general peace and stability of Europe. At the same time, however, it overlooked the volatile domestic political situation that existed in Germany at the time. To the Weimar Republic's many enemies on the Right, the Locarno Pact was a humiliating deal that merely confirmed the so-called "betrayal of Versailles" six years previously. In particular, the German Right was scathing of the provision for the demilitarization of the Rhineland, which they felt was an insult to national honor.
The Locarno Pact, whatever its short-term value and however well received it may have been in the international community, gave the Weimar Republic's enemies a huge propaganda gift, which they would use to further undermine the stability of the already fragile German political system, thus endangering the long-term peace of Europe.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

What major events happen in chapter 2 of The Outsiders?

In chapter 2 of The Outsiders, several major events take place that move the plot of the novel forward.
First of all, Dally, Ponyboy, and Johnny go to the Dingo for the Nightly Double. This drive-in movie theater has a bad reputation, but it is a greaser hang-out, so the three friends know lots of people there.
While watching the movie, Dally insults Cherry Valance, and she stands up to him. Even though their moment of connection is characterized by hostility, there is no doubt that Dally makes a deep impression on Cherry; she later unexpectedly admits to Ponyboy that she admires Dally, revealing a depth of character that surprises Ponyboy.
After Dally leaves, Ponyboy and Johnny sit with Cherry and Marcia and make friends with them. This moment is important because Cherry and Marcia are Socs, and the two groups rarely intersect in such a peaceful and friendly way.
While at the concessions stand together, Ponyboy tells Cherry about what happened to Johnny that made him so nervous. Cherry defends the Socs who jumped Johnny, explaining that "things are rough all over," expressing a theme of the novel in clearcut terms to Ponyboy, who is skeptical but open to Cherry's worldview.

Monday, January 11, 2016

Discuss the issues and problems that faced A Philip Randolph preparing for the March on Washington.

In preparing for the March on Washington, Randolph had to gain the support of other civil rights movement leaders. He invited other civil rights leaders to join in the march, but very few accepted his offer, because they were engaged in other matters related to their organizations. There was also opposition from J. Edgar Hoover, who was against the civil rights movement at the time. He accused Randolph and his team of being communists and secretly driving the communist agenda in the United States. Randolph also faced opposition from Malcolm X, who told his supporters not to take part in the march because he believed it was a joke. Malcolm X believed that the march was political and in no way aimed at fighting for the rights of African Americans. There were also threats from the Ku Klux Clan and the American Nazi Party, who said that they'd interfere if the march actually happened. There was also some opposition from JFK initially, but he allowed the march to happen after the leaders stood their ground. Interestingly, the march ended at Lincoln Memorial instead of Capitol Hill because Randolph and his team didn't want to make the Congress feel as if they were being attacked. They needed Congress to pass laws that would create more freedom for African Americans.
http://www.socialstudies.org/sites/default/files/publications/se/6501/650103.html

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington

In what ways did the Constitution seek to control the popular will and ensure order?

The primary way in which the Constitution controls popular will and ensures order is through the electoral process. The election of representatives at all levels of the government is the center of popular will. For instance, the presidential election is held through the Electoral College. The Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution clarified the Electoral process from Article 2 of the Preamble. The Constitution also provides ways to enhance, not necessarily control, the popular will with the Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments, which gave voting rights to women and minorities.
The Constitution also attempts to ensure order through clearly defining the transition of power. The Twentieth Amendment identifies the days and times in which the president, vice president, and congresspeople shall assume their roles in the government. Moreover, it outlines the process of a vacancy in the presidency.
http://constitutionus.com/

Sunday, January 10, 2016

How does Shakespeare produce a memorable dramatic and linguistic effect in the opening scene of Hamlet?

This is a great question, because memory is one of the themes of this scene. The Ghost urges Hamlet to remember him, and Hamlet promises to do so. One of the key ways that Shakespeare makes this scene memorable is through repetition, which, after all, is one of the best ways to memorize something. For example, the Ghost repeats "swear" over and over, even though Marcellus and Horatio have already agreed to swear silence. This effect is both memorable and dramatic, since the repetition also increases the urgency of the Ghost's desire for secrecy and gets Hamlet even more worked up. Another line that uses repetition is "that one may smile, and smile, and be a villain." This line is very famous because it is insightful, but also because the repetition makes it memorable for an audience member or reader. Repetition is also an important linguistic tool, so you might seek out other instances of repetition in the scene to help you fulfill your assignment.

What was dinner with the Wakatsuki family like before they went to the camp at Manzanar?

Dinner was always a joyous occasion at Jeanne's house. Her family's huge round wooden dining table was the biggest piece of furniture they owned, big enough to seat twelve or thirteen people. And at each mealtime, the family would sit down together, laughing, joking, sometimes arguing, as they helped themselves to generous portions of rice, fish, and home-grown vegetables.
The dining table is a symbol of happier times, before Jeanne and her family were taken away and imprisoned in an internment camp. In captivity, mealtimes are completely different. People are forced to eat standing up and in shifts. The quality of food is bad, often causing the inmates to get sick. The basic elements of family life, such as eating dinner together around a table, were always such an immense source of joy to Jeanne but are impossible in such a harsh environment.

What is the theme of the chapter Lead?

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