Exam #5 essay

Mao came to power in a very similar way as Stalin. Both came into power when their country needed them the most. Also, both were previous soldiers that won their fame while serving. Mao and Stalin both lead their countries into Communism, while making the people feel safe and secure.

Mao came to power just as Hitler had done. Mao found and exploited weaknesses within the government, as did Hitler. Mao, a veteran like Hitler, earned reputation through his military career. Finally, both Mao and Hitler gave famous motivating speeches that rallied the people into believing their cause. Both, Hitler and Mao used the same tactics when gaining government control.

When a country is going into communism, there are certain "hints" to look out for. First, the country is in debt or poverty. Second, the government is going or already is corrupt. Also, there is usually one person (normally a soldier) who seems to take control of more and more things. All of these are signs that point to a country that is falling to a dictator.

Local History

Have you ever wondered about Dixmont’s history? Probably not, so I’m here to tell you a little bit about the Dixmont Volunteer Fire Department. This report will cover the following topics: the founding and incorporation, the new and old fire trucks, the complications of OSHA, and recent events with the fire dept. This paper will focus on the history of the Dixmont Volunteer Fire Department.
To start, the beginning of the fire dept. The Dixmont Vol. Fire Dept. was founded before it was incorporated. You’re probably thinking well yes, most companies are founded before they are incorporated, but the D.V.F.D. was founded about 10 years before it was incorporated. The fire dept. was founded, in 1940 something, by members of the early community to save houses from fire whenever the need arose. Almost 10 years later, in 1950, the papers went in for incorporation. The incorporation was a great help to the community. With new equipment being paid for, the firefighters of Dixmont were better prepared to fight fires and save lives. That is the story of the beginning of the Dixmont Vol. Fire Dept.
Now, Dixmont doesn’t have the biggest trucks or the most trucks, but for what there are, they certainly get the job done. Over the years, Dixmont has had 8 trucks. Some of the very first trucks were a red pumper and a 1974 Dodge. The Dodge was made specifically for our town. The company that was making the truck abandoned the project, and in 1975 was picked up again by a different company. The new truck made it to Dixmont in time for the centennial in 1976. The next few trucks were a tanker and a pumper. Both of these trucks were painted with not the famous red, but a lime green. This color still sticks with the trucks today. The next trucks to come into the station were another pumper, a tanker, and a jeep (which was used as a brush truck). All 3, again, were specially painted to a lime green color. The newest truck is a brush truck that came from Varna, New York. And as you guessed, painted to the signature lime green. Now, only the new pumper, the tanker, and the new brush truck remain in service. In January of 19__ fire chief, Jim Dunivan’s barn was spotted ablaze. He rushed to the farm and with the help of friends and neighbors, started to release the animals. Later that day, an OSHA official stopped by as cleanup was underway. The official told Jim (the chief) that even though they put the fire out, they put it out wrong. Six months later the state fined Dixmont $1000 for not making the firefighters wear safety gear and airpacks (SCBA). The state also fined Dixmont for not being able to prove that all firefighters were properly trained. Failure to correct these problems would result in fines of $1000, a day. News spread like wildfire across the nation. Soon, dozens of letters and donations came flying in from all around the country. A town in New Jersey sent the D.V.F.D. more airpacks, and money to send people to fire fighter courses. Finally, it was settled in court that Dixmont only had to pay $100, but had to send the firefighters to training.
Some of the most recent events have been the new meeting room in the main station, the towns Bicentennial, and the renovation of the North Dixmont Fire Station. The new meeting room was a much needed renovation to the main station. With new walls, a new ceiling, and new panels on the floor, the station took on a completely new look. The Dixmont Fire Dept. also participated in the towns Bicentennial. By directing traffic and providing public safety in general it showed the community that there are caring people on the fire department. The most recent event has been the renovation of the North Dixmont fire station. This project was undertaken by me. This renovation included new siding, a new door, and a new sign. All these events helped improve the Dixmont fire dept.
In conclusion, the Dixmont Volunteer Fire Dept. has a pretty big history. From the founding to the newest things, the D.V.F.D. has been an awesome attribute to the community. The history of the Dixmont fire dept. was certainly more interesting then I thought.

Exam #4, part 2

How did Hitler come to power in a democratic country? To start, the country was weakened by the Weimar government system. Since the country needed help, nobody stopped Hitler from becoming the dictator.

Hitler, and the Nazis exploited these things by giving motivating speeches and posting propaganda. His fame was well known, and everyone wanted someone like him in power. He also showed them his troops (sometimes known as the stormtroopers) to show that if anything went wrong he could fight and protect their country.

There reason nobody stood up to Hitler is because they were afraid that they would be killed. Even though it was wrong, everyone was fearful that Hitler and the Nazis would kill them if they spoke up.

Exam #4, part 1

Is Pablo Picasso's Guernica a work of art, or is it propaganda? Because propaganda is made to influence peoples opinions and actions, I think Guernica is art. I think Guernica is art because it is not saying anything bad or good about something, it is just depicting what happened.

From my point of view, I see alot of different things. The thing that sticks out the most, to me, is all the faces. There are also faces and very few bodies. This shows that there is alot of chaos during this time. All the picture is in a jumble which I see as explosions, fires, and other things. There is alot of grief and pain within the picture too.

The bombing of Guernica was to show military power. It allowed the Fascists to bring about a state of fearfulness to the people.

Project Proposal 2

For my local history project, I am going to write about the Dixmont Vol. Fire Department. The essay will be about 5 pages because my English class requires it to be at a minimum of 5 pages.

Stalingrad

Questions

1. What does Joseph Stalin's advice to the people of Stalingrad say about him as a leader?
   
2. Explain why Hitler would react in the way shown after signing a Non-Aggression Pact with Stalin?
   
3. Explain the significance of propaganda in this battle, using examples from the posters.
   
4. What do the extremes of the war reveal about what it takes to win a total war?
   
5. How does the story of Vasily Zaitsev relate to the war in Iraq?
   
6. In times of crisis, sometimes heroic figures emerge. Which figure emerged in a similar way to Vasily after the terrorist attacks of 9/11?

Answers

1. He is unforgiving, and very cruel. He doesn't really care about people, even his own.
2. He reacted this way because he knew that Stalin couldn't send his troops after him, even though they both broke the pact. He also acts this way because he wants to fight a one front war.
3. The Propaganda played a big role because it demoralized the Germans. If there is a sign that says "Kill the Fascists!!" then it will make you feel worthless if you are a fascist.
4. According to this: to win a total war you have to do whatever you have to, and lay siege to important places.
5. Vasily Zaitsev's story relates to the Iraq war because he was a determined fighter just as we fight Osama Bin Laden, who also is very determined to win no matter the cost.
6. The fireman because they were the ones that went in and saved people from the crumbling towers.

Exam 2

The Columbian Exchange transformed the world in a more radical (extreme) way than any other development in world history. One significant effect of this process (action or operation) was the establishment of the Triangle Trade. While many factors were a part of the Triangle Trade, the rapid growth in both supply and demand for new commodities was the largest motivating element. This time period may be best associated (connect with or in relation to) with economic developments, but it is impossible to analyze (examine or break down and study) this period without considering the intense social impact that the Triangle Trade had on those involved. In truth, a full understanding can only be gained by appreciating (praising or extol) how economic and social factors (something that affects the outcome) impact each other in history.

The thing that changed the world the most in history was the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the exchange of animals, food, and other materials into Europe. The Columbian Exchange also instituted the Triangle Trade, which traded slaves for goods, and goods for more commodities. The motivation behind the Triangle Trade was mostly because of the demand for goods. The economics of this time were based on the social impacts. All of these factors effect history and the way we see the Columbian Exchange.