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3) POST: "Identify a time when
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to you or helped you in some way. Why do you think understanding this event was significant for you?"
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129 comments:
My Grandma asked me what I know about the Holocaust and I was able to tell her a lot of facts that dealt with it. For example, Hitler killed a lot of Jews. It also took awhile for the Americans to acknowledge the fact it was happening.
Back in the day, when I was around ages 6-12, I went to Hebrew school once a week. I learned much about the Holacaust. This helped me later in life when I already knew most of what went on when we were taught about it in history class in high school.
Knowing about the Holocaust made it very easy for me to write an essay about the it in 9th grade. Knowing about this event was significant to me because I didn't have to waste time looking up information. I already knew about it and was a pro.
My dad once asked me what I thought about the current U.S. world position. Knowing about the components it takes for an empire to fall (particularly Rome), I was able to talk intelligently about the dangers our country is facing, both internally and externally, and how that reflects what has happened to successful empires of the past.
When I had to do a project about World War II, it helped that my dad has always tried to inform me as much as possible about the war and the holocaust by having me read articles, talking about it, and watching T.V. specials about the war on the history channel. This made the project a lot easier and I got a better grade because of it.
I like the choice of topics....ginger4lyfe and SWAQforDAIZ...The holacaust is something we all have learned about and it is a very significant event in history
When I took the AP Government and APUSH tests, it was really helpful to know the history that was involved in both classes. Understanding the events that happened in history were significant because without that knowledge I would have done very poor on these tests. However, since I knew things about the past I did well.
Nice post Chaz Micheal Micheals. We posted about the same topic. Learning about it in Hebrew School and in High School was so helpful.
I agree with ginger4lyfe on knowing about the Holocaust before ninth grade because it helped me to write an essay as well.
An event from the past that is important to me is the Holocaust. Understanding this event is important because it affects my family history. Unfortunately, members in my family were killed in Poland during the Holocaust so it is helpful to know information about it.
I learned a lot about the Civil War in school and was able to teach my cousins about what happened. Doing this refreshed my memory on the events of the war and also helped my cousins to learn some new history
I would say that knowing about the Gold Rush of 1947 would be important to me. Knowing about that gives me a better understanding about what people did and gave up to better their own lives at that time in history.
When I studied for midterms and finals freshman year I just studied the night before. I didn't do as good as I wanted to. Then sophomore year and Junior year for finals, midterms, and AP tests, I studied a week before and got much better grades. This is just one of many examples where history helps use not make the same mistakes in the future.
I agree with 3puppies101 because it is truly helpful to know the history behind certain events for classes other than history classes.
Knowing about the Holocaust has helped a lot throughout the years. When we learn about it in school it is always a good unit for me because I know so much about it from Hebrew School and my family.
I agree with Chaz Michael Michaels. Learning about the Holocaust in hebrew school has helped me succeed in history classes in high school. Since I had background knowledge about the topic I was able to succeed in my classes.
Like SWAQforDAIZ, I too was asked what I knew about the Holocaust, by my grandmother. I had learned so much in school about it, that I was able to tell her a ton of information. I also am fascinated with Anne Frank; therefore, I know a little more information than what was taught in school.
I agree with 3hubs because knowing all of the history that we have accumulated over the years definitely helped with the AP Government test and it gave me a good score.
A time where knowing something about the past that has helped me is when I have other classes where a little bit of background history knowledge is important. For example, in AP Gov it was helpful to have already taken APUSH to have some knowledge about American history that helped to a very large extent in Government.
Same here 3hubs, knowing about the past made the essays on the AP Gov test a lot easier.
I also agree with 3silver because there has been many times that I have helped my younger family members with history because I remembered various things that I have learned in school.
So heres the deal. My mom and I don't always get along.. Last year I screwed up a lot, especially when got way too many tardies to school. I learned tons from experiencing how the fact that i didn't take catching the bus seriously, effected our relationship. I want this year to be a lot less stressful on both of us, so I'll be a LOT more careful about getting to school on time, this time around.
As I travled to the Holocaust museum in Washington D.C in sixth grade I came to find that an individual was there with a barcode looking tattoo as well as many numbers on his arm. Since I had learned that this type of mark on someone was a Holocaust survivor mark I was able to pay them much respect and learn of the hardships they faced in their life. As well as that six million had lost their lives at this point in history. I feel that this is very siginificant because I will never forget the Holocaust.
@NdamukongSuh I am glad you share the same interest in astronomy as me. Astronomy is a never ending topic that I enjoy to continue to learn about. Currently, the rover on Mars has my constant attention.
To-3Nickiwoof I would have to agree with you knowing about the Holocaust is a very important thing to know about and it did effect my life as too. I am sure my blood line would be larger if this event never happened.
3WillSmith, my post was super similar so I agree completely with you. Learning from past mistakes help you with future problems.
I have been to Israel twice in my life now. i plan to go again in winter. there is an unbeleivable amount of history in that country. I stood in front of the western wall and thought that at one time it was a gaurd wall to protect the house of god from evil people. Not only was it facsinating from a historical point of veiw, it was moving that a nation of people can hold together and join in front of a gaurd wall.
History is a wonderous thing and it helps me almost everyday, like when i was a young lad i went to Italy I didn't understand why there were hammers and sickles every where and then i remembered they were commies and it helped me understand it greatly.
I also agree with 3WillSmith because I have definitely learned my mistakes from not studying days in advance for tests. I now know that I need to prepare well in order to do well on tests and quizzes.
I agree with panda bear. Watching tv shows sure are helpful! We learn a lot about history from tv shows on the discovery channel and history channel.
@Buttercup You're right. History classes seem to grow on each other and definitely have a correlation with each other no matter what topics they are. Eventually they all blend together in a melting pot of the modern world.
I agree with 3WillSmith. Its important to look at mistakes you've made in the past and learn from them
I agree with 3Queen Z because the gold rush was such a difficult time period for people.I could not imagine going through what they went through and all of those terrible decisions.
Learning about civil rights was very important in our lives. I now understand what struggles people went through so now everyone can do the smallest things like eat at the same restaurant or go to the same school.
3puppies101 is right, a lot of times history comes up in other classes! It's always helpful to know about the past when it relates to things in the present.
I agree with beef.
seeing those people in our society who have survived such terrible times are an inspiration to young people to live our lives fully because we are able to.
--B.G.O.D
My grandma was the head general of the city she lived in. She was telling me about her life, and how she was a detective. She was also an informant to the KGB. If I had not learned about the history of my country in school, I would have appeared dumb in front of my grandmother if I had not known what the KGB was. She was telling me about how hard it was to live life during that time and she was lucky she had such a high position, otherwise she would have had a much harder life. She raised my father to be grateful for the things he had. In turn, he taught me to do the same.
Responding to B.G.O.D. I would like to say that the standing in front of the Western wall would be very moving and it is amazing how one man can protect an entire kind.
personaly the past only influences me to move forward with my life and to not repeat the same mistakes that ive made..and to through the past ive also gained strength.
I can relate to Silver. Knowing history has given me something to teach my family and relatives and is always something interesting to talk about at the dinner table.
I would have to agree with 3Silver that knowing information from school is helpful when others are in need of historical information. I too have helped family members with history questions.
To-beef I know someone with a 'barcode' tattoo myself and asking them about it was hard for myself to do but they had so many things to say about it and how it totally effected there life.
The American Revolution was very important to me. Understanding this event is what has made me extremely appreciative for my rights as an American today. I am eternally grateful for the Founding Father's efforts to restore balance and fair government control to our nation.
I agree with everyone!!
3Boris Karloff I agree with you, if you learn from your mistakes and learn what your parents want you to do, you can have a much better relationship with them.
I also agree with 3WillSmith that learning from the mistakes of our past is important in order to have a better future.
3WillSmith, I agree. It's weird learning about the past problems, especially civil rights, our parents' generation faced and how a lot of those problems we don't have to face today. It's good to know, however, to be able to use that knowledge in solving future problems of our generation.
livelaughlove I agree with you, learning about the American Revolution helps us understand what being American really means.
I agree with Nickiwoof on that one. I have helped family members with history questions as well.
~B33FG@NG hello there.~~~
I would like to say that is a beautiful story about your grandma.
3WillSmith I feel ya! I did the same thing through the past couple years, except It sounds like it's taken me a lot longer to wake up and smell the coffee than you. Props!
History was important to me when I first discovered my infatuation with astronomy. I would research to attempt to acquire as much knowledge as possible about what has happened in the cosmos and why things are the way they are now.
livelaughlove makes a good point. I think we are lucky to live in America where we have so much freedom.
I agree with 3Silver. "Its important to look at mistakes you've made in the past and learn from them." Thats the most important reason to study history in my opinion.
B33FG@NG
That's a really interesting story! That is really cool that you learned such a great thing from your grandmother. I'll bet it made you a lot more appreciative of your opportunities.
i agree with what 3queens z said its important to know what people went through to better themselves and the risk they took to get there
An event that has effected me was World War 1 & 2. This is because Germany was punished to keep them from starting a war again. In the end Germany started WWII which teaches me that getting even only makes things worse.
well one week I took a vacation to boston with my family. When we got there we took a tour around boston and we came across a statue of Paul revere and none of my family knew who it was and my dad made a bet with that if I knew who it was and what that person did, I would get to pick where we would go to dinner at. so I explained to him who it was and what he did and he looked it up and I was right so thats how history helped me.
After going through a Government class, I learned just how complex the governmental process is. Before, I would wonder why there are certain laws that still exist that make no sense. Now, I've learned to have more patience with governmental processes and that not everyone will agree with everyone else's proposals.
Learning about how the government worked in the past and learning about how they function today has given me insight to how history really does repeat itself, sometimes negatively and sometimes positively. Knowing a little about government and history should help me to function more efficiently in the world today.
The Holocaust was an important piece of history that helped me. My great grandparents had to run away from their home and learning about it made me understand what they have lived through and why they ran away.
There are many times in history where knowing about the past has helped me. Knowing about the civil rights movement in the US has really helped me know the types of activities that different races had to go through over time, such as the Jim Crow Laws, and racial integration.
I often look back on the civil rights movement and how the gay rights movement will progress in the future. My mind goes to the civil rights movement when there is a step backwards in equal rights, such as South Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage. African American's fought for so long to receive equal rights, and I believe that one day, people in America will look back on the gay rights movement like we today look back on the civil rights movement.
September 11, 2001, a day we will all remember. Most of my classmates as well as myself were only in first grade when the towers came down. However, I can remember exactly where I was, what I was doing, and who I was with. Learning about what happened that day and how everything happened infuriates me. I have watched numerous documentaries about that day, and knowing all of the facts of what happened not only scares me, but also disappoints me. It disappoints me that a human being, like myself, can go to such a level as to risk their life to kill thousands of others. It has really shown me that there are people out there like that, and that not everyone in this world can be trusted.
I think that the American Revolution is a very important part of our history. When we look back we can see the mistakes we made or the smart decisions we made and learn from them. The American revolution made me appreciate everything our forefathers have done for us.
Learning about segregation and discrimination of certain races/cultures in general has taught me how important it is respect all people and also be open minded about different beliefs, and never think less of people that might seem different from you
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has been immensely significant to me. This is because it solidified the acceptance America has gained over the decades for other races. It's helped me in numerous ways since I am now able to share my thoughts, accomplishments, and dreams with my teammates/colleagues who are different than me.
sooo likeeee... today in class day I tinkin bout votin and stuff and likke how gurrlzz used to be able to vote, but then the 19th amendment was made and they could vote. I think is cool and really important to me that we have so much freedom and we have the power to change so much about our government.
I can't think of any significant event in particular that involved history. However, history plays an important role in my life. I often look to tough decisions throughout history and historical figures to guide myself morally. My views on politics, too, have been largely shaped by historical record and with the inspiration of figures like George Washington, Robert Taft, and Barry Goldwater.
During government class, an undercover cop came in and described many laws that i was unclear about. Mostly about driving laws. Since then I have gotten out of two tickets based on my knowlege of the situation
In response to Soobydoo:
I completely agree. I think that if you understand history and how things have happened in the past, you can make yourself a more intelligent citizen and more useful.
B.G.O.D. I have not yet been to israel myself but i have heard many stories about the country and the history there and it also fascinates me. All the war that has gone on in the country although it is sad it is interesting to find out about how those fights have hurt and helped the country. I do not know much myself of their history but I wuld love to discuss about it more
It is pretty hard to think about Willow. Although I don't want to think about that being possible, we all have to face the fact that there are people out there who are capable of doing anything. We can't disregard the possibility of anything anymore.
I like what Mickey said about The Holocaust, explaining a little bit about what their family had to go through. I feel that Mickey's grandparents have a lot of stories to share with Mickey about the times they had to go through.
An event that is important to me is the Holocaust. Understanding this event is important because it affects my family personally. The Holocaust is something everyone learn about and is very significant in modern day. Members of my family were killed during the Holocaust so it is helpful to know information about it.
A historical event that is important to my life is The bombing of Pearl Harbor. This is important to me because every year my family goes on vacation to Hawaii, and we visit Pearl Harbor. This event really startles me because always when I go to Hawaii the Hawaiian people are extremely kind. They all have the aloha spirit.
DeVante Johnson, I completely agree. The 19th Amendment allowed numerous women to vote and show their significance in America. Although you have numerous grammatical errors, you're right on. Go DeVante!
The First Amendment is important to me and helped most American citizens in the world. Freedom of Speech, granted in 1791, allows people to speak their opinion without being punished. I feel that the first amendment opened many doors for new opportunites and ideas from citizens that previously were not able to share.
@#Smallswaggg
I completely agree with your post. The Holocaust was a very traumatic event that also affected my family.
I agree with Willow. You can not trust everyone and I think we have learned from 9/11. Airports and other places have added more security and I find that by learning from mistakes we can make our country safer.
Yolanda Tavares,
I agree. I believe that the gay rights movement shouldn't be a movement. I think that being able to marry whoever you want regardless of sexual orientation should be an inalienable right that is protected under our constitution.
When i think about previous history, I immediatly think about how government in our country and around the world has evolved and become such a big part of us. All decisions made by the government will effect almost every single person, both in good and bad ways. In america we always have more than one person running for president, so that the race stays competitve and the multipul candidates try and appeal to as many people as posible.
To DeVante Johnson:
First of all, I'd have to say you put that very eloquently. Anyway, although I agree that we are able to influence our government, it will take a lot of time and effort in order to get anything done.
I agree with 78dragonslayer666 . After learning about the government and truley understanding the process of how everything works, it made me undrestand how long everything takes in our government.
I also like Willow's comment. 9/11 was a piece of history that we actually lived through and should remember in our life.
i agree with chilliing like a villian. I think that the civil rights act was important because it helped define the united states culture as a more diverse place that can work together.
When I was younger my grandpa would tell me stories about the holocaust and World War II. Understanding this event was significant to me because it made me realize how strong jews were to be able to survive the holocaust and World War II. Learning about this significant event and jews surviving made me always want to be close with my religion and made me proud to be a jew.
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I like what Willow had to say about September 11th 2001. Like Willow, being very young, I only remember bits and pieces of what has happened that day, and being pulled out of school to go home. I also agree with Willow about watching documenteries and learning the facts that were truly shocking, and disapointing.
@#Bigswagg
When you go and visit Pearl Harbor does it feel sereal? can you imagine planes flying over and bombs coming down?
@Snoop Lion
Very good point, but think deeper. there is more to it
Chillin Like a villin I totally agree with what you said because it makes lots of sense, thank you for inspiring me with your incredible writing
I like Mickey's statement. It was very interesting to read about your grandparents. It definitely helps to know your past.
I agree with @#bigswagg, it is important for people to be kind, because if you are not, people will treat you poorly, and in time, may hurt you.
Yo #Bigswaggg, I'd be startled too! That's so nice that you get to meet all of the Hawaiian people. Pearl Harbor was such a tragic event in America's history. Hopefully we all find peace sometime soon.
@ WAQforDAIZ
It is important to know about your history and where you come from.It is also extreamly important to make sure something of this magnitude does not happen again.
I agree with 3WillSmith, it is important for us to know about struggles in history so we really can appreciate what we have now.
And in response to Willow, i also remember that day and I remembered how I didn't even think it was real. I never fully understood the impact of it until I was older, and then realized how horrible things can happen at any time
I agree with #mediumswaggg, it's amazing how big of a role us citizens play in the goverenment and can help decide what happens in the United States. I also agree with chillin like a villian because the civil rights is one of the biggest things of US history. Without the civil rights act life as we know it today would be completely different. It was a huge step our country took and it brought the United States together.
Knowing about the Holocaust helped me relate to the pain and anger my Dad's side of the family had towards memory. Also, being educated on the Holocaust helped me in my first couple years of high school when I was instructed to write an essay on something in the past that impacted us and/or our family.
I can relate with Chaz Michael Michaels and how the Holocaust was significant to him. As well as having to use that certain information during school and for certain school assignments.
I learned a lot from Mr. Keller last year. I based my entire ACT essay on things we learned from him. Mr. Keller was probably the best teacher I ever had. Also, everything Mr. Keller taught us will be very useful knowledge with the upcoming election in november.
@Gucci Mane, I like and agree with all the points you made. Great post!!!
In eighth grade when we went Washington D.C. we went to the Ford Theater. Before we went to D.C., I did a project on Abraham Lincoln, who died at the Ford Theater. So when we arrived at the Ford Theater, I was able to inform the rest of the people on the bus on some history of the Theater and Abraham Lincoln.
The things I learned in History class that really made a difference in my life is learning about my ansesters in black history. Although I first learned it around 2nd grade, thats when i first knew about slavery and it made me realize how much struggle african americans went through back in the day. Before learning, I never knew about such a tragedy, and reading about this subject made me respect african americans more and made me respect who i am. :).
Knowing things about how hard it was for my family when they were living during the bombing of there country. When my parents wanted to get married they were not welcomed in many places due to
where they both came from and the outcome of the war. But they made it through the rough time and now I am able to be proud of my heritage today. Understanding that this war did not affect my family makes us close and not be so quick to judge.
one important historical event in my lifetime was the september 11th attacks. in retrospect, it's really shocking that one of the most secure, stable nations in the world was under threat by a rag-tag band of extremists. it made me realize that there are plenty of anti-american cultures across the world that enjoy fighting us, and that has shaped my political viewpoint significantly (and turned me into a patriot.)
also like #weathermanswaggg stated, it's incredible how much of a difference one person can make in our country...whether it's saving a life or helping a homeless person - no matter how small you are, as long as you move, you can make a difference.
Knowing a lot about the Holocaust greatly helped me for many reasons. My great uncle was a doctor forced work for the Nazi's and eventually was a prisoner of war. With my previous knowledge about the Holocaust, I could apply what I learned to real life and begin to understand what he had to deal with.
I agree with Finn247 because we both have family members that went through the Holocaust and was able to relate to them because of his/her knowledge. I also agree with #weathermanswag because learning about what previous Jews had to go through I become closer with my religion and it also makes me proud to be a jew.
I completely agree with jsolo94. I honestly didn't even think about the First Amendment when thinking about past historical events, but it's a very valid point. The First Amendment is so very important and is really something that's good to know about.
One day at practice last year we were creating teams for a competition, and in order to receive first pick the other captain and I needed to be the first to answer a question about the history of the sport. Luckily, I had known the answer so I won first pick.
Understanding the event wasn't really that significant to me but it helped me get first pick and my team won the competition that day.
Once at a family dinner, my dad was talking about one of the major wars we have been involved in. It was liberating to be able to join in on the conversation and to even correct him and answer some questions. Being knowledgable about a subject that people are talking about allows you to share and gain information that could be really interesting.
One thing that has helped me or will help me is the civil rights movement and segregation of races and just looking back at how things were in the past and how, yes some things have changed in the future but some people still are very racist aginst all types of people, not just african americans
In English class last year we had to write a research paper on a topic of our choice, and we didn't have a lot of help writing them. I remembered my eight grade teacher Mrs. Marwaha who really taught me how to write. Her tools that she taught me came in handy and it helped me succeed on my paper.
@Finn247 my grandparents went through that so I understand what you are talking about.
@weathermanswaggg I had similar experiences as you with my grand parents
A relative of mine told me his story of escaping from the Nazis by hiding in a suitcase and having to leave behind his little sister. Understanding this event was significant for me as it helps me understand my background and how I came to be.
@You Know Who Diz Is Bruh: slavery is a huge, unforgettable mistake in our nation's past and like you, i'm also very glad that we've made such major strides in civil rights for african-americans.
I don't remember 9/11 from when it happened so learning about that when I was old enough to comprehend it was very influential. It made me realize that bad things can happen in our country.
The Wounded Knee Massacre was very significant to me in very many different ways. Because I had the opportunity of visiting Wounded Knee Reservation, learning about it made it that much more special. To learn of many of the different stories accounting the massacre and to learn that the story that I had originally been taught was not particularly true is very interesting to me. Senseless murder by the government on harmless, defenseless people sends a very powerful message.
Knowing about my past, and understanding my history is extremely important to me. It helps draw connections, brings forth ideas and creates a sense of pride that we are the next generation. We are the ones who will lead soon, it's crucial that we learn from past events. For example, 9/11 was a very scary moment. No one knew what was going on at the time, but as we kept faith and held on to one another, we not only grew stronger as individuals but also grew closer as a nation.
@Trent Richardson Mr. Keller was a great teacher I agree wholeheartedly with you on the opinion that he is a great teacher. I also learned a lot from his class and was able to use that knowledge on my ACT.
@Carlos I agree, the undercover cop who told us all he's a cop helped me get out of a lot of situations as well.
Learning about the revolutionary war was incredibly significant to me. I like the fact that when citizens of a government are oppressed and abused as much as the American colonists were, they don't just sit back and take it. It influenced many of my beliefs today, both political and general ones. I think that American Government today is fine, but if it ever got to the point where we were oppressed, People would not even think of revolution unless they learned about it from the colonial period. The revolutionaries kind of will give us the idea if it were to ever come to that.
I agree with what sunshine said! very interesting, and its so beneficial to be knowledgable about these topics!
the things i learn in history is the government is trying to help us out. knowing about the components it take for an empire to fall
I agree totally with 9guccigucci. Learning about our history can be very helpful and can bring forth new ideas about our ancestors. I also believe that we never know what will happen tomorrow and that 9/11 grew us closer as a nation.
@Carly Rae Jepsen: I was actually just talking about going to the Ford Theatre at dinner a couple of nights ago. I think it's really cool to experience history first hand like going to the Ford Theatre or being in Dallas where JFK was assassinated.
One thing that has help me in my life is the civil rights movement. The civil rights movement has made me thankful for all the opportunites I have in my life. I realize what a great life I have and if it wasn't my ancestor's marching and doing what they thought was right than i woulnd't have this amazing life that I have now.
A time I learned about and hear about til this day is what happened in the history with Martin Luther King. It was very important to me because he was a African American man that was very smart and creative. But my grandamother is 98 and she was alive when all of this was going on, so she told me all about it coming from what saw in her own eyes when it was all happening. It helped me alot because in school we talk about Black History and escpically about Martin Luther King. Understanding this event is important to me and has to do with me is because if it wasn't for him a lot of things right in in my 90s life wouldn't be able to happen. A lot of things would be totally different.
There are so many times where knowing things about the past has helped me greatly. My uncle is in the National Guard. In a few days, he will be leaving for Afghanistan. Knowing about 9/11 and the events that have followed helps me understand what he is doing over in Afghanistan and makes me extremely proud of him.
I agree totally with Carlos, the undercover cop really came and clarified the restrictions of the law. I understand more about what can happen to me now. Knowing this new information will also help me get out of many situations.
true that @snoop
I can relate to what @anseladams said. I was too young to understand what was going on on 9/11, and now I am able to fully comprehend the severity of the situation.
I definitely agree with Lightshine, if it weren't for leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. things would be very different indeed.
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