1) A question that I have after the discussion is about the poem on page 138. Just a small one is where exactly is Suez? and also the a man can raise a thirst what that exactly mean is it his thirst for power and control? or something else?
2) The small group discussion went pretty well it took a little to long to pick out the discussion questions but once we got rolling I believe that it went pretty well. People got a little restless at the end. I also found that I am ALOT better in these smaller groups. I feel alot more comfortable speaking and expressing my ideas and thoughts. I really like the smaller groups.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
King Leopold's Ghost 3 Quotes 33-60
1) "What mattered was the size of the profit. His drive for colonies, however, was shaped by a desire not only for money but for power" (39). Quote capturing the essence of King Leopold.
2) "Stanley was always uncomfortable with anyone whose talents might outshine his own... for Stanley, continual combat was always a part of exploring" (49). Quote capturing the essence of Stanley.
3) "There were to be national committees of the association set up in all the participating countries, as well as an international committee. Leopold was elected by acclamation as the international committee's first chairman" (45). Arguble
2) "Stanley was always uncomfortable with anyone whose talents might outshine his own... for Stanley, continual combat was always a part of exploring" (49). Quote capturing the essence of Stanley.
3) "There were to be national committees of the association set up in all the participating countries, as well as an international committee. Leopold was elected by acclamation as the international committee's first chairman" (45). Arguble
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
King Leopold's Ghost 3 Questions
My first question that I have is when Diogo Cao discovered the congo how long did his journey actually take him to get that far?
My second question during the time when everyone was trying to discover Africa just how many people died trying to discover it? What was Europes casulties trying colonize Africa?
My third question is why did the europeans deny the Africans even the most basic human rights?
My second question during the time when everyone was trying to discover Africa just how many people died trying to discover it? What was Europes casulties trying colonize Africa?
My third question is why did the europeans deny the Africans even the most basic human rights?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
September 2nd Notes Blog Post
1) What have I learned? I have learned about imperialism, colonialism and Europe in the early 1900's.
2) Questions? I do not have any questions at this time.
3) Something I am curious about investigating further? I am curious about looking into the history of the Bahamas like when it was colonized and who colonized it.
2) Questions? I do not have any questions at this time.
3) Something I am curious about investigating further? I am curious about looking into the history of the Bahamas like when it was colonized and who colonized it.
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