The New Deal Then and Now-

The new deal has affected our lives greatly and still impacts us today. In 1933 Congress passed the Emergency Banking Act to give the government the chance to inspect the health of all banks. The Emergency Banking Act has had a huge impact on everyday life. It re-established American faith in stabilizing the banking system. Now Americans don't have to be afraid of bank failure. 

The next thing that has affected out lives is the Social Security Act, which was passed by Congress in 1935. This is meant to help older people in need after they retire. This law provides money each month to elderly people in need. Children and handicapped people could also get aid from the government. The temporarily unemployed could also receive funds from the state. 

Another major thing that has impacted our lives is the National Recovery Administration. This was established by Congress to help increase production. The agency let competing companies work together to set prices, maximum working hours, and create fair minimum wages. The National Recovery Administration also guaranteed workers the right to join unions and to bargain for contracts. This impacts out lives today by creating fair minimum wages and maximum working hours. 

The Federal Emergency Relief Act was made to give money to states. The money they gave was used to help provide them with food and assistance to people in need. This act mainly affected the poor and unemployed. This has impacted our lives today because we now have food stamps to help some people pay for food if they can not afford it.

My Greatest Influence

Anyone can make an impact on a person’s life. One may think that a particular person can not influence or have a significant impact on you until they come into your life and make a difference. I was one of those people who thought this. However, my mindset was changed when I came to the realization that I did indeed have someone in my life that has made not only a significant impact but has made me the person that I am today.

Some people are so integrated into our lives that without them, our very identity would be completely different. My grandma is a key figure in my life who has left an undeniable impression on me. She is a huge influence to everyone around her because of her stability, her work ethic, and her independent spirit.

   My grandmother is the matriarch of our family. She has such a close relationship with us, and a great deal of wisdom, her six children, and many grandchildren often seek her out for advice. We look to her for everything, and she relishes the fact that we ask her for advice. Although she may offer her opinion when it is not needed, that only makes her more special because she cares so deeply about all of us. Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to go to her house to visit, because she was ultimately my favorite person in the world. She was always there when I needed her; when I needed someone to talk to, when I was having a problem and needed help, when I needed advice or a lending hand she was there and willing to help. She taught me honesty, selflessness, responsibility, and how to have an optimistic outlook on life. My parents split up when I was very young, and my step-dad passed away not too many years later. I always knew that my grandma’s house was a source of stability when the rest of my world seemed jumbled. This sense of security has helped me face many other challenges as they come along in my life, like when I changed schools in sixth grade. Perhaps the most significant legacy left by my grandmother is her example of always expressing her opinion regardless of what people would say behind her back.

I would most certainly not be the person I am today, inside or out, without the influence of my grandmother. I can only wish to mimic her stability, her work ethic, and her refusal to be silenced by other people’s disapproval. I am very thankful for my grandmother.  

Our Trip to the Museum of Tolerance:

Last Friday, February 10, 2017, my entire appreciation and outlook on life had changed. Our class arrived at the Museum of Tolerance after a very long and tedious bus ride. Its impeccable, broad lobby suggested a much more happy and uplifting experience than what was delivered to us. We were about to be given an in-depth and significant approach to the Holocaust, which gave me many new prospectives on all of my previous knowledge of what had happened to the Jews. Our tour guide, Walter, was very passionate about the information he was telling us. You could tell it hurt him greatly to explain to us what life was like back then, but he wanted us to know in great detail about what had happened so "history would not repeat itself". While at the Museum we were lucky enough to get the chance to hear the story of the one of the holocaust survivers. Our tour guide had told us, being told the story of the Holocaust makes us a witness. As the future generation, our responsibility is to learn from the mistakes in history and to make the future a better place than what it is now. 

Black Union Soldier

His Children/Mother

Friendly Letter

“My Thoughts on the Civil War”

    

Dear Mother,

     While fighting in the civil war, I have lost many close friends in battle as well as from disease. I know you don't want me to do this, but I believe it is important to fight for our freedom even though the consequences may be deadly. I wish this war was not taking place but I will continue to fight because our rights are just as important as any white mans. The battle field is gruesome and I have to continue to fight along side many of the fallen soldiers, but I will not give up. I hope the future generations will not have to go through what many of us have. I miss you all and I will hopefully be home soon.

Much love,

Your son

Letter to the President-

Raft #1

R= Slave 

A= American President 

F= Persuasive letter

T= Slavery should not be allowed to expand west because...

Dear President Fillmore,

   You have recently been elected president of the United States and I hope you will be able to make some serious changes that I, as well as many other people feel strongly about. My name is Jonah, and I am a slave. As someone who has been a slave their entire life, and have no rights, I believe we should not continue this policy as out country continues to greatly expand. With more free people in this country, it would create more business and higher earnings for out economy. I really do hope this letter will convince you to abolish slavery and keep it from spreading west.

Sincerely,

Jonah 

A Quest To Mars

A Quest To Mars

In the beginning, there were only five spirits roaming the galaxy. Human was the most serene spirit, for he was the only one who attempted to make peace among the others; Wind, Water, Fire, and Dirt. Each day all of the spirits, besides human, would fight over dominance of creating their own world. But the problem was that they needed more than just themselves to make one. After several years of constant arguing, Human could not deal with it any longer. He decided he would sacrifice himself for the peace among the four others. The next day, without telling anyone, Human secretly snuck away.  

       Immediately after Human sacrificed himself, a huge wave of energy collided all four of the other spirits and created what is known as Earth. But Human still had nowhere to go, so he created his own planet that people may live on. He called this planet Mars. He planned for his people to live freely and make their own decisions and that seemed to work, so from then on that is where humans lived.

Bill of Rights on Mars

In this blog, I will be sharing my ideas for what the Bill of Rights on Mars should be.

1. Freedom of religion, speech, and press
    I believe this should be on the Mars Bill of Rights because everyone should have the right to their own religion, say what they think, and have a part in their government.

2. Right to choose if they want to stay on Earth or go to Mars
    They should not be forced to leave or stay

3. No excessive bail fine or unfair punishment
    Punishments are bail charges must equal the crime committed.

4. All people are to be treated equal
    All genders, colors, races, etc. must be treated equally.

5. Due process
    They must have the right to a fair trail.

6. Protection of rights to life, liberty, and property
    They will have the rights to life, liberty, and property.

7. Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
    Police or government must have a warrant to search your home or property.

8. The right to vote
    Everyone has the right to choose their future president or leader.

9. Limits to presidency or leadership
    There is a time limit on how long a president can be the leader.

10. Slavery outlawed
      No one can be held against their will to work for another.