Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Was America justified in going into Iraq? and Was it legal?

Today, after, numerous years of "liberating" Iraq, we can reflect on the event. What do you think? Was America justified in going into Iraq to remove Saddam, and secondly was it "legal?" In answering the questions, be sure to refer to sources, that we mentioned in class.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Who said it?

They said it!!! ..... More or less some Historical, and not so, historical quotes. Who said what? One liners that we remember with regard to events or personalities. How many do you know?

1.) "veni, vidi, vici "

2.) “ Mission Accomplished.”

3.) “We are turning them back as I speak.”

4.) “Yippee ki yae”

5.) “I’ll be back.”

6.) "Ich bin ein Berliner"

7.) “I shall return!”

8.) “The buck stops here.”

9.) “History is more or less bunk."

10.) "Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Possible candidiates:

Henry Ford
George W. Bush
Julius Caesar
Bruce Willis from Diehard
Arnold Schartzenneger
Tarig Aziz
Hary S.Truman
Winston Churchill
John F. Kennedy
General McArthur
The President in Dr. Strangelove

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Where is Osama bin Laden?

Where is Osama bin Laden?
Where is Osama bin Laden?and what would be your plan, to get him? In studying the events of 9-11, and learning about Afghanistan, the Taliban, Al Qaida, radical Islamists and Osama bin Laden, where do you think bin Laden is hiding?

In this assignment provide an educated guess stating where you think OBL is. Be sure to provide background information to substantiate your opinion. Additionally, propose a plan" "My Plan to find bin Laden" Undercover, Navy Seals, Laura Croft? Rambo? "Nuke the joint?" mass invasion, massbombing???or any other idea

What are the conditions in countries, that encourage radical dictatorships?

What are the conditions in countries, that encourage radical dictatorships?
What are the conditions in countries, that encourage radical dictatorships? In studying Afghanistan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, what are the conditions that encourage radical leaders to get power. Other examples might include Germany and Hitler, Somalia, Haiti, Palestine and even France.

Does History repeat itself?

Does History repeat itself?
List and explain giving at least 3 examples and explanations

Who is next: Countries of concern

Who is next: Countries of concern
Who is next? Identify at least three countries of concern regarding their place on the "world stage," as a danger to civilization. Be sure to list the 5 w's, and current, or historical events that have placed them on your "radar" screen

Who's land is it anyway?

Who's land is it anyway?
Who's land is it anyway? In regards to Israel and Palestine, who should the land belong to? In this essay, detail the history of the area, and come to a conclusion, to answer the question.
What is the significant, underlying issue, that is seen as a significant roadblock with this situation?