Meritocracy

I do believe that meritocracy is true. When people in society are taught that they are low class and uneducated, they will accept that because that's how everyone treats them. I do believe that people in these categories might think that they are at a lower advantage for success because that's how they perceive themselves to be. If that person is shown that there is a world beyond a poor, impoverished life, the person may work hard to achieve a better life. It really all depends on the work a person puts in. A lower class person may think, "Hey, I don't want to be a statistic. I'm going to prove everyone wrong and make a better, happier life for myself." Many immigrants came to the United States with nothing, started businesses, and did very well for themselves. They were able to make that change because they saw what they wanted and went for it. Today, there are a lot more opportunities for minorities to go to college and get good jobs than there were in the past decades. In the end, hard work is rewarded.

TV's Impact on Society

TV has had a huge impact on society, affecting the shoes we buy and the gum we chew to which news interpretation we hear and how the country is doing in the President's State of the Union speech. TV can be used for many positive implications such as asking for donations to help earthquake victims in Japan, but can help twist family values and what is acceptable in society. Media, such as music and TV, definitely affect the actions of teenagers. Commercials particularly focus on this age group because they are a large group of consumers in the United States. If a commercial shows a guy wearing the latest pair of Nikes and gets all the girls, teen boys would see that and think "maybe I'll be cooler if I get those shoes." Some teens watch "Jersey Shore" and begin to think that the behavior of the people on the show is acceptable, when truly a person wouldn't be able to keep a job if all he or she did was party. On the lighter side, TV can also show other teens that are volunteering to help others after a natural disaster hits. Seeing someone their age making a difference in his or her community, could prompt other teens to do the same. All in all, the messages advertisers and producers send to the public through TV can absolutely affect the opinions, actions, purchases of teens and other Americans

Norman Rockwell

The town has come for a meeting about an important topic. Everyone in the town hall has agreed on a common decision. Then, one man, who felt he needed to stand up for what he thought was right, decided to make his voice heard. Most people would be afraid to go against the tide, but he wasn't. This painting embraces the American Spirit of Freedom of Speech. The American people are very blessed to be able to voice their opinions and speak their minds without the risk of persecution. In the end, the man was able to convince everyone with his thoughts and opinions. Sometimes it only takes one voice to make a difference

Story Time

"Hey honey, is Jonny here yet?" said Bill with anxiety in his voice. "Not yet, but I think he'll be here in just a few more minutes." said Lili. Just then, Jonny ran in to the house. He said hi to his mother and went to the living room with his dad. "Did I miss anything? Did the game start already?" said Jonny,while trying to catch his breath. "No, your just in time." said Bill. Both son and father where all exited. There traditional game was on. Both yelled when a the there favorite team scored and awed when they missed. All of a sudden there was a cracking noise coming from the TV. Then, there was nothing but static in the screen. "NNOOO!" Both Jonny and Bill yelled at the same time. "Something must have moved the antenna."said Jonny "Yea probably, let me go up on the roof and fix it. Let me know when the game gets back on."said Bill. Bill when up the attic stars and up to the roof top. He moved the antenna left and right asking Jonny if the game came back up. "See anything?" said Bill "Nothing. Try a little to the left" said Jonny, standing aside the window. "How about now?" said Bill "There perfect! Don't move it!" said Jonny. Bill hurried dow the roof top and down the stairs. And so both father and son finished watching the game with a big celebration.

CHT 10 Concept Guide

McCarthyism impact on society- Changed the idea of "innocent until proven guilty" to "if you're accused as a Communist, then you're a Communist until proven NOT a Communist" Communist "witch hunt" and impact on those accused- Directed toward Hollywood directors, producers, & writers for hiding "subliminal" messages in their movies and shows, those accused go on making media Space Race on government policies- Scared that "Sputnik" was launched, invested more money into education Cold War mindset for the United States Government and public- People were scared of communist views and people who appeared to be communist Relationship of suburbs, automobiles, and roads- People could live away from the city and have transportation to work. Highways and local roads GI Bill- Military pays for college, no need for a second draft Expansion of the middle class- Middle class, suburbs, people could afford things, but not as much as Higher class, but not condemned to the city

Outline of Casablanca

1. Setting
- Casablanca,Morocco
- 1940s, WWII

2. Introduction
- Two German couriers were murdered in the Moroccan desert and Ugarte gets the letters of transit
- Rick (Humphrey Bogart) wants to go back to America
- German officials want Laszlo to stay in Casablanca since he is the leader of the rebellion against the Nazis.
- The Germans want the person that killed the German couriers to be killed

3.Trouble Beggins
- Ilsa and her husband, Victor Laszlo, arrive at Rick's restaurant
- Ilsa meets Rick again
- Ilsa and Rick were dating in Paris when the Germans took over France and while Victor was in a concentration camp
- Ilsa and Rick were about to leave Paris on a train together, but Ilsa backed out at the last minute. Victor was alive and escaped from the concentration camp.

4.Trouble With The Nazis
- Rick has the letters of transit at his restaurant, which he got from Ugarte.
- Victor asks Rick for the letters of transit; he is willing to pay large sums of money for them. Victor is running from the Nazis and want to stop his work with the rebellion.
- While Victor is at the cafe German officials sing the German National Anthem. Victor orders the restaurant band to play the French National Anthem, since Morocco was a French colony at that time. Everyone in the restaurant sings the French National Anthem and the German officials grow more wary of Victor because of his public demonstration
- The Nazis want to take Victor back to a concentration camp since he is spreading the word of the anti-Nazi rebellion
- Rick won't give Victor the letters of transit because of Ilsa. Ilsa didn't tell Victor that she was with Rick while she was still married to Victor. She thought Victor was dead.

5.Rick and Ilsa
- Ilsa attempts to get the letters of transit
- While Victor goes to the underground rebellion meeting, Ilsa goes to see Rick
- Ilsa threatens to kill Rick with a gun if he doesn't give her the letters of transit so she and Victor can be safe and Victor can continue his work in America. Ilsa doesn't kill Rick because she still loves him.
- Rick and Ilsa talk about the situation. Ilsa had to keep her marriage a secret to protect herself and Victor from the Nazis.

6.Conclusion
- Germans are looking for Laszlo
- Victor is under arrest and Rick and Ilsa agree to use the letters of transit to go together by plane to America
- Rick sets up a trap for Laszlo to get captured by the Germans. Rick calls the cops on Laszlo.
- Rick is about to shoot Captain Renault, but the Captain lets Laszlo go free
- Victor and Ilsa used the letters of transit to go to America with the help of Rick
- The German official comes to make an arrest, but he is shot by Rick. Lazlo and Ilsa get away.

Topic 9 Concept Guide

1.ROLE OF WOMEN DURING WWII:
Some worked while the war was going on, and when it was time for the soldiers to come back, they lost their job and went back to taking care of the house.
Other women either took care of the kids, or was nurses in the war.

2.C/E OF ATOMIC BOMB:
United States bombed Japan under any circumstances (twice).
This caused death to millions of people.
Also, the U.S. hoped to end the war, but it didn't worked out as planned.

3.US FOREIGN POLICY BEFORE/DURING/AFTER THE WAR:
Before the U.S. was isolationist.
During, US basically joined the war in the middle, we didn't want to get involved until the US got attacked.
After the war, the US got involved in foreign affairs, and joined the United Nations.

4.EFFECTS OF THE WAR ON EUROPE:
There was an Economic change (a bad change).
Many, many casualties.
Imperialism was put to an end.

5.EFFECT OF PEARL HARBOR:
it caused another dropping of the Atomic bomb.
Military started to believe in the radar systems.
Immediate U.S. declaration of war against Japan.
Any person that was Japanese or Japanese decent were sent to relocation camps, isolated.

6.JAPANESE INTERNMENT:
Japanese Americans were put in relocation camps because they were considered a threat after the attack of Pearl Harbor. Also, anyone who was Japanese decent had to be out in these camps too.
Korematsu v. United States, this was the order to put Japanese Americans into camps.
Many of them were released many years later & got money as an apology if they were still alive.

7.NEUTRALITY ACTS:
1935-1937
Cannot sell weapons to countries at war. - Embargo
US battle ships could not be armed.
Americans could on travel on ships to countries at war.

8.PURPOSE OF PROPAGANDA?:
Propaganda was deceitful. It would get people to believe in things that aren't true.
For example, it was used to make Hitler seem like he's running things smoothly, and what he is doing is for the sake of their lives.
People who saw propaganda around would believe it, and they would get all "pumped up" about it.

9.RATIONING:
American's were asked to conserve on everything for the sake of our soldiers in war.
Families would ration food, gas and even clothing to help out.
Sacrifices for all.
RESULTS OF WWII?:
United Nations.
Poverty.
Baby BOOM.
Birth of Atomic Bombs.
Start of the Cold War.