Depression 2009

1. I don't think that the country could go through another depression because we have learned from history. The government has put in place checks and balances to watch the banks so that we don't repeat a depression.

2. The types of sacrifices that my family and I would have to make during a depression would be any kind of luxury. This could be anything from new clothes for school, cable, and a cell phone. Money would be very tight.

3. The author describes a 21th century depression as a domestic sphere. He says people would leave their houses much less and they do now. Also, the author says that the depression would cause more suicides and domestic violence, but divorce rates would go lower because families couldn't afford a separation.

Simpsons verse the 18th Amendment

This famous Simpson episode portrayed the 1920's Prohibition Act very well. They did this by first, showing that drinking causes violence. This was important because in the 1920's that was a factor to why the government decided to pass the Prohibition Act. Another example from the 1920's they used was speakeasies and the mafia supplying the speakeasies with liquor. This was important because this was on of the main reasons why the Prohibition act failed. These were just two of the many examples the producers put throughout the episode that were examples straight from the 1920's. I think throughout the episode they used a lot of fictional comedy, but gave the same realistic facts. I enjoyed this episode because it was a mix of comedy and historical facts.

I think to make the episode more historically accurate the producers could have added something about the racial tensions going on throughout the country in the 1920's. Prohibition and racial tensions were the two main problems in the 1920's. The producers could have had a "whites only" speakeasies, or show that the over population in Springfield was a problem and that people started forming groups against certain races(mostly blacks).

Should true Americans/ Patriots give up freedoms during a time of war?

I think that during a time of war, its true, everyone should do what they can to support our country. This means that you may have to give up things to help support, but i should not matter because in reality you will be gaining something from this. During earlier times of American, people were drastically effected when we were in battle, this was because of the drafts. I do not believe in drafts, but i do believe that we all can help, without being drafted. So, to answer the question if Americans should give up freedoms during a time of war, i say yes and no. Somethings your going to have to give up to help support, but i do not think that giving up all your freedoms during a time of war is completely necessary.

250 AMERICAN SOLIDERS ARE DEAD!!

The U.S.S Maine was docked in Havana, Cuba to protect U.S. interests. On February 15, 1898 the U.S.S Maine was blown up. After investigations, there was to be more than 5 long tons of powder charges for the vessel's 6 and 10 in guns had detonated, virtually destroying a 3rd of the ship. From this explosion, 250 soldiers lost their lives. Shortly thereafter, eight more soldiers dead from critical injuries. It is still unknown of how this explosion happened. Were we attacked? Chances are yes! American needs to fight back for our lost soldiers!