Forum #14: Women in History - Mr. E's Forum: 2006-2007

Date: May 2, 2007

Forum #14: Women in History

Date: May 2, 2007

This is a link to my drawing depicting one of Amelia Earhart's accomplishments.

https://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z43/ameliaproject/?action=view&current=Amelia.jpg

Date: May 2, 2007

Harriet Tubman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A day in the life of HArriet Tubman o boy this would be notting as the way i live my life here in New Bedford. First HArriet started working as a lobor at the age of 5 in the platation, being a women, or a girl at her age you woudl image she would be doind inside work. NO not at all at the age of 15 Harriet was forced to work ourdoors with all the men. She was Consentily beat up by her masrer, for everything she did , at time she would do notting. She then soon after that married a free black man named John , he was against anythng that involed betray the master or against the law anything that would get them in trouble , even thought he knew what was wronge from right. Even thought HArriet was married to a free black man her worries did not end her , for she alwasy thought up if soemone was coming to take her away, and on the day that her master passed away she knew this was the night she had to run away but she could not let her huband know, so the only person she informed was her sister. Harriet them made a 90 mile trip to macon dixon her trip was succesful and then she settled in phill, she worked as a dish washer and made plans to recue her family and other slaves. That following year she went back to maryland and recued her sisters family. She then went to maryland once agin to transport her brother. By this time she was well know and there was a huge reward for her capture finallly Harrite went to live with her parent in New york. She was nicked named the mosses of her people. In all harriet made 19 trips and rescued more than 300 slaves, with the arrival of the civil war harriet bacame a spy and then later went to work in washington as a government nurse. She did not recived government pension for more then 30 years. Harriet soon marreid again and was happy married for 18 years untill her hunsband passed away. In 1986 harried publishes a home for the sick and needy blacks.On march 10 Harriot died after 93 years of living. Harriet Tubamn was not afriad to fight fot the rights of african americans HArriet was honered by many poeple during her time , and i do belive that she should continue to be reamber because not many poeple would have resikded there life to save the lives of other people. She want back to maryland 19 times , she did not care about her as long as she would rescue poeple. She wanted every black person to have the right to be free.

Date: May 2, 2007

MAYA ANGELOU

Date: May 3, 2007

i pick mia hamm

im drawing a picture

Date: May 3, 2007

HELEN KELLER

Date: May 3, 2007

Jane Goodal!

ill post a link to my drawing later.

=]

Date: May 3, 2007

selena

Date: May 3, 2007

i pick Oprah Winfrey

Date: May 3, 2007

Emma Goldman

Date: May 3, 2007

Joan of Arc

Date: May 3, 2007

I pick Deborah Sampson!!

Date: May 3, 2007

I PICK MY FAVORITE ~~~~~~ 32) Marilyn Monroe,

Date: May 3, 2007

I pick the Trung Sisters ^.^

Date: May 3, 2007

Background: Women in history texts, in general, get on average about 15% coverage in the entire text. It is not surprising that his-story is often summarized as the accomplishments and biographies of men. For thousands of years, almost all human societies have been dominated by men. Women had important, but limited, roles to play in society as mothers and wives. To believe, however, that these are the only roles that women have played in history is completely false. Below is a list of women whose contributions to human history are remarkable. This list is by no means full and comprehensive. Many hundreds, perhaps thousands more, deserve attention as well. This introduction should begin to demonstrate how much we need to acknowledge the roles of women, then and now.

Assignment: 1) Choose one of the following individuals to research. Each student should choose a different individual, so there should be no overlaps. 2) Choose one of the following options: a) Picture Draw a picture of your individual that symbolizes or depicts their accomplishments or b) Dialogue Write a conversation or interview between yourself and your individual (if you could go back in time) or c) Day in the Life - Describe a scene in the life of your individual that explains their significance in context.

my drawing will be handed in.

Date: May 3, 2007

INDIRA GHANDI....GOT IT!

Date: May 3, 2007

this is what mia hamm is known for!!

https://s111.photobucket.com/albums/n159/1nathan7_2006/?action=view&current=miahamm.jpg

Date: May 3, 2007

Georgia O Keefee

Date: May 3, 2007

Maya Angelou

Date: May 3, 2007

HELEN KELLER

Born in 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Keller had an acute illeness when she was 19 months old that left her deaf and blind. She didn't have a way to learn up until she was 7 years old when a woman by the name of Anne Sullivan tought her how to read by brail, write by a special type writer, and finally in 1890 after 1 month of learning how to speak, she spoke. She went to college and had a life like any one else. She was no longer deaf or blind and she could function like any one else. She has been an insiration for other people who have to go through life without the senses that everyone else has.

Date: May 3, 2007

ANNE FRANK! is mines...

Date: May 3, 2007

So Joan how you doing

Good yourself?

Fantastic so what made you first decide to become a warrior for country and god?

Well when I was farming one day on my fathers farm I heard voices from the saints telling me to cut my hair and dress like a man and to serve my country.

So how did you first gain command?

Theologians tested me after convincing the dauphin and his forces.

How did your first battle go?

Well I lead a great victory against the English and they were so afraid of my troops that at the very sight of my troops my opponent fled.

What was it like seeing the king crowned?

It was amazing and I was held at a position of honor.

So how did you die?

Well lets see first I was captured and tortured and after the were convinced that I must be a witch they burned me at the stake.

Date: May 3, 2007

ELLEN DEGENERES.i called it.thank you. :]

Date: May 3, 2007

INTERVIEW

Me: Georgia O' Keefe

Date: May 3, 2007

Women in History: Describe a scene in the life of your individual that explains their significance in context.
Deborah Sampson:

(A little history.. she was the first woman to impersonate a man in order to join the army and take part in an actual battle.)

Right now it is the year 1783 in Bellingham and it is about time to start all the enlistments for the army. There are many, many men that are signing up to join in the army and serve their country. Deborah Sampson is about to go down in history as being the first woman to serve in the army of course by impersonating a man. She was very nervous and very scared to know what was going to happen and if anybody would notice that she was actually a woman. But she went in there with all confidence to do what she went there to do. She waited patiently in the line of men because she knew that she would pave the way for many other women all over the world. She noticed a few weird looks coming from the other men but she didnt let that intimidate her because she had a purpose of signing up and wanted to fulfill that purpose no matter what. She was finally at the table where the papers were all around her. She thought and thought. Should I go on with this? Its not too late to quit!! I dont have to do this if I dont want to!! But as she finished the last thought she found herself picking up the pen and writing down her name on the paper. It was official She was enlisted in the army. She felt a sense of pride and bravery as she walked away from the table knowing that even if she was caught she did what many women would never even think of doing.

A little more history on her there was some suspicion that she was just trying to impersonate a man and was kicked out from the First Baptist Church that she was a member of. She was hurt in the leg due to one of her battles and since she didnt want anyone to find out that she was a girl she decided to deal with them herself. The wound didnt heal correctly and was eventually admitted into a hospital where she was discovered to be a woman by the doctor. She was eventually kicked out of the army but traveled all throughout New England and New York talking about what she had done. She proved that women could be as courageous as men if not more.

Date: May 3, 2007

Date: May 3, 2007

INTERVIEW

ME:Georgia O' Keefee, in your young artist career what memory do you remember the most?

Georgia: My first."My first memory is of the brightness of light...light all around. I was sitting among pillows on a quilt on the ground...very large white pillows..."

ME: Where did you get your artistic idea from?

Georgia:"I don't really know where I got my artist idea...I only know that by that time it was definitely settled in my mind."

ME: What makes you special compared to others?

Georgia:"I have things in my head that are not like what anyone has taught me...shapes and ideas so near to me...so natural to my way of being and thinking that it hasn't occurred to me to put them down..."

ME:Did your environment you live in help you become more comfortable?

Georgia:"It was all so far away...there was quiet and an untouched feel to the country and I could work as I pleased."

ME: Thanks for your time, Georgia O' Keefee

Date: May 3, 2007

I am doing Nefertiti..........

Date: May 3, 2007

drawing of Mary Cassatt

Date: May 3, 2007

kevin wrote:

So Joan how you doing
Good yourself?
Fantastic so what made you first decide to become a warrior for country and god?
Well when I was farming one day on my fathers farm I heard voices from the saints telling me to cut my hair and dress like a man and to serve my country.
So how did you first gain command?
Theologians tested me after convincing the dauphin and his forces.
How did your first battle go?
Well I lead a great victory against the English and they were so afraid of my troops that at the very sight of my troops my opponent fled.
What was it like seeing the king crowned?
It was amazing and I was held at a position of honor.
So how did you die?
Well lets see first I was captured and tortured and after the were convinced that I must be a witch they burned me at the stake.

I like the way you put the interview!! I chose a woman to do my research that basically did the same thing. She was the first woman to impersonate herself a man and fight in combat. Do you think that this was a boost for women now to have the rights that they have? biggrin

Date: May 3, 2007

Mother Teresa

Date: May 3, 2007

I chose Anne Frank because not too long ago a watched a film about her and her family that was very difficult to watch, and it was very sad and disturbing. On september third quite some years ago,was deported on what would be the last transport from Westerbork to the concentration camp. They arrived after a three days' journey, and were separated by gender, with the men and women never to see each other again. Of the 1019 passengers, 549 people-including all children under the age of fifteen years-were selected and sent directly to the gas chambers where they were killed. Anne had turned fifteen three months earlier and was spared, and although everyone from the Achterhuis(the concentration camp) survived this selection, Anne believed her father had been killed.

With the other females not selected for immediate death, Anne was forced to strip naked to be disinfected, had her head shaved and was tatooed with an identifying number on her arm. By day, the women were used as slave labor by night, they were crowded into freezing barracks. Disease was rampant and before long Anne's skin became badly infected by scabies.Even little babies were killed at the camp not to mention bodies were burned.

In March 1945, a typus epidemic spread through the camp killing an estimated 17,000 prisoners. Witnesses later testified that Margot fell from her bunk in her weakened state and was killed by the shock, and that a few days later Anne was dead too. They estimated that this occurred a few weeks before the camp was liberated by British Troops on April 15, 1945 although the exact dates were not recorded.The camp, after liberation, had to be burned due to the epidemic, and Anne and Margot were buried in a mass grave, the exact whereabouts of which are unknown.

Date: May 3, 2007

~EMILY DICKINSON~
an american poet

Brief: Emily Dickinson was born December 1830, and she died May 1886. She wrote thousands of poems, but only about a handfull was published. And the poems that were published, were published without her knowledge. Although she's known for not being an overly social person, she's also known on a more positive note for being one of the best poets of the 19th century.

*Interview with Emily Dickinson*
1. Why didn't you want any of your poems published?
A. A lot of my poems were very personal, and not meant for anyone else to read.

2. What is it about your style of poetry is distinctive?
A. My lyric style is very unique-as is my vocabulary use and imagination. My poetry is usually noticed at a glance.

3. Most of your poetry was written during the Civil War, but none of your poems relate to the topic, why?
A. It has no influence on my poetry. I'm almost oblivious to whats going on around me. I just let my feelings come out from inside.

4. Your poetry can be easily set to tunes. Therefore the text of your poems have been use for art songs by certain composers, which composers?
A. Aaron Copland, and Nick Peros.

5. Because your songs can be set to tunes so well, there have been a few songs people have compared your poems to. Which songs?
A. "Amazing Grace", "The Yellow Rose of Texas", or the "Guilligan's Island" theme song.

6. Where did you grow up?
A. In Amherst, MA.

7. Did anyone in your family have any influence on your writing?
A. Not really. It was pretty much just a part of me. I was my only influence. I did influence my aunt, Kate Dickinson Sweetser to star writing.

Date: May 3, 2007

Mikey D. wrote:

I chose Anne Frank because not too long ago a watched a film about her and her family that was very difficult to watch, and it was very sad and disturbing. On september third quite some years ago,was deported on what would be the last transport from Westerbork to the concentration camp. They arrived after a three days' journey, and were separated by gender, with the men and women never to see each other again. Of the 1019 passengers, 549 people-including all children under the age of fifteen years-were selected and sent directly to the gas chambers where they were killed. Anne had turned fifteen three months earlier and was spared, and although everyone from the Achterhuis(the concentration camp) survived this selection, Anne believed her father had been killed.
With the other females not selected for immediate death, Anne was forced to strip naked to be disinfected, had her head shaved and was tatooed with an identifying number on her arm. By day, the women were used as slave labor by night, they were crowded into freezing barracks. Disease was rampant and before long Anne's skin became badly infected by scabies.Even little babies were killed at the camp not to mention bodies were burned.
In March 1945, a typus epidemic spread through the camp killing an estimated 17,000 prisoners. Witnesses later testified that Margot fell from her bunk in her weakened state and was killed by the shock, and that a few days later Anne was dead too. They estimated that this occurred a few weeks before the camp was liberated by British Troops on April 15, 1945 although the exact dates were not recorded.The camp, after liberation, had to be burned due to the epidemic, and Anne and Margot were buried in a mass grave, the exact whereabouts of which are unknown.

The movie was really hard to watch. I couldn't even believe that really happened, it just bothered me so bad. Good job!! smile

Date: May 4, 2007

Im picking Janis Joplin.

Date: May 4, 2007

i choose "Billy Jean King"

Date: May 4, 2007

interview with Oprah Winfrey

Me: When were you born?
Oprah: I was born on January 29th 1954

What do you think changed you life the most?
Oprah: When i got a full scholarship to Tennessee State University and i worked at a local radio station while attending Tennessee State

Who do you think helped you the most in life?
Oprah: I believe my grandmother she taught me to read at an early age by the time i was 3 i was reciting speeches in church

What advice can you give to people in life?
Oprah: Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment

You've gave so much to the world do you think your ever going to stop giving?
Oprah: No i dont think i will stop giving because i love to help people.

Date: May 4, 2007

Dialogue: Nefertiti

Sabrina: Hello, Nefertiti how are you doing?
Nefertiti: Im fine how about yourself?
Sabrina: Im fine thank I just wanted to ask you a few questions.
Nefertiti: Ok begin
Sabrina: What exactly does the name Nefertiti mean and symbolize?
Nefertiti: My name means (the beauty that has come)
Sabrina: Really, wow. How was it being alive in Egypt B.C.? Was it orderly, were there things to do?
Nefertiti: Growing up in Egypt before B.C. was different from how people grow up now. We did not have all the resources and knowledge people today have. Under our rule it was orderly and there were also things to do for our entertainment.
Sabrina: Well, Nefertiti thank you for your time I really enjoyed and appreciate our little interview today.
Nefertiti: Your very welcome, Good bye!!!!!

Date: May 8, 2007

updated - 5/8/07

Date: May 15, 2007

I think if I had a day in the life of Indira Ghandi it would be so different. Especially when I would have to live up to my father being the first prime minister and my mother a famous politician. I would have so much business to handle and also I would be incredibly intelligent. It would be fun though I would get to meet a lot of famous Indian people and I would get to be the center of attention. It would be so exiting. Lets just imagine going to visit your father, the first prime minister and then getting pampered for a while then going to a couple campaigns. Total royalty! I could be able to hide away like when the indo-Pakistani war broke out. I would love to have one day in her life. It would be such a different experience.

Date: May 16, 2007

Sabrina wrote:

Dialogue: Nefertiti
Sabrina: Hello, Nefertiti how are you doing?
Nefertiti: Im fine how about yourself?
Sabrina: Im fine thank I just wanted to ask you a few questions.
Nefertiti: Ok begin
Sabrina: What exactly does the name Nefertiti mean and symbolize?
Nefertiti: My name means (the beauty that has come)
Sabrina: Really, wow. How was it being alive in Egypt B.C.? Was it orderly, were there things to do?
Nefertiti: Growing up in Egypt before B.C. was different from how people grow up now. We did not have all the resources and knowledge people today have. Under our rule it was orderly and there were also things to do for our entertainment.
Sabrina: Well, Nefertiti thank you for your time I really enjoyed and appreciate our little interview today.
Nefertiti: Your very welcome, Good bye!!!!!

Who is Nefertiti and why is she significant?

Date: May 24, 2007

updated

Date: May 25, 2007

tiffany u wrote about harriet tubman thats cool she made a big difference in history and you showed that in your writing good job little gangsta

Date: May 25, 2007

Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d'Arc,(c.1412 30 May 1431) was a national heroine of France and is a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.

Me: What kind of visions did you have?

Joan of Arc: I had visions telling me to recover my homeland from English domination.

Me: Who sent you to the siege at Orleans and why?

Joan of Arc: King Charles VII sent me to the siege at Orleans as part of a relief mission.

Me: What did you gain or lose?

Joan of Arc:I gained prominence when I overcame the light regard of veteran commanders and lifted the siege in only nine days.

Date: May 29, 2007

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Date: Jun 15, 2007

Emma Goldman:

How did you first get involved in the anarchist movement?
            I was working in a factory in St. Petersburg as a corset maker and I was thirteen years old. There I discovered, through my coworkers, the ideas and the work of revolutionary anarchists in history. I also became aware of political assassinations that took place in Russian history. It was there that I adopted the idea of revolutionary violence as a way to achieve social change in society.

In discovering anarchist thought, what the one thing that influenced your beliefs the most?
            It would have to beWhat Is To Be Done by Nikolai Chernyshevsky, it introduced me to the concept of nihilism and equality for both sexes, it really inspired me to devote my life to achieving this equality.

You came to America when you were only 17 years old with no family other than your sister. What were your first impressions of America?
            I hated it. I had always heard of America as being this land of opportunity, but I found it to be the complete opposite. Being an immigrant in America was bad enough but being Jewish on top of that did not help me a bit. Jews in America were considered to be so low in society. I had no choice but to go to work in sweatshops and even with work it was difficult to move up in society.

I know that you stayed politically aware much of your life, was there any one event that cemented your devotion to anarchism as a way of life?
            The Haymarket Riot in Chicago in 1886 absolutely outraged me. I knew that I had to do something for the anarchist movement; they put 7 anarchists to death with such unreliable evidence to back up their trial. The judge even admitted that they were on trial not for the bombing, but for being anarchists. I could not sit by allow these injustices to continue to take place.

How many times were you arrested while you were in America and what were the charges?
            I was arrested five times. The first time it was because I urged the employed to demand their rights, I told them Ask for work. If they do not give you work, ask for bread. If they do not give you work or bread, take bread. I was considered to be inciting a riot. I was arrested the second time under the suspicion of being involved in the assassination of President McKinley. The third arrest was for distributing birth control literature. The fourth time was for obstructing the draft during World War I. The last arrest was because of suspicion of my involvement in the Palmer Raids, thousands of other radicals were arrested on the same charges and this ultimately led to my deportation back to Russia.

Date: Jun 17, 2007

nessaA wrote:

HELEN KELLER

Born in 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Helen Keller had an acute illeness when she was 19 months old that left her deaf and blind. She didn't have a way to learn up until she was 7 years old when a woman by the name of Anne Sullivan tought her how to read by brail, write by a special type writer, and finally in 1890 after 1 month of learning how to speak, she spoke. She went to college and had a life like any one else. She was no longer deaf or blind and she could function like any one else. She has been an insiration for other people who have to go through life without the senses that everyone else has.

I think Helen Keller is really amazing, not only was she able to overcome her own handicaps, she got involved in so many causes, she gave lectures and became very outspoken on women's rights and political issues.