Children were especially vulnerable during the Holocaust, and as many as 1.5 million children lost their lives in concentration camps around Europe. These adolescent victims made up the Jewish, Gypsy, Polish, Russian, and many other populations. Nazis tortured children aged 13-18 with forced labor and cruel treatment (medical experiments, countless human rights crimes, etc.).
The children involved in the genocide were sorted into five categories: children killed upon arrival, children killed right after being born, children who only lived because they were hidden by other prisoners, children over the age of twelve who could be used as laborers, and children who lost their lives during anti-partisan operations.
Upon arrival at various camps, such as Auschwitz-Birkenau, the majority of children were immediately sent to killing centers and gas chambers. Children were treated as objects and science experiments, and many were killed from infection, hunger, or injury. The smaller children were seen as just an extra expense, since they could contribute nothing to the survival of the camps.
After World War II, soldiers searched throughout Europe in order to find missing children. Many surviving kids were motherless orphans who still encountered a series of unfortunate events. While learning about the Holocaust in my English class, I hope to learn more about the children during this time, and I would very much enjoy gathering evidence of actual stories from surviving children.
"Children During the Holocaust". United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 10 June 2013. Web. 21 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005142>.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tensions High in Ukraine After At Least 21 Die in Fiery Crashes
All around the world, there are governmental crises and revolution-related distress in many citizens and officials alike. This article highlights the political peril that Ukraine is facing right now. Last Wednesday, protesters gathered in the main square of Kiev to show their dominance and contempt; as a result, there were twenty-one reported casualties and over one-hundred injuries. Other countries, including the United States and Britain, are speaking out against the violence and asking both sides of the altercation to de-escalate the situation to avoid more destruction to Europe and it's reputation.
This event relates to my everyday life and my schoolwork in two ways: the Holocaust unit that my English class is soon to study, and a novel that I happen to be reading (which deals with political revolution, public protests, etc.). The tragedy in Ukraine relates to the Holocaust in a way that the country is experiencing many fatal problems and other countries are speaking out against the brutality caused by government officials. Although this comparison is very broad, I can still identify the events that relate to my day-to-day high school assignments.
I am concerned for the people of Ukraine, and I'm glad that this country's president is striving to fix this broken country. This protest has the potential to affect me, since the United States is stepping in and advising that both parties stop this dispute immediately. Although I wish that America would stay out of global problems, at least just once, I'm glad that my country is not going to step in and pick sides.
What is the impact of using quotations? Quotations affects the views and outcome of this situation, since critics and government officials will obsess over each and every word that leaves a leader's mouth. For example, vice president Joe Biden states, "... the United States condemns violence by any side, but that the government bears special responsibility to de-escalate the situation" (Butenko) which proves that America is getting involved.
Another reason why the article relies so much on quotations is because they can either help or hurt a country's future. Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych explains that he wants the violence to end at any means, and opposition leader Vitali Klitschko states, "I think the authorities should immediately pull back and stop the blood, because people are dying" (Butenko). This quote defines the worry that is spread between both sides, and hopefully that doubt and confusion will result in an equal agreement.
Butenko, Victoria. "Tensions High in Ukraine After At Least 21 Die in Fiery Crashes". CNN. Cable News Network, 18 Feb. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/18/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html?hpt=hp_t1>.
Hawk, Thomas. "Police, Oakland Riots-6". Photograph. Flickr. Yahoo, 8 Jan. 2009. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/3178486033>.
I am concerned for the people of Ukraine, and I'm glad that this country's president is striving to fix this broken country. This protest has the potential to affect me, since the United States is stepping in and advising that both parties stop this dispute immediately. Although I wish that America would stay out of global problems, at least just once, I'm glad that my country is not going to step in and pick sides.
What is the impact of using quotations? Quotations affects the views and outcome of this situation, since critics and government officials will obsess over each and every word that leaves a leader's mouth. For example, vice president Joe Biden states, "... the United States condemns violence by any side, but that the government bears special responsibility to de-escalate the situation" (Butenko) which proves that America is getting involved.
Another reason why the article relies so much on quotations is because they can either help or hurt a country's future. Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych explains that he wants the violence to end at any means, and opposition leader Vitali Klitschko states, "I think the authorities should immediately pull back and stop the blood, because people are dying" (Butenko). This quote defines the worry that is spread between both sides, and hopefully that doubt and confusion will result in an equal agreement.
Butenko, Victoria. "Tensions High in Ukraine After At Least 21 Die in Fiery Crashes". CNN. Cable News Network, 18 Feb. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/18/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html?hpt=hp_t1>.
Hawk, Thomas. "Police, Oakland Riots-6". Photograph. Flickr. Yahoo, 8 Jan. 2009. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/3178486033>.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Current Event #2
In this article, Bilton and Chen describe the possibility of a faster, smarter, cell phone battery. This power source is planned to run on Wi-Fi, television, and cellular signals. This battery is rumored to be extremely popular to the public, and many company officials are depending on this "turn of the century" battery to raise their sales.
This battery expansion relates to my personal life and my school life. First of all, I have an iPhone 5s, and I can sincerely say that the worst part of that phone is the battery life. Also, I use my phone in class to write down assignments, film for projects, and to use it as a study aid. It would be great to be able to do all of these things and not worry about my phone dying when I need it most.
I'm excited for this technological breakthrough, and I'm thrilled that it uses less energy than a traditional battery. As stated, it affects me by allowing me to use my phone and other electronic devices without the fear of battery depletion. Furthermore, I hope this actually becomes available to the public, because I would definitely be interested in buying this product.
How does the author use language to advance his point of view? The authors use their point of view to expand on the topic by including that it, "could pull energy from the air or power itself through television, cellular or Wi-Fi signals" (Bilton, Chen). That statement in itself it bound to intrigue any buyer. Also, the company working on the experiment say that the product will run on, "solar power and other natural alternatives" (Bilton, Chen).
Hook, William. "iPhone". Photograph. FlickrCC. Yahoo, 5 Spet. 2005. Web. 7 Jan. 2014.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/83542829@N00/2830319467>.
Bilton, Chen. "Building a Better Battery". The New York Times. The New York Times, 2 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 Jan. 2014.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/technology/building-a-better-battery.html?_r=0>.
This battery expansion relates to my personal life and my school life. First of all, I have an iPhone 5s, and I can sincerely say that the worst part of that phone is the battery life. Also, I use my phone in class to write down assignments, film for projects, and to use it as a study aid. It would be great to be able to do all of these things and not worry about my phone dying when I need it most.
I'm excited for this technological breakthrough, and I'm thrilled that it uses less energy than a traditional battery. As stated, it affects me by allowing me to use my phone and other electronic devices without the fear of battery depletion. Furthermore, I hope this actually becomes available to the public, because I would definitely be interested in buying this product.
How does the author use language to advance his point of view? The authors use their point of view to expand on the topic by including that it, "could pull energy from the air or power itself through television, cellular or Wi-Fi signals" (Bilton, Chen). That statement in itself it bound to intrigue any buyer. Also, the company working on the experiment say that the product will run on, "solar power and other natural alternatives" (Bilton, Chen).
Hook, William. "iPhone". Photograph. FlickrCC. Yahoo, 5 Spet. 2005. Web. 7 Jan. 2014.
<http://www.flickr.com/photos/83542829@N00/2830319467>.
Bilton, Chen. "Building a Better Battery". The New York Times. The New York Times, 2 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 Jan. 2014.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/technology/building-a-better-battery.html?_r=0>.
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