1. B
2. C
3. b
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. a
13. B
14. a
15. d
16. C
17. D
18. C
19. D
20. B
21. B
22. C
23. a
24. D
25. C
26. d
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Reflection
Reflection The lecture made some good points. I was surprised to know that Hitler made the cover of Time magazine and that a few American eaders had praised his efforts to fix Germany as a country. It shows that Hitler was very strategic in planning his evenutal take over of most of Europe. I was also surprised to find out the brief history of BMW and Damier Bently. Now I know why BMW's are such good cars. Its because they started off making airplanes and crafts for the war. most of Europe. I was also surprised to find out the brief history of BMW and Damier Bently. Now I know why BMW's are such good cars. Its because they started off making .airplanes and crafts for the war.
Assignment: Hitler
Quote Probably what set Hitler apart from other demagogues was his ability to exert“charismatic authority” (the Weberian concept) over his audiences, who saw in him some super natural quality. Hitler was an admirer of Nietzsche and thought of himself as the superman creating a new order of values that disposed of the weak notions of human rights and substituted it for a philosophy of power legitimated through violence. This combined with claims to speaking for the “real Germans” and promises to “restore German greatness” struck a chord with insecure Germans who felt lost and directionless in their lives, and all too willing to find scapegoats for their problems. One of the most common claims made by early Hitler supporters was the feeling that “he made me feel like I was not alone anymore”. felt lost and directionless in their lives, and al too willing to find scapegoats for their problems. One of the most common claims made by early Hitler supporters was the feeling that “he made me feel like I was not alone anymore”
Throughout my time in elementary and high school, I was given the impression that Hitler was this fanatical dictator who was solely out to attack Jewish people with no rationa explanation. But with further study, we are shown the method to Hitler's madness. His actions were indeed cruel but he was skillful at playing upon the weakness and ignorance of the German people. At the time in Germany, banking was seen as a "Jewish" profession. Hitler used this weakness to monopolize Germany's most profitable industries.
The Final Solution is when Hitler's rationale didn't seem so rational.
Throughout my time in elementary and high school, I was given the impression that Hitler was this fanatical dictator who was solely out to attack Jewish people with no rationa explanation. But with further study, we are shown the method to Hitler's madness. His actions were indeed cruel but he was skillful at playing upon the weakness and ignorance of the German people. At the time in Germany, banking was seen as a "Jewish" profession. Hitler used this weakness to monopolize Germany's most profitable industries.
The Final Solution is when Hitler's rationale didn't seem so rational.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Assignment: Founded on Force
Every state is founded on force,' said Trotsky at Brest-Litovsk. That is indeed right. If no social institutions existed which knew the use of violence, then the concept of 'state' would be eliminated, and a condition would emerge that could be designated as 'anarchy,' in the specific sense of this word. Of course, force is certainly not the normal or the only means of the state--nobody says that--but force is a means specific to the state. Today the relation between the state and violence is an especially intimate one. In the past, the most varied institutions--beginning with the sib--have known the use of physical force as quite normal. Today, however, we have to say that a state is a human community that (successfully) claims the physical force within a given territory. Note that 'territory' is one of the characteristics of the state. Specifically, at the present time, the right to use physical force is ascribed to other nstitutions or to individuals only to the extent to which the state permits it. The state is considered the sole source of the 'right' to use violence. Hence, 'politics' for us means striving to share power or striving to influence the distribution of power, either among states or among groups within a state.
This part of the speech stood out to me because it is true that one of the main reasons for the creation of a state is to ensure a certain territories' security. Being able to protect its domain is important because it legitimazies the righteousness of the states' being and their use of force. However, words such as force and power have different meanings when it comes to the state itself and their territories or people. There's a sort of irony in saying that "Politics" for the people means that their is struggle to influence the way power is distributed. While the primary use of force can be used as a means of protecting one's said territory, the state can also use force as a means of controlling its population. This is where the social insitiutions come into play. They help to control the population by "assisting" them in every aspect of their lives. This is much like what we see in United States politics. There are people called Lobbyists and then there are the corporations that campaign or sponsor for a favorable candidate. Either way, they "strive" to share power by seeing who can come up with the most amount of money in order to influence the outcome of an election.
This part of the speech stood out to me because it is true that one of the main reasons for the creation of a state is to ensure a certain territories' security. Being able to protect its domain is important because it legitimazies the righteousness of the states' being and their use of force. However, words such as force and power have different meanings when it comes to the state itself and their territories or people. There's a sort of irony in saying that "Politics" for the people means that their is struggle to influence the way power is distributed. While the primary use of force can be used as a means of protecting one's said territory, the state can also use force as a means of controlling its population. This is where the social insitiutions come into play. They help to control the population by "assisting" them in every aspect of their lives. This is much like what we see in United States politics. There are people called Lobbyists and then there are the corporations that campaign or sponsor for a favorable candidate. Either way, they "strive" to share power by seeing who can come up with the most amount of money in order to influence the outcome of an election.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Reflection
Reflection
Today’s lecture on the Weimar Republic was very knowledgeable. I was always aware of Germany’s brief period of democracy but I’ve never known the reasons as to why it failed. If 1/3 of Germany’s debt was due to the reparations, what were the other 2/3rd’s? Because it seems like the reparations didn’t hurt the economy as much as they make it seem. Sure it added to the collapse but it wasn’t the sole reason. I can understand how the inflation led to the rise of Hitler. It was a common belief that banking was a Jewish profession. Hitler was able to use this to his advantage. I realized that Germany is a very unique country. It has been through a lot in its history and it still managed to recover.
Today’s lecture on the Weimar Republic was very knowledgeable. I was always aware of Germany’s brief period of democracy but I’ve never known the reasons as to why it failed. If 1/3 of Germany’s debt was due to the reparations, what were the other 2/3rd’s? Because it seems like the reparations didn’t hurt the economy as much as they make it seem. Sure it added to the collapse but it wasn’t the sole reason. I can understand how the inflation led to the rise of Hitler. It was a common belief that banking was a Jewish profession. Hitler was able to use this to his advantage. I realized that Germany is a very unique country. It has been through a lot in its history and it still managed to recover.
Assignment - The Reich!
From the First part of the Reich document.
The Reich is responsible for legislation in the areas
1. Civil law
2. Penal law
3. Jurisdiction including the execution of sentences as wellas judicial
assistance between government offices
4. Passport affairs and the registration of aliens
5. Welfare for the poor and the migrants
6. Press, clubs, assemblies
7. Population policy, motherhood, baby, children and youthwelfare
8. Health care, veterinary affairs, protection of plantsagainst diseases and parasites
9. Labour legislation, insurance and protection of workersand employees as well as certification of employment
10. The establishment of institutions representingoccupations within the Reich territory
11. Welfare for combattants and their surviving dependants
12. The law of expropriation
13. The nationalization of natural resources, of economicenterprises, of the production, distribution and pricing of merchandise for thesocial economy
14. Trade, measurements, the distribution of paper money,construction and stock markets
15. The sale of food as well as other goods of dailyconsumption
16. Industry and mining
17. Insurances
18. Merchant shipping. ocean and coastal fishing
19. Railways, inland navigation, motor vehicle traffic onland, water and in the air, the construction of overland roads, as far as theseserve general traffic and national defense
20. Theatres and cinemas
This is passage is explaining the areas of life that the German government is responsible for. I think this is very commendable of the German government because they are clearly outlining what they can be held accountable for. They are not trying to escape their responsibilities. The wording provides for a certain trust between the German people and their government. This section is like a conversation in which all sides are being truthful. When things are explained in such a clear fashion, there is no reason for protests and uprisings. I chose this passage because there is a clear understanding about what the German government is about.
From the Second part of the Reich document.
Article 111
All Germans enjoy freedom to move and settle down. Every body is entitled to stay and settle anywhere within the Reich, to acquire property and to pursue his trade. Limitations require a Reich law.
This passage is very interesting because it encourages Germans to explore their country. It has a welcoming feel to it, unlike the American constitution. The 14th, 15th and 16th amendment abolished slavery, made slaves natural born citizens and gave black males theright to vote. But these amendments were worded in a way that made it seem impersonal. In other words, it was just legal jargon or something that was a government obligation because there had been people protesting to abolish slavery. I chose this passage because of thes implicity. I get the message right from reading it. It gets the point across without using legal terms and becoming redundant.
The Reich is responsible for legislation in the areas
1. Civil law
2. Penal law
3. Jurisdiction including the execution of sentences as wellas judicial
assistance between government offices
4. Passport affairs and the registration of aliens
5. Welfare for the poor and the migrants
6. Press, clubs, assemblies
7. Population policy, motherhood, baby, children and youthwelfare
8. Health care, veterinary affairs, protection of plantsagainst diseases and parasites
9. Labour legislation, insurance and protection of workersand employees as well as certification of employment
10. The establishment of institutions representingoccupations within the Reich territory
11. Welfare for combattants and their surviving dependants
12. The law of expropriation
13. The nationalization of natural resources, of economicenterprises, of the production, distribution and pricing of merchandise for thesocial economy
14. Trade, measurements, the distribution of paper money,construction and stock markets
15. The sale of food as well as other goods of dailyconsumption
16. Industry and mining
17. Insurances
18. Merchant shipping. ocean and coastal fishing
19. Railways, inland navigation, motor vehicle traffic onland, water and in the air, the construction of overland roads, as far as theseserve general traffic and national defense
20. Theatres and cinemas
This is passage is explaining the areas of life that the German government is responsible for. I think this is very commendable of the German government because they are clearly outlining what they can be held accountable for. They are not trying to escape their responsibilities. The wording provides for a certain trust between the German people and their government. This section is like a conversation in which all sides are being truthful. When things are explained in such a clear fashion, there is no reason for protests and uprisings. I chose this passage because there is a clear understanding about what the German government is about.
From the Second part of the Reich document.
Article 111
All Germans enjoy freedom to move and settle down. Every body is entitled to stay and settle anywhere within the Reich, to acquire property and to pursue his trade. Limitations require a Reich law.
This passage is very interesting because it encourages Germans to explore their country. It has a welcoming feel to it, unlike the American constitution. The 14th, 15th and 16th amendment abolished slavery, made slaves natural born citizens and gave black males theright to vote. But these amendments were worded in a way that made it seem impersonal. In other words, it was just legal jargon or something that was a government obligation because there had been people protesting to abolish slavery. I chose this passage because of thes implicity. I get the message right from reading it. It gets the point across without using legal terms and becoming redundant.
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