Chapter 23+Visual Sources
                              The theme in Chapter 23 is capitalism and culture it focuses on a new phase of global interaction beginning in 1945. The first topic we dive into is the transformation of the World Economy this started with league of nations through the time Osama bin Ladin was killed this was the end of the regime. Next we learn about reglobalization, growth, instability, and inequality and their effect on future growth. Specifically we learn about the growth and globalization of the american empire. After this we move to globalization of liberation and turn into the focus on feminism and especially the idea of feminism in the west was major. Next we learn about feminism in the south and soon it moves to become international feminism. This leads into the thoughts about religion and global modernity as well as fundamentalism on a global scale. Then we learn about creating islamic societies this includes resistance and renewal i the world of islam. Then we go into more controversy with religious alternatives to fundamentalism. As well as experiencing the antropocene era including the environment and environmentalism. This shows that the global environment has transformed and we are becoming green and global. In the reflection we learn about pondering the past and how it helps us with present and future situations. In the visual sources we learn about experiencing globalization as well as the factories in China and Africa and how it is effecting the economy. The source explains western modernization as well as consumerism with the world trade organization. Lastly it talks about the earth and its inhabitants effect on people and nature and how we need ti focus on helping the world and keeping peace.

                                                             Chapter 22 Documents
                           In the documents of chapter 22 just like my previous entry on the reflection on chapter 22 we see a lot about the end of the empire. In the first document we learn about islam and how it is a secular state for an islamic society. Then we read the speech to general congress of the republican party and learn more in depth the problems that were ongoing in islam. Political islam talks about the writing and documents that people wrote on behalf of all the problems they were facing and this dealt with islam revolution. The next is progressive islam as we see they begin to make revisions to change little by little and we learn about islam and human values. Then we learn about abandon islam which talks about people moving from islam to america. In the visual source we learn the meaning of representing independence and how all nations began to have a bigger idea of independence and pride which lead to trouble alot of the time. In the end overall we get the idea of independence and freedom in the world.

                                                      Chapter 23+SNDNU Hallmarks
                                              In Chapter 23 is about the end of the empire, it talks about the global south on the global stage this takes place from 1914 to the present. The first thing we learn about is the struggle for independence and the end of the empire. It began with Ghandi returning to india from south africa and it ends with the arab spring in the middle east. We explore independence in africa and asia as well as comparing freedom struggles and india ending the british rule. After this we learn about South africa ending the apartheid and experiments with freedom. There are experiments in political order as in the party, army, and fate of democracy. Economic Development: changing priorities and varying outcomes. Culture had a big role in islam turkey and iran at the time and provided important background information. In the end we reflect on the history in the middle of the stream and its effects on the world. The review for the hallmarks of the sisters of notre name de namur is all about what our school believes in with trust in our foundresses and we learn the standards we want to reach and excellence we want to strive for by God, and to help make peace of the world.

                                                          Chapter 21+Documents
                           Chapter twenty one talks about the rise and the fall of world communism and the main points to focus on are revolution socialism and global conflict. This time period began in 1917 and continues to the present time. Global communism began with the Russian revolution and had a conclusion at the disintegration of the soviet union. The first thing we cover is the russian revolution and then we learn about the revolutions in china and building socialism. Then we hear about communist feminism as well as socialism in the country. Then came the industrial development and search for enemies as well as the global divide which lead to the cold war. There was major military conflict in the cold war and nuclear standoffs as well as third world rivalry. The cold war started many alliances and superpowers as well as an end to communism. China ended up abandoning communism when they viewed the soviet union collapse from communism. This teaches us how to reflect on the differences between judging and not judging one another's governments. The document i chose to reflect on was stalin on stalinism this talks about stalinism and explains how everything was ruled by higher party officials and how stalin created a five year plan to gain complete control and brainwash people to do what he likes, this taught us to not give power to dictators and people who are not fit for the job. In doing so and picking good and honest party official by voting we keep the peace in the world.

                                                             Chapter 20+Documents
                               In Chapter 20 we learn about a new period in history and go into the more modern era and learn about the new century. We begin to discuss the World War, the Depression, and rebalancing of global power. The time period for this is 1914-1970 and this is the most recent era we have studied. We learn about the first world war and how many people find it was a mistake and it begins from world war I  to the european union being established. We also learn about the people who were legacies in the war and major leaders. Next we learn about capitalism and the great depression as well as a comparison between italy germany and japan. We also learn about the racist union and it compromise as well as the holocaust and japanese authoritarianism. In the second world war we learn a lot about asia and europe how its outcome became a huge global conflict. Then we learn about the recovery of europe and reflect on the war and remember it for history so we don't make the same mistakes. The document i chose to reflect on was the ideologies of the axis powers and the damage of hitler and the nazis and how horrible his works were and how they taught us to never let this happen again and always interfere to keep the nations at peace.

                                                          Chapter 19+Documents
                         The theme of this chapter is empires in collision specifically between europe, the middle east and east Asia. The timeline begins at the moment when the Chinese reject the british request for open trade and end with the Chinese revolution at the end of the Qing dynasty. We learn about the major pressure in the west, failure if conservative modernization,the ottoman empire and west during the nineteenth century. As well as europe and reform vs the opponents of reform, the similarities between the chinese and ottoman empires. We see japan as a rising power in the newer east asia, american intrusion and the meiji restoration. Next we hear about the modernization of the japanese style, as well as success and failures. In the documents we learn about the major changes in china as well as a new monarchy. We also learn about chinas examination system and their edict on education. Next the documents show us about gender, reform, revolution in accordance to the revolutions in china. The visual source gives us incite to the japanese perceptions of the west and teaches us that there are many perspectives in which one can view the world.

                                                             Chapter 18+Documents
                        In Chapter 18 we learn about the Colonial encounter with a main focus on two continents Asia and Africa this was during 1750-1950. We start off leaning about Peace corps in Ethiopia and go on to learn about the Industry and the empire. This chapter lays out a map from the British takeover of India to Ghandi's leadership of the Indian National congress. Next we learn about the second wave of european conquests and their rivalry against other countries.Then we hear about the traditions of European rule and its pros and cons along with its efficiency, cooperation and the facts about its rebellion. After this we learn about Colonial empires with a difference, the differences between the colonial economies and specifically forced labor and the power of the state. This teaches us more about Cash-crop and the market pull as well as migration for work.  We also learn about women and the colonial empire in Africa. After this we learn about colonial development, identity and cultural change in regards to education, religion, and race and tribe. In the documents we learn about the letters, indian rebellion, and Azamgarh Proclamation, as well as british and indian rule. The visual sources show us about Africa with a little more insight on culture and leaders who would help Africa to expand and thrive.

                                                          Chapter 17+Documents
                          In Chapter 17 we learn about the evidence on industrialization and how they were different in every continent.In the documents we learn about events which are the evidence on the industrial revolution and the way it effected people. The first document is the experience of an english factory worker.  The testimony of  both are by a english factory worker and a mill owner who would oversee the workers. Next we learn about the middle class and how they understand the life of the industrial poor. Next we learn about the thoughts and ideas of socialism this experience was according to marx. They also show us the ideas of the communist manifesto and thus was made at the start of 1848. Next we learn about the relationship between art and the industrial revolution and how they can change the view on the world.  Lastly we find that art is the creation that engulfed the industrial revolution and was very important in this era.

                                                                 Chapter 17
                                 This chapter is about the revolutions of industrialization and the time period is set from 1750's through 1914. First we learn about industrial britain and the explanation of the revolutions details and how they changed the modern era. Next we learn about why the revolution started in Europe and why it was the perfect place for revolution. Then we learn in europe the reasoning behind why britain was the best spot in europe to revolutionize. Then we learn about the first industrial society  and the transformation into the industrial revolution. Next we learn about the british aristocracy and their advancement in technology. Then they go into the thoughts on the middle class and how it balanced out society. The larboring class and social protest were the next topic over womens rights and the different classes in the society. Then we learn about industrialization in the united states and this is with no socialism. We also learn that at this time the United States and Russia were working together on the road to industrialization. Then we learn about industrialization un latin america and this was in the nineteenth century.  Lastly we learn about the reflections and history of the horse races and their significance.
         

                                                       Chapter 16+Documents
                                     The end of chapter 16 talks about the revolution and all of its repercussions against the atlantic. Next we learn about the abolition of slavery and the enlightenment thinkers this teaches us about why the atlantic revolution was so important. Then we learn about the nations and nationalism which helped the colonies to find independence. Next we learn about how women were gaining more rights in the feminist beginnings. We also learn about women's suffrage and how nationalism and feminism were linked. The revolution was both good and bad which is why many question its effort. In the documents we learn about evidence and claiming rights as well as the declaration of the rights of man and citizen. Next we learn about the rights and national independence in the jamaica letter. Then comes rights and slavery as well as the fourth of july and the rights of women in accordance with the solitude of self. After this we learn about the evidence on the french revolution and how it effected our world.

Intro to Part 5 + Chapter 16

                            The intro to part 5 talks about the european moment in world history, this includes the european centrality and problem of eurocentrism. The eurocentrism teaches us about geography and history as well as countering eurocentrism. In chapter 16 we learn about the atlantic revolutions and global echoes through the world. The atlantic revolution began by the american revolution and this lead all the way to women gaining rights in the United States. There seem to be many comparisons to the atlantic revolution. One example is the north american revolution and this occured from 1775-1787. Next we learn about the value of the french revolution which happened in 1789-1815. After the french revolution came the Haitian Revolution from 1791-1804 which talked about the revenge of the black army. Then came the Spanish American  Revolution from 1810-1825 which was very effected by the previous revolutions. Lastly we learn how they all correlate together and made a better present state for the world.

Milk and Cookies with the Ndnu sisters

                          

                    One of the events I attended for Foundresses Week was student milk and cookies with the sisters. This event took place on Monday February 8, 2016 at the province center where many of the sisters reside. We met at the quad at 6:30 and then walked down to the province center with one of the sisters. When we got there we could sit at any table with whichever sisters we pleased and i chose the second table and it was really fun. We introduced ourselves and the sisters asked us a bunch of questions like our year in college, hometown, major, and what we want to do with our lives after we graduate. It was a really fun event and i would love to do it again i had chocolate milk with an assortment of cookies and it was a great time. We took a few pictures and at the end the sisters sang a song for us and we helped clean up and went back to the dorms. Overall it was such a fun event and i would love to do it again next year the sisters are very sweet and i love to hear their wise advice and adventures.

Chapter 15+Document 15.2

                                    In the end of chapter fifteen we go more in depth of the religious quests across the world and learn about its correlation to science. We also learn about the beginning of the scientific revolution and its origin in Europe. We also learn how science became a huge deal when involved or added to the enlightenment. This was the time people started questioning religion and science and the enlightenment was the best time. Next we look at science in the 19th century and how it evolved or flourished from the earlier times. European science would also expand to the west but also be found in Asia and other continents. There is also a reflection on cultural borrowing and how it can become hazardous if people take advantage. Lastly in the document we learn about Progression and the Enlightenment this teaches us about the relationship between the enlightenment and the scientific revolution. 

Chapter 15

                           Chapter 15 is all about the cultural transformations and mainly talks about the differences between religion and science. The time frame is mainly set from the middle of the 14th century to the middle  of the 17th century. The first religion they talk about is Christianity then they move to talk about the Protestant reformation in the west. Christianity is spread to almost the whole world in a very short amount of time. Next we talk about the conversion and adaptation in Spanish america. After this we learn about the Asian comparison to religion and learn that in china there are a few jesuits and few people are angry due to the asian cultural traditions. Also we learn about the expansion and renewal of the islamic world. Then china decides to make the cultural tradition back from old times and everyone needs to be one religion. Lastly we talk about India and the divid between muslims and hindus.

Chapter 14+Documents

       The progression of Chapter 14 talks about the fur trade as well as the atlantic slave trade in response to the commerce. The slave trade was beginning to become a a social norm in all parts of the world. This slave trade was becoming universal and was not subject to just only one race, gender, or background. The impact of the slave trade progressed as it became more severe and limited to one race, it began to put a bad name on the salvic people. In the Documents we learn about the feelings and different people's journeys on being a slave. These documents are very eye opening and impressive because we can really feel how they were treated through this literary source.

Chapter 14

             In Chapter 14 we learn about commerce and consequence in reference to the atlantic slave trade. Another popular topic is commerce that occurs in the european and asian continents and its progression to the whole world. The portuguese empire has success with commerce around the world and travels to each continent to share goods. We also talk about trade in both Spain and the Philippines and how they had items that would become precious. The East Indian Companies and commerce in Asia would work together to trade goods. We also talk about the popularity of silver and fur trade around the world.

Intro to Part 4+Chapter13

         This talks about the early modern era and the eras before that would lead up to this time in history. The ages in our time go in this order are paleolithic, neolithic, ancient, classical, and modern era. We also ask the questions like what can be considered modern and if we are still living in the modern era. Some may begin to argue that we have grown past the modern era and are in a more futuristic era. In Chapter 13 we learn about the political transformation and the encounters with different empires.