Essay to Me

Dear Future Chloe,  

How’s Life been? Did you achieve your goals, and do you have a family now? Remember when corona virus first began you were just a ninth grader. It was Friday, March 13th, 2020 an ordinary day, or so we thought. I just finished lacrosse practice and heard Governor Hogan saying schools are closed for two weeks. Everyone was ecstatic. But I had a feeling something more would happen, and I was right school remained closed for the remainder of the year. That Friday my mom and I headed to Walmart and stocked up like the world was ending. We bought groceries, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, and masks. The world was flipped upside, shelves were cleared at stores. People lost jobs and depression entered the air. It was so weird not seeing or being able to communicate with your friends in person, or even see anyone. Personally, quarantine was fine for me, my schedule during the year is always so busy, so the break was a nice change. I could wake up late, workout, and finish school at a good time at my own pace. But then a problem arises, people were getting antsy and just not listening to the restrictions. The virus picked up a lot of speed resulting in many deaths. People thought it would just disappear even if we didn’t do anything. I never understood why some people thought they were entitled to live their lives and put others at risk, when a pandemic is going on. They complained about the problem but were the problem. This virus could’ve been over in a month if everyone complied but that wasn’t the case. We need to think about others besides ourselves, I realized, so we could all stay safe. It is June 4th, 2020 and the problem of corona is still relevant. But now protesting is taking place due to the brutal death of George Floyd, so Corona I guess is on hold now. While we fight for racial equality, which still shouldn't be problem in 2020. There needs to be a change. But the way some cities are dealing with the problem isn't right, looting and burning aren’t going to solve the problems it's making it worse. Committing crimes isn't showing your support for racism, you're just taking advantage of the system. People were actually  killed during the protests to raise awareness over a killing, which doesn't make sense to me. But not all protests were violent there were many peaceful ones, like here in Bel Air. One word to describe the U.S in 2020 would be chaos. I'm at the point where I'm angry, everything is being cancelled. But I realized i'm lucky to be safe during these times. I’ve never thought I'd say this, but I hope we go back to school in the fall and everything goes back to normal, but I have a feeling it’ll be a while till were back to a sense of normal.

From, Chloe  

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar’s grandnephew and adopted son, Octavian takes over at the age of 18. with his own triumvirate
Octavian forces the weak Lepidus to retire. He and Mark Antony become rivals
Mark Antony partners up with Cleopatra of Egypt.
Mark Antony is an experienced general, Lepidus is a powerful politician
He was also given the title “imperator” Rome is now not a republic.
Pax Romana was 207 years long (27 BC- AD 180)
After Octavian’s death, power was passed down to emperors.
Tiberius-Ruled from AD 14 to AD 37, an excellent general, but a reluctant emperor, after the death of his son, he exiled himself from Rome and left his prefects in charge, died at age 77

Caligula-Ruled from AD 37 to AD 41 won a power struggle after Tiberius' death

known for his cruelty, extravagance, and perversity. A tyrant that

assassinated by a group of praetorian guards, Senators, and the imperial court, trying to re-establish the Republic.

Claudius-Ruled from AD 41 to AD 54, suffered from many infirmities: a limp, stammering, shaking, slobbering possibly because of cerebral palsy.

took over because he was the last adult male in the family. ruled well built roads, aqueducts, canals, and started the conquest of Britain

died by poisoning - it was his last wife's plan 

Nero-ruled from 54 to 68, emphasized the arts, huge fire in 64, he wanted to rebuild Rome to be more majestic, he hugely overspent, and even raided the temples for money.

End of Rome notes

I Chloe Macis will be taking my test on June 2nd during mod 1 (8-8:55)


Tiberius Gracchus recognized the advantages of courting the plebeians. Military generals worked that angle lead an army that conquers a land, then give them a share in the spoils.
Julius Caesar (100 -44BCE) a highly successful general, he conquered the huge territory of Gaul.
Pompey (a general who conquered Syria and Palestine)
Crassus (the richest man in Rome, one of the richest men in all history)
these three men formed the First Triumvirate.

Pompey lead and crossed the troops across the Rubicon.

Caesar was now and in charge his reforms included...

Granted citizenship to people in provinces

Expanded the Senate, adding his friends

Created jobs for the poor, especially through public works projects

Increased pay for soldiers

Started colonies where those without land could own property

The end the republic happens when Caesar is killed and stabbed 23 times!, by the senators who weren't really punished

essay topic

The topic for my essay that interests me is... compare and contrast modern day government vs the roman government.


Paragraph 1- Introduce the government style in Rome and in the modern U.S today and how they are run. And talk about how the us is based off rome's but not completley the same

Paragraph 2- The similarities and differences. Both have three branches and legal code but do they mean the same? Describe the legal codes...

Paragraph 3-  Describing they both have an executive branch but they do different then todays gov

Paragraph 4- Describing that both have a legislative branch and contrast why they are different.

Paragraph 5- Describe both have a judicial branch but you make think it's the same but it's not. Wrap up the main ideas.

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Roman empire transformed Roman government's society, economy, and culture. The Grachus brothers were Tieberus and Gaius attempting help rome's poor.
Economic turmoil- The large gap between the rich and poor.
Civil war- A period of conflict between groups of people. Added to that was military upheaval was the breakdown of the loyal military.
In 60 B.C Julius Caesar a wealthy roman took over has general in the roman military.
Triumvirate- a group of three rulers.
Caesar's reform- while he was in power he held absolute power over all. But on March 15th 44 B.C Caesar dies. After his death a war broke out, destroying the remainder of the roman republic.
Shortly after Octavian became the ruler and accepted the title of Augustus.
Pax Romana- A period of peace
Romans then learned agriculture and trade was soon to be very important to society. 90% of people invested time in farming. Slaves also played a part they were an asset to society's economy.

Punic War

Punic wars were fought between 264-146 BCE. It was a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage.
The first Punic war was (264-241 BCE) It was a combination of naval battles near Sicily. Rome won this war.
second Punic war was (218-201 BCE) 29year old general Hannibal takes charge of Rome, deciding to attack from the north. Crossing Iberia and the Alps. Rome wins again 2-0
Third Punic war (149-146 BCE) Rome wants to get rid of Carthage. They decided to burn the city down, taking approximately 17 days. After almost 50,000 people were sold into slavery. Carthage then turned into the Roman providence of Africa.
Resulting in huge economic changes due to the income of a large number of slaves. While farmers were losing money to Aristocrats. The massive farm estates were called latifunda.

Government structure & family

The rule under Tarquin was brutal, considering he was a tyrant. S.T daughter married brothers one of which was Tarquin. But Tullia kills her husband and sister allowing her to marry Tarquin which odd but there is more to come. Tarquin then seizes the throne from Tullia's father. He brutally does this by throwing him down the stairs then assassinating him. Therefore leaving him to take the throne. There is plenty more crazy in this family... but these acts scared off anyone from wanting to take power. Or even be subjects to the royal family. They showed fear that they'd end up like this family.



Kings were replaced by two consuls, which are elected officials. A term lasts one year. Plebs were 98% of the population of the time but patricians still had the power. Plebs fought back by refusing to participate in the military until the twelve tables came out. SPQR- senatus populusque romanum (roman senate and people.)
Three branches of democracy
Executive- two consuls of one year term
Legislative- 300 aristocrats and members for life.
Judicial- Praetors chosen by centuriate assembly (one year term)
The twelve tables is the official document similar to constitution. (rights for plebians.)

Rome Chi-Cago notes

More Rome Notes...

• The Etruscans settled Rome. They were from the north central part of the Peninsula. Some jobs they occupied were metalworkers, artists, and architects.
• The Greeks also helped settle Rome. They had settled colonies around the Mediterranean sea. They borrowed ideas from them such as, religion, alphabet, art techniques, and militaristic ideas.
• But the Latins were the first to settle before the others. The descendants of Euro-Indians usually settled on the banks of the Tiber.
• Remus wanted Aventine, but Romulus choose Palatine. 
• Many streams flowed through and into the Tiber. The Marshy Area between Palatine and Capitoline Hills was called the Forum.
• Tarquin the proud's grandfather built Cloacca Maxima channeling into thee Tiber.
• Lucius Tarquinias Superbus is the seventh and final roman king. He was a true tyrant and had a modern sense of the world.

Chi Cago

Today Mr. Schick presented us with his own rap about Rome. Um... where do I start it. I didn't know Mr. Schick had it in him to write such a cool song. It went to the beat of Low by Flo rida. I wasn't really listening to the lyrics but it had a good beat and was fun to listen to. Mr. Schick should make more songs or Chi-cago... Lol. But after I looked at the lyrics it was actually a good song to go along with Rome. In conclusion Mr. Schick should quit his job and become a rapper and move to LA.

Twelve Tables

The twelve tables are a set of twelve laws inscribed originally on wooden tablets but then later moved on to bronze tablets. The laws were created in 451-450 BCE. The idea of the twelve tablets were they gave all citizens rights no matter of social class. It used some pre existing ideas just now written down. But this was considered a mile stone for the time. Citizens couldn't be taken advantage of no longer because there was evidence of their rights. It was one step closer for Plebians being treated equally by Patricians.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is a roman temple located in Italy. The whole exterior is made of brick and held up by pillars in the front. Followed by a circular exterior on the sides and followed by a dome roof. The pantheon was started in 118 and finished in 125 A.D. The temple was originally designed for the temple gods but now is used as a church. And still has the original writing preserved on the top of building.

Patricians and Plebians

The main differences between Roman Plebians and Patricians are Patricians had power while Plebians had very little power even though they were the bigger group of people. Patricians are considered wealthy upperclass who had rights. Plebians were lower class people who were looked upon as just farmers and merchants. Plebians had few rights to start off. Patricians could own land and helped make laws in Rome. Plebians didn't think it was fair they had no say so they ended up forming their own assembly. The greek versions of Patricians would be Aristocrats the elite in society who held political power The middle class or lower class or even women would be considered Plebians in greek society, since they have little rights and political power in society.

Ancient Rome

Republic- Form of Government where citizens have power if they vote.

Patrician-Wealthy land owners who had the most power. (upperclass)

Plebian- farmers, artisans, and merchants (underclass)

Tribune- Representation for plebians.

Consul- Romes 2 officials.

Senate-aristocratic branch of Rome's government.

Dictator- A leader who has all the power.

Legion- Large military units. (3,000 men in a unit)

Punic wars- Three wars between Rome and Carthage.

Hannibal- A 29 year old important carthinagian general and statesmen.

Essay outline for 4/21

Question- How did the plague lead to the downfall of society

p1- Quick facts about the plague and what it is, and when it started it's outbreak.

p2-  Social outcomes of the plague.

p3-  Financial hardships from the plague

p4-  Life during the plague and when did society begin rise up again.

p5- wrapup the main idea.

Test Questions

1.  Who is the goddess of love?

A. Artemis  B. Apollo  C. Aphrodite  D. Jesus

2. What famous philosopher did Plato teach?

A. Aristotle  B. King Henry  C. Alexander the Great  D. Jesus

3. What are the three ideal groups in Plato's society are producers,________, and rulers. (fill in blank)
Military

4.  When did the Pelopennesian War end?

A. 410 BC  B. 414 BC  C. 404 BC  D. 405 BC

5. Who was the god of the oceans?

A. Zeus  B. Poseidon  C. Apollo  D. Selene

Video

• 1) How did Plato define The Forms?

Forms are the ideal versions we see around us. They serve as a manual to society.

• 2) Who are the three groups in Plato’s ideal society?

Producers, military, and the rulers.

• 3) What were Plato’s thoughts on women?

Women were just as equal as men and could rule. But the women's womb was similar to an animal.

• 4) What was the Noble Lie that Plato proposed?

We are all born with gold, silver, or a mixture of brass and iron in our souls which determines our role in life.

Poem

A long time ago in Greece...

There were gods and goddesses

All mighty and powerful

Ruling the land

Zeus big guy in the sky

Poseidon roars the seas

And Hades lurks the underworld

There were plenty more

Athena always starting a war

Aphrodite always finding love

There were all worshiped by those large and small

Protectors of the land

And those are the mighty Greek god and goddesses

Greek Architecture

The building here is very tall, sturdy, and long. The building contains a ton of pillars holding it together. There is lots of details that go into the inside and outside of greek architecture.

This building has lots of curved shape windows. The building is very tall and beige, after weathering some parts have came off. This building must be very sturdy due to it still existing today.

Greek Theatres

1. The types of Dramas performed were Tragedy's and Comedies. A tragedy was a serious drama about themes along the lines of love, hate, war, and betrayal. Comedies were contained scenes filled with slapstick situations and crude humor.

2. I recently rewatched Hunger games which could be considered a tragedy. It includes love and violence and i guess war because a war breaks out in the later books. The main character volunteers for her sister in the Hunger games. She gets paired up with Peeta and they fall in love, whilst fighting to the death against other districts. Both Greek productions and the Hunger games showed elements of love, emotion, and violence. 

3. 

Here is a picture of a greek theater. Some things i've noticed is it's open and has no roof. Second thing I noticed is there a large number of seats.

COVID-19 essay

Right now at this moment in my life has been one of the hardest so far. Due to the Corona Virus out break so many changes have been made,  like the addition to cyber school. Cyber school has it's pros and cons to it like anything does. The transition to cyber school hasn't been so smooth to begin but I have high hopes it'll get smoother. It has been alot to keep track of when everything is stored online. Cyber school just is a burden to do everyday some subjects are quick and easy while others could take hours for one subject. Being stuck in a room all day in front of a computer is just not ideal. Math has been especially hard to teach myself since I was already kinda not strong in it to begin with. So if we go back to school I will be very lost since what we are learning has been tough. I could just cheat since cyberschool makes that very easy, but that isn't right and I wouldn't be learning anything from that to help me in the future. Teachers I have seen been slacking in grading too. I accidentally turned in a blank document and got a one hundred,  I was a bit confused a fixed the mistake. The social interaction we are used to everyday has really played a toll on both students and teachers and how were realizing how much for we took for granted of having the privellage of seeing all of our friends and teachers since COVID-19. All we can do is work together as a JC community and push through this hard time and pray everyone will be okay.