Assignment # 9

Journal of loyalist James Wei, now revealing an entry!

Day 1: To Canada

The way I was treated by those Patriot scum will not be tolerated, kicking us out of my home even though I did absolutely nothing to them. They kicked me out of my home just because I have a loyalty towards our queen. I are living off the streets right now, with no where to go. I heard that Canada is a great place with plenty of everything. Yes, I'm going there.

Day 2: To Canada

I just made it into in New York, and I'm so thirsty... I'm hungry...SO HUNGRY! I'm so close to Canada, yet I am so far... I'm still here though, and I believe I can make it there. I need some food first. I better find some shelter first, and hopes that my friend William still lives at New York.

Day 3: To Canada

WOW! Still not there yet... I'm so glad I started from New Jersey, that it's so close to Canada. I feel kind of bad for those people who live way down in the 13Th colony. So much walking they must have done. I couldn't find William though... I'm worried something might have happened to him. I can't believe I'm only 2 hours away from Canada! This is going to be great after ALL THAT WALKING!

Day 4: In Canada

I finally made it into Canada, I've decided to start a new life. This country is better then the states, with plenty everything. This place is even better then what I have imagined it to be. Wow, it's actually very Refreshing here and I'm glad to be here now. Time to make a farm and start earning some money.

Day 5: In Canada

I can't believe how much people are a bit hostile towards me. They seem like they don't want me here. I got to stay here because my home is probably not even there anymore. I guess I will just have to live with it and I decided to finally get started on my farm. I actually met some good friends here too. Whats even more cool is that I saw William! He was in town and was working as a tailor as he says. Good luck to him and time to get a good night rest for an early start in the morning. I won't get my old life back, but I get to start a new life!

Assignment #8 Louis Riel

James: Hello, today we will have a very special guest on "Live with James!" This man was known by many, and was thought to be a traitor or hero... I bring to you, LOUIS RIEL!!!

Louis: Hello! I am glad to be here right now! This is an honor James, really.

James: No, No! It's an honor for me to be talking to the Great Louis Riel. Did you know that Louis also had a day named after him in his honor?

Louis: Yes, the day is February 16th, also on the same day of Family Day.

James: So, Louis, what did you do? Did you do anything spectacular?

Louis: Yes, I did actually. I was a Canadian politician, one of the founders of Manitoba and the leader of the Metis people. I led two resistances against John A. MacDonald. I was a Canadian Hero to some and a Traitor to others because of these resistances.

James: So Louis, why did you want to lead the resistances?

Louis: Well James, I was trying to protect the rights, cultures and land of the Metis people. I found it completely unfair that the Canadian government to just be taking all our land without our permission.

James: Well I'm sorry that you lost, but can you say a little about your resistances?

Louis: Okay, James, Why not? The first resistance took place in the year 1869-1870. It was known as the Red River Rebellion. We made a provisional government and negotiated Manitoba into the Canadian Confederation. Our second one was known as the North-West Rebellion. I... don't remember too much about it, sorry James.

James: Its okay! We learnt a lot about you today. Some people didn't even know who you were before. Thank you for your time, Louis!
This ends todays discussion. Tune in next time for the truth about Beavers!
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Thank you for reading about my entry and also, this is my awesome teacher's blog!

Martin Luther King JR Assignment.

Hi, I'm writing about Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the assignment. <---> This is my teacher's blog.
-How did Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words make you feel?
-Why did they make you feel this way?
-What did you feel about the students' presentation?
-How can you apply some of his ideas to your own life?

Martin Luther King Jr's words were very strong and gripping. They made me feel very strong and able to do anything. He made me think of freedom and freedom to slaves. He didn't fight with gun and cannons, but instead he decided to fight with words. I feel that the students learned a lot from making a presentation about Martin Luther King Jr. and that the world would be much more peaceful place if instead of fighting with guns and weapons, and fight with words and wisdom. They chose a very interesting type of video style. They chose black & white background as if they were there a long time ago. Racism is still here, but he tried to make a difference about it and he did.

These are some sites I got information on.
Wikipedia.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day.
Infoplease.
The Student's Presentation.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech.
A Video of a Part of His Speech.

Thanks for reading, Jamesss