District Essays
These are the top 8 papers chosen at School Level to move forward to District on February 24th:
1st Place -
CHRISTOPHER LI
Thesis Statement:
On October 29 of 1929, the stock market crashed and officially marked the beginning of the Great Depression. This date would later be known as Black Tuesday, although some would argue that the Thursday before that, Black Thursday, was the start of the Great Depression. Either way, the stock market crash led to a devastating economic decline for the US, whose economy shrank in half, and caused its own value to be reduced by 90% over the coming years. This was a very impactful turning point in history, as during this recession, unemployment reached about 25% and many businesses failed. Banks started to shut down, soup kitchens and homelessness were common sights, and things didn’t get better for years to come.
2nd Place -
CHLOE-MARIE CHOI
Thesis Statement:
The council of nicaea was targeted to resolve Christilogical arguments about Jesus as god and the decisions of Jesus. The assemblies were affected by the bible that established the equality of Jesus and his relationship with god. It helped address the body of believers (believers of christianity/catholicism) as a way to conceal the fact that Jesus is god. In the start of the first council of nicaea (May 325 A.D), it was clearly stated truthfully through their discussions that they affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ. The after effect of the both councils help do recognition of the body of believers in Christianity. Discussions made had issues and difficulty. Hosius of Cordova, a bishop, was an important and significant role during the assemblies that occurred, related to christianity. He took lead in their arguments between May 325 A.D to May 325 A.D of when the first council of nicaea occurred and ended. The controversy was later then settled at the end of the council that confirmed their statements of the whole trinity of Jesus Christ. The main significant effect of the council of nicaea was them successfully resolving an Christiogical issue/controversy to confirm arguments about Jesus Christ and god. Because of their arguments, christianity itself as a religion became more recognized across the world. Church teaching also changed to educating about the Nicaea Reed, a mainstream of Christianity or basically christians that adhere to it. This shows how both councils of nicaea affected the christianity in the christilogical issue of Jesus’s relationship with god and their statements/discussions of the holiness of Jesus Christ. It also, the council of nicaea helped recognize Christianity that became well known throughout society.
3rd Place -
JASON NGUYEN
Thesis Statement:
On the day of March 21, 1918, German general Erich Ludendorff was put in charge of the German Army. His appointment led to several battles that were notable in WW1, including the 1918 Spring Offensive. One of these battles was one of the most decisive in the war. The Second Battle of Marne was the last offensive by Germany in the 1918 Spring offensive in hopes of defeating the French and the British. The German Army would fight in several battles which would result in total defeat. As a result, the Allies pushed the German forces back. This was a crucial turning point during the war, as these battles were strategic to them. For that reason, the Allied victory at the Marne River caused a chain reaction of more victories until finally on November 11, 1918, the war ended leaving the Allies as victors.
4th Place -
MASON BADIABLE
Thesis Statement:
Rock n roll is a famous and historical music genre that changed music history throughout generations. Rock n Roll started during the 1950’s in the United States, specifically in Cleveland. Rock n roll is a combination of rhythm and blues, and country music. A lot of famous singers like Elvis Presley and Bill Haley and his comets enjoyed and sang this music genre. These famous individuals helped improve the music genre. Rock n roll music has changed throughout the years and this generation of music is known to be a popular music genre to this day. This was a turning point in history because it influenced the social and musical interactions of white and black people.
5th Place -
DHRUV KAMAVARAM
Thesis Statement:
When people think about the Revolt of 1857, in the Garrison town of Meerut, 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Delhi India. They would probably think that the British won it. But that isn’t exactly the case. Yes, the British did win. But this battle helped pave the road for many other battles for the Independence of India. But the battle also made the British Government alert. While the British Government enacted the India Act of 1858.This act transferred the territories and government of the East India Company to the British Crown. The Revolt of 1857 is a significant Turning Point for Indian Independence. As The Rebellion of 1857 is still known as the First War of Independence. Because the East India Company was abolished in favor of direct British Rule. After the Revolt of 1857 Queen Victoria was proclaimed to be the New Ruler of India after the Rule of the Mughals. This battle wouldn’t be here without Mangal Pandey, a Sepoy in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry better known as the BNI. Mangal Pandey is the Indian Sepoy who attacked two British Officers on March 29, 1857. And later he was hanged on April 8, 1857. Even though Mangal Pandey died, and wasn’t able to see the full of his creation. The Revolt of 1857 lasted 1 year and 6 months. It is estimated that 6,000 British Soldiers, casualty count for Indians is about 800,000. This is not only the Indian Sepoys but also Civilians and famines and widespread illnesses.
6th Place -
JERRICK GABRILLO
Thesis Statement:
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a turning point in the civil rights movement. It demonstrated that collective action, guided by principles of nonviolence and justice, could challenge deeply entrenched segregation laws. Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a beacon of hope during this time, using his eloquent words and unwavering commitment to lead the way. The Montgomery Bus Boycott's success not only overturned segregation on the city's public transportation but also inspired a wave of civil rights activism across the nation. It ignited a broader movement for social justice and paved the way for subsequent events and legislation that aimed to dismantle racial discrimination in the United States.
7th Place -
JETT IKEDA
Thesis Statement:
The Hiroshima bombing of 1945 was a devastating event as it destroyed the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Before this event happened the world was not really certain how well a nuclear bomb would affect a city. It is a turning point because the Hiroshima bombing informed us what would happen to a city when a nuclear bomb was dropped on it. Also before the Hiroshima bombing the Japanese were a power house apart from the axis power. An alliance of countries united under facism. The Japanese had most of the west pacific ocean including Indonesia, The philippines, parts of china, and parts of the USSR. After the bombing a few months later the Japanese empire fell and they were held under the U.S for a few months along with the Philippines. That's why it is a turning point in history.
8th Place -
CHRISTOPHER NAGATA
Thesis Statement:
In 1945 the Little Man and Fat Man bombs were dropped and changed the art of war forever. This was a major turning point in history because it changed and resulted in many major changes in political and social changes on the planet. Much of Europe has changed. One of the major changes in the world was the shrinking size of germany. The change of countries also affected Europe, dividing it in half to make a communist eastern half and a democratic western half.