Thursday, May 10, 2012
Presidents of the 1910's
The U.S. president of the 1910's were Woodrow Wilson and William Taft.William Taft was president of the U.S. from 1909 to 1913.He retired from presidency and became the Chief Justice of the United States.
Toys in the 1950's
Toy companies were making supplies for World War 2. After the war,they had new ideas for dolls and games.They started to use plastic in toys.Toy companies were making toy trains,Silly Putty, and toy cars.Lego was also introduced in the 50's.Other toys that were invented were the Hula Hoop,Barbie and Ken,Etch-a-Sketch,and Slip'n Slide.
The Great War
The Great War took place in the 1910's.Also known as World War 1.Germany invaded France,Belgium and Luxembourg.The war started in August of 1914.The U.S. got involved in 1917.The war started when the Hungarians were being killed by Serbian terrorists.When Hungary declared war on Serbia,Russia joined because Serbia and Russia were friends.After that,more countries continued to join the war.The U.S. join because Germany sent a telegram to Mexico that said they will help get back Texas,New Mexico,and Arizona.We also went to war because Germany blew up an American cruise ship,killing 128 Americans. France,Russian,England, and The U.S. won the war.
Fashion's in the 1930's
The fashion's in the 1930's were very elegant and sophisticated.Men and women both wore hats for all occasions. Dresses were draped at the bottom.Women wore lace and corsets.Men wore suits with a matching top hat and over coat.
Inventions in the 1910's
There were many new inventions in the 1910's.Many are very important till this day.The telephone and the traffic light was created.If we had no telephone,we could not communicate as well if we just wrote to each other.Other inventions created in the 1910's was the refrigerator.We could not preserve our food without one.The one invention I love the most is the zipper.You can get cozy in your coat with one.
Fashions of the 1910's
Since the invention of the sewing machine in the mid-19th century,women's fashion industry has expanded.The trend was to wear loose and light clothing.Tennis and other sports helped this trend.In the earlier decades,women wore light clothes,corsets,padding and beautiful designs.
Men's clothing did not change much.They took on the military look.They also liked to wear bowler hats.
Men's clothing did not change much.They took on the military look.They also liked to wear bowler hats.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
New Book
Yay,I'm reading a new book called Animal Farm by George Orwell.I am up to chapter 5 since I read ahead.It's about farm animal wanting to chase out humans.Humans are there enemy.They succeed in doing so.Pigs are the leaders,like a president.The farm animals have created rules for their farm.
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