https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru Please read the excerpt written by the historian Howard Zinn. Take some time to reflect (do you agree, disagree? why/why not) and share your thoughts on the board. en-us 2019-02-24 23:37:01 UTC 2025-09-10 00:02:40 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png masonk2 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/334646242 Historian's thoughts-]]> 2019-02-24 23:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/334646242 edenriel2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337862886 I agree with this quote by Howard Zinn . It is important to remeber that history will only repeat itself  if we as a society let it. The monstrous parts of history should not be the main focus. 
If we prioritize the good  then we will have the ¨energy to act¨ in a positive way.]]> 2019-03-05 12:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337862886 mariadimeglio2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337862966 I do agree with Zinn that focusing on the worst points in history will make humanity unable to achieve more and that focusing on the best points will lead us in a more positive direction. Despite this, i still believe that even the most terrible moments in history should be taught so that the future generations can understand what we fight against and so that the people of those terrible times can get recognition.]]> 2019-03-05 12:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337862966 graceguinee2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863008 I agree with this quote by Howard Zinn because it emphasizes a choice we get to make on our perception of the world and the people around us. In our world today, saying that you have hope in such a controversial society may give you varying responses. Personally, I think being able to understand the bad but focusing on the good is all anyone can ever do. For example, if you were to focus only on the bad in this country/world, you would forget about the people who are making a difference - the one's you should be inspired by and following by making a difference yourself. In addition, in the last part of Zinn's quote, he mentions the future. I agree especially with what he says here because there is no point in worrying yourself with negative scenarios if you are unable to see the good in what you have right now.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863008 alexisgoodney2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863076 I agree with Howard Zinn because I do believe that history has shown us the good and the bad, but that our lives are all about choice and the choices we make. And if we choose to live in that moment how we want to, "ridding" ourselves of the bad around us then we don't have to hope for some "grand utopia future". Because right then and there you are in that utopia.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863076 lindseywickson2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863086 I agree with Howard Zinn. I agree with his thought that we have decide how we want to see the world, and the people that surround us in our lives. I believe that if we chose to focus in the negatives, they will outweigh the positives, and our lives will be consumed by negativity. We need to create a balance between acknowledging the positives but also the negatives. If we only focus on the positives, and overlook the negatives, then history could repeat itself. Also, I do believe that we have had a "history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness". Although there has been and will continue to be negativity and cruelty, we need to look at the positivity and compassion that comes out of these situations, and show it through actions.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863086 nicoleberard2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863097 I agree with Howard Zinn's thoughts. I agree that we can start to build a new and better society. It's like the saying "think good, feel good" If we have positive thoughts then we will reflect those positive thoughts through our actions. If we think negatively then we reflect those negative thoughts in our actions. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863097 rianfadden2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863123 Howard Zinn's quote reflects the view of optimisim, or so that no matter how bad our past was we always have the ability to influence the future. Furthermore, agreeing with his statement I do believe society being built on the idea of a utopia, has to see into the events in which history proved civilization can thrive. But, not mentioned in this quote, I also believe to be a functioning society, people must look into the bad of past historical events. Though, like Zinn said they may cause us to lose the ambitions to push forward, it may also save us in the respect that pushing forward in that area could cause devastation. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863123 ameliabenware2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863129  I agree with Howard Zinn. Our lives reflect the choices we make and the small things we do will help the future. We can decide how we see people and what we do in the future]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863129 sethlarson2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863130 I agree with Howard Zinn thoughts. I agree with his idea of choice and how we as humans can determine how our life can be lived, either good or bad. The negative thought we have in our heads can change the course of our lives and make it not so worthy as before. With his quote, he basically is saying that we all have the opportunity to make an impact and change the future which will come ahead. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863130 michaelmero2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863142 I agree with Howard Zinn and how you can make a change in a not so good society by little actions not so much focusing on the bad but focusing on the good. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863142 allysonmahoney2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863156 I agree with Howard Zinn's statement because it states that you can make a change in a 'bad' society with small actions. It also states how by focusing on the good things rather than the bad you have a more ideal society as well as a better understanding. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863156 shannontuson2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863174 I agree with Howard Zinn's thoughts. Along with Zinn, I believe that, generally speaking, if we choose to focus on all of the bad things that have happened, that will outshine the good. Even though so many bad, cruel, and corrupt things have occurred throughout human history, there's also been incredible and amazing actions that have brought civilization to where it is today. Our actions as individuals also influence our society and civilization. One negative action can snowball into something much larger, just as one small positive action can help to bring us one step closer to the successes that we desire. Simply put, we should learn from the negative and expand upon the positive.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863174 erinarsenault2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863219 I agree with Howard Zinn because we can try to start our own perfect society, but in the world that we live in today not everything is going to be perfect. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863219 timothystjohn2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863226 I agree with Howard Zinn because I believe this excerpt was saying that what happens depends on how you perceive the world and your life. If you think about bad things from the past, you might not be motivated. However, if you reflect upon the good things that have happened, you are likely to be motivated and have the energy to act. Zinn also believes that if we do act, then we won't need a utopian society because we will already be working towards it.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863226 brysonbujak2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863253 I agree with Howard Zinn because as he said, people behaved poorly, but they were also very nice and considerate. We need to remember what good we did so we can continue that and the wrongs to fix them. If we focus too hard on only fixing what we did incorrect, we will forget about what else happened that benefited us and have to restart all over again. While fixing the wrong does help us improve, continuing the good helps us be better as well.]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863253 sydneymerrell2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863289 I both agree and disagree with Zinn's main topics. I agree that even the smallest acts of kindness  aid our future, but I disagree with when he said that if all we see the worst then we are then incapable of  making an effort to change it. I think it all comes down to a person's character. Even though someone sees cruelty, they still have to capacity to change that, or at least try.  I loved what Zinn opened with, saying that being hopeful ]]> 2019-03-05 12:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863289 kailynorrell2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863355 I agree with Howard Zinn's quote.  I think this quote brings to light the challenges the world face and how we respond to them. He very truthfully pointed out the flaws in our thinking, and presents his idea on how to fix this.]]> 2019-03-05 12:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863355 jaelinrhinehart20201 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863443 It is true that what we choose to focus on influences the choices we make. Focusing on only the bad things that have happened in the past will interfere with our ability to make the best choices we can in the future. I agree that remembering all of the extraordinary things will drive us to make changes in our lives today. I also agree with the idea that we don't need to wait for some utopian society to make things good, a small action now can have a large impact in the future. ]]> 2019-03-05 12:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863443 maxxkinney2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863446 I agree with Howard Zinn on the quote because it talks about what was and is wrong in the world and what we could do to make them better if or at least as good as possible. It also brings up the point that history will repeat itself if we don't solve problems which i also strongly agree with.]]> 2019-03-05 12:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863446 hadendelgado2022 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863603 There is truth to what Howard is saying. I do agree for the most part that our view on life and what joys and/or difficulties it brings us, will point to the direction of your future. However, I don't believe it is as simple as that. There are far more factors that come into play about your future, rather than just how optimistic you may be. However Howard's view seems to create a life of joy.]]> 2019-03-05 12:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/930cj14bxiru/wish/337863603