https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt By Jainie Thalman en-us 2021-12-20 17:31:18 UTC 2021-12-21 18:30:41 UTC hello@padlet.com jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957413573 Who was involved:
-Islam Terrorist group
-United States Citizens

What it was:
-It was an attack on the twin towers by terrorists and many people got hurt and others died. The terrorists all died and could not be stopped until it was already over.

When and Where:
-September 11, 2001
-Manhattan and New York

How it happened:
-"At 8:46 a.m., five hijackers crashed an American Airlines Flight into the northern facade of the World Trade Center's North Tower. At 9:03 a.m., another five hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight into the South Tower." From Wikipedia.

Affect Life:
-Many people lost their lives and loved ones. People were very scared and didn't want to go out of their homes because they were so afraid. Jobs were lost and people couldn't afford to buy things, because they lost so much money.

It is Important Today:
-It's important because we know and have learned what happened to our country and the people in it. We have some family members that we're alive and can learn their story of what happened to them personally.

I chose this:
-I chose 9/11 because it was an important event that we have a national holiday for. It is interesting to learn about and I can hear personal stories from that day.]]> 2021-12-20 17:39:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957413573 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957453938 Who Was Involved:
-78 Nations with 2,399 athletes

What Was It:
Salt Lake City Olympics where many people and athletes gathered to compete against one another in their sports.

When and Where:
-February 8-24 in 2002
-Salt Lake City, Utah, US

How Did it Happen:
-New events were added and performed

Life Affected:
-Many citizens gathered to watch the Olympics and cheered on their teams.

Important Today:
-It is important today because it is where I live and it is a fun event that happens every 8 years, and every 4 years specifically for the Winter Olympics.

Why I chose this:
-I chose this because it happened where I live and it would be awesome if it happened again. I wasn't born yet, so it was interesting to learn about it.]]> 2021-12-20 18:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957453938 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957475191 Who Was Involved:
-Indonesian Island people
-Japan and the US helped them

What Was It:
-An earthquake and tsunami with a magnitude of 6.0. It was the biggest natural disaster that occurred in years.

When and Where:
-December 26, 2004
-Sumatra and Banda Aceh


How Did It Happen:
-A rupture between the fault between the Bermuda and Indian Plate.

Affected Life:
-Killed more than 250,000 people in one day and left more than a million people homeless. It also made people lose money and affected fishing and tourist industries.

Important Today:
-It is important today because it was a really big natural disaster that left people in horrible situations with hardly anything or nothing left at all.

I Chose This:
-I chose this because it left people without homes, food, or money. It was a big problem that affected the people living there for years.]]> 2021-12-20 18:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957475191 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957489731 Who Was Involved:
-Federal Government Agencies (Aka, FEMA)
-United States Coast Guard
-Soldiers
-Individual Citizens

What Was It:
-It was a larger and harmful hurricane.

When and Where:
-August 23-31 in 2005
-Gulf Coast of the United States

How Did it Happen:
-It was formed by a tropical wave and the remnants of a previous tropical depression.

Affect Life:
-1,800 fatalities 
-People lost their loved ones, money, and homes.

Important Today:
-It is important to learn about today because some of us were alive when it happened and it was a major event that affected people in the US.

I Chose this:
-I chose this because it is the year that I was born and it gets talked about in school classes. It is also interesting to learn about and discover how it happend.]]> 2021-12-20 18:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957489731 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957509950 Who Was Involved:
-Citizens/People

What Was It:
-It was a flu pandemic that came from pigs, birds, and people. Some symptoms were fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, and chills.

When and Where:
-January to August in 2009
-Europe, Africa, Asia, South, and North America, and Oceania.

How it Happened:
-It was first discovered in the US, which came from some animals and spread.

Affect Life:
-It affected 1 in 6 Americans with 200,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths. 

Important Today:
-It is important because many people were affected by it and it is similar to the normal flu, but doesn't seem quite as bad.

Chose This:
-I chose this because I like animals and I wanted to learn more about it.]]> 2021-12-20 18:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957509950 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957684619 Who Was Involved:
-Everyone in Haiti
-The US Coast Guard

What Was It:
-It was an earthquake that had a magnitude of 7.0. It affected many, many people.

When and Where:
-January 12, 2010
-Port-au-Prince, Haiti

How It Happened:
-The Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone caused the earthquake to happen.

Affect Life:
-3 million people were affected, nearly 250,000 people died and 300,000 people were injured.

Important Today:
-It is important today because it hurt the poorest country in the world at the time and affected many, many people. 

Chose This:
-I chose this because it impacted many people and changed their country at that time.]]> 2021-12-20 21:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957684619 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957699313 Who was Involved:
-CEO Steve Jobs
-Apple Incorporated

What Was It:
-It is an iPhone that people would use to call, text on, and post on social media. It was a new, exciting version of the iPhone.

When and Where:
-September 21, 2012
-China

How Did it Happen:
-They changed the phone's camera, technical ways, and look.

Affect Life:
-People loved it, it was more convenient for them and it was something new and exciting.

Important Today:
-It is important today because the iPhone has advanced so much over the years. Millions of people have them and use them every single day.

Chose This:
-I chose this because I have an iPhone and use it every day. It is very convenient and helpful for people. ]]> 2021-12-20 21:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957699313 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957713725 Who Was Involved:
-2 masked gunmen
-12 people were killed
-5 injured
-Police Officers

What Was it:
- It was the worst terrorist attack in Paris, since World War 2. People died, got injured, and people were scared and worried.

When and Where:
-November 13, 2015
-Paris, France

How Did It Happen:
-It happened because a company made magazines that talked about religion and the terrorists didn't like what it said.

Affect Life:
-12 people were killed and 5 injured. People were scared and didn't know what was going on.

Important Today:
-It is important today because many cities and countries go through hard things and face bad trials.

Chose This:
-I chose this because I like France/Paris and have never heard of this before and I wanted to learn more.]]> 2021-12-20 21:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957713725 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957716376 Who Was Involved:
-Multiple different countries

What was it:
-An Olympic event that many athletes competed at

When and Where:
-August 5-21, 2016
-Rio De-Janeiro

How it Happened:
-It was a big summer Olympic game that many people around the world watched and others performed/competed.

Affect Life:
-People gathered to watch and enjoy the Olympics. Once it ended, stadiums were cracked and they were in debt.

Important Today:
-It is important today because it was a big event that many people pays lots of money for and got very excited for.

Chose This:
-I chose this because I lived through it and remember watching some of it. The Olympics are always so fun and cool to see and watch.

]]> 2021-12-20 21:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1957716376 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1959270765 Who Was Involved:
-Donald Trump
-Hillary Clinton

What was it:
-It was an election that people voted for, for who they wanted as president for the next four years.

When and Where:
-November 7, 2017
-The White House

How it Happened:
-Both people campaigned and convinced people to vote for them. They both gave speeches and talks. 

Affect Life:
-All citizens would talk with one another on who they should/were going to vote for. 

Important Today:
-It is important today because Trump was our president and he led our country for four years.

Chose This:
-I chose this because I remember when the election was going on, I remember watching things of them on TV and finding out who won. ]]> 2021-12-21 17:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1959270765 jainiethalman https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1959283394 Who Was Involved:
-Everyone in the world was involved and affected

What was it:
-Corona is a virus that can cause loss of smell and taste, headaches, fever, chills, cough, stomach sickness, and more.

When and Where:
-2019-Now
-The whole world, but it started in China.

How it Happened:
-It started by someone being affected by a bat and got sick, it then spread to the US and has affected everyone since.

Affect Life:
-It affected life because we all had to be quarantined, where masks, and be separated from our families. Once they came up with the Covid Vaccine, many people got it and are safer now.

Important Today:
-It is important today because it is still going on and everyone's lives have changed because of it. 

Chose This:
-I chose this because it has affected my life drastically and has been a part of my life for the past three years. I talk with friends and family about it and I have gotten the vaccine.]]> 2021-12-21 18:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jainiethalman/rmsy5muokxwyoxbt/wish/1959283394