Fun Friday: Communism vs. Anarchism

Today's Fun Friday was a huge success...everyone participated and looked great! It was so great to see such awesome AP Euro students embracing either Communism or Anarchism in the spirit of the activity!

APEH Section 1

APEH Section 2

It would seem that overall, Anarchism won out with 20 votes to Communism's 14. And while some people cited wardrobe limitations or preferences for one color over the other, the overwhelming rationale for an Anarchist state was the thought that no government is better than too much government. Except Cyrus. He wanted the chaos of Anarchy to create a situation by which he could "start my own brand of justice." Go get 'em tiger!

Those who chose Communism did so mostly out of a sense of the need for social and economic equality. Glen said it nicely when he wrote, "Without (inequality) war and violence are eliminated and all members are equally happy." Marx is smiling down on Glen and the 13 others who spoke of such things (we'll just ignore the fact that Marx called for violence as a means to peace...) Lots of students argued that, in its purest sense, Communism is ideal...at least "on paper" anyway. Finally, many cited that we need some form of government to prevent utter chaos. Clearly they understood that no one wants a can of Cyrus' whoop-butt opened on society.

I'm sure your burning question is: And what about Ms. B? What DID she wear?? So you don't lose any more sleep over it, I will put your mind at rest. Of course I had to be different. I chose to wear pink and gray. White, the color of peace, when mixed with red makes pink, and with black makes gray. My choice was Utopian (socialism). 

Utopian Moi

Thanks to my APEH kids for a Fantastic First Fun Friday!!! Peace Out!

APEH Section 1: Liza and the best hat EVER!

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APEH Section 2: gotta LOVE Kate & Brooke's A shirts!