Monday, November 7, 2011

Document Based Question

The Olympic games has contributed to the world more than you can imagine.The Olympic games have goten more modernized over time.They have contributed socially,economically,and politically.
The Olympic games has a very social view it's isn't just about winning.The teams are very determined and patriots to their country.Some countries are racist and cheaters like the Nazis.According to document3,the Nazis believed that Nazism was better than democracy and they beloved that they were better than everyone in skiing in th 1936 Olympics held in Germany.In the 1908 Olympic games held in Great Britain only 2% of the athletes were women.The athletes are very loyal to their countries.Based on document8,the interview of Hassiba Boulmerka,she said,"my victories give me confidence and confidence o my country.I represent my country and all th women in my country."The interview was in 1995 by this time 29% of the women were athletes.
The Olympic games has a lot to deal with money.According to document9,in 1980 Moscow spent 150 thousand American dollars on fees paid the International Olympic Committee for International tv and radio broadcast rights.Seoul spent 400 thousand american dollars in 1988.Atlanta spent bout 1996 thousand dollars in 1996.In 2000 Sydney 1,300 million American dollars.Some countries had trouble making money.In 1988 according to document7,the Koreans failed to avail their self to display its industrial and economic power to a world wide television audience.
There was a great deal of political things.Japan held an Olympic game after the World War.There were national crusades for Japan to host the Olympic games.According to document5,the 1964 games where held in Japan.The Soviet Union was widely respected for their achievements,so the Olympic was held there more than one time.

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