Global Studies

  • Religious freedom is restored in China

    Religious freedom is restored in China
    Religious freedom is restored in China after being outlawed between 1966 and 1977. However there are still numerous restrictions and the Chinese government only recognizes 5 religions - Buddhism, Daoism, Islam, Catholicism, and Protestantism.
  • Freedom of Press in China

    Freedom of Press in China
    Freedom of press is expressed in more ways than ever known in chinese history after article 35 in of China's constitution states that “Citizens of the People’s Republic of China enjoy freedom of speech, of the press, of assembly, of association, of procession and of demonstration.”
  • "Anti Spiritual Pollution" campaign was launched

    "Anti Spiritual Pollution" campaign was launched
    A brief cultural revolution that aspired to curb Western inspired liberal ideas among the Chinese citizens, which was believed to be polluting the culture. The compain lasted a total of 3 months and reached its peak in November, and then eventually faded out.
  • Father immagrates to the U.S

    Father immagrates to the U.S
    Adriano Santos moves from Portugal to the United States in order to pursue a better life for himself.
  • Kelly- Mother immigrates to U.S

    Kelly- Mother immigrates to U.S
    Alice Simao immigrates from Portugal to the United States to pursue a further education and to reunite with several members of her family
  • Kelly- Parent's wedding

    Kelly- Parent's wedding
    Adriano and Alice Santos get married at Our Lady of Fatima church
  • Kelly-Brother's birth

    Kelly-Brother's birth
    Kevin Santos , older brother to Kelly Santos is born at 7:01 a.m
  • Pollution in China

    Pollution in China
    Pollution in China increases due to more industries. This eventually leads to the mass pollution occuring today and smog.
  • Hong Kong's return to China

    Hong Kong's return to China
    Marked the end of the British rule over Hong Kong after belonging to Britain since the middle of the 19th century. This was due to a shift of sovereignty.
  • Kelly- Birthday

    Kelly- Birthday
    Kelly Santos is born at Mirium Hospital at 9:58 a.m on Saint Patrick's Day and wrighing
  • First Day of School

    First Day of School
    On this date I started Pre-School at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Acedomy in Central Falls. I cried for about 2 hours strait
  • Public Health Crisis

    Public Health Crisis
    First major epidemic in 21st century in Chinese history; SARS virus creates epidemic which originated in Hong Kong. The virus infected people in 37 other nations and produced 8273 cases and 775 deaths
  • Olympics

    Olympics
    China becomes the 22nd nation to host the Olympic games in 2008. A total of 204 nations and 10,942 athletes competed in these games and 302 events took place
  • First Day of High School

    First Day of High School
    My first day as a freshman at CHS went better than expected. A great schoolyear was to follow
  • Graduation

    Graduation
    My big brother Kevin graduated from BC on this day. He is the very first member of my family to attend and graduate from college
  • Genocide

    Genocide
    Due to overpopulation issues and World War 3 China takes a step to "fix" this issue. A genocide occurs and countless of 3rd class Chinese citizens are brutally murdered
  • Driver's Liscence

    Driver's Liscence
    I receive my driver's liscence exactly six months after receiving my permit. Of course, only if I pass the road test.
  • High School Graduation

    High School Graduation
    Although it seems far away from now, graduation is just 2 and a half years away. It's time to say good bye to CHS and time to move on to greater things.
  • Disease outbreak

    Disease outbreak
    Due to the mass polution being produce in China, the fumes from the fog will cause a deadly disease affecting the lungs of those affected. There will be numerous deaths but China will still have issues with population control.
  • The Fall of China

    The Fall of China
    The End of World War 3 has come to an end, The United States soley conqueres Russia and China and the Chinese genocide has come to an end. China and Russia are then taken over by the United States and are now called America Part 2