Final Blog of the 1st Semester! (Blog #18)

With this being the last Blog of the semester, I thought we would do something fun!

Your Assignment:

Write a letter to Santa Clause and tell him if you've been naughty or nice. Also include a list of what you want for Christmas. Finally, tell the rest of your classmates where you will be going to celebrate the Christmas Holiday and what you have been blessed with in 2009. New Year's Resolutions anyone?!

Merry Christmas from Morgan and I. May God bless you and your family.

Have fun, be safe and think before you do!

Due: Sunday 12/27/09 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Immigration (Blog #17)

Spurred by industrialization, American cities grew dramatically during the second half of the century. With this growth came other changes, and a distinct urban culture developed.

Your Assignment:

1). How did immigration change in the late 1800's?
2). How did some native-born Americans respond to the new immigrants?
3). Relate the immigration issues of the late 1800's to present day in the U.S.

Due: Sunday 12/21/08 by 11:59p.m.

Industry's Golden Age (Blog #16)

From 1865 to 1910 the U.S. experienced a surge of industrial growth. With this many benefits, as well as problems followed.

Your assignment:

Compare and contrast vertical and horizontal integration and then relate laissez-faire capitalism to our current economic situation.

Due: Sunday 12/14/08 by 11:59p.m.

Lasting Legacy of the Civil War (Blog #15)

As we wrap up discussing the Civil War, one needs only to look at our current age to fully understand how our society has come full circle. The fact is there are still flaws, however, stemming from the Civil War.

Your Assignment:

Discuss the ramification the Civil War had on later events in American History citing specific examples and the correlation between the two.

Due: Sunday 12/7/08 by 11:59p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving! (Blog #14)

In the spirit of giving thanks, I thought we could have a blog assignment all about being thankful! In this post I would like for you to add a couple of comments on things you are thankful for. Then comment on at least 2 of your classmates posts.

I hope all of your thanksgiving breaks go well!

Check out this link for fun and exciting historical facts about thanksgiving:

http://www.history.com/minisites/thanksgiving/

Due Date: By Sunday 11/30/08 at 11:59p.m.

African Americans and Discrimination (Blog #13)

With the end of the Civil War to the end of reconstruction, African Americans at this time had to deal with an ever constant barrage of discrimination.

Your Assignment:

Compare and Contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and Ida Wells-Barnett on how African Americans should deal with discrimination.

Due: By Sunday 11/23/08 at 11:59 p.m.

Legacy of Reconstruction (Blog #12)

The Reconstruction effort after the civil war left a certain legacy that would influence later events in history. The way Reconstruction was handled and its flaws paved a new direction for our country to follow.

Your Assignment:

Discuss the political, social, and legal legacies of African American participation in Reconstruction.

Due: Sunday 11/16/08 by 11:59 p.m.

Reaction To The Election Of 2008!! (Blog #11)

With the historical election of 2008 upon us, many will have strong feelings as to the results and the subsequent direction of our country.

Your Assignment:

React to the campaigns, the election itself, and the results. Also, do not forget about the other positions of office up for grabs, as well as the different measures that voters will be deciding upon. Make sure and comment on others comments and posts.

**Please be respectful and do not violate the posting rules. Those who violate these rules will not be published and will receive a 0/3.


Due: Sunday 11/9/o8 by 11:59 p.m.

The New South (Blog #10)

After the Civil War was over, many African Americans had a number of different issues they had to over come.

Your Assignment: Name three ways African Americans responded to segregation and to the loss of civil and political rights.

Due: Sunday 11/2/08 by 11:59 p.m.

***Note, 1 point will be taken off for each day your assignment is late.

Guest Speaker Comments

On Friday we had a guest speaker, Hamadi, come and visit. He talked about everything from where he was born, to differences of culture. If you have a comment about our speaker or further questions that need assistance, please leave them here!

Final Quarter 1 Blog!! (Blog #9)

Wow, to think it is already the end of the first quarter is crazy. I guess the saying holds true when talking about our blogs, time really does fly by when your having fun.

Ok, now for your assignment. This last week of Quarter 1, I am going to open it up for debate on whatever topic you want to blog about. Pick a AMERICAN HISTORY related topic and state your opinion/thoughts on that topic. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!

Due: By Sunday 10/26/08 11:59 p.m.

Reconstruction (Blog #8)

Your Assignment:

Explain what exactly the Reconstruction actually is and then explain how the reconstruction affected the North and the South.

Due: Sunday 10/18/08 by 11:59 p.m.

The Civil War!! (Blog #7)

During the Civil War many African Americans and Women played key roles in the abolitionist fight.

Your assignment:

Research and report on these roles played by African Americans and Women in the Civil War.

Due: Sunday 10/12 by 11:59 p.m.

Technology and the Civil War!! (Blog #6)

During the Civil War new technology was introduced in the form of weapons. These new weapons had an impact on the overall outcome of the Civil War.

Your Assignment:

Research some of the newly introduced technologies during the Civil War and explain their impact.

Debate Time!! (Blog #5)

We have been discussing the events leading up to the Civil War. One topic of major U.S. historical impact is the Monroe Doctrine. Your assignment is to state your opinion on the significance of the Monroe Doctrine with regard to U.S. History. Then, once you have completed that find two other opinion's by your classmates and respond/reply to their blog. Make sure you state who you are responding/replying to. (Ex. To Hannah,)

Due by: Sunday 9/28/08 11:59 p.m.

4 Down, 5 To Go!!

After completing 4 blogs, I'm interested to hear from you the students! How do you think the blogs are going? What have you thought has gone really, really well with these assignments? What would you like to see changed? Let me know here. (I will not publish these if it says that you do not want me to. Only I will see your comments, if that is what you want!!)

On the Brink of War!! (Blog #4)

As the U.S. inches its way towards war, many events took place that led to this conflict.

You Question:

Discuss three events and actions that led many southern states to secede from the Union in 1861.

Due: Sunday

Mexican War! (Blog #3)

Your assignment this week will be based on 3.3. During the mid 1800's an expansion west was taking place. This caused tension between those western and even southern sections of our country. In order to better understand these tensions, answer these three questions.

Discuss the causes of the Mexican War. Also discuss the fighting that took place during the war, and finally talk briefly about the overall outcome of the war.

Due: Sunday (9/15/08) night, no later than 11:59 pm

Reform! (Blog #2)

Your Assignment:

During the first half of the 19th century, a major reform movement took place. Many different people, and groups, worked to change areas of society for the better. The question is, how did these reformers work to 1. improve the lives of poor Americans, 2. slaves, 3. and women?

Due: Sunday

Welcome Back!!!!!! (Blog #1)

Welcome back for another exciting year! I hope your summer went well and you had time to do whatever it is you do. For this first blog assignment, you are to tell a little bit about your summer. Did you go on vacation, if so where? Work, doing what? Anything that you did this summer that your classmates may, or may not know. If you are new, introduce yourself.

Questions About American History

Post comments or questions about class here!