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