DON'T FORGET, it is your responsibility to find time to finish your blog each week. If you are going to be gone, look ahead and find time to work on it. At home, computer lab, before school, AR, lunch break, after school, etc. DON'T FORGET!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

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.

Monday, October 20, 2008

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.

Monday, October 13, 2008

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.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

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.