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.