Stock Market Crash (Blog #30)

Throughout the generally prosperous 1920's, isolated voices warned of problems with the American economy. Some people pointed to the farm crisis and to "sick" industries as problems in need of attention. Yet despite these warnings, most Americans believed that the economy would continue to thrive. Then came the stock market crash of 1929. Stock prices plunged, and investors lost billions of dollars. U.S. industries, already showing signs of weakness, almost ground to a halt. (pg. 326, 13.1)

Your Assignment:

1.) Why did many Americans invest in the stock market in the 1920s?
2.) What caused the stock market crash of 1929?
3.) What factors gave rise to the Great Depression?

Due: Sunday 4/5/09 by 11:59p.m.

New Technologies of World War I (Blog #30)

With the advance in Technology during the early 1900's, World War I became known as the war to end all wars.

Your Assignment:

1) Research at least 3 new weapon's technology developed during this time period. Also, explain each of these new advances in some detail.

Due: Sunday 4/4/10 by no later than 11:59pm

World War I (Blog #28)

When war enveloped Europe, the United States tried to remain neutral. In 1917, however, the U.S. joined the Allied cause. The government quickly moved to mobilize the economy and to build public support for the war.

Your Assignment:

1.) Suggest things that a government might do to mobilize a nation's economy to meet a national emergency.
2.) How might a government also mobilize public support.

Due: Sunday 3/23/09 by 11:59p.m.

Annexation of Hawaii (Blog #27)

America's war with Spain began over Cuba. But, in addition to establishing a U.S. presence in the Caribbean, the war extended the U.S. presence in Asia and the Pacific. After the war, the United States established political control over the Philippines and added Hawaii to its colonial holdings. The United States also became further involved in affairs in China and took a new interest in Japan. (Ch. 9 Section 2)

Your Assignment:

1.) Present an argument for and against the annexation of Hawaii.
2.) Assess the political consequences of each action.

Due: Sunday 3/8/09 by 11:59p.m.