Health Care History (Blog #29)

Whether you agree or disagree with the Health Care Bill, one can not deny the historical significance of Sunday's Health Care vote. With the nation divided on the future effectivness of this Health Care legislation, one can only gather information and form their own opinion. This assignment will ask you to look at three different new organization representing the political spectrum from left to right, and decide for yourself. (Click on each link below)


*MSNBC*

*CNN*

*FOX NEWS*


Your Assignment:

1) What are some beneficial components of the Health Care Bill. (Be as specific as possible bringing up at least 3 benefits)

2) What are some negative components of the Health Care Bill. (Be as specific as possible bringing up at least 3 problems)

3) Form your own opinion about the passage of the Health Care Bill. Then comment on two of your classmates posts and reply. (**Remember posting rules apply and will be enforced**)


Due: Sunday 2/28/10 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. (Watch the following video links below)


*U.S. Neutrality*

*Mobilizing the Nation for War*


Your Assignment:

1) According to the first link, why did the U.S. try to remain neutral, and why did we join the war?
2) According to the second link and your suggestions, what are some things that a government might do to mobilize a nation's economy to meet a national emergency.
3) How might a government also mobilize public support. Why is this important?

Due: Sunday 3/21/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Conflict with Mexico (Blog #27)

Dollar diplomacy played a significant role in another Latin American Country: Mexico. Though many Mexicans uneasily referred to the United States as "the Colossus of the North," economic ties between the two countries increased in the late 19th century. But the Mexican Revolution of 1910 threatened these ties, bringing the two countries to the brink of war. (Click on the link to watch the video)


*The Mexican Revolution*


Your Assignment:

1) Who was Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata?
2) What was the main conflict between President Wilson and U.S. Ambassador Wilson?
3) Who was Venustiano Carranza?


Due: Sunday 3/7/10 by no later than 11:59pm