Vietnam Traveling Memorial (Blog #7)

Your Assignment:

1). Express your thoughts and feelings on the trip to see the Vietnam Traveling Memorial.
2). Comment on two of your classmates posts.


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

The Blue and the Gray (Blog #6)

After Watching part of the Blue and the Gray state your opinion of the movie. Is it an accurate portrayal of the Civil War? What could be changed to make it more realistic/accurate? What are some key moments/issues that are dealt with that make it a good depiction of the Civil War?

*Once you have completed your opinion, you are to reply to 2 of your classmates and comment on their thoughts of the movie.


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

Debate (Blog #5)

Your Assignment:

1). Pick any topic of your choice and state your opinion on that issue/topic. It needs to be a topic with which some historical context can be brought forth.

2). Read the posts of two (2) classmates and reply to their post. You can reply to more than two (2) if you would like. State whether you agree or disagree with their post.


Due: Sunday 9/26/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Lasting Legacy of the Civil War (Blog #4)

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 stemming from the Civil War.


Your Assignment:

1). Watch the following video. The Effects of the War on the South

2). Discuss ramification the Civil War had on later events in American History citing specific examples and the correlation between the two.

*You may have to do a little research on events that happened after the Civil War. (Ex. Civil rights movement, etc.)


Due: Sunday 9/19/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The New South (Blog #3)

After the Civil War was over, many African Americans had a number of different issues they had to over come.


Your Assignment:

1.) Watch the video and explain what black codes were.
**Black Codes**

2). Name three ways African Americans responded to segregation and to the loss of civil and political rights. (Ch. 4, section 3 in your book)


Due: Sunday 9/12/10 by no later than 11:59 p.m.