European and American Debt Crisis (Blog #10)

"As European leaders try to find solutions to the Eurozone's debt crisis, CNN Student News explored how these financial concerns could have an impact far beyond one continent."


Your Assignment:

1) Explain what the message of the above cartoon is.
2) Briefly discuss the European debt crisis and explain how this is relevant to the United States.
3) Comment on 2 of your classmates posts and discuss possible remedies to the situation.


Due: Sunday 10/30/11 by no later than 11:59pm

America the Story of Us (Blog #9)

Your Assignment:

1) Give your thoughts and opinions on the video. Give specific examples of topics addressed in the video and give your thought/opinions on the importance.


Due: Today!

The Progressive Presidents (Blog #8)

From the years 1900-1920 the progressive movement was in full swing. Progressives did not limit their reform to social ills. They also tackled the task of curbing the political power of the privileged few and removing the corrupt political machines that served them.


Your Assignment:

1.) What forms did government corruption take?
2.) What election reforms did progressives support to make government more democratic?
3.) What reforms were enacted in city and state governments during the Progressive Era?


Due: Sunday 10/16/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Civil Service Reform (Blog #7)

The abuses of power that seemed to characterize the late 19th century political scene left many Americans deeply troubled. Some people called for political reform. Others-such as industrial workers and farmers-took matters into their own hands, organizing to protect their interests and to win their share of prosperity.


Your Assignment:

1) Write a letter, as Americans living in the Gilded Age, to your senator or representative. Letters should express their views of conditions in government and why civil service reform is needed. Use examples from the text to support your arguments.


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