World War II (Blog #26)

The German invasion of Poland in 1939 launched World War II. By 1940, much of Western Europe had fallen to Germany, while Japan expanded its hold on Asia. For a time, the United States maintained its neutrality. Lend-lease aid to the Allies, beginning in 1941, however, marked an important step in U.S. involvement in the conflict. (p.400, 16.1)


*Outbreak of World War II*

*United States Enters the War*


Your Assignment:

1.) What obstacles did the United States face when it first entered the war?
2.) In which three battles did the Allies halt Japan's advance in the pacific?
3.) What were two major turning points in the western theater of operations?


Due: Sunday 2/26/12 by no later than 11:59p.m.

American History (Blog #25)

Your Assignment:

I am going to open it up for debate on whatever topic you want to blog about. Pick a AMERICAN HISTORY related topic and state your opinion/thoughts on that topic. Then look around at your classmates blogs and comment/reply to their post. Agree/disagree, let them know your opinion/thoughts on their topic. Make sure you pick out 2 of your classmates and respond to their post. (You will get 1 point for your post, and 1 each for your responses to your classmates.) Good luck!


Due: Sunday 2/19/12 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Black History Month (Blog #24)

(CNN Student News) -- Test your knowledge - February is Black History Month. What do you know about the significant people, places and events that helped shape America? Answer these questions and find out.


Your Assignment:

1) Click on the link below and take the quiz on Black History Month.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/08/studentnews/sn-2012-black-history-month-quiz/index.html

2) Post what score you received on the Quiz. (*I will NOT post what grade you received on the quiz.)


Due: Sunday 2/12/12 by no later than 11:59pm

Vote on the Polls!

Vote on the polls to the right!