Prosperity Shattered (Blog #22)

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 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Current Events/American History (Blog #21)

Your Assignment:

I am going to open it up for debate on whatever topic you want to blog about. Pick a CURRENT EVENTS topic and relate it back to AMERICAN HISTORY giving insight into the historical connection.  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 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Global Impact of World War I (Blog #20)

President Wilson developed a program for a just peace even before the war ended. This program served as the focus of the Paris Peace Conference in 1919. Wilson had to compromise on many of the points, but the final treaty included the heart of his peace program-the League of Nations. The U.S. Senate, however, rejected the treaty. Without American membership, the League of Nations proved inadequate to solve the world's postwar problems.


Your Assignment:

1) Do some research in your book and on the internet to find out what the global impact of the war was. (*Hint: What are things that may exist today because of WWI. Also, are there events that took place after WWI that were directly related to WWI?)


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59pm

League of Nations (Blog #19)

President Wilson developed a program for a just peace even before the war ended. This program served as the focus of the Paris Peace Conference in 1919. Wilson had to compromise on many of the points, but the final treaty included the heart of his peace program - the League of Nations. The U.S. Senate, however, rejected the treaty. Without American membership, the League of Nations proved inadequate to solve the world's postwar problems.


*Wilson's Fourteen Points*

*Versailles Treaty*


Your Assignment:

1) What were Wilson's Fourteen points all about?
2) What was the overall outcome of the Paris Peace Conference?
3) What organization today is similar to that of the League of Nations? Research what this organizations mission is today.


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59pm