Roosevelt and the Square Deal (Blog #21)

Theodore Roosevelt was the first progressive president of the United States. Taking office after the assassination of President William McKinley, Roosevelt was elected in his own right in 1904. During his two terms as president, he promoted the regulation of big business and helped preserve natural resources for future generations.

Your Assignment:

1.) What was the Square Deal?
2.) How did Theodore Roosevelt fight corruption in business?
3.) Make a parallel connection to the Theodore Roosevelt of old and our new president, Barack Obama.

Due: Sunday 1/25/09 by 11:59p.m.

Progressive Presidents (Blog #20)

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 1/18/09 by 11:59p.m.

(Welcome Back!!!) Farmers' Plight (Blog #19)

During the late 19th century, farmers' faced hard times. Falling prices and rising costs led many farmers to join the Grange and Farmer's Alliance movements, which sought economic and political change.

Your Assignment:

Imagine you are selected to speak before a Senate committee on the plight of debt-ridden farmers in the Midwest. Write a compelling description of the problems farmers face. Be as specific as possible.

Due: Sunday 1/11/09 by 11:59p.m.

Final Blog of the 1st Semester! (Blog #18)

With this being the last Blog of the semester, I thought we would do something fun!

Your Assignment:

Write a letter to Santa Clause and tell him if you've been naughty or nice. Also include a list of what you want for Christmas. Finally, tell the rest of your classmates where you will be going to celebrate the Christmas Holiday and what you have been blessed with in 2009. New Year's Resolutions anyone?!

Merry Christmas from Morgan and I. May God bless you and your family.

Have fun, be safe and think before you do!

Due: Sunday 12/27/09 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Immigration (Blog #17)

Spurred by industrialization, American cities grew dramatically during the second half of the century. With this growth came other changes, and a distinct urban culture developed.

Your Assignment:

1). How did immigration change in the late 1800's?
2). How did some native-born Americans respond to the new immigrants?
3). Relate the immigration issues of the late 1800's to present day in the U.S.

Due: Sunday 12/21/08 by 11:59p.m.

Industry's Golden Age (Blog #16)

From 1865 to 1910 the U.S. experienced a surge of industrial growth. With this many benefits, as well as problems followed.

Your assignment:

Compare and contrast vertical and horizontal integration and then relate laissez-faire capitalism to our current economic situation.

Due: Sunday 12/14/08 by 11:59p.m.

Lasting Legacy of the Civil War (Blog #15)

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, however, stemming from the Civil War.

Your Assignment:

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

Due: Sunday 12/7/08 by 11:59p.m.