Immigration and Urban Life (Blog #5)

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: By Sunday 9/25/11 no later than 11:59p.m.

Industries Golden Age (Blog #5)

From 1865 to 1910 the U.S. experienced a surge of industrial growth. With this many advances and progress, as well as problems, followed.
(*Read 6.1 for supplemental information*)


Your assignment:

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


Due: Sunday 9/18/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The Lasting Legacy of the Civil War (Blog #3)

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 9/11/11 by no later than 11:59p.m.

The New South (Blog #2)

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 9/4/11 by no later than 11:59 p.m.

Final Blog of the Year!

Finally, the last blog of the year!! With this last blog I would like for you to tell everyone what your plans are for the summer. Also, you may add jabs at Mr. Hinman, positive comments for Mr. Hinman, how much you liked the blogs and his class, and anything else that comes to mind.

**(Remember the blog posting rules still apply, so do not be rude and also remember this is worth points so get it done!)

Saving Private Ryan (Blog #36)

Your Assignment:

1) Give your thoughts and opinions on the movie. Then respond to 2 of your classmates posts. (If your response is to brief, I will be taking points off of your grade).


Due: Sunday 5/15/11 by no later than 11:59pm

Bin Laden is Dead (Blog #35)

Your Assignment:

1) Click on the following link and pick one of the many topics that is addressed about Osama Bin Laden.
2) Give a summary of that particular aticle.
3) Give your opinions/thoughts on the article.


*Bin Laden*


Due: Sunday 5/8/11 by no later than 11:59pm