Technology and the Civil War (Blog #6)

During the Civil War new technology was introduced in the form of weapons. These new weapons had an impact on the overall outcome of the Civil War.

Your Assignment:

*Research some of the newly introduced technologies during the Civil War and explain their impact.


Due: Sunday 10/4/09 by no later than 11:59pm

Monroe Doctrine (Blog #5)

We have been discussing the events leading up to the Civil War. One topic of major U.S. historical impact is the Monroe Doctrine. Your assignment is to state your opinion on the significance of the Monroe Doctrine with regard to U.S. History. Then, once you have completed that find two other opinion's by your classmates and respond/reply to their blog.

*Make sure you state who you are responding/replying to. (Ex. To Robert,)*

Due by: Sunday 9/27/09 no later than 11:59 p.m.

On the Brink of War (Blog #4)

As the U.S. inches its way towards war, many events took place that led to this conflict.


Your Question:

Discuss three events and actions that led many southern states to secede from the Union in 1861.


Due: Sunday 9/20/09 by 11:59pm

Mexican War (Blog #3)

Your assignment this week will be based on 3.3.

During the mid 1800's an expansion west was taking place. This caused tension between those western and even southern sections of our country. In order to better understand these tensions, answer these three questions.

1.) Discuss the causes of the Mexican War.

2.) Also discuss the fighting that took place during the war.

3.) Talk briefly about the overall outcome of the war.


Due: By Sunday 9/13/09, no later than 11:59 pm

Reform! (Blog #2)

Your Assignment:


During the first half of the 19th century, a major reform movement took place. Many different people, and groups, worked to change areas of society for the better. The question is, how did these reformers work to



1. improve the lives of poor Americans

2. slaves

3. and women?


Due: Sunday 9/6/09 by 11:59pm

Welcome Back (Blog #1)

1). Welcome back for another exciting year! I hope your summer went well and you had time to do whatever it is you do. For this first blog assignment, you are to tell a little bit about your summer. Did you go on vacation, if so where? Work, doing what? Anything that you did this summer that your classmates may, or may not know. If you are new, introduce yourself.

2 & 3). Watch the videos below and comment on each one.

*Election of 1860

*Emancipation Proclamation



Due: Sunday 8/29/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Final Blog of the Year!!!!!!! (Blog #36)

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!)

Due: Sunday 5/17/09 by 11:59p.m.