Farmers Plight (Blog #10)

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 10/31/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Immigration and Urban Life (Blog #9)

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 10/24/10 no later than 11:59p.m.

Industry's Golden Age (Blog #8)

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 10/17/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.

Vietnam Traveling Memorial (Blog #7)

Your Assignment:

1). Express your thoughts and feelings on the trip to see the Vietnam Traveling Memorial.
2). Comment on two of your classmates posts.


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

The Blue and the Gray (Blog #6)

After Watching part of the Blue and the Gray state your opinion of the movie. Is it an accurate portrayal of the Civil War? What could be changed to make it more realistic/accurate? What are some key moments/issues that are dealt with that make it a good depiction of the Civil War?

*Once you have completed your opinion, you are to reply to 2 of your classmates and comment on their thoughts of the movie.


Due: Sunday 10/3/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Debate (Blog #5)

Your Assignment:

1). Pick any topic of your choice and state your opinion on that issue/topic. It needs to be a topic with which some historical context can be brought forth.

2). Read the posts of two (2) classmates and reply to their post. You can reply to more than two (2) if you would like. State whether you agree or disagree with their post.


Due: Sunday 9/26/10 by no later than 11:59pm

Lasting Legacy of the Civil War (Blog #4)

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 9/19/10 by no later than 11:59p.m.