Reconstruction (Blog #2)

Watch this video and then give a brief summary.

*Reconstruction begins*



1). Explain what the Reconstruction actually was and then explain how the reconstruction affected the North and the South.



Due: By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

Welcome Back / Civil War (Blog #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.



1). Watch both videos below and add a few sentences for each one discussing the main ideas for each.



*Election of 1860



*Emancipation Proclamation





Due: By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

Summer Plans! (Last Blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

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: By the end of school!

Comment on Saving Private Ryan (Blog #34)

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:  By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

Saving Private Ryan (Blog #33)

 

Your Assignment:

1)  Do a little research and find out what the movie, "Saving Private Ryan" is all about.  Tell here what you found out, that way you know a little about the movie and are better able to understand what is going on.  Please do not be brief!


Due:  By Sunday no later than 11:59pm

Newsreel (Blog #32)

Directly above this weeks Blog is a new widget I placed on our Blog page. It is called a newsreel. This newsreel searches the web for stories pertaining to the topic of your choosing. I chose to search for American History, American Government and American Culture.


Your Assignment:

1) Pick out one of the topics scrolling along the top in the Newsreel and read that article giving a brief summary of the article and your opinions/thoughts on that article.

2) Comment on 2 of your classmates posts.


Due: Sunday by no later than 11:59pm

Atomic Bombs Dropped (Blog #31)

American supplies and troops began to make a difference in the war by late 1942. But it would take over two more years of hard fighting to defeat the Axis powers. The Allied invasions of North Africa, Italy, and France and the fierce bombardments of German cities forced Germany to surrender in May 1945. In the Pacific, meanwhile, the United States seized Japanese held islands, including the Philippines. Atomic attacks devastated Japan, and it surrendered in August 1945.


Your Assignment:

1.) Explain the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan in some detail.
2.) Debate the following statement, 'President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan was a wise one.' (Make sure you include your thoughts/opinions)


Due: Sunday no later than 11:59.