Honors American History

We are studying American history from the colonial period to the present.

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These diverse blogs can attest to my varied interests. I've taught many classes in many different subjects. The world is so interesting, I just can't specialize :)

Friday, March 31, 2006

Study chapter 16 in your book at home

The quiz will be on Monday April 3rd 2006. Chapter 16!

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Union

What are your opinions about the Wal-Mart - Union debate? Find one source (or more) that relates to this!

Post on your blog!

History of Killian Documentary

Justin, Alisha, and Colleen in group A

Ralph, Julio, Thiago, and Mario in group B

What notable events have happened in Killian? How has the school changed? Who is famous?

You think of the direction of the film. The only three requirements are that it must be historical in nature, it must be 15 minutes long, and it is due on May 1st 2006.

I look forward to these videos being immortalized in Killian's annals.

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Watch the segments and write a reaction

For extra credit, you may watch these clips and write your reactions. This is an extremely important and serious topic.

Friday, March 17, 2006

Find information and pictures

Why is the Spanish Civil War sometimes called a rehearsal for World War II?

Even after Hitler stormed across Europe in 1940, many Americans believed that the United States should not involve itself in European affairs. Give examples of arguments presented by those who opposed U.S. involvement in the war and those who supported it.

Essay quiz on Thursday March 23rd 2006. Don't forget to study the American states for Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, March 13, 2006

Geography

Test your geographical knowledge...learn all the states for a test on March 20th, 2006.

Thursday, March 09, 2006

footnotes~!!

ALT CTRL F for footnotes.

Movies you may watch for extra credit

You may watch either Stalingrad, The Thin Red Line, or Tora!, Tora!, Tora! and write a page review (not a synopsis) for two extra credit grades.

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Did America do enough to save the Jews in the Holocaust?

Did America do enough to save the Jews in the Holocaust?

Examine both sides of the issue but take a clear stand.

Due Friday

Two pages double-spaced

Three grades

Cite your sources

Due via e-mail by Friday.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Why is this?

Why is this? Comment on your blog.