American History Blog # 1 - 13th Amendment passes

Block -  C, D, F, G

Please click on the link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/house-passes-the-13th-amendment

After reading the following article, please write a 100 essay on the following questions. What was the 13 amendment? Which house passed the amendment? What year was the amendment first brought to congress? When did the states ratify the amendment?

Due by Friday, February 3, 2012 by 10:00pm

American Government Blog # 1 - Romney stills leads

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read the article.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/29/florida-polls-show-romney-retaining-lead/?hpt=hp_t2

Please read the article on Mitt Romney leading the polls for the Florida primary. Then, answer the following questions in an essay format. Please write at least 100 words. Do you think Romney will still win the Florida primary on Tuesday? Will Mitt Romney be a good presidential candidate? Why or Why not? Who is your favorite candidate to run for the presidency with the republican party? Why?

Due by February 3, 2012 by 10:00pm

Welcome to American Government Seniors!!!

This is a sample posting in order to get you familiar with this website. I want you to post a 100 word essay on the following questions.  Before answering these questions, please write your full name. Do think understanding how the government works is important to learn? Are you a Democrat or Republican or niether?  Do you like President Obama? Why or Why not? What are your goals after high school? Thank you and I hope you enjoy your semester.

DUE by Friday, January 27, 2012 by 10:00pm

Today in History # 9 - Nixon refuses to hand over tapes

DAY 2 - E,F,G

Please click on the link below and read the article on General Motors

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/gm-announces-its-electric-car

After reading the article, please respond by writing a 100 word essay on the following questions. What was the vehicle called? Did GM create the first electric car? Is the electric car a popular mode of transporation? Would you ever buy a electric car? Why or Why not?

Due by January 6, 2012 by 8:00pm

Today in History # 9 - Noriega surrenders

Day 1 - A,C,D

Please click on link below and read the article on Noriega.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

After reading the article, please respond with a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who is Noriega? Why did he become a leader in Panama? Why did he surrender to the U.S.?

Due by January 5, 2012 by 8:00pm