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

Today in History # 8 - Brokeback Mountain

Day 2 classes - E, F, G

Please click on the link and read the article.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/brokeback-mountain-premieres

After reading the following article, please write a 100 word essay on the following questions. Have you seen Brokeback mountain? If so, what is your opinion about the movie. What was the reaction of the movie when it first came out? Who is Heath Ledger? Have you seen any movie that he has starred in?

Due by DECEMBER 9, 2011 by 7:00pm

Today in History # 8 - Bermuda Triangle

Day 1 - A, C, D Classes

Please click on the link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aircraft-squadron-lost-in-the-bermuda-triangle

After reading the article, please write a 100 word essay on the following questions. What is the Bermuda Triangle? What was the original mission of the squadron? What is your opinions on the triangle? Do believe the stories? Why or Why not?

DUE by DECEMBER 8, 2011 by 7:00pm

TODAY IN HISTORY # 7 - James Montgomery

Day 2 Classes - E, F, G

Please click on link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/accused-of-rape-james-montgomerys-struggle-for-justice-begins

After reading the article, write a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who was James Montgomery? What was the Ku Klux Klan? What is your opinion of the wrongfully accused? Do you believe this story is inspirational? Have we improve civil rights in this nation?

DUE by NOVEMBER 18, 2011 by 7:00pm

Today in History # 7 - Moby Dick Published

Day 1 Classes - A, C, D

Please click on link and read the article.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/moby-dick-published

After reading the article on Moby Dick, please write a 100 essay by answering the following questions.
Who wrote Moby Dick? What is the plot of the story? Why is this story so important or meaningful to many people across the globe? Have you read Moby Dick? What is your opinion of this story?

DUE by NOVEMBER 17, 2011 by 7:00pm