American History - Blog # 4 - Ali vs Frazier

Block - C, D, F, G

Please click on the link and the read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ali-battles-frazier-for-heavyweight-championship

After reading the article, please write a 100 essay on the following questions. What was the signifiance of this boxing match? Why is this match so famous? Are you a fan of either Joe Frazier or Muhammad Ali? Why or Why not? Who do you feel is the greatest boxerof all-time? Why? Do you prefer boxing or MMA? Why?

Due by Friday March 9, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History - Blog # 3 - Malcolm X

Block - C, D, F, G

Please click on link below and read article and watch the video on Malcolm X

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/malcolm-x-assassinated

After reading the article, please write (at least) 100 word essay on the following questions. Who was Malcolm X? What was his real name? What were some of his beliefs? Why was he assassinated?

Due by February 24, 2012 by 10:00pm

American Government - Blog # 3 - Writer Fired

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read article, and watch the video on the ESPN writer that was fired.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/20/sport/espn-lin-slur/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1

After reading the article, please write (at least) 100 word essay on the following questions. Do you believe that was an offensive remarks? Why or Why not? Did the writer deserved being fired? Why or Why not? Did the writer go beyond the 1st Amendment? Why or Why not?

Due by February 24, 2012 by 10:00pm

American History - Blog # 2 - General Sherman

Block C, D, F, G

Please click on link and read the article

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sherman-enters-meridian-mississippi

Please read the article and write (at least) a 100 word essay on the following questions. Who is General Sherman? What was his impact on the Civil War? What was his greatest accomplishment in the Civil War?

Due by Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:00pm

American Government - Blog # 2 - President Budget Plan

Block A, E

Please click on link below and read the article, and watch the videos

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/13/politics/obama-congress-budget/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Please read article and write (at least) a 100 word essay on the following questions. What are the Democrats and Republicans advocating for the 2012 Budget? What type of savings is the Pentagon going to have over the next ten years? Will the Budget raise taxes? If so, how much? Are there going to be any tax breaks? If so, how much? What is your opinion on the Budget? In your opinion, will the 2012 budget help our economy?


Due by Friday, February 17, 2012 by 10:00pm

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