The Atomic Bomb - Right or Wrong

Read the Google Doc I shared with you about the reasons for dropping the two atomic bombs on Japan in August of 1945.  Do you think the United States was justified in dropping the bombs?  Answer that question in your journal in a full multi-paragraph answer where you cite evidence and information from the reading.

Dissent and the Palmer Raids

JOURNAL TO BLOG: 
Recognizing the need to “insure domestic tranquility,” how would
you react to Attorney General Palmer and the general public’s
attitude toward dissent?

HELPFUL STUFF FOR YOU:
What does "Insure Domestic Tranquility" mean?  Well, it's from the Constitution, which I think you guys are familiar with somewhat.  Here is an answer to your question - http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080909212404AAFB56h

Dissent: 
1) to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree.
2) to disagree with the methods, goals, etc., of a political party or government; take an opposing view.

3) to disagree with or reject the doctrines or authority of an established church.

Scared of Communism? Who, me?

Why would anyone be "scared" of communism?

Was Lincoln a Racist? - Article Response

Read the following article (download it now onto your computer so you will not need the internet at home) and then complete a "Journal to Blog" where you write a well crafted paragraph where you respond to some aspect of the article.  Focus on your own questions or thoughts that come up during the reading (the things that make you pause and think).

Article:  Was Lincoln a Racist? by Louis Gates Jr.

Civil War Questions and Answers

Go to this site (Schmoop.com) recomended by Ms. Mangiacotti, then read and explore the section on the Civil War.  This will give you a basic summary of the Civil War and inlcudes an interactive timeline.  While reading through the material, I want you to come up with two (2) questions or "things" you wonder about.  For example:  Maybe while you are reading you wonder why didn't President Lincoln have some sort of bodyguard on the night of his death at Ford's Theater?  Then I want you to research your questions and post the questions AND answers to our blog. 

Lincoln's Evolving View of Slavery and Freedom

Listen (link below) to the NPR interview with author Eric Foner on his book "The Fiery Trial" about Abraham Lincoln's evolving thoughts on slavery and freedom.  Then write a brief one page response paper.  A response paper is a short written essay where you have the opportunity to express your thoughts, ideas, and opinions about the assigned video, book, interview, etc.  This essay will be your reaction to the assigned work.  When listening to this audio, it is very important that you TAKE NOTES ABOUT IMPORTANT POINTS AND THOUGHTS you have.  The one page paper should be 12pt Times New Roman Double Spaced and should have an introduction, body and conclusion.

NPR AUDIO LINK

The Legacy of US Indian Removal Policy

Do a quick web research on the legacy of Indian removal and the reservation system.  How does this story end?  What is life like on the reservations today?  Then report what you have found.