Manifest Destiny

IN YOUR WORDS explain the idea of Manifest Destiny. Please provide a link to the website(s) you used to come to this definition. Spend some time reading and learning about the idea of "Manifest Destiny" and then take this quiz. The passcode is jameskpolk.

Andrew Jackson

Watch this video then watch this video. Discuss why Andrew Jackson wanted the Indians gone from their lands and where did he suggest they go?

Monroe Doctrine

Watch this video, and then this video. Do some further reading if you need to on the topic. Describe the Monroe Doctrine and why it was and still is important.

22Feb12

Take a look at this picture. Describe 2 things you see that may tell you what is happening in this picture. For example, where do these kids work? About how old are they? What other things can you see that give you clues about these kids?

Negative Aspects of the Industrial Revolution

Please discuss one negative aspect of the Industrial Revolution and then tell how it was resolved later. In other words, the industrial revolution contributed many great increases in productivity, but what was the cost? These could be environmental issues, human rights issues, or any other negative impact. Then tell what was done to minimize that negative impact.

Technology in the Industrial Revolution

Discover and describe one new technology in manufacturing that improved productivity in the United States in the early part of the 1800s. Then describe HOW it improved productivity.

Lake Erie/New Orleans

What happened on Lake Erie? What happened at New Orleans? Post the answers in this order. Don't forget to cite your sources...

War with Britain

What caused a second war with Britain in 1812? Don't forget links, images, or videos.

Foreign Problems

What foreign problems did the U.S. face in the early 1800s? Please include links, images, or videos.

Yesterday's Assignment (6Feb12)

Some notes on yesterday's assignments, in preparation for the future's assignments:
1. Be sure that you include a link to the website you used to find the information.
2. Be sure that you explain one thing you learned from that website in your blog post.
3. Be sure that the link you share goes directly to a website related to the topic.
4. Be sure that you include the name and last initial of your partner (if you work with someone) where you normally type just your name and last initial.
5. Your explanation of what you learned should be in your own words, not copied directly from the source.

LA Purchase

Please spend the next 25 minutes of class searching for CREDIBLE resources to find information about the Louisiana Purchase. Post a comment about one thing you learned with your name (and a partner's if you worked with a partner.) Please include a link or image (with link to the image) in your blog response.