The Civil War Begins

THE CIVIL WAR - Please read the link below.  In your blog entry, discuss where the Civil War started, why it started, and some of the major players involved.  Be sure to include a definition of what secede means, and explain why secession was important to southern states

The Civil War Begins

Winter at Valley Forge

Yesterday, we started to talk about the incredibly difficult winter at Valley Forge in December of 1777 during The Revolutionary War. George Washington had his work cut out for him and against all odds kept his army in tact.  Read the article below.  In the comments section, discuss some of the obstacles George Washington faced and what he did to overcome those obstacles.  Use specific examples.  

(Remember it is best to write your response in Microsoft Word first, before you post.  Proofreed)

Winter at Valley Forge

The Whitney Plantation Museum

What the video about the Whitney Plantation Museum...

Write a blog about the importance of having a museum that focuses on slavery and the point of view of slaves.  What are some important elements you think would be important to include when building a museum about slavery? Do you feel it is important for visitors to "walk in the shoes" of some of these slaves, to understand their experience? Please answer all questions in this prompt.

The Whitney Plantation Museum

Congo Square

As we begin studying the history and influence of Congo Square in more detail, we will need to begin to decide what subtopics we can dive into, in order to learn more about the culture and influence surrounding this meeting place.  Please read the attached link.  Come up with words and topics that we can research further.  List them in your blog entry.

Congo Square

An In Depth Look at Colonial America

Look at the link below.  There are several different articles about Colonial America from people to events.  Pick 3 different articles from 3 different sections.  Write a summary for each (in one blog post). It is highly recommended that you write it ALL in a Word Document before hand so that you do not lose any of your work.

Colonial America

The Hour of Code

Hour of Code Puzzle

We Have Nothing to Fear, But Fear Itself!

 "We have nothing to fear but fear itself!" - Franklin Delano Roosevelt

This is a very famous quote made by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during his inaugural speech.

Take the time to read more about FDR (as he is also know) from the link below and tell me in the comments section....What do you think that he meant by this?  Why do you think it is an important thing to say to an entire country?

FDR bio