Thursday, January 7, 2010

Reconstruction

Assess the validity of the following statement: Reconstruction was a success.

Please support your answer with at least three specific pieces of factual information.

Your answer is due by 9:00PM on Sunday, January 10.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Civil War

The Civil War began in 1861. Why was it 1863 before Lincoln committed the Union to the emancipation of slaves?

You post is due by 9:00 PM Sunday, December 13.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Manifest Destiny

Assess the validity of the following statement, "James K. Polk is one of America's near great presidents." Do you agree that he should be so highly ranked? Why or why not?

You can watch a little ditty about James K. Polk for inspiration!


You answer is due no later than 9:00PM on Sunday, November 22.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Andrew Jackson

Please answer the questions below. Your response it due by 9PM on Sunday, November 15.

If you had been living in the age of Jackson, would you have been for or againist the following: nullification, veto of the bank, and Indian removal? Justify your position.
and...
If you had to rate Andrew Jackson's presidency on a sacle from 1 to 10, what rating would you give? Why?