American History I

American History I students recently watched a film that described social and cultural impacts of Elvis Presley.

EXTRA CREDIT: What were some of the effects that Elvis and his music had on American society of the 1950's? 

American History I

American History I is currently discussing World War II.  Its causes, its battles, and its effects.



EXTRA CREDIT: 1.  Discuss what you consider the most important cause to WWII and   why?, or
                             2.  Discuss how a dictator is often able to control the majority of their population?      (aka "The Wave", and "Rise of Hitler")

AHII

Students of American History II are discussing the causes of the Holocaust.


EXTRA CREDIT: Discuss what you consider the most significant cause to the Holocaust?

AHI

American History I students are discussing the Roaring 20s.


EXTRA CREDIT: Why do you think this decade is commonly referred to as the Roaring 20s?

American History II

American History II students are completing their unit on 9-11.  We have discussed the event itself and our responses to this event.  There are several questions that students can discuss on the blog concerning the war in Iraq, its rationales and realities, and the recent film Zero Dark Thirty concerning the capture of Osama bin Laden.



EXTRA CREDIT:
                        1.  Of all the rationales for going to war, which ones do you feel are the most valid? Discuss.
                        2.  How would you critique the film Zero Dark Thirty?  What were its strengths and its weaknesses?

American History I

American History I students have been discussing and reading about World War I.   Its causes, and the events that led to the war.


EXTRA CREDIT: As we discussed, the causes of World War I are essentially the causes of war in general.  Of these major causes that we discussed, which is probably the most important and why?  Can you see any of these causes in future wars?  If so, explain.

American History II

AHII students have been studying the causes and effects of the 9-11 attack.

EXTRA CREDIT: Discuss some of the effects or responses to the 9-11 attacks.