Make- up work due Friday! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Students, you all know how I feel about late work and missing assignments.  If you are there that day, there is absolutely no reason why you can’t do the work unless you do not understand it. Since this is an AP class, I have not seen that at all! If you have any articles missing you [...]

Howard Zinn’s view on War Extra Credit! Due by Friday!

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Howard Zinn is the author of Just War.  He is one of the most respected historian on U.S. History.  His candid and uncensored view on history is not accepted by some while others applaud his courage and no holds bar on history.  Watch the clip and tell me what do you think of his view [...]

Democracy in Bhutan

This past week we had an interesting and enlightening discussion of foreign policy and our government’s goal of spreading democracy around the globe. Many of you made some insightful comments about whether our foreign policy is accepted by the international community as well as if we should spread democracy. Some of [...]

More information about battles during WWI.

American Soldiers

There’s no need for me to say much to introduce this video.  As many of you know, the country singer Toby Keith is one of the most patriotic man.  This video with the words in the song says it all about the men and women who are willing to give up [...]

Interesting Facts about WWI according to Iwebtool.com

- In WW1, Germany was funding Lenin’s campaign so Russia would enter a revolution and thus leave the war.
- The US entered WW1 because Germany sent a note to Mexico (that was intercepted) saying they would help Mexico get some original American land back (meaning they would declare war on the United States) if they [...]

World War I Trivia

Students,to test your knowledge of World War I and to get you thinking about the topic, I have copied a quiz from usefultrivia.com. Do the quiz without going to the site to check your answers
1.War I was triggered by the assassination of what Archduke of Austria?Choose Your Answer: A: Ferdinand Maximilian, B: Franz Ferdinand, C: Franz Wilhelm, D: Wilhelm [...]

Shell Shock: Effects of War

The video is a realistic look at the effects of war. Since World War I, post traumatic syndrome has been identify and on the rise among our war veterans. Shell Shock is an example of this sydrome. Sometimes, we often forget the sacrifice our military men and women make everyday. 

Is the Iraq War/Conflict about oil

We have been talking about U.S. foreign policy all last week.  We mentioned the Middle East in our discussion so I have found this article for you by the Washington Post.  It’s a pretty informative article.  Read it and give me your opinion.  Did we invade Iraq for oil or is it to oust a [...]

World War I

On Tuesday we will head World War I. Just thought you might find this video with pictures and facts interesting.