In honor of our military women and men

A local artist from Yuma
On this Memorial Day,  I would like to thank my students and friends as well as all military personnel who is serving our country.  There are no words to describe my gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice our military men and women have made to ensure that we continue to enjoy our [...]

Extra Credit: Changing Role of Women in Society

This week we discussed the changing role of women in our society today from the twenties to the modern time. We talked about the progress women have made politically, socially, and economically. To a certain extent we have come to a consensus that American women has been actively involve in changing their role in society [...]

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 [...]

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. 

World War I

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

John Adams Miniseries coming to HBO this Sunday the 16th!

Students, if you have HBO make sure you try to watch the 7 part miniseries on John Adams this Sunday! It looks pretty good.  It would be interesting to compare the historical facts to the movie.

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