Is America an Empire? Extra Credit USII

After learning about the beginnings of American Imperialism, and viewing the video clip on America's Empire "setting" so to speak, read the attached article entitled "Is America an Empire" from Upfront Magazine, 2003.




PLEASE read the article in it's entirety, and answer the following two questions:

http://www.dps109.org/shepard/websites/dkomie/history8/Documents/Imperialism/Resources/Is%20america%20and%20empire.pdf

1. What are some arguments made in the article that SUPPORT America's expansion around the world? Provide three examples.

2. What are some arguments made in the article that try to show America as an IMPERIAL nation with self-motives? Do you agree or disagree??

Remember to check for SPELLING errors, and write in complete sentences. 5 points possible

World History Class- Meeting of the Estates General

May 5, 1789- Versailles

I, King Louis XVI, have called this meeting to order. This is the first time each estate has met together since the year of our lord, 1614. The purpose of this meeting is to try to create a solution to our great nations growing financial problems. This is a problem we cannot avoid anymore. I wanted all of us to meet today, to discuss the financial deficit. One solution that may have to happen is the raising of taxes. This seems to be the only way of getting our great nation out of debt. I am in need of advice on all sides of the spectrum. What are your views of raising taxes? Who should pay these taxes? I felt bringing us all together may help solve something; do you think this was a good idea?

Comment below IN CHARACTER. Be sure to answer every question I have asked!

Curtly,
King Louis XVI

Arizona's Immigration Bill- Controversy continues

Below is a link to an article about the immigration issue in Arizona. Recently, Governor Jan Brewer (AZ) proposed a law that would require people who are suspected of being in the country illegally to show documentation that they are in the country legally. This has sparked a national debate for many reasons. Reasons you will read about in the article LINK BELOW.

What you need to do....
1. Read the article

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7743046/gov_jan_brewer_files_countersuit_in.html?cat=17


2. Comment on the following two questions:
1. What are your personal views on Arizona's SB 170 bill? Is it a form of racial profiling? Racial discrimination? Why or why not?

2. Do you think Governor Brewer will win her case vs the Federal goverment, or do you think the Federal government will be successful at preventing her and Arizona from passing this bill? Explain.

This is worth 10 points. Please use complete sentences and watch for spelling errors thanks!!

Blogging in the Classroom

Why is it important to incorporate blogging into the classroom?

21st century teaching with technology

To Censor or Not? Mark Twain's novels and the "N" word

Recently it was announced that the newest editions of Mark Twain's Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were to take out certain words, including the "N" word and the word "injun" which was a term used to describe Indians (Native Americans). Read the article below and comment on the following:

1. Is this censorship? Why or why not?
2. Should the words be taken out of the novels? Why does it matter?



http://www.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/01/04/new.huck.finn.ew/index.html

Time for North Korea to pay? Or continue with appeasement?

Since we have been discussing appeasement of powerful leaders, like Adolf Hitler, I thought it best to discuss a current leader, the world seems to be "appeasing" right now. Kim Jong Il, the North Korean dictator, has been an enemy of the free world since his father, Kim Il Sung, made North Korea a Communist country in the 1950s. Recently, the North Koreans have instigated attacks on South Korea, including sinking a South Korean ship. Read the attached article about South Korea vs North Korea and comment on the following questions:

1. What has North Korea done that is threatening the peace of South Korea and the United Nations?

2. How should this be handled? Is the United Nations doing enough? Should the South Korean government retaliate? How do China and the US fit into this? Is the current policy working? Why or why not?

5 points extra credit! copy and paste the website into your browser

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-11-29/lee-vows-north-korea-will-pay-as-china-calls-for-talks.html

Foreclosures- Should the government let them happen or step in?

Since we are discussing the Great Depression vs the Recession, I thought it best to complete a blog entry on the issue of Foreclosure. Below you will find a link to the article entitled, "Obama's Foreclosure Prevention Efforts Criticized". Read the article in FULL and comment on the following questions:

1. Do you think, based on what you have read, that the Obama Foreclosure plan is working? Why or why not?

2. Do you think that the government should have stepped in to help those who are having a hard problem paying their mortgage, or do you think homes should go into foreclosure? Be sure to think about how this will effect banks, loans, etc.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130840418