James K. Polk

How would you evaluate President Polk's attitude and behavior toward Mexico? Use specific references to support your response.

Manifest Destiny

What were the benefits and drawbacks of the belief in manifest destiny? Use specific reference to the section to support your response?

HW: Louisiana Purchase

What were the positive and negative effects of the Louisiana Purchase? (Write 3-4 sentences and back up your argument with details)

Marbury v. Madison

Why was the decision in Marbury v. Madison critical for the success of the United States?

Write 3-4 sentences and back up your argument with details and your prior knowledge of Supreme Court cases.

11/19: Wikipage Testimonials about Technology

Please post about any technology you have used so far in your project that you found to be a creative success. Be specific, hence allowing others to read your testimonial and implement the technology into their project. If you have a technology you are planning to use, but have not used yet, please share your ideas in order to generate brainstorming within the class.

Period 4 and 8 Homework 11/17: Washington's Cabinet

Read pages 172-173 in your textbook.

Do you think George Washington was smart to appoint individuals with opposing views on government to his cabinet? (4-5 sentences, be specific, include details to back up your argument)

WW II 11/17

In 3-4 sentences tell us about the exciting new information that you have learned about the person/battle that you have been studying.

History in America

What is your favorite event or person in American history? Please respond with details (2-3 sentences) and please hyperlink a website or video on the person or event you are writing about.