Political Compass

Where do you fit on the political compass? Well we are about to fine out, we often hear the question: Are you on the right or the left? So very two dimensional. Isn't there another way to find out where you stand? You bet there is.

Instructions and Test
Read the whole page of instructions and information before taking this test. Do not just jump right into the test.
1. After you take the test come up to and put your name on the class compass chart.
2. Write a blog response on the outcome of your test. Do you agree/disagree and why?

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Your first amendment rights, collectively is considered to be the most important out of all 27 amendments. Your mission on this blog is threefold. (three parts) One, decide which of the five freedoms you think is the most important and why. Two, which of the freedoms would you be willing to give up and why?(be careful). And finally, which freedom do you feel should be added?

President Barack Obama's Annual Speech to American School Students

Today we listen to the President of the United States of America give his annual speech to students. It is now your turn to give your opinion on what leads us as individuals to strive for the best? After answering the above question please answer the following:
1. what did you like about the speech? In other words, what did the Presidents say that you were impressed with or that held special meaning for you?
2. What did you dislike about the speech? In other words, did the President say something that you did not feel was accurate or hold any meaning for you?
Make sure to read the other blog entries and comment on at least one.
Due at the end of class.
Points: 50

Hysteria?!

This week we learned how devastating mass fear and hysteria can be. Many people lost their life due to being falsely accused of evils they did not commit. We read an article and timeline showing many different types of people and religion being persecuted due to their beliefs or culture. Are we there again in regards to the Muslim community in America or not? Throughout the week the news has been reporting the controversy in New York City over whether the Muslim community should be able to build a community center approximately 2 blocks away from "Ground Zero." What are you opinions over this matter, please answer using facts from the article, what we have learned in class, what you have seen on the news, etc.
Remember you are to write you own opinion in a respectful manner. If you use slurs or reply to someone's post in a rude and negative manner you will receive a referral and an F.

Watch this video

DROPPING THE BOMB

What is your opinion as to whether the United States should have used the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Before entering your blog response please read the following pros and cons paper
Your response must not only include your opinion, but facts to back them up.

PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT

DURING THE LATE 1800'S AND EARLY 1900'S AMERICA EXPERIENCING A MOVEMENT TO CHANGE THE "CLIMATE." ISSUES INCLUDED RACISM AND LYNCHING, WOMAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE, CHILD LABOR LAWS, IMMIGRATION, CORRUPT CORPORATIONS, SAFETY AND STRIKES AT WORK. BASICALLY, TRYING TO CLEAN UP THE BAD AND INCREASE THE GOOD. HAVE THINGS CHANGED? LOOKING AT ALL THE ISSUES ABOVE HOW HAVE THEY CHANGED. AND FINALLY, WHAT ISSUE(S) DO WE NEED TO ADDRESS TODAY.