• Oct072009
    Bill of Rights--Freedom of Speech

    POSTED AT 08:06 PM

    In class we have been discussing the Bill of Rights and why it was so important that the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution. These rights that we have been talking about are very important to all citizens and should not be taken for granted. Throughout the year we will come back to various amendments to the Constitution especially the 1st, 4th, and 5th amendments. For right now, I would like you to comment on the following questions. (note-this blog should not be 1 or 2 sentences)
       "Free speech has been and is the subject of court cases. 1)Should there be limits to free speech? 2)Is there too much free speech? 3)Can freedom of speech do more harm than good?" (excerpt from p.83 Daily Warm-ups U.S History Level II Walch Publishing 2002)


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    Sep232009
    Declaration of Independence

    POSTED AT 07:26 AM

    The Declaration of Independence has been called the "birth certificate of the United States." Explain what you think this statement means? (must be more than 3 sentences).
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    Sep212009
    President Obama's remarks to America's schoolchildren

    POSTED AT 09:39 AM

    After watching President Obama's speech in class please answer the following questions:
     1)Do you think the speech warranted the controversy it caused why or why not?
     2)Do you think his speech will be or was effective? why or why not?
     3)How did this speech relate to our Mayflower II compact that we created and signed in class?
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    Aug262009
    Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy Passes Away

    POSTED AT 05:31 AM

    I am posting a link about Senator Ted Kennedy's life. Unfortunately, he passed away from his battle with brain cancer. 
     I would like you to take a minute to read about his role as the brother of JFK and RFK and most importantly his role as a United States Senator.  
     http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32491712/

    Senator Kennedy worked hard for civil rights, health care, working class and the poor. He dedicated his life to bettering the lives of all Americans and served the people as a US Senator for 47 years. He is the 3rd longest serving Senators in history (only behind Byrd and Thurmond). 

    President Obama is quoted as saying: "“An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time,” Obama said." (source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32491712/ )


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    Aug182009
    Ms. Finsmith's Blog

    POSTED AT 02:48 PM

    Good Afternoon,
      I am sitting here trying to figure out the new web design on this warm summer day. Since I am trying to stay cool I thought it would be interesting to see if  I could start up a blog for this upcoming school year. 
      Hopefully this works!

    -Ms. Finsmith-


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