Isolationism

Blog #4
Due Friday, December 13th

The United States had a policy of isolationism for nearly the first hundred years of its existence.  However, in the mid 1800s, they rapidly began to shift from the policy to a policy of imperialism.  Between 1865 and 1916, the United States took a much more active role in world affairs.  Today, the US remains very active in world affairs often leading the way in both military and humanitarian (giving to countries and people in need) efforts.

-Why do you think the United States shifted away from the policy of isolationism? 
-Do you think the United States was justified in this shift in foreign policy?  Why/Why Not?
-Do you think the United States could or even should return to a policy of isolationism (remember, isolationism does not mean that the US would not be able to trade with other countries)? 

Laissez Faire

Blog #3- Due Friday, November 1st

Laissez Faire is a French word meaning "let alone to do" or "leave to do." It was also the economic policy of the United States throughout most of the 1800s. The policy stated that government should not interfere with business.

Do you think this was a good policy? (Think about monopolies, trusts, and pooling; think about working conditions)

Should the government get involved in businesses? Why or why not?


How involved should the government be?

Be sure to give specific details or examples to support your answer.

Immigration

Blog #2- Due Thursday, October, 3rd

Unless you are a descendant of a Native American tribe, your family at some point was an immigrant to the United States. Answer and discuss the following questions. Remember to come back more than once to see if people have responded to you.

When did your ancestors come to the United States and where did they come from?

What were some of the problems that immigrants faced when they arrived in the United States?

Should the United States continue to allow immigrants into the United States?

What rights should new immigrants have once they get to the United States?

Welcome Back!

Blog #1- Due Thursday, September 12

Welcome back to school! I hope you had a fantastic summer and that you are as excited as I am to start off this new school year on the right foot! I am really looking forward to having a great year!

For your first blog I want you to write one thing that you remember learning about last year in social studies. Be specific on what you remember, and why you remember learning about it. Don't just say, "I remember learning about the Revolutionary War because it was cool." Give specific details about the topic that you remember most and specific reasons why you remember it.

Also, please tell me one thing you are looking forward to or are hoping to learn about this year in social studies. Again, please be specific.

***Remember, the more detailed your responses are, the more credit you will earn. Also remember that you must read and comment on other responses in order to earn full credit!!!!