The Log Cabin

The log cabin is something that has entered American Mythology. Yet, it was this humble dwelling that many famous Americans called home when they were born. Your job is to do some research and find out how many famous Americans have either been born in (or claim to be born in) a log cabin.

Diversity

Diversity is something the Middle Colonies were known for. Their population included French, Swedish, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, African, Scots-Irish, Dutch, German, and English settlers. Among these different groups were a plethora (a lot) of different religions. How diverse are we here in Temecula? Do some research and list all of the different types of churches/religions we have here in Temecula. Also, do some research on yourself, what is your ethnic background (i.e. Where does your family come from?).

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Custer's Last Stand

I saw this and thought it was funny. What event is it talking about? Take a look at it (laugh, hopefully) and analyze it. What elements of a political cartoon does it contain? To aid you, the aspects of a political cartoon are the following: Satire, Caricature, Symbolism, Metaphor, Irony, Sarcasm, and Stereotype. Remember, this political cartoons contains AT LEAST three of these aspects.

Panic vs. Recession

It is always amazing to me when learning or teaching about history how much that is going on today are problems that we have faced before. In light of what we have been learning and what is going on in the world today I want you to find out the similarities and differences between the Panic of 1873 and today's Recession. What caused the Panic of 1873 and what caused today's Recession? What happened during the Panic of 1873 and what is happening now (i.e. bank failures, stock market crash, etc.)? How long did the Panic of 1873 last? How did the nation recover from this Panic?

Current political cartoon about the Recession


Political Cartoon from 1873

Plessy vs. Ferguson

In the landmark Supreme Court case of Plessy vs. Ferguson segregation laws were upheld. These laws, commonly called Jim Crow Laws were not overturned until the 1960's. Briefly explain Plessy vs. Ferguson (try to do it in two sentences or less) and find out what landmark Supreme Court case overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson AND explain that case (again, in two sentences or less).

Modern Humor

I saw this political cartoon today and it totally cracked me up. Take a look at it (laugh, hopefully) and analyze it. What elements of a political cartoon does it contain? To aid you, the aspects of a political cartoon are the following: Satire, Caricature, Symbolism, Metaphor, Irony, Sarcasm, and Stereotype. Remember, this political cartoons contains AT LEAST three of these aspects.