Tea Party Protests

In recent months Americans have been using the example of their forefathers (and mothers) and protesting some of their governments policies. They call these protests "Tea Party Protests." I want you to do some research and find out exactly WHAT the modern day Tea Party Protesters where protesting. Also, I want you to tell me how effective you think these protests are. Finally, I want you to brainstorm a more effective protest.

Manners and Etiquette

A large part of a colonial schoolchild's day was spent learning manners or etiquette. What are manners and etiquette you ask? They are the "proper" behavior in different settings. For example, there was an entire book colonial schoolchildren read called The School of Manners that detailed how to behave in school. But, the book also contained tips for proper behavior while in conversation, while sitting at the dinner table and every imaginable setting you can... well, imagine! Your job is to do some research on the internet and see if you can find ten rules of "proper" behavior in a school setting. Once you have done this I would like you to write down the following: 5 things that a teacher does that you think is rude; 5 things that your friends do that you think is rude; and finally (and most importantly) 5 things that YOU do that you think others perceive as rude.

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