Founding Fathers: Proud or Disappointed? (Assigned 11/15/10)

Take a moment to reflect on our recent exploration of both the Declaration of Independence and the events of the American Revolution. In your opinion, are we as a nation today still representing the ideals of our founding fathers as stated in the Declaration of Independence? Why or why not?  Please be sure to explain your opinion thoroughly with thoughtful supporting details.

Revolution!

Watch this awesome video on the American Revolution. Then, discuss some of the events pictured in the video. Which of the events leading up to the American Revolution do you think most influenced the colonists to want to declare their independence from Great Britain?  Explain your opinion with thoughtful details.

Upfront: Who Gets to Be an American? (Assigned Sept. 20th)

Click on the link below and read the article. Using your Blogging Instructions, answer the following questions:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f092010_14thAmend

1. Do you agree or disagree that the U.S. should allow birthright citizenship?  Why?  Be sure to refer to specific points from the article to support your opinion. 

2. What challenges would come with trying to alter or overturn birthright citizenship as stated in the 14th Amendment?