AMERICAN HISTORY – JOURNAL ENTRIES
Spring 2009
Journal Entries (JE) must be a minimum of 3 lines of writing in complete sentences (unless otherwise specified), and are worth up to 3 points for each entry. Since you are given in-class time to work on these each day, they
will only be accepted for up to one week after their due dates.
3rd Quarter
In progress – not yet collected
Collected 2/12/09 – Will NOT be accepted after 2/20/09
2/2: What does it mean to be patriotic? What are three symbols of patriotism that we use in this country?
2/9: Have you ever made a pact, or promise with someone? Why is it considered wrong to go back on a promise?
2/11: Imagine that 2 of your friends are fighting over what to do this weekend and you are the tie breaker. You don’t want to hurt either friend’s feelings, but a decision needs to be made. What do you do?
2/12: Currently, the United States does not draft women into the military. Is this fair? Should women be included; why or why not?
Collected 1/23/09 – Will NOT be accepted after 2/6/09
1/21: Why do you think that many people like to read comics or cartoons? What can be learned from them?
1/22: Most Progressives thought that human nature is basically good, and that people will make the right decisions if they have enough information. Do you agree? Why or why not?
1/23: Do you think that government interferes with business too much? Explain.
Collected 1/16/09 – Will NOT be accepted after 1/23/09
1/8: When you inform your friends of events, do you sometimes exaggerate the facts or circumstances? Why or why not?
1/14: In 1898, Secretary of State John Hay said that the Spanish-American War was a “splendid little war.” What do you think he meant by that statement?
1/15: Do you think that most Americans today are “hawks” or “doves”? Why?