Poets of World War I

One of the lasting legacies of World War I is the tremendous quantity (and quality) of poetry produced by those who experienced the trenches.  A common thread that weaves all of the poetry together is the general sense of disgust and disillusionment conveyed by the writers.  Using this website, select one of the poems to analyze.  Then...

1) Paste the poem to the top of your entry.

2) Write a one paragraph analysis of how the language and images of the poem serve as a stark contrast to the joy and glory of war explored in the last entry.

3) Give a brief biography of the writer of your poem (you will find the best information on Owen and Sassoon).

EXTRA CREDIT!

By Sunday, locate the monument to the Polar Bear Brigade and photograph yourself by it.  Post the picture to your blog and give a summary of your experience visiting the monument.  Include both historical facts about the regiment and how it made you feel to be there.  This extra credit is worth 10 points.

World War I in Pictures

Explore the World War I Poster Collection and select one poster that you think is interesting.  Give a brief description of how you think the poster is attempting to motivate Americans into joining the war.

EXTRA CREDIT!
1) Post an image of the American general in World War I with at least one allied general.
2) Post the insignia of the Lafayette Escadrille.
3) Who is Eddie Rickenbacker?


DUE SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!

The Age of Imperialism

As we look ahead to the Age of Imperialism in America, we embark on another internet search:

1) There is only one royal residence within the borders of the United States.  For step one, 1) Post a picture of the residence 2) Post a picture of the last royal monarch to live there and 3) Briefly explain how the United States overthrew their government.

2) One concept we will be discussing next week is yellow journalism.  One of the most famous papers to practice this type of journalism was Joseph Pulitzer's New York World.  This Slate article deals with the changing face of the newspaper, from its glory days under Pulitzer where it was literally a work of art, to the black and whtite of today.  Give a brief summary of this article.

3) Lastly, William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer are widely credited with getting the United States involved in the Spanish-American War.  This seems like quite a charge to levy against two newspapermen.  Give an explanation (minimum of one paragraph 5-8 sentences) of why this charge would be made.  Use at least two internet websites (post the links) to support your opinion.

EXTRA CREDIT!!!!
Explore this map of the American strategy in the Spanish-American War (sorry, it's not the best).  What does our strategy seem to be?  How many fronts will we be fighting on?  What seems to be our initial and ultimate goals?


DUE FRIDAY!!!

Pieces of the Past

This week, you will be exploring the wonderful world of historical artifacts.  There is no question to answer.  Instead, you are going to be sent on an internet search.  Follow the instructions carefully and be sure to post links and images when necessary.
1) To begin your journey, you must post the National Park Service link to the home of our 26th President. 
2) In the year that the 26th President took his final breath in his home, an amendment was passed that would change the face of the partying culture in America for entirety of the Roaring '20s.  Post a political cartoon that deals with this amendment.

3) The year that amendment was passed, the man to the left was preparing to become the first former president to hold a certain high government position.  State 1) Who he is 2) What position he held after he was president and 3) A picture of what regular household object he got stuck in at the White House.

4) On Christmas Eve, 1914, the greatest of all the early conservationsists died of pneumonia.  He and Theordore Roosevelt posed for a picture together.  Post the picture and state what national park it was taken in.

5) At the dedication of this monument, President Calvin Coolidge stated "The fact that this enterprise is being begun in one of our new states not yet great in population, not largely developed in its resources, discloses that the old American spirit still goes where our people go, still dominates their lives, still inspires them to deeds of devotion and sacrifice."  Post a picture of the monument.

EXTRA CREDIT!!!
Post pictures of the graves of all of the presidents who make an appearance in this blog.

DUE BY FRIDAY!