Question for you (Ch. 9 - "American Pageant")

AP gang,

Take a look at this question, and answer fully on this blog. Feel free to respond to your classmates' answers as well. Here goes:

"Some historians contend that the Constitution, by providing the structure of government and powers necessary to perpetuate a strong union, 'saved' the fledgling American Republic from collapse and ruin under the Articles of Confederation. Evaluate this argument utilizing your knowledge of the problems of the United States in the 1780’s."

Post your answer by Fri. evening, 10/9, please. Can't wait to see this!!

Knowledge is power...

Weeks of Oct. 5-9 & Oct. 12-16

Good times, AP gang!!!

I have a blog now, so I'm armed (w/ knowledge) and more dangerous than ever!!! For the next couple of weeks, we're going to be looking at the post-Revolutionary era, when the white guys that you grew up hearing about drew up the designs for this great land that we live in. Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton, Madison, et al...this should be fun!!!

This Friday, you guys will be leading discussion groups on "Common Sense" w/ Mr. Dill's 7th-grade 1st period students. Know the arguments in "Common Sense," as well as the British viewpoint. Here's a website that might help you: http://www.earlyamerica.com/review/fall96/loyalists.html

By Wed., 10/7, please register yourself on this blog so that you can start taking part in the fun!!!

Peace, love, & Moon Pies,
Mr. Fields

Welcome to the Wayward Whisker!!!

Finally!!!

After much consideration, consternation, and other big words, I have started my blog. I hope that this blog will prove to be a worthwhile use of your time as my student, and will help you to understand the world around you just a little deeper.

We will begin the Current Events articles very soon...

Warmest regards,
Mr. Fields