To impeach or not to impeach....

         Today in class you voted whether or not you thought that Jackson should be impeached.  Explain your reasoning. 

Make sure you:

§Articulate your point of view (5 points)

§Bring in specific examples that support your argument.  (bring in key terms, ideas…) Now you can make references to issues that you were not arguing in class.  (10 points)

§Make comments to the person who blogged before you/either agreeing and explaining why, or disagreeing and explaining why . (10 points)

How revolutionary was the American Revolution ?

Which philosophy did the new American government adopt & do you believe the early leaders chose wisely?

Thomas Jefferson: "a little rebellion every now and then is a good thing"
Sam Adams: "The man who dares rebel agaisnt the laws of a republic ought to suffer death"

Explain your answer using evidence from the reading & class today.  Be sure to reply to someone who already blogged and either support or refulte their claim.  This will count as your seminar grade. 

4 points for a thesis
4 points for evidence
4 points for accuracy
4 points for replying to another blogger
*if you were first go back on later and choose someone to reply to

Persons of Mean and Vile Condition, Zinn chapter 3

As we've discussed, historians must make choices when writing - why does Zinn choose this title for chapter 3?  Do you agree with him?  Why or why not? What is an alternate title for the chapter?

First Seminar - "Columbus, the Indians and Human Progress"

After reading Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States Chapter 1, post your thoughts on the following questions:

1. What are the TWO most important things Zinn says about Colombus and why?
2. What is the most important thing he says abou the writing of history?

Be sure you are thoughtful in your posts, provide evidence that backs up your claims and provide page numbers to reference the text! (Also be sure you sign your posts!)