7th Grade: French & Indian War

The Proclamation of 1763 forbid the English colonists from moving west of the Appalachians after the French and Indian War.  Why did King George III pass this law and what were its effects? If you were a colonist, how would you feel about this law? (Post using first name, last initial and period ONLY.  Choose ANONYMOUS as your profile!)

8th Grade: Reconstruction

Based on the information you learned in the film, text and articles in your packet, discuss some of the POSITIVE and NEGATIVE effects of Reconstruction, especially in the South.  Use textual evidence to support your answer!! (Post using first name, last initial, and period only-choose ANONYMOUS as your profile.)

8th Grade- Honoring Our Veterans

After learning about the origins of Veterans Day, why do you think it is important to continue to have this holiday on our national calendar?  Why are YOU thankful to our nation's veterans? (Post as ANONYMOUS, but write your first name, last initial and class period after your paragraph!)