MODULE 1: Because of the technical issues with the other blogging site and our textbook situation, we are asking you to respond to the question below so that we can get to know one another and find our common interests and difference. There is no right or wrong answers here, so respond freely (with good grammar and etiquette of course!) We will begin the serious historical inquiries in Module 2.
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- What is your name? What is your "login" or "username" if it is different from your real name?
- Why did you decide to take AP U.S. History this year?
- What two topics are you most interested in learning about in APUSH this year and why?
- If you could meet any historical figure in U.S. history, who would it be and why?
1) Nick Goettl (Nicholas.Goettl)
ReplyDelete2) I didn't want to take Gen Ed History, and besides Biology history is my favorite subject.
3) The effects nationalism had on the cultural developmental of Americans and Americas' involvement in imperialism.
4) Andrew Jackson as he was the most bodacious of all the presidents, or Thomas Jefferson, as he was one of the most progressive thinkers of all time. (I know he owned slaves etc. but his thoughts on personal liberties and freedoms were groundbreaking.)
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DeleteMy name is Nick Goettl and I took APUSH because I didn't want to take Gen Ed History, and besides Biology history is my favorite subject. I hope to learn about the effects nationalism had on the development of Americans and America's involvement in imperialism. My favorite figure in America's History is Andrew Jackson as he was the most bodacious of all the presidents, or Thomas Jefferson, as he was one of the most progressive thinkers of all time. (I know he owned slaves etc. but his thoughts on personal liberties and freedoms were groundbreaking.)
DeleteOh hi Nick! I agree with you about American imperialism - a lot of people don't realize that we've still got some possessions of our own, like Puerto Rico, and I think it'd be cool to learn about how America got control of those territories.
DeleteMy name is Alexis Morse. I decided to take AP U.S. History this year because I wanted a more challenging class than the general education U.S. History course; I also hope to earn college credit with the AP test. I am most interested in learning about the United States' part in World War II and the Cold War because I was most interested in World War II and the Cold War in World History Honors last year and we skipped many things concerning America while studying those topics. I'd also really like to learn the more modern history of America, during the forties until now, because we barely scratched the surface of that time period in World History. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. History, it would be J. Edgar Hoover because it would be interesting to discuss the forming of the FBI and the motivations behind some of the anti-radical movements, lies, and illegal activities associated with his time as head of the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
ReplyDeleteI don't think It was just world history that has glanced over WWII and the Cold War, I fell that ever history class I've taken seems to end on an over view of WWII and just skips every thing past that.
DeleteHi Alexis! I would also like to learn more about the modern history of America because I find it more interesting then what happened farther in the past. I really hope we have the class together next year!
DeleteI agree with Sean, I feel like there is a big gap in my knowledge between WWII to now. I hope that the depth of APUSH will allow us not only to examine the basics of modern history, but the intricate details that clear some of the misconceptions from the 50's to now. I think it's interesting that you want to learn more about the FBI. I feel like besides the basic details of the organization, it's history is clouded with conspiracies.
DeleteMy name is Sahil Dalal. The reason that I decided to take AP US History this year is because I wanted to take a more challenging course than Gen Ed history. The two topics that I am most interested in learning about are the Civil War and World War 2. I would like to learn about the lead up to the Civil War and how each side responded and go more in depth within the battles that took place. I would like to learn more about Americas involvement in World War 2 and the battles on the Pacific Front rather than just what was going on in Europe. If I could meet one historical figure in U.S. history it would be Abraham Lincoln because it was his poise and belief that won the the Civil War and the reason that we are one country and not two separate ones.
ReplyDeleteHey Sahil, it's Kristi. I'd like to learn more about the Civil War and WW2 also. We didn't go in depth with the two topics in WHAP and I agree we spent a lot of time on Europe. Since we both took WHAP last year, we know that class was a challenge. What do you want to be different in APUSH compared to WHAP?
DeleteMy name is Kate McCulley, I decided to take APUSH because I wanted to be challenged and not breeze through GenEd. history. I am really interested in learning more about 18th Century America and the Revolutionary war because it was so important in the history of the US. I am also interested in the Space Race and its effect in American culture. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Eleanor Roosevelt because she was such a role model for women taking on many tasks and trying to make a difference in her world.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Madison Mundell.
ReplyDeleteI chose to take APUSH because it seemed to be a better choice for me than Gen Ed U.S. History.
I am most interested in learning about American life during the 1920's. It seems really interesting and it wasn't a topic discussed at all in World History. I am also excited to learn about America's role and perspective in World War II. Though we went over World War II in World History, we did not go in depth to the United States' role in the war and it seems very intriguing to me.
If I could meet and historical figure in U.S. History it would be Benjamin Franklin, because he was like a jack-of-all-trades kind of man and he was also a very significant Founding Father. I think it would be life-changing to talk to him about all of his groundbreaking inventions and his role in the U.S. government as well.
Hey Madi, its Micah, I would aslo like to learn about the 1920's because I couldn't name a single event that occured in that timeframe. Also because its not a common thing to learn about in history, normally its the world wars and the civil war.
DeleteHey Madison! I'd really enjoy going in depth about the U.S. Depression and how it affected the lives of millions. Also, the WW2 topic is very interesting to me too and I would also love to learn much more about it.
DeleteMy name is Chris Balzer. I decided to take APUSH because I would like to further develop my knowledge of our great country. The two topics that I am most interested in learning about this year would be World War I and how it affected American life, and also the Cold War because the spread of communism and the many "races" between the Soviets and US interest me. If I could meet one historical figure it would be Albert Einstein because his involvement in the Manhattan Project and his role in propelling quantum mechanics and macro physics to a level, uncomprehendable to previous generations, really appeals to me and I want to talk to him about it.
ReplyDeleteHey Chris, I agree with you 100 percent on wanting to further my knowledge of the great nation we live in. I am also interested in the background detail of the Cold War and the Manhattan Project. You seem like a very interesting person with great ideas and incredible potential!
DeleteHeya Chris! I really like that you're interested in what America has contributed to the sciences! People don't realize how important it is (or else NASA wouldn't be underfunded) and it's great to see more kids interested in such a fascinating field.
DeleteMy name is Heather Peterson. I wanted to take AP U.S. History this year because the Gen. Ed. class may be too easy, and it wouldn't be challenging me enough. It is also a bonus that I will have the chance to earn college credit through the AP exam at the end of the year. One of the topics I am most excited to learn about is the Civil War and all of its causes and effects. I am interested in this topic because I find the history and battles of it fascinating. The second topic I am looking forward to learning more about is the Great Depression because it's interesting how the economy suddenly crashed and how people got by in those hard times. A person from U.S. history I would like to meet would be Franklin Roosevelt because his reforms pulled America out of its Depression and stabilized the economy for future generations.
ReplyDeleteHello Heather, it's Kristen Wunder, the person you sat next to last year in History. I am also looking forward to learning about the Great Depression because I would like to understand the impact it had on everyday life and how today's society has changed because of the hard times in the past. What year do you find most interesting or would like to learn about the most next year?
DeleteHello, I would also like to learn about the Great Depression, but to know how we got out of our economic situation.
DeleteHi, my name is Sierra Ruiz. I picked APUSH because I wanted to challenge myself as a student and have the opportunity to gain college credit for United States History. A topic that I would like to learn more about this year is the Roaring 20's leading into the Great Depression era. The time period has always fascinated me, and I would like to understand in more depth how these events affected the course of American history. I am also interested in learning about the late 1900's and how pop culture changed the modern world. I would like to learn more about the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's because they were times of cultural evolution and moral diversity which set the stage for society in 2012 and beyond. If I could meet a U.S. historical figure it would be Martin Luther King, Jr. because of his work for the Civil Rights Movement and his dream of equality for the future.
ReplyDeleteHello Sierra, it's Kristen Wunder. If i could meet a historical figure I would also choose Martin Luther King Jr because he was a motivational figure with a dream not only for himself, but for the future generations as well. If Martin Luther King Jr wasn't involved in the dream of equality between races, do you feel we would still be how we are today? What year do you think slavery would have ended without the help of Martin Luther King Jr?
DeleteHey Sierra, it's Chrissy! I am looking forward to earning college credit for this class as well. The Roaring 20's was one of the topics of interest that I listed too because I would love to learn about how that era and the Great Depression changed everything that followed, not only in America but around the world. That's interesting that you want to learn more about the modern era of America. I never really thought about the importance of pop culture on the evolution of society but now that you mention it, I think it would be fascinating to learn about how more recent events affected our current society.
DeleteMy name's Lauren Phanawong and I decided to take APUSH to hopefully get a clearer understanding of America's beginnings, achievements, and facets of functioning. In addition, GenEd U.S. History sounded pretty scary. I am most interested in learning about the American side of World War Two, as well as life during the Great Depression. We were not informed of much concerning America during the great wars, so I would like to learn about our history throughout the time period. Although devestating, the stock market crash and its aftermath have always fascinated me, and how America managed to regain prosperity. If I had the opportunity to meet any historical person, it would be Theodore Roosevelt. He accomplished numerous feats throughout his life, including conservation movements, which I find vital to saving our homelands and inhabitants for the future.
ReplyDeleteHi Lauren! I also want to learn more about the American side of World War Two. Do you want to know more about our involvement in Europe or about the battles on the Pacific Front against Japan?
DeleteHey Lauren its Sami Dalessio i would also love to meet Theodore Roosevelt because he was the youngest president still to this day and because he was part of the progressive movement which was really important in that time period.I would love to hear what he has to say about his accomplishments in American history.
DeleteHey Lauren. I also want to learn more about the Great wars on the American side. I found those the most interesting wars and want to learn more about it in depth next year especially seeing the American side as well.
DeleteMy name is William Youldassis. I chose to take APUSH because I wasn't fond of taking Gen. Ed. American History and also because of the opportunity to gain college credit. The two topics I am most interested in learning this year about this year are The Great Depression and the United States involvement in WWII. These two events in particular have a certain appeal to me that make me want to learn more about them and it will also expand my understanding on the events that led up to it. If I could meet any historical figure, it would be FDR so I could get an insight into is strategy as to how he was able to remove America from its Depression.
ReplyDeleteHey Will! I'd love to learn more about WW2 also and I think that we should really go in depth in this topic this year! Hopefully we could have a class together and it will hopefully be a great year!
DeleteHey Will, it's Chrissy! I said that I wanted to learn more about the Great Depression as well. My goal is to be able to complete an in depth cause and effect chart for the Great Depression by the time we complete APUSH. FDR was the person I chose also! I am really looking forward to getting a better understanding of how he led America out of the Depression. That was a huge task and I love to interview him about his various strategies.
DeleteMy name is Bianca Zaragoza. My username is Bianca.Zaragoza11. I decided to take AP U.S History because I love learning about it and I felt I wouldn't receive as much information in a Gen-Ed class.I am mostly interested in learning of the involvement of the U.S while the world was at war because i enjoy learning of war. I am also interested in segregation in America because I feel it is a big part in American history that no one shall soon forget. I also admire the many people who stood for equality for all men. If I could meet any historical figure, I would choose to meet Franklin D. Roosevelt because I'd want to know what challenges he came across when governing a country while the world was at war.
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DeleteHi Bianca, I agree with you about not receiving as much information in GenEd, and I also love learning about history.
DeleteHello Bianca! I would like to add that I also enjoy learning about the two world wars and how the perspective of the two different sides can give us a different view of life. Also, segregation in America has always been a big topic to talk about and knowing how it originated can surely improve our present life. It is something that "no one shall soon forget".
DeleteMy name is Michaela D'Angelo and I decided to take AP U.S. History because I wanted to take a more challenging course and gain college credit. I am most interested in learning about the Revolutionary War and the Great Depression because both events had a huge impact on our country. One helped us gain independence and the other was one of our darkest times. If I could meet any historical figure, it would be Martin Luther King Jr. He had a dream for America and stopped at nothing to achieve it.
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Delete1. Hi everybody!! My name is Sarah Huffman and my username is shuff0508.
ReplyDelete2. I decided to take APUSH because I would not be challenged in a gen ed class and Coach Walker is pretty awesome :)
3. I would like to learn about the US involvement in the Cold War and World War II because I have always been interested in those topics but I haven't had the opportunity to have the right education and learn everything about them.
4. I would like to meet Roosevelt to understand how he kept this cool during America's depression.
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DeleteMy name is Annalise(Anna) Kaupa. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I felt it would be more challenging than regular U.S. History and it would be a good opportunity to gain college credit. I'm most interested to learn about the end of slavery, the American Civil War and the many different struggles our country had to get equal rights much later after the Civil War. I feel as if these were some of our country's biggest struggles, and I would like to learn more about the people who were involved in solving them. If I had the chance to meet any American historical figure, I would want it to be Abraham Lincoln because he had a big part in the Civil War, along with the end of slavery, and he seemed like a very inspirational man.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, I liked that you chose Abraham Lincoln as the historical figure that you like to meet, because without him slavery would not have been abolished as soon as it was, and that would have made it hard for early Civil Rights Activists such as Fredrick Douglas to promote equal rights between American citizens.
DeleteMy name is Tu Nguyen and i decided to take APUSH this year because i wanted to explore America's origins and it's developments. I believe that in order to obtain and received information that i need to know to it's fullest i needed to take APUSH. The two topics I'm interested in are World War Two and the Great Depression. I'm interested in learning about America's point of view and the condition America was in during and after World War Two. Also,I'm interested about learning about one of the America's toughest and darkest era which is the Great Depression. I would like to see how we made it through then and history to always repeat itself. If i could meet any historical figure it would probably be Franklin D. Roosevelt. Only to see how his diplomatic decisions then have impacted how the world view the United States.
ReplyDeleteHey Tu, its Micah, I would well like to learn about the Great Depression more in depthfor the same reason. If we learn how we overcame it in the past, getting over it in the future will beclme a less difficult task.
DeleteMy name is Matt Natale (Matt.N). I chose to take APUSH because the regular class would not have been challenging enough, and AP seemed like a better choice. Two topics I have always been interested in and will hopefully learn about this year are the great depression, because it was a very trying time that forced americans to push through, and the technological advances made during the Cold War, because some are still having a large effect on current society. The historical figure I would be most interested in meeting would be Neil Armstrong, because of his experience and complete dedication to NASA and the space program.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Amanda Kodumal and I chose to take AP U.S. history because I feel it would be more interesting to learn and for the chance to earn college credit through the AP exam at the end of the year. Two topics I am most excited to learn about this year are American life during the 20's and prohibition era leading up to the Great Depression because it has always interested me. I would also like to learn about America's role during WWII because learning about our history prevents us from repeating our mistakes. A historical figure I would most like to meet would be Franklin D. Roosevelt because he led the country out of the depression and was the president during most of WWII.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanders!! The Great depression has always interested me too! I really haven't learned much about and I am excited to in APUSH!! :)
DeleteHi Amanda! I absolutely agree with you about how we need to learn from past mistakes, even if they weren't our own. It seems really interesting that the same situations continue to reappear throughout history, but in more modern circumstances.
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DeleteHi Amanda! I think that learning about American life during the 20's and the prohibition era is very interesting and is a topic I am looking forward to learning about. Also, I wish we would have had been able to learn more about America's involvement in WWII in World History class, but I'm excited to learn about it next year!:)
DeleteHi my name is Breydan Dotson. I decided to tale AP U.S. History because advanced placement classes look good on college applications and also give a weighted grade. I also think that American history is a very important subject for every American to learn, and an AP course of this subject would give the most in depth coverage of our country's history. Two topics that I am interested in learning about this year are the American Civil War and American involvement in modern issues. I want to cover the Civil War because that was my favorite topic when I learned about it in 7th grade and I want to cover modern issues because I feel that I don't know a lot about what's happening in our country today. If I could meet anyone from history I'd want to meet Martin Luther King Jr. because without his dream and dedication to equality the world we live in would be very different.
ReplyDeleteHello Breydan Dotson I didn't even think about how different the world would be without Martin Luther King Jr's dream of equality. He surely did have a great impact on America's history. It would be a totally different world if he wasn't so dedicated!
DeleteHi Breydan! You brought up a good point about how different the world would be without Martin Luther King's Jr.'s dream for equality and his dedication and ambition should be an inspiration!
Delete1. My name is Alex Tomaso.
ReplyDelete2. I want to take APUSH because it will be more of a challenge than gen. ed. History, and I want to earn college credit through the AP test.
3. I'd like to learn more about America's impact at the end of WWI, especially regarding the Treaty of Versailles. I'd also like to learn about the subjugation of the Native American peoples (even though that sounds terrible to write).
4. If I could meet any US historical figure, I would choose to meet Hernan Cortes. Although he wasn't actually American, he played a key role in bringing much of the continent under European influence. I'd like to know what he thought about the Native Americans and their downfall and defeat. I wonder if he really knew how significant his actions were.
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DeleteMy name is Alex Tomaso. I want to take APUSH because it will be more of a challenge than gen. ed. History, and I want to earn college credit through the AP test. I'd like to learn more about America's impact at the end of WWI, especially regarding the Treaty of Versailles. I'd also like to learn about the subjugation of the Native American peoples (even though that sounds terrible to write). If I could meet any US historical figure, I would choose to meet Hernan Cortes. Although he wasn't actually American, he played a key role in bringing much of the continent under European influence. I'd like to know what he thought about the Native Americans and their downfall and defeat. I wonder if he really knew how significant his actions were.
DeleteHey Alex! Its game time! I will beat you this year! I also find the end of WW1 very interesting. I would like to know more about the Treaty of Versailles and possibly even read it! Hope we get a class together!
DeleteYo Zack! Best of luck! *flexes* You'll need it :)
DeleteSeriously though, I honestly want to know what went wrong at Versailles. The treaty was supposed to keep the peace, but just caused resentments that led to WWII.
Alex isn't it obvious! Germany was mad that they had to pay so much money, and was thrown into a state of economic turmoil! History is just cause and effect!
Delete1)Mt name is Sean Wurr.
ReplyDelete2)The reason I chose to do APUSH is the same as everyone else, to acquire a collage credit and because I can't stand gen ed classes.
3)I want to learn about the Cold War more in depth as well as the constitution, bill of rights, and all those other documents
4)If I could meet any historical figure I would love to meet Richard Feynman and discuss his work.
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DeleteMy name is Tyler Russeth and i decided to take AP U.S. History because I would like to know more about America's beginning and the college credit helps. Also Gen. Ed U.S. History sounds boring. Two topics I am very interested in learning about this year is the Great Depression and the effects on American life and changes in life during the Cold War because we only discussed what happened in Europe. If I could meet any historical figure, I would choose to meet General Ambrose Burnside because he was a part of the civil war (even though he failed a bit) and I am related to him from my father's side.
ReplyDeleteHope we can get a class together! Also that's really cool how you're actually related to a general from the civil war! Now I want to learn about him too.
DeleteAnd a quick fun fact I learned about Ambrose burnside. Did you know that the reason why we call the hair on the sides of our head sideburns is because of his crazy facial hairstyle?
DeleteOh really Stephen? That is an interesting fact that I didn't know! By the way, Tyler, I found it interesting about the fact that you are related to someone who was in the Civil War. It would be interesting listening to the stories (if any) that was told to you about him.
DeleteHello, My name is Ashley Burton.(Ashmo456) I decided to take AP History because I felt like a needed a bigger challenge, while also recieving college credit. This year, I'd like to learn more about the Native Americans, and America's involvement in the issues that we face today. If I could meet anyone historical figure, past or present, I would definitely meet George Washington. He was an extremely intelligent man, who led our country with such bravery.
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DeleteMy name is Eric Ward. I decided to take APUSH in order to challenge myself, earn a college credit, and learn new information about our country in a more in depth way. This year the two topics that I am most interested in learning about are Colonial America and the Cold War. If I could meet any historical figure I would want to meet Fredrick Douglas because he was one of the most inspirational activist of his time and he helped pave the way for activist such as Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks.
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DeleteHi my name is Brianna Abbott but I prefer to be called Bri. I decieded to take AP United States History becaise I honestly dislike general education classes and I also want the college credit that comes with the extra work. Two topics that would interest me this year would be the Civil War because it was one of the major struggles America faced with equal rights, and also, I would like to learn more about America's involvement in the Vietnam and Korean wars because I find them to be very interesting. If I could meet any US historical figure it would be Ronal Reagan because it would be so interesting and eye opening to know what was going through his mind when the Berlin wall came down.
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DeleteHey Bri, I would also really like to learn more about the Vietnam and Korean wars because I feel as if we didn't really learn about it last year. Also I would like to fully understand what occurred over there that caused of many men to have post traumatic stress disorder.
DeleteMy name is Julie Engelhardt. I wanted to take AP US History because I'm interested in American history, and thought that AP would have better and more detailed information than Gen. Ed. I am looking forward to studying The Revolutionary War Era and The Great Depression. I have never studied these topics in depth, and they are two great examples of America overcoming tremendous obstacles. If I could meet an American historical figure, I would choose Abraham Lincoln. He was President during a tense period of this country's history, and I would love to ask him how he handled the political and social issues so well.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, it's Chrissy! I agree with you about thinking APUSH will have more detail on the various topics than Gen. Ed. I also listed the Great Depression as one of the areas of American history that I would like to learn more about. The last time I was taught anything about the Depression was when we were in Mr. Schauberger's 7th and 8th grade social studies class, where we didn't even learn that much, so I think APUSH will teach us a lot! I would also be interested to see how Abraham Lincoln answered the questions you would ask him if you could meet him.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Reagan Peeper and I decided to take APUSH this year because I felt like I wasnt challanged in a normal history class and I love history, some collage credits would be nice as well.I am most interested in learning about the effect of WWII on the United States because WWII is a topic a love to learn about and my other topic is the Civil war because I've never gone into depth with it.I would want to meet Ronald Reagan because I want to meet the man who I was named after and see what kind of man he is
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Amanda Palacios and my Username is AmandaPalacios33. I decided to take APUSH this year because I wanted to be challenged this year and didn’t think I would be in gen. Ed. While in APUSH I am probably most interested in learning about the civil war and about women’s rights in America. If I could meet one figure in U.S. history it would be Rosa Parks because she was willing to do anything because she knew her purpose and it would be really inspiring to talk to her.
ReplyDeleteHey Amanda I would also like to meet Rosa Parks because I would know what gave her the courage and strength to stand up for what she believed in.
DeleteMy name is Meghan Fry. I decided to take APUSH because I want to to challenge myself and not take GenEd also it looks good on college applications. I am really interested in learning about World War two because it was the breaking point of high tech weapons and new advances in scientific technology. I wish to learn more on the entire situation very in depth this time around. Another topic I am interested in learning is of all of the various underground railroads used to help bring and free slaves from the south to the north. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. history it would be Neil Armstrong because he is one of twelve men to step foot on the moon. I would love to discuss his experiences of being on the moon and the trip there.
ReplyDeleteHello Meghan I'm Amanda, I'm also intrested in World War Two because even though we learned about it in world history but we didnt focus in the U.S. part of it.
DeleteMy name is Katarina Czochara and my username is kat.czochara404205, the digits at the end are the area codes for Atlanta and a lot of Alabama-the homes of my childhood and most of my family, making me a southern girl at heart! I'm taking APUSH because I love the history of our great home and I feel that in order to understand our society and to create a great future for ourselves and others we must have a firm understanding of how America came to be, which can be provided by taking this class. I also love to be challenged and focused while being able to receive college credit, which can be given by being in a class such as this. The two topics I am most excited to learn about is the American Revolution and WWII. The founding of America began during the Revolution, which brought about the first nation to be based on the beliefs on liberty, equality, and a successful representative government. My grandfather served under General Patton in WWII and this war further established the U.S as a world superpower, and I find the intricacies and advancements of this war very interesting. If I could meet anyone in history, I would talk to one of the Founding Fathers because they played a monumental role in the creation of America. Their intelligence, beliefs, and influence inspire me and it would be great to be able to talk to someone of their stature.
ReplyDeleteHi Kat! I think that is so amazing that your grandfather had that experience, that must make the whole war that much more real to you! I wonder how having a family member in the war changes the way you feel about the war on the home front. I guess that changes depending on what war one talks about!
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ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Savannah Swesey and my username is savannah.swesey13. I decided to take APUSH because I wanted to challenge myself and I think APUSH will be more detailed than GenEd and also American history is very interesting to me. I am really interested in learning more about the Civil War and World War II because in the 8th grade those were my favorite to learn about. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. history it would be Ronald Regan, because he was a great president and he very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHey Savannah it's Robert I also believe Ronald Reagan was a great president and I find it interesting that two years after he gave his famous "Tear down this wall" speech in 1987 the Berlin Wall was torn down. I also am looking forward to learn more about the Civil War as well.
DeleteMy name is Daniel D'Amico and my username is Daniel.Damico15. I have decided to take APUSH because I wanted to challenge myself at a higher level due to the easy curriculum the GenEd classes had to offer. History has always been one of my strongpoints in school and I am looking to expand my knowledge further. World War ll and The Cold War have been topics that really caught my attention due to the way they had shaped america today. The technological advancements between those events also interests me to see how things change from one complication to the next. If I had to meet one historical figure it would be Rosa Parks because I respect her loyalty to who she was and standing up for what she felt was truly right.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is jared trudeau. what do you want to learn about world war 2 and what is your favorite thing about it? world war 2 has always interested me also.
DeleteMy name is Nick Forbes, I decided to take APUSH beacause i want to challenge myself and learn as much about the history of the United States as possible. Two subjects that interest me are the Civil war and the Great Depression. The Civil war because it shaped the way the country is today and the great depression because it changed the course of history and led to the U.S involvement in WWII. If i was able to meet anyone throughout history it would be Abraham Lincoln he was a main contributor in ending slavery, a topic which i have great interest in.
ReplyDeleteHello Nick. I think it would be interesting to learn about Abraham Lincoln also, because I read that he didn't have a lot of formal education, and learned a lot from books and still did many great things for the country like ending slavery.
DeleteHey there! My name is Cameron Carr, my username is Cam.Carr95. I wanted to take APUSH mostly because of my experience in a regular, general education classes, they're not only easier, they present barely any mental challenge at all, but they also get extremely boring and force you to sit there wishing you had taken the honors version of the class. However, the second reason is simply the chance for college credit from this class. Im really excited to learn about the Civil War and the Cuban Missle Crisis because, in my personal opinion, these are the two most interesting parts of American history. If I had to pick someone to meet from America'a history, I would have to choose Malcolm X because he is a very interesting historical figure.
ReplyDeleteI think Malcolm X is interesting too, but honestly i feel that using violence to get out of oppression is not the best answer. Martin Luther King Jr. Had the better idea, am I right?
DeleteHello, my name is Haley Bishop. My username is haleybishop96. I decided to take APUSH my junior year because i feel that any other level of the class would not challenge me enough and I want to learn more about the history of the United States. I am really looking forward to learning about the Civil War and the Great Depression. if i had to chose someone to meet from U.S. history, I would pick Abraham Lincoln because i am fascinated by his involvement in the Civil War and his contribution to the ending of slavery.
ReplyDeleteHi Haley! I'm also interested in learning about the Great Depression this year since I feel that there wasn't enough coverage on that subject in the previous years. Also, I did not want to participate in Gen. Ed. classes like you which is why I chose to take APUSH!
DeleteHi Haley its Sami Dalessio! I also felt that the other classes for American History wouldnt challenge me enough and I wanted to see my full potential with this subject. I would love to be challenged by going into more detail than you would in a general education class, I feel it would be more interesting!
DeleteMy name is Lindsay Geiser an I decided to to APUSH this year in order to challenge myself, which I would not have been able to do in a general education class, and be able to hopefully acquire college credit at the end of the year. This year I am interested in learning more about U.S. involvement in events that we learned about in World History last year, such as World War ll, in order to understand our country's outlook. I am also interested in learning about the Great Depression, both life during the Depression and how they were able to regain a steady economy, because it had such a great impact on the people of America. If I could meet any historical figure from U.S. history, I would like to meet Martin Luther King Jr because he was a very inspirational and determined individual who helped to change the United States.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ally Davis. I decided to take APUSH this year to challenge myself, learn more about our country's history, and earn college credit for the class. This year I am most interested in learning about World War II and the United States' involvement in the war. I am also interested in learning about the civil war since I don't know much about it. If I could meet any historical figure from U.S. history, it would be Franklin D. Roosevelt because he was president during the Great Depression and WWII. WWII has always interested me and FDR played a huge role in our country's involvement in the war. I would like to discuss with him his involvement in WWII and how he brought the U.S. out of depression.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Austin Haggar (austin.haggar). I have decided to take AP U.S History this year because I have always been interested in history, including American History. I would be interested in learning about the early years of the United States on how the early government was formed. I am also interested in learning about post World War II United States, to find out how we became a global super power. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Ronald Reagan. I would want to discuss with him his thoughts about limited government, economic policies, and foreign policy.
ReplyDeleteHi Austin, I also picked Ronald Reagan as my historical figure. And if you want to learn more you should check out the Ronald Reagan museum in California, it is really cool and you learn so much.
DeleteMy name is Seth Waldrop and my username is smwal023. I decided to take APUSH American History because my history teacher last year recommended that I take the class.The two topics I'm most interested in is the Civil War and WW2. I'm interested in the Civil War because I wonder why and how the south and north were so different. WW2 because it created the US as a world super power. If I could meet any historical figure from US history, it would be Teddy Roosevelt because he was one of the most famous and outstanding presidents in US history. He was also a very famous and successful outdoorsman.
ReplyDeleteHi Seth, I am also very interested in learning about WW2, because that is the war that really made America what it is today and it showed what a great country America was and still is.
DeleteMy name is Zach Stilgenbauer. I decided to take APUSH this year because history is my favorite subject and I wanted to earn a college credit. The two topics that I would like to learn about this year are the Vietnam War and the assassination of JFK. I want to learn about the Vietnam War because I would like to know specific details about the tactics the Vietnamese used against the United States. I would like to learn about the assassination of JFK because I want to know how the people reacted to his tragic death. The historical figure I would like to meet would be George Washington because I'm interested in how he made his decisions during the American Revolution.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Anna Hartmann and my username is rilaxgirl96. I have decided to take APUSH my junior year because I did not like the idea of General Education and would like to recieve the college credit for the course. Two topics I would be most interested in learning about throughout the year would be The Great Depression and the American Revolution. The Roaring 20's leading into the stock market crash and the Great Depression has always intrigued me. I want to know more about the causes and affects of all of that. I would like to know more about the American Revolution because I'm interested in knowing the details of how our country gained it's independence and came to be what it is today. If I could meet any historical figure from the U.S. I would want to meet Rosa Parks because she is such an outspoken and confident woman and I would like to know more about her and her personal life.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna! I agree with you on the fact that the roaring 20's and the Great Depression have always been something I wanted to learn about. I also think that Rosa Parks would be a great historical figure to meet because she was a huge influence during a difficult time for America and getting to ask her questions would be a great experience.
DeleteMy name is Sedona Halter and my username is sedonahalter, because using one of my real usernames that I came up with in sixth grade on a school related website would be embarrassing. I decided to take AP U.S. History this year because I'm not interested in moving to Gen Ed, dealing with Gen Ed students, or receiving easy assignments that would bore me to death and result in little to no effort on my behalf. This year, I'd like to learn more about segregation, Civil Rights/Suffrage, and what U.S. settlers did to Native Americans, as well the topics we discussed in WHAP that didn't go in detail about the United State's involvement and if I could meet a historical figure in U.S. history, I'd like to meet Martin Luther King Jr. or Elizabeth Cady Stanton because they are both examples of how everyday people can make a difference and stand up for what they believe in successfully, even though they may face much criticism and hardships.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Daniel Suto but I go by DJ. My user name is Dj.suto. I decided to take AP U.S. History as a challenge, as it is not my best subject. I have heard that while it may not be the most exciting course, it is extremely rewarding and each student feels accomplished after taking the final AP exam. I am most interested in the Great Depression and also the effect cars had on the American landscape. I am interested in the Great Depression because I feel that it's never been fully covered. I'm also interested in the integration of technology like the automobile into early 20th century life. If I could meet any famous historical figure, it would be Henry Ford. I would not only ask him about his technology, but criticize him for his ideals.
ReplyDeleteHey DJ! I think that looking into the effects of cars on America would actually be really interesting. I read something about that in a book I'm reading for Language Arts (Fast Food Nation) and it made me wonder what else would be different if, say, we all used trains instead of cars to get around.
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DeleteHi Dj! My name is Olivia and I admire how you're taking AP U.S. History just to challenge yourself and become better in the subject. From your blog it seems like you're extremely into cars! I was just curious to see what your dream car is? Also, an interesting fact that blows my mind, is that both you and Ford were born in the same month of July. Crazy right?! Maybe there's some type of connection between the birthdays and that's why you're so intrigued by Ford!
DeleteHey, my name is Lindsay Orloski. My username is Lindsay. I decided to take AP U.S. History because history is one of my best subjects. It's also my favorite subject to learn about. I also am taking this class seriously, and want to be around students who will take this class seriously like me. Two topics I am most excited to learn about are the Civil War and The Geat Depression. They both represent tough times in America that brought us to be a better country. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. history I would want to meet Amelia Earhart, because she seemed like a very fun and brave person.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Christian Beem. I decided to take AP U.S. History to not only challenge myself as a student but to gain a better understanding of our nation's history, one general education could not give me. The topics I am most interested in learning about would have to be the expansion of the early 13 colonies westward because of all the controversy regarding American policies that affected Native Americans and the origins of the English language because I never fully understood how it came to be. If given the choice to meet any historical figure I would have to meet Benjamin Franklin because of his outstanding influence on American politics and his contributions as an inventor.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ciaran McGirr. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I enjoy a challenge and the general education classes just don't present a challenge to me. I also enjoy learning about the history of our country. Two events in our nation's history that I would like to know more about are the Vietnam War and the Cold War. I would like to learn about the Vietnam War because I am curious as to how we lost that war. I would like to learn about the Cold War because that is just a topic in our history that I don't quite understand. If I could meet any historical figure in the U.S. I would want to meet General Ulysses S. Grant so I could talk to him about what happened in the civil war and so that I could get some insight into the tactics used during the civil war. It would also allow me to say that I have met one of the most important Generals in our country's history.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Cecilia Kooistra. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I wanted a challenge that Gen Ed. could not give me. I also feel that AP will give me a much better opportunity to learn more. I think it is much more interactive than Gen Ed. History. I am most interested in learning about the Great Depression and World War 2. They are 2 time periods that shaped how our society is today. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. History it would be Franklin D. Roosevelt being that he was president during the Great Depression and World War 2. He was a very inspirational man considering he led the U.S. out of one of the largest economical crisis's in history.
ReplyDeleteHey Cecilia! I am also interested in learning more about the Great Depression, because it gives our nation hope that we can overcome the difficult economic times we are currently having.
DeleteMy name is Sean Wurr and the reason I chose to do APUSH is the same as everyone else, as well as to stop my habit of leaving things to the last minute.I want to learn about the events and the effect of the Cold War as well as the founding documents, such as the constitution, bill of rights, etc.If I could meet any US historical figure I would love to meet Richard Feynman and discuss his work, life as well as a possible physics lesson.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kyle Burgard, my blogger tag is Alkpwnura55. That's sixth grade for you. The reason I aspire to complete APUSH this year is two-fold. For one, it appeals to collegiate interviewers as a higher standard of academic rigor. Secondly, one might actually learn something of a deeper value in said college level courses. While we may not cover such a topic in depth, I especially hope to learn about the effects of music development on American culture. I find this particularly fascinating because as the "melting pot" of the world, America has been the forerunner in many musical revolutions. Also a point of interest to me is the development of ethics throughout history. Our assigned reading in AP Language and Composition goes hand in hand with this topic. As our sense of self grew as a nation, it appears as though many wrongs being committed finally found a face, and even though they took many years to halt, it is interesting to read about thousands of people being called out on accusations of indecency and inhumanity, just to pull the excuse of obliviousness and victim-hood. My historical figure of choice actually fits within both criterion. Wynton Marsalis, world renowned jazz trumpet master and the leader of a musical revolution himself. As an aspiring African American in the early twenties, he was also subjected to many of these aforementioned pressures and ethical dilemmas. Maybe I would just bask in his holiness, I'm not really sure, but he is an utter inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhich of the ethics of America do you find most appalling? Obviously slavery, Jim Crow laws, and other race-related things were horrible but which other results of poor morals and ethics bother you most, especially in current times?
DeleteMy name is Amanda Langston. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I want to challenge myself beyond the Gen Ed. experience. I also want to earn the college credits after the course and learn how to take AP tests. I am most interested in learning about World War 1 and World War 2. In World History Honors I saw the correlation between the two and the causes/effects from both wars and found them very interesting. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Abraham Lincoln because of his dedication to ending slavery which, to me, is also a very important and interesting topic of our nations history.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Brett Benson. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I wanted a better challenge then Gen Ed and to get the chance to receive a college credit for this class. I am interested in learning about the American Revolution and Civil War because they were the beginnings of our country and greatly helped to form it to how it is today. If i could meet one historical figure it would be FDR because of how big of a role he played in our country with getting the United States through the Great Depression and helping the United States win World War 2.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Derrick Hicks. I decided to the class because teachers came into my world history class and told me it would get me farther than any of the other history classes. I am interested in learning about the revolutionary war and the aftermath and the war of 1812. I want to learn about the revolution to see why this nation was established and how. I also want to see a new view on the war of 1812 because it is disputed. I would like to meet the boxer Jack Johnson who became a champions in the early 1900s south and was the first black champion.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Colleen McTier (colleen.mctier) and I decided to take APUSH because it looks better for colleges than gen. ed. two topics i would be interested in learning about this year are the child labor laws that took place in the US and more about integration because i think that hose two topics would intrigue me he most. if i could meet any historical figure in US history it would have to be Abraham Lincoln because of all the great things he did throughout his life.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chris Cummins and my reasoning behind taking APUSH my junior year is to further my knowledge of our great nation and to add merit to my college applications. Two topics I am eager to learn more about are the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. These are two of the more recent wars in our country's history and the two I know the least about. I'm always up for educating myself in more areas because it makes me a more interesting person to talk to and I can connect with more interesting people as well. If I could meet any American icon, it would be Ronald Reagan. He was one of the nation's most well-liked presidents and he also had a very interesting life. He also played a large role in the resolution of the Cold War, and has a presidential library dedicated to him.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris! My name in Olivia and I have to agree with you about expanding your knowledge. By obtaining more information and being able to restate it in your own words allows an overall well rounded person. Another benefit of becoming more intelligent is when you're friends ask you a question, you're able to answer it confidently and be seen as "smart."I too take an interest in our Presidents. I never knew that our President, Ronald Reagan was given a presidential library so thank you for introducing new information to me. To be fair and give you a new fact about Reagan, his nickname was Dutch!
DeleteHi, I'm Emily Jensen! You can also find me under musicfreak1108 (that's what you get for being a band nerd!). I'm really excited to take APUSH this year because I had a really positive experience taking AP World History last year. I enjoyed gaining insight into different cultures that I previously had no knowledge of, and I hope we can do the same thing by going deeper into the history of our own country! This year, I am interested in learning more about the motives and effects of the American Revolution, since that is such a complex issue and the defining moment that propelled us to what our country is today. In addition, I hope we can go in depth about how the position of the United States in world politics changed over time, since that global perspective can give more insight into issues at home. If I had the honor to meet any influential figure in US history, I would choose to meet Sojourner Truth, because she was an important spokesperson for both the early abolutionist and feminist movements.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Dillon Benally. I decided to take AP U.S.History because I felt that I could push myself farther than the average student. I also wanted to learn alot more about the history of the United States and get a bigger, more described view on it. I would really like to know more about the for say,"Cowboys and Indians era". Another thing I would like to know more about is the Civil War. If I could meet any historical figure from the history of the United States, it would most likely be Abraham Lincoln. To me he is a really inspiring historical figure with all of the things that he was able to accomplish. Knowing the life style that he had come from.
ReplyDeletehi dillon, my name is jared trudeau. what is it about the cowboys and indians is it that interests you most? i have always been interested in them myself.
DeleteHi Dillon. My name is Amanda Langston. I found it interesting that you want to learn more about the Cowboys and Indians. I didn't even think about that when I was writing my answers. I want to learn about them, also. It sounds very interesting to learn about!
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ReplyDeleteHi my name is Robert Arteaga! I decided to take AP U.S. History this year to earn college credit and because last year I took AP World History I feel I am well prepared for the amount of reading that goes into this class. The first topic I am really looking forward to learning about in this class is how World War 2 helped the U.S.A. get out of the Great Depression because I have always found it interesting how the war created many jobs for men and women. The second topic I am interested in learning about is the Space Race because I want to learn about the first reactions Americans had towards the idea of placing a satellite in space. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. history it would be Martin Luther King, Jr. because his work to end racial segregation and racial discrimination has always reminded me that one person can have a huge impact on a society and meeting him would be an absolute honor.
ReplyDeleteHello Robert! (I believe we had french class last year together?) I found it interesting that you were excited about the Space Race. It's definitely a good topic to write a research paper on!
DeleteMy name is Olivia Ward. I believe my username is "Livy Ward" I am interested in taking AP U.S. History because it'll be a true challenge for me. History is not my best subject but I figured I couldn't pass up an opportunity to improve my knowledge and become better prepared for college. I have been told that AP is one of the best courses a student can take due to the way it prepares you for college and the different types of skills you learn, such as: testing taking, studying, note taking, etc. It is also a great privilege to be given the chance to earn college credit while in high school. I am extremely interested in the true effect of our President's. We talk about President's and they run our country but no one ever talks about the long term effects that they cause our nation.Another interesting topic would be going in depth with the effect of technology on America. Even though we have had nation changing events occur, such as wars and depressions, technology never stopped advancing which intrigues me because this never ending technology has created our country today. If I could meet one historical character it would be Martin Luther King, Jr. simply because he did something that completely changed America and his legacy still lives on today. His accomplishments relate back to the long term effects of people on our nation and it would just be jaw dropping to be able to meet a man who changed our country forever.
ReplyDeleteHello Olivia! My name is Amanda and I also am looking forward to getting prepared for colllege with the tests and skills you mentioned. I'm also intrested in the effect of technology in America because lately it seems to have become very influential.
DeleteMy name is Ben Hoffman. I decided to take APUSH because it was a much better choice for me than gen. ed. would have been, and i also wanted to get the college credit. The two topics i am looking forward to learning about are the Revolutionary war, and the Civil war because they were such defining moments for our country. If I could meet any historical figure, then I would want to meet Thomas Jefferson because of the revolutionary ideas he had for the development of our country and the hope he gave early Americans.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rachel Dieman and my username is Racheleah13. I decided to take AP U.S. History this year because I enjoy being challenged in class and I find history very interesting. Two topics I would like to learn about this year are the Watergate Scandal and the Cold War because they have been only briefly discussed in any history class I have taken. If I had the chance to meet any historical figure, it would be Harriet Tubman because of the amazing things she accomplished with the Underground Railroad.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! I find it interesting that you chose Harriet Tubman as your historical figure you'd like to meet. I find her work with the Underground Railroad very inspirational and brave. It would be a very fascinating topic to learn about, and I hope we will cover it this coming year!
DeleteMy name is Caitlan Patcher, but I go by the nickname Cady. My username is caitlan.patcher. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I know it will be a challenging class and I am very interested in the way our country began. I wold also like to receive some college credits from the AP exam. I'm very interested in learning more details about the Civil War because its result united our country and one of my ancestors fought in it. I would also like to learn more about the Salem Witch Trials because I had an ancestor that sat on the court of the trials and was against what they were trying to do. I if could meet one historical figure I would want to meet Abraham Lincoln because he had no formal education and was still able to become president and unite our country.
ReplyDeleteHi Cady, I'm Kyla. I saw that you were interested in the Salem Witch Trials, and I thought that was interesting. It's crazy that you have a relative that was there for that and what not. I also wanted to learn about the Civil War, which is why I noticed your comment. Does your family have any documentation of an actual trial from Salem?
DeleteMy name is Mackenzie Hudson and my username is mackenziehudson157. I decided to take APUSH this upcoming year because I really want to challenge myself. I don't feel like the Gen. Ed. class would push me to my full potential so I want to try my absolute hardest to become a stronger student through AP. I'm really interested in learning about the wars America has participated in, particularly both of the World Wars and the Vietnam War. A historical figure that I find absolutely fascinating is George Washington. I visited Mt. Vernon a few summers ago and I was captivated by all the history. I think he was a wonderful and strong leader and it would be amazing to have a face-to-face conversation with him!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kevin Bui and I decided to take AP US History because I thought that it would be a good chance to earn college credit and the class will be more challenging than a standard history class. I am interested to learn about the Civil War next year because it is an important historical event and its outcome could have changed many things we see today. I would also like to learn about the assassination of John F. Kennedy because he was a great president and could have done great things for the country. If I could meet one historical figure I would choose to meet Martin Luther King Jr. because he stood up for a good cause and must have had a lot of courage to stand up for what he believed in at the time he did.
ReplyDeleteMy Name Is Ryan Gorman And I decided to take APUSH because I did not want to take any regular classes and I enjoy learning about history. I feel that we as a people must learn mistakes made in history so that we do not repeat them and may grow from them and better ourselves. My favorite thing to learn about is war history so naturally this wil be one of the things i look forward to studying this upcoming year. As for the other topic, i would like to learn more about the founding fathers and all of the other amazing people that have helped advance this country and shaped it into what it is today. If I could meat any historical figure in US history, i would like to meet Ronald Reagan because he was, in my opinion, the best president and I believe he would have some ideas on how to set our country straight.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Stpehen Lee and my email is Stephen.lee.1919. I took APUSH because I wanted to have more epxerience in an AP class for Senior year and to see what College would be like. I really enjoyed the Cold War and WWII but during World HIstory H we didn't spend as much time as i would have hoped for. So for Junior Year I hope we study those two wars in depth. I would like to learn more about Franklin D. Roosevelt and ask him how and why he wanted to be president during the Great Depression, i would also like to know his views of Herbert Hoover that was president before him.
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DeleteHey Stephen I also think that learning about FDR will be really cool. Other than leading us out of the Great Depression what do you think is the greatest things he did as president?
DeleteHey Stephen! What parts of the Cold War and WW2 do you want to learn more about? The War front or the cultural changes within America? I personally want to know how the American culture may have changed during these wars.
DeleteI am Excel Ortega and I am born outside of the US. I grew up in the Philippines, surrounded by an entirely different culture and history. As an outsider, taking this course is an excellent way to understand more about my second home. During the World War II, America and the Philippines fought side by side to fight against the invading Japanese army. I already know the Philippine's side of the story so now I want to learn about America's part. The Great Depression is also an interesting topic to learn about. If I was given the power to travel back in time to meet a US historical figure, I would meet Harriet Tubman. Her strong resolve and determination to save people was inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHello Excel, my name is Emma Weaver. We had Chemistry together last year. I find it so interesting that you grew up in the Philippines! I didn't know that before now. I'm also interested in America's part during World War II, although we have heard stories here and there, I'm excited for the details! What was your favorite, or most memorable fact about the Phillippines side during World War II?
DeleteHey Excel, it's very cool how you grew up in the Philippines and now you're in America with a whole new culture and history about it. Since you have lived in America for awhile now, are the two cultures similiar in any way? I will definitely ask you about some of the Philippine history some time!
DeleteMy name is Chrissy Badalamenti and my username is chrissybadalamenti. I decided to take APUSH this year because I have always loved challenging myself academically and history is one of the subjects that has never failed to captivate me. I have also heard many great things about the class from my siblings and other students that have taken APUSH. I am most interested in learning about the Roarin’ 20’s and the Great Depression because the contrast between these two time periods fascinates me. I would love to learn more about what happened during both of these extreme times in our nation’s history and how each one affected the future of America. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Franklin Delano Roosevelt because I think his contributions to rebuilding the United States after the Depression were massive. I would find it very interesting to ask him about things like the New Deal, the Agriculture Adjustment Administration, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
ReplyDeleteHey Chrissy, it's Haley.I've also always found history fascinating, which is why i decided to take the challenge of the APUSH class. I would also like to learn more about the Great Depression and how it affected the future of America. However, I do not know much about the 1920's, so hopefully this class will teach me more about that interesting time period.
DeleteMy name is Lexie Jaquish. I decided to take APUSH this year because I want to challenge myself as well as earn collage credits by taking the AP test at the end of the year. I am most interested in learning about the civil war because it was a major struggle America faced for equal rights. I also look forward to learning about the 1920s because I have always found them interesting. The historical figure I would most like to meet would be Martin Luther King Jr. because his dedication and his fight for equality is very inspirational and without it the world would be a very different place.
ReplyDeleteI love that you're interested in the roaring twenties. The era itself, in my opinion, is what was really the foundation for "American morals." Do you think the Civil War was started because of slavery or states rights? I noticed you said that it was a major struggle America faced for equal rights, so I'm assuming you think slavery.
DeleteMy name is Justin Chen and I decided to take APUSH this year because my goal is to succeed in life and I believe that by taking challenging classes in high school it would better prepare me for college and to reach my goal in the future. This year, I look forward to learning about the great depression and comparing it to the economical situation we are in today as well as the american revolution because I skimmed over it in 8th grade but never really went into great detail on the subject and i feel that by being an american, I should know more about the event that started our nation. The historical figure that I would like to meet most would probably be John Locke because his philosophies about natural rights directed many people including the American revolutionaries towards ideas of freedom and also because he is among one of the most influential men to have ever walked the earth.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Courtney Sutton and my login name is (courtneysutton7). I decided to take the AP History class because I have always been interested in history and AP class looks good on a college applications. The two topics that I am most interested in for this class are: Civil Rights and the American Political system. I am firm believer in the idea that all people are equal no matter the color of their skin. I see many places that the political system of the US can be changed for the better. If I could meet any person from history it would be Dr. Martin Luther King. He was not afraid of standing up for what was right and just.Dr. King's ideas for civil rights were so far ahead of his time and have had such a profound effect for all Americans.He has always inspired me to be a better person and treat others as equals.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kyla Munoz. I decided to take AP U.S. History because I felt it would challenge me in a way that my general education history class last year did not. Knowing that the U.S. has a unique background, I am hoping to learn more in-depth things about our country and its orgins. The two topics I would like to learn about this year are the Civil War and significant soldiers and generals in each specific battle of that war. I want to learn about these topics because a couple years ago I read the “Killer Angels” and the way a single battle in the Civil War was described made me intrigued about the entire war. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. History, it would be General Robert E. Lee. I would want to meet this man because he seemed to be a very complex and intelligent person. In addition, he knew that the Civil War was not only about slavery even though he was a confederate general.
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DeleteMy name is Augustine Wheeler. I decided to take AP U.S. History, because I have done very well in past history classes, and I would like a challenge this time; one such challenge, that once completed will give me a college credit. This year I look forward to learning more about the Civil Rights movement and how it helped our country become as fortunate as it is today. I also would like to learn more about the Great Depression and learn about how it began in greater detail. If I could meet one historical figure in U.S. history it would be U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt, because it would be incredible to learn how one man who became president during the Great Depression was thrust into a duty to lead America out of hard times.
ReplyDeleteHey AC! Just like you, I think that meeting Franklin D. Roosevelt would be a fantastic event. To get some insight on how a president led his nation out of hard times would be phenomenal and greatly increase my knowledge on the topic of the Great Depression.
DeleteI am Kalen Schack. Honestly, I made the choice to take AP U.S. History because I like the weighted GPA and I will hopefully get some college credit. This year I'm interested in learning more about the American Revolution and the Cold War. I'm interested in learning about the cold war because I feel that I didn't learn enough or understand enough about it last year, and I'm interested in the American Revolution because I just like revolutions in general because learning about them feels empowering. If I could meet one person in American history I would meet John D. Rockefeller. I would meet Rockefeller because he used his intelligence to monopolize oil and create Standard Oil, the largest oil refiner in the world, which, in turn, made him millions of dollars (which is a topic I am quite interested in).
ReplyDeleteHello my name is Sami Dalessio and I decided to take AP U.S history because I have always had a passion for history and wanted to go in more depth by taking a challenging class. This year I am excited to learn about the civil war and how it shaped our country, and I also want to learn more about the American Revolution because I havent been taught on that subject in a long time. The one historical figure I would definetly want to meet would be President Lincoln because he is by far my favorite president. I would love to hear what he has to say about America and how he brought us to become one nation.
ReplyDeleteHi Sami, my name is Dillon Benally(you should know who i am). I find it very interesting that you want to learn more about the American Revolution. I have had a long interest in learning more about it as well since I was last taught on that subject. What part of it are you most interested in, or do you just want a better look at the whole thing?
DeleteHey Sami! I also have a passion for history, which is why i decided to participate in such a challenging class. The Civil War is a time period I feel was never covered enough. I find Abraham Lincoln a very fascinating man. He is the historical figure I would enjoy meeting as well. I would also want to learn more about President Lincoln's involvement in the Civil War, as well as his contribution in the ending of slavery.
DeleteMy name is Gabrielle Lucero and my username is GML.7122. I decided to take APUSH this year because I wanted to challenge myself academically and to get a glimpse of how college will be. I also thought that the possibilty of receiving college credit would be a nice benefit. One topic that I'm loooking forward to learning this year would be the "Roaring Twenties" and how it later brought the Great Depression. I find these intriguing because of how the cultural edge of the 1920s changed American culture forever and how our country was able to recover and overcome the stuggle of the Great Depression. I'm also interested in learing the American point of veiw during WWI and WWII because our class did not have time to go into detail about that. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Martin Luther King,Jr. because of his work in the Civil Rights Movement and his perseverance for his dream of equality in America.
ReplyDeleteHey Gabrielle! There was a lot that happened during the "Roaring Twenties", was there anything in particular you wanted to learn more about? Like the blossom of jazz music or the strive for women's equality.
DeleteHey Gabby! I was also intrigued on how America's culture was changed even though they plunged into the worlds worst ever recorded depression. The fact that something so depressing affected America's way of life and culture was very surprising and is truly a topic that I would gladly go in-depth on.
DeleteMy Name is Chantz Spears (spears.chantz) and I chose to take part in APUSH because I have always enjoyed history, especially little known facts, and I am pursuing college credits like every one else here. This year I am most interested in learning about The American Revolution, do to it being how our country was started, and segregation in America weather it be African Americans and the Jim Crow Laws or the Japanese internment camps (etc.) because it is interesting to see how America's Government justified those segregations. If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. History, it would be John F. Kennedy because he was able to diffuse problems such as the Cuban missile crisis, and was one of the most beloved presidents of all time.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Katelyn Hilde and my username is katelynnhlide.I decided to take part of APUSH this year because i have a passion for learning history and challenging myself by taking a college class. One of the topics I am excited to learn about are the Cold War because I want to see how such tension between two countries did not lead to a war and how it was prevented. Another area of American history I am thrilled to learn about is the Great Depression because I want to see how it affected Americans and how America recovered from such a low point in the history of the United States. If I could meet one person in United States history it would be Rosa Parks, because I takes a strong woman to stand up for what she believes in. I would ask her how she had the confidence to stand up not only for herself, but the whole African American community in a time when it was agasint the odds, especially for a woman, to make such a stand defy the goverment and laws opposed upon the African American's.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Olivia Thomas. My user name is olivia.tessa. I decided to take APUSH this year because I wanted to take a more challenging course then GenEd American History. Two things I look forward to learning about this coming year are the Revolutionary War (because it was the start of our country) and the USA's involvement in World War II. If I could meet any American historical figure it would be Orville and Wilbur Wright because they invented the first airplane which impacted how we travel across the country and to other countries today. I would also like to meet Mark Twain. He shaped American literature into what it is today.
ReplyDeleteHey Olivia, it's Kristi. I thought it was interesting that you wanted to meet the Wright brothers. When I lived in North Carolina, my family took a trip to Kitty Hawk, which is the place that the brothers conducted many of their experiments. Without the invention of the airplane, we wouldn't be able to travel or trade with the many countries of the world.If you ever get a chance, go visit Kitty Hawk, North Carolina!!
DeleteMy name is Cassie Hunsaker. I decided to take APUSH because it is a challenging class and the regular class would not offer that. I also decided on APUSH because it looks great on college applications. The 2 events I would like to learn about are the Civil War and the lasting effects of the Great Depression. These events changed our country forever, and were important in shaping it into the great nation it is today. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Martin Luther King, Jr. because of his courage to stand up for what he knew was right; his actions and legacy impacted the country then and still does.
ReplyDeleteHey Cassie! I'm so excited we're both taking APUSH this year. I'm also interested in the Civil War and the Great Depression. How do think the Great Depression has shaped our nation into what it has become today?
DeleteMy name is Kimberly Bui. I decided to take AP U.S history because I heard it is a rigorous class, and I like a challenge! This year I hope to learn more about the Vietnam War, because my father is Vietnamese. The war affected him greatly, and I don't know enough about the war to truly be able to understand what he went through. As a result, I want to learn more about the topic. I also want to learn more about The Great Depression because it seems there is still a lot more I can learn about it. As far as meeting a historical figure, I think I would have to choose Gandhi. In history he shows a great amount of courage, and was also loved and respected by many for his incredible achievements. To meet a man as great as Gandhi would be an honor.
ReplyDeleteSorry! I didn't thoroughly read the question. If I had to meet a U.S historical figure, I would have to choose Martin Luther King Jr. He was an amazing man, who fought for what he believed in. That takes both courage and motivation.
Delete1. My name is Tyler Mumford.
ReplyDelete2. I decided to take APUSH this year because I took AP World History last year, and I enjoyed the challenge AP History classes provide to me. I also enjoy how in depth I can learn the material.
3. Two topcs that I would like to learn more about are, the U.S involvement in World War 2, and also the Cold War, especially the Bay of Pigs invasion.
4. If I could meet anyone in history, it would be Abraham Lincoln, because of how amazing of a man he was and for what he did for our country.
My name is Maddie Christensen. I made the decision to be in APUSH this year because I enjoy learning about US History. I find learning the history of the United States a lot more interesting than learning about European History because it is a lot more personal to me and it camptures my attention better. The two topics that I am looking forward to learning about are the Civil War and the Civil Rights movements. If I were able to meet a historical figure it would most definately be Abraham Lincoln because he had such an interesting life and was an honest and incredible leader for our country.
ReplyDeleteHey Maddie! I am glad to see we share the same common interest in the Civil War! I can't wait to start learning about it!
DeleteHi everybody!! My name is Sarah Huffman and my username is shuff0508. I decided to take APUSH because I would not be challenged in a gen ed class and Coach Walker is pretty awesome :) I would like to learn about the US involvement in the Cold War and World War II because I have always been interested in those topics but I haven't had the opportunity to have the right education and learn everything about them. I would like to meet Roosevelt to understand how he kept this cool during America's depression.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Justin Seganti. My username is jmseganti@gmail.com. I took AP US History because I want to get college credit, I don't want to go down to general education classes, and I want to challenge myself.I would like to learn more about the civil war because I have not went into high detail in this topic and would like to to be better educated. Another topic I would like to learn more about is each president, I only know the most famous ones and I want to know a lot more. I would like to meet George Washington so I could talk to him about his opinion about the United States and to see the difference of the United States from back then to now.
ReplyDeleteHello Justin. I thought it was interesting that you wanted to learn more about each president because i never thought about that and I'm guessing that they probably had interesting lives too. I'm excited to learn about the president's too!
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ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Emma Weaver. My username is Emma_Weaver. (It connected me to a blog I forget I had made forever ago, haha) I decided to take AP U.S. History this year because I wanted to experience an AP class and push myself into doing more homework and "outside of the classroom" reading during the school year. I also decided to take APUSH because I love U.S. History and I have a feeling I wouldn't have enjoyed it as much in a General Education class. One topic I am interested in learning about this year in APUSH is World War 2 because in World History last year we caught a glimpse of what the United States went through, and I'm looking forward to zeroing in on the details. The second topic I'm interested to learn about are the Thirteen Colonies and how each one was unique. I'm interested in the Thirteen Colonies because they were each different in there own ways and I'm curious as to how each of these differences played out. If I could meet any historical figure in the U.S. History I would choose Helen Keller because she is such an inspirational women with all of her achievements and she has motivated me over the years to achieve the best I possibly could.
ReplyDeleteHello Emma:) I found it interesting that you wanted to learn more about the thirteen colonies! That topic never crossed my mind while I was writing my response, so I'm glad you said something!
DeleteMy name is Sarah Lengua. I'm taking APUSH because I love history, and I feel like there's a lot to learn. I'm interested in learning about the Vietnam War because of all the controversy surrounding it, especially the use of agent orange, and the Industrial Revolution in the United States because of how it affects our lives even today, especially when you're looking at things like population and the environment. If I could meet any historical figure I would choose Rachel Carson. As someone who really cares about the environment, she's a personal hero of mine because of how hard she worked for what she believed in.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Just like you, I said I wanted to learn more about the Vietnam War because I feel there is still much to learn about it. Is your interest in the environment what began your curiosity in agent orange? After reading what you had to say about Rachel Carson I can't help but wonder who she is. I don't know much about her, but now I look forward to one day learning more about her!
DeleteMy name is Tyler Drayton. I'm taking APUSH because I like learning about history. I feel that if you know about your history it will better prepare yourself for the future. I'm interested in learning about the Cold War and about feelings of the soldiers. I would also like to know more about World War II and the advancing technologies and how that affected the outcome of the war. If I could ever meet a historical person I would like to meet Theodore Roosevelt, because of all the accomplishments that he made that helped our Country in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kristen Wunder. I am taking AP U.S. History this year because I would like to get a head start on college and raise my GPA. In APUSH this year I am most interested in learning about the Great Depression and our past presidents. I am interested on the Great Depression because the causes and effects have always been an interest of mine and I would like to learn more on the effect it had on American society. I am interested in learning about the impacts our past presidents have made to change the way we live today. If I could meet any historical figure it would be Martin Luther King Jr because he helped to end segregation with his motivating speeches
ReplyDeleteand actions. Also,he stood up for what he believed in and that isn't common in today's society.
Hello, my name is Connor Rosser and I decided to take AP U.S. History because I wanted to challenge myself and potentially earn college credit. I would like to learn about the Gulf War and the Mexican-American War because they are the only two U.S conflicts I don't know much about.If I could meet any historical figure in U.S. history it would be Dwight Eisenhower because of his role in the planning and execution of D-Day.
ReplyDeleteMy name Brandon Browne. I decided to take AP US History because I didn't want to take the regular class and I wanted to possibly get college credit from taking this one. Two topics I want to learn about are the American Revolution because the US gained independence through that war, and the Civil War because it reunited the nation and helped to end slavery. If I could meet any historical figure in US history, it would be Abraham Lincoln because he was a great leader and he is one of the most important figures in US history and world history.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Micah Stoddard and I decided to take APUSH to get out of a gen ed class and AP always looks better. I'm interested in understanding more about the presidents, to see what it takes too become the president and how much work it is. Also I would like to learn about the underground societies in our nation such as the free masons(its just interesting). I would like to meet Christopher Columbus because he found the Americas, the biggest part of the us history. Also because I would like to understand how all the events in the early foundation of America played out.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chris Stull and I chose to challenge myself in the APUSH class in order to create higher-level thinking and to hopefully gain the AP credit. Basically, im interested in going in-depth about the progress of the United States and how we got to be where we are today throughout history. Mainly, I would enjoy what happened through most of the wars in our country's past such as Gettysburg and WW2 and how presidents changed our course throughout history. The main figure that stands out to me is President John F. Kennedy due to his influential speeches and his good intentions for our country.
ReplyDeleteI'm Kristi Poling and my username is Kristil.Poling. I decided to take APUSH my junior year to give myself an opportunity to gain college credit. I also felt that after taking WHAP last year, i would be hurting myself by not challenging myself to APUSH. I would love to learn more about pop culture throughout the centuries, especially in the 1900's. In addition, I'd love to learn about the Civil Rights Movement and the usage of spies in all of the wars. One person I'd like to meet is Amelia Earhart because she was the first woman to set many records in the field of aviation. She also represents the power and bravery of women.
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DeleteI won't have internet access starting tomorrow since I will be in Japan until August 5th. I've sent you and Mr. Walker a couple emails but haven't gotten a reply so I'm guessing that the emails got caught in spam. I know when we talked in school you told me that there was something you were going to send me. I was wondering if that is still an option for makeup work. Since I won't have internet access, I also won't be able to read the 2nd book. Please email me so we can figure something out. Thank you.
My name is Zachary Schulz and I have decided to take APUSH because I love the challenge it will bring. I am looking for a difficult class that will keep me focused. The two topics I am most interested in are the American Revolution and the Civil War. These two historical events are some of the most crucial in all of American history from what I have learned so far. The man I would like to meet would be George Washington because he was the first president and would want to ask him questions regarding what he was expecting for the country and if the United States is on par with his expectations.
ReplyDeleteHello Zack, my name is Sedona, and I really like the fact that we both posted our information at 4 AM, we probably don't both have insomnia and stay up until at least 11 AM everyday, but that's another story. The Civil War and American Revolution interest me too!
DeleteMy name is Austen Browne and I have decided to take APUSH because i want a challenge that the Gen-Ed class can not give to me. I want to learn new things and be challenged in a class. The two topics I am most interested in is the Civil War and the American Revolution. I am very interested in the battles of each war and the turning points. These two wars have changed American history for the better and i would love to learn more about it. The man i would most like to meet is Abraham Lincoln and ask him questions about the Civil War
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ryan Goettl. I decided to take AP U.S. History to challenge myself and possibly earn college credit. The two topics that interest me the most are the Great Depression and the American Revolution because these were both defining times for our nation and helped shape what our country is today. If i could meet any U.S. historical figure, it would be Martin Luther King Jr. because of his tremendous bravery to stand up for what he knew whas right. He is living proof that one person can make a difference and have a lasting effect throughout the world.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jadyn Curtis. I decided to take APUSH because I was not to fond of taking gen ed history and the opportunity to receive college credit was very appealing. The two things I am most interested in learning about are the Manhattan Project and Christopher Columbus. In any history class I've taken we have never gone into much detail about the Manhattan Project so I want to know more about it. Then I would like to learn more about what Christopher Columbus did when he founded the Americas because I've read that he did some horriblle things to the natives. Someone I would like to meet is Martin Luther King jr. because I would like to talk to him about how he fought for what he believed in until he died and I want to know what gave him the motivation to keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mia Moss. I decided to take APUSH because I have always been passionate about learning about history and how it has affected our world today. I also wanted to take the opportunity to recieve college credit. Two things I'm most excited to learn about this year are the foundation ideas of the US government and more detail on Benjamin Franklin because I find him interesting. If I could meet any historical figure in history it would be Benjamin Franklin because he was such an incredible and persuading person that formed so many of the ideas that our country was founded on as well as being a major part in establishing our freedom as a county.
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