Mt. Carmel High School

Week 20

There is one final holiday that I wanted you to get a chance to learn about. It is flag Day. If you would like to know more about Flag Day, click here.

Monday - . During the Presidency of George Herbert Walker Bush the United States was quite active in foreign affairs. You will be reading an article from the American President project that focuses on the foreign policy of President George HW Bush. For each of the sections listed, briefly summarize the Presidents position and then explain whether you agree or disagree with the actions of the United States.

Panama
End of the Cold War
German Unification
Persian Gulf War
New World Order/Somalia and Yugoslavia

(A-20)

Tuesday-   Bill Clinton took office in 1993 and served 2 terms as President. Today you are going to visit  The Clinton Years at CNN. You will be studying a timeline of significant events that occurred during the Clinton Presidency. For each year, choose the most significant event in the area of foreign policy. You must look at both sides of the Timeline.  After you have listed your 8 events, tell me which foreign policy event was the best success for the Clinton Administration and which foreign policy event was the greatest failure for the Clinton Administration. Be sure to explain those choices.  (A-20)

 Today, you must also send me  4 questions with answers that the class will be able to answer while you present your stamp from the 1990's
 Stamp Questions (A-12)

Lab Day- Today you will present your stamps to the class. We will all be answering the questions that have been generated.

If time permits today, we will look at some of the major issues in current society by examining a variety of Political Cartoons.  

Friday- Here is a Study Guide for your final exam. I will be available in class to answer any questions that you might have.