Today we reviewed the summary of the introductory section of yesterday's colonial reading.
In your presentations, focus on how the background to the colony tells part of the emerging American story; a nation born out of faith, freedom and the pursuit of happiness.
As well, the article suggests that America developed its own identity because of three factors:
- The adventurous mood of the colonists and their discontent with the ways of the past
- The frontier and the need to overcome its challenges and harness its opportunities
- The diversity of culture
To what extent do you find this in your research concerning your colony?
Part 2:
Next, we discussed the US financial crisis and the Senate's proposed solution.
The following article brings you up to speed on the latest developments.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081002/ap_on_bi_ge/financial_meltdown;_ylt=Ai7RqAnjoz6IMByQB.zH0H.s0NUE
Part 3:
See the link at the bottom of the page from Stanford's Political Communication Lab. We used this site to watch a series of campaign ads from the election. The ads include special interest groups and political action committees (PAC's) that are free to spend money and express their views. Such spending is not counted against the campaign coffers of the official candidates, and as such they can have a harder edge and be more aggressive because although they support a particular candidate, the candidate himself does not bear any direct responsibility for the ad.
Can you identify some trends or general strategies used in these ads? Be ready to discuss this on Friday.
Part 4:
If possible, watch the Vice Presidential debate tonight. It's Biden v. Palin under the lights in St. Louis, Missouri - The "Show Me" state.
