U.S. Government Thought Provoker 9/23- 10/2

Please respond with your thoughts on a separate piece of paper.

The filibuster developed as an important tool to protect the political minority in the Senate from being completely dominated by the majority party. Describe how the filibuster functions today and contrast that with how it functioned in the past.  Which kind of filibuster do you believe is better for our system? Should the filibuster still have a place in our system?

U.S. History Thought Provoker 9/23 - 10/2

Please respond on a separate sheet of paper with your thoughts. 

During America's industrial expansion around the turn of the 20th century we saw more and more women entering the industrial workforce.  This would have a dramatic impact on the developing movement to secure the right to vote for women. Why?

U.S. Government Thought Provoker

Using the Constitution identify and describe at least three powers granted specifically to Congress 

U.S. History Thought Provoker 9/15-9/20

Describe the primary difference between the development of The Great Northern Railroad and the other major East/West railroads. (Hint: Check your textbook)

U.S History Thought Provoker 9/6-9/13

A single event in the 1800's nearly destroyed the cattle industry in Montana.  What was that event?  

Respond in a complete sentence on a separate sheet and turn it in to me when you return to class. 

                                          Waiting for a Chinook   C.M Russell 

U.S. Government 9/6-9/13 Thought Provoker

If you look at page 3 of your copy of the rough draft of the Declaration of Independence you will notice a paragraph beginning with the phrase, "He has waged war against human nature..." As you read this paragraph you will notice that it seems to refer to the institution of slavery.  We know that because the passage is in italics that it was removed for the final draft.  Why do you think this particular paragraph didn't make the final cut?

Respond on a separate sheet and turn it in to me the next time you are in class.