A Time of Crisis

     As we near the end of the first volume of Exploring America, we are coming up to a time of crisis in our country. Slavery has reached it's peak and divisions are growing in the Union. The reality of sectionalism is upon us, and these differences are causing our country to grow apart. Everyone is shouting, "My way is best!", and tensions are rising. This will prove fatal for our nation this week. Compromises had been made, but nothing can prevent the conflict that is brewing from reaching dangerous levels. We are stumbling towards war and the future is uncertain.
     This week you will witness a divided nation proceed to the point of war. Once shots are fired, it will be too late for either side to back down. This will prove to be a bloody war with many lives lost. Do you think the war was inevitable?

     Today, we had a lively discussion filled time together with Mark Twain and a slave present. No one could believe their eyes! It was a real treat!

 It wouldn't be right to have guests and not serve goodies, right? Plus, it is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation and Halloween. We had to eat!

A little healthy food

Not so healthy lava cake with worms

Chips from the harvest bounty

We have one more week until Thanksgiving break! Can you believe how fast time is going? Now is the time to work hard and not slack off. You have your 1st semester project coming up, so plan your time wisely.

Here is your homework for the week:

-Read Unit 12
-Choose 1 Unit Project to complete
-Bible: write out Isaiah 2:2-4
-American Voices: read "Cornerstone Speech, and Abraham Lincoln's First Inaugural Address
-Work on Timeline
-Start collecting information for your semester project

* if you have any assignments missing, please be sure to get them in before the break!