Fledgling Country

The United States is a pretty young country when you put it in historic perspective. We declared our independence over 230 years ago, and won. Now what? The founders had a lot of decisions to make concerning how to develop our nation. As we have learned, they definitely had their ups and downs. As young as our country is, it isn't the youngest. Montenegro, a small country in Europe restructured and became a new nation in July of 2006.

Question to Consider:

What problems might a new country encounter? When answering, think about a variety of different things. Don't just use the United States as a reference point.

What Makes a Good Leader

President Obama is now a month into his presidency. He was elected as our 44th president because many Americans were impressed with his good leadership qualities. Whether or not he will be a good leader remains to be seen. The early presidents we've discussed in class also exhibited good leadership qualities.

Questions to Consider:

Drawing on what we've learned and your own personal experiences, what makes a good leader? In your opinion, who are some of our history's greatest leaders, and why do you feel that way? What makes you a good leader?

Chapter 9 Test Review

Need help with Washington's presidency? Strict and loose construction got you down? Well then you've come to the right place. Let me know any snags you run into while studying and I'll be sure to help out. I usually respond every 15-20 minutes so be patient! Read through other posters because they may have already asked your question. Tomorrow I'll have a new topic on the blog for you to get some extra credit.