A Just War?

US Students,
From your Options Perspective that we have synthesized out the last two class periods please write a post on the following question:
"Was the Spanish American War a just War?" 
Please ensure that you support your argument with historical evidence from your Options packet, Choices readings, and/or discussions you had with your group members.  This is due by Next Thursday 3/1.
Mr. K  

100 Years Later and the Lasting Impact of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

Last March 25th was the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. To mark that occasion, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis published this editorial in the Washington Post.  Time Magazine also published this article .

How important do you think this story is to us today? Why?

Modern Day Philanthropists

US Students,
This link  http://givingpledge.org/  is to the "Giving Pledge". 
This link will allow you to see how a small percentage of wealthy Americans view and use their weatlh for the greater good.  Modern day philanthropy for sure. Some of the names will look very familiar so browse and pick ONE that looks interesting. 
Your assignment is to open the link and pick ONE peron or couple and post what you think about how they are using their wealth...very very open ended here.  So just some opinion and thought. 
Mr.K