Mr. Barbuto's History Classes

Frost/Nixon

2012-01-21T14:25:00.001-05:00

The first video is from 60 Minutes on CBS from 1977, right before the Frost/Nixon interviews originally aired.

The second video is probably the most famous clip from the interview.

The third video is from the actual Frost/Nixon interviews where they are discussing Watergate.

Please comment about all three videos together by answering the following questions. This will count as TWO QUIZ GRADES and will be due on Friday. Please email your answers.
1. How do the video's compare to the movie Frost/Nixon?
2. If you lived in 1977, would you have watched the interviews, why or why not?
3. Do you feel that Pres. Nixon was sincere in the video's?
4. In your opinion, how did David Frost do, even though he was not considered to be a "real journalist"?
5. Since the three t.v. networks (NBC, ABC, CBS) passed on the interviews, do you think they regretted that decision, why or why not?

Pres. Johnson's Speech/Kent State University

2011-12-12T18:43:00.003-05:00

The first video is of Pres. Lyndon Johnson addressing the American public in March of 1968 and making two important statements, that the U.S. will seek peace in Vietnam and that he will not seek re-election in 1968. The second video is a compilation of images from Kent State University set to the song called "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. This song was written in response to the incident that happend in May of 1970. After watching the two videos, answer the following questions and email them in to me. This will count as two quiz grades and will be due by Friday, December, 16th. B-Block: maximum of 2 pages. C+D Blocks: maximum of 1.5 pages.
1. Should Pres. Johnson have looked to end the war in Vietnam, why or why not?
2. Was it a good decision to not seek re-election in 1968, why or why not?
3. By not seeking re-election, does it seem that he "gave up"?
4. If you were watching his speech, what would your reaction had been?
5. What was your opinion on the song "Ohio"?
6. Is the song a good explanation of what happened at Kent State?
7. What role do you think music played in the anti-war movement?
8. What do you think Pres. Richard Nixon thought of the song?

G.I. Bill of Rights Video

2011-10-05T19:06:00.000-04:00

The following video was created by the U.S. Military to educate soldiers about the benefits of the G.I. Bill of Rights. Your assignment is to watch the video, it is about 9 minutes long, and answer the following questions in the comment section below: A. What is your opinion of the video? B. Does the video do a good job in explaining the G.I. Bill of Rights? C. How does the video portray life for soldiers after World War II? D. Would you have taken advantage of this law and if so, which part would you have applied for first? This will be due on Wednesday, October 12th and will count as a TWO homework assignments. Please use complete sentences

Kent State Univeristy

2011-03-24T08:22:00.001-04:00

Watch the following video about the shooting of students at Kent State University protesting the Vietnam War in 1970. What do you think about the pictures used in the video? Do they help with describing what happened at Kent State University. Also, what effect do you think the song had on America when it was released after the incident. The song was written by Crosy, Stills, Nash, and Young. Honors students should write 2-3 paragraphs about the video. College level students should write 1-2 paragraphs. This is due tomorrow (Friday) and will count as a homework assignment

Pres. Kennedy Speech on Civil Rights

2011-01-24T13:02:00.003-05:00

The following video is the speech Pres. Kennedy gave to the country on civil rights. In three to five sentences give your feelings about the speech and how it would have made you feel to hear it live in 1963. Please post by Thursday and this will count as a homework assignment.

Frost/Nixon

2011-01-24T11:58:00.008-05:00

The first video is from 60 Minutes on CBS from 1977, right before the Frost/Nixon interviews originally aired.

The second video is probably the most famous clip from the interview.

The third video is from the actual Frost/Nixon interviews where they are discussing Watergate.

Please comment about all three videos together by answering the following questions. This will count as TWO QUIZ GRADES and will be due on Friday. Please email your answers.
1. How do the video's compare to the movie Frost/Nixon?
2. If you lived in 1977, would you have watched the interviews, why or why not?
3. Do you feel that Pres. Nixon was sincere in the video's?
4. How did David Frost do, even though he was not considered to be a "real journalist"?
5. Since, the three t.v. networks(NBC, ABC, CBS) passed on the interviews, do you think they regret that decision, why or why not?

Pres. Carter's Speach About Failed Rescue Attempt

2011-01-07T12:31:00.002-05:00

Watch the following speech President Jimmy Carter gave to the nation after the failed rescue attempt to save American hostages in Iran. What were your thoughts on the speech? Should he have tried another rescue mission? Please post by Tuesday, Jan. 11 and this will count as a homework assignment. Also, information from the speech should be used on the essay about the Iran Hostage Crisis when you take the test.

Pres. Nixon's Resignation Speach

2011-01-03T15:52:00.001-05:00

The following clip is of Pres. Richard Nixon resigning as President in 1974. You will watch the clip, it is only 4 minutes long, and write your opinion of his speech in three to five sentences. What did you think of the speech? Should he have resigned? This should be done by Thursday Jan. 6 and is a homework assignment.

Kent State Univeristy

2010-12-03T12:55:00.006-05:00

Watch the following video about the shooting of students at Kent State University protesting the Vietnam War in 1970. What do you think about the pictures used in the video? Do they help with describing what happened at Kent State University. Also, what effect do you think the song had on America when it was released after the incident. The song was written by Crosy, Stills, Nash, and Young. You should write 1-2 paragraphs on this topic. This will be due Wednesday and will count as a homework assignment.

Pres. Kennedy's Speech on the Cuban Missile Crisis

2010-11-04T18:50:00.002-04:00

Watch the speech that Pres. Kennedy gave to America during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Please post and comment on what you thought of the speech. Did you like it? Would you have changed anything? How would you have felt during this time? This will count as a homework assignment. Honors classes should write between 4-6 sentences. Regular level classes should write between 3-4 sentences.

Welcome Back

2010-09-02T11:31:00.003-04:00

Welcome back to all of the students at UHS! To the students that are in my Honors and U.S. History III - A classes, welcome to the class website/blog. You will find different assignments here throughout the trimester, such as questions to answer, videos to watch and comment on and even polls. You can also find the syllabus for the class, homework calendar, and the guidelines for your research paper (don't worry about that just yet). There are also current events and sports news on the side of the site, maybe something catches your attention. Good luck to all and I hope you enjoy the site.

Mr. Barbuto

Pres. Nixon's Resignation Speech

2010-04-29T12:18:00.002-04:00

The following clip is of Pres. Richard Nixon resigning as President in 1974. You will watch the clip, it is only 4 minutes long, and write your opinion of his. What did you think of the speech? Should he have resigned? A, C, D Blocks should write 3 to 4 sentences. B Block should write 6 sentences. This should be done for class on Tuesday, May 4th, so we can talk about it. This counts as a homework assignment.

Pres. Johnson's "I Shall Not Seek" Speech

2010-03-23T19:05:00.002-04:00

Please watch the following six minute video of President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking to the country about his decision not to seek or accept the nomination of the Democratic Party. A, C, and D Blocks watch the video and comment on whether or not you agree with Pres. Johnson and his decidion not to run for re-election. Include one reason to support your decision. B Block you need to have three reasons to support your decision. Please post by Friday and include your name after your comment. This will count as a homework assignment.

Research Paper/Project Guidelines

2010-02-21T19:13:00.003-05:00

I have posted the guidelines for the Research Paper/Project that is due on Friday, March 5th. Remember, Honors U.S. III-A and Honors U.S. III-B must do a paper. U.S. II-A and U.S. III-A have the option of doing either a paper or a project. This counts as two test grades

Pres. Reagan Assassination Attempt

2010-02-08T20:04:00.002-05:00

The following video is from a National Geographic Documentary on the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. What is your initial reaction after watching the video. Please comment by Friday.

Reaction to Pres. Reagan's Speech from Berlin

2010-02-08T19:36:00.004-05:00

Please watch the following video of Pres. Ronald Reagan from Berlin, Germany. You need to answer the following questions: 1. What is the significance of giving the speech in front of the Berlin Wall? 2. Why is end of the speech directed at Mikhail Gorbachev (leader of USSR)? Please complete by Friday and this will count as a homework assignment

Pres. Kennedy's Speech on Blockade of Cuba

2010-02-02T19:34:00.002-05:00

Pres. Carter's Speech On Failed Iranian-Hostage Rescue

2010-01-28T17:56:00.002-05:00

Watch the following speech by President Jimmy Carter gave to the nation after the failed rescue attempt to save American hostages in Iran. What were your thoughts on the speech? Should he have tried another rescue mission? Please post by Tuesday and this will count as a homework assignment.

Introducing the Class Mascot!!!

2010-01-27T20:01:00.002-05:00

Vote in the Presidential Poll!!!

2010-01-26T13:21:00.003-05:00

Hope everyone is using the new site and enjoying it!!! I have added a poll to the website, so make sure you vote on the question. I will try and change the question each week.

Pres. Nixon's Resignation Speech

2010-01-24T19:06:00.002-05:00

Reaction to "Children's March"

2010-01-22T08:08:00.002-05:00

Over the last couple of days we watched the documentary titled "Children's March" which deals with the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 and the children of the city were the main demonstrators. In three to five sentences give your opinion of the documentary. Remember to use school appropriate language and grammar. Also, any feedback on the website would be great!!!

Reaction to "All The President's Men"

2010-01-22T07:49:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the inaugural post of UHS History!!! Recently in Honors U.S. III we watched the movie "All The President's Men" about the Watergate Scandal that eventually forced President Richard Nixon to resign. I would like each of you to give your opinion on the movie in three to five sentences. Remember to use school appropriate language and grammar!!!! Also, any feedback on the website would be appreciated. I am interested to hear what you have to say!