Brandon Peifer's collections
Letter from Custer's Ghost
<p>Imagine you are George Armstrong Custer's ghost. Using these resources and the information you learned in class, write a letter to your wife Elizabeth "Libbie" Bacon Custer explaining what went wrong at the Battle of the Little Bighorn which ultimately led to the demise of you and your men. In your letter, include an analysis of strategic errors, who was to blame for the defeat, and what you would do differently if you had a second chance to fight the battle. </p>
Brandon Peifer
13
1992 Election
<p>Considering all of the information you have analyzed today, respond to the following prompt in writing. <em><strong>Be sure to cite specific examples in your response to support your argument.</strong></em></p><p>PROMPT: Write a response analyzing why Bill Clinton was successful in winning the presidency over the incumbent George H.W. Bush in 1992.</p><p><br /></p>
Brandon Peifer
5
Japanese-American Internment
The resources in this collection depict what life was like for Japanese-Americans living in internment camps during WWII. Student may examine these resources as they address the following questions:
Why were Japanese-Americans moved into internment camps during WWII?
Do you agree with the government's argument that it was necessary for national security?
Did the government violate the rights of American citizens?
Do the events of and surrounding Japanese interment have relevance in America today?
Brandon Peifer
20
