American Chronicles

A wiki of influential figures and events in United States history,

created by US History II students in Mr. Jensen's classes

Who do you think are the most significant people in the past 100 years? What events defined or changed the way we live? What kind of impact did they have inside and outside of their field? Who would be inspired by them today? These are the questions your group will consider when selecting a person or event from each unit to add to our 'American Chronicles' wiki. Click here for instructions.

Your wiki will have a theme- a common idea that connects each person and event in your wiki. Your theme can be something like innovation, change, leadership, the environment, art, power, or progress. Your theme can take on a different focus as the semester progresses.

 Additionally, each group will maintain a wiki page that is dedicated to the group. It will contain:

1. a brief (1 paragraph) introduction of each member;

            2. an explanation of your theme (1-2 paragraphs) 

3. a response to the question: “What have we learned by working on this project?” (1 paragraph after each new entry)

Click here to see a Sample page.

Click on your group to begin creating your group's page. Then, create a new page to begin your American Chronicles entry.

*We welcome comments from classmates, guests, and parents. You can also comment on each group's entry.