Prior to the trip Level I participants will read the entire text, and read both websites. While doing so they should focus on the role of the Irish in shaping American History, with a specific focus on their fight for Civil Rights both in America and abroad.They will write, and post four response essays related to the chapters referenced within each blog (Blog 1, The Irish Story: Blog 2, Similarities & Differences, Blog 3, Friends & Enemies: ; Blog 4, Past & Present. Participant essays should reflect their beliefs insights, ideas, teaching strategies etc. related to the ideas presented by Egan's novel as well as the internet articles linked below In addition participants will respond to a minimum of five of their peer's posts within the blog.