Thursday, February 9, 2012

2/9/12

Today's agenda:

1)  Notes ("The Politics of the Status Quo, 1877-93")

2)  "The Wizard of Oz" as a Political Allegory
--Introduce 1890s political situation with notes on board
--Read summary of 1896 presidential election as a class
--Hand out note guide for movie
--Begin watching movie

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 534-540 ("The Crisis of American Politics: The 1890s")
Focus your reading on:  a) William McKinley  b) William Jennings Bryan  c) "Cross of Gold" speech

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