9/14/12

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Imperial Slave Economy")
2)  Movie:  "Roots"
--Take 2-sided notes: Specific examples of how movie portrays a) Africans and b) Whites (Attitudes, Actions, Beliefs).

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 93-98 ("The New Politics of Empire")
Focus your reading on:  Salutary neglect

CONSIDER LOOKING FOR SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SOURCES AT A LIBRARY THIS WEEKEND (FOR YOUR RESEARCH PAPER).


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
2)  Go over expectations and possible test questions for next Thursday's Test 1
3)  Practice Essay (for Peer Review on Tuesday)
--20 points total (2.5 notes; 2.5 outline; 10 essay)
--Use pages 134-145 for information
--DO NOT TYPE!!
--Quiet work atmosphere

4)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 145-150 ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70")
Focus your reading on:  a) Townshend Acts  b) Boston Massacre