9/28/12

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Turn in Notetaking Day 1
2)  Notes ("Toward Independence, 1775-76")
3)  4 groups:  Revolutionary War Role Play
--Read Option info and complete "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Create presentation sheet

4)  Homework:  Thomas Barrow reading in Blue Reader ("The American Revolution as a Colonial War for Independence")
Focus your reading on:  What is the difference between the American Revolution and other world revolutions?


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Rise of Parties") and ("Western Expansion")
2)  Hamilton vs. Jefferson Presentations
--Each group member presents
--Audience takes class notes on main differences
--Discussion at the end

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 230-234 and 241-247 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution") and ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
Focus your reading on:  a)  Louisiana Purchase  b) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  c) Trouble with Britain and France at sea  d) Marbury vs. Madison backstory and Supreme Court decision