Thursday, September 13, 2012

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Politics of Empire, 1660-1713")
2)  a) Go over "Writing a History Essay"
     b)  "Goldilocks and the 3 Bears" Practice Essay
       --Your question needs to be the title of your essay
       --Attach Scoring Guide to back of essay
       --DO NOT TYPE!!

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 76-80; 84-93 ("The Imperial Slave Economy")
Focus your reading on:  a) South Atlantic System  b) The "Middle Passage"  c)  Specific effects of the slave trade on England, Africa, the West Indies, and the American colonies


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Imperial Reform Movement, 1763-65")
2)  6 groups:  Oral Reports on Enlightenment and Great Awakening/Pietist Figures
--Audience takes class notes
--15 points total

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 140-145 ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
Focus your reading on:  a) Sons of Liberty  b) Declaratory Act

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