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Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The American Revolution as a Colonial War for Independence")
2)  Test 2 Prep Sheet
3)  Revolutionary War Role Play
a) Brief group meeting  b) Hand out "Travellers at the Inn..." and assign roles  c) Complete Evaluation Forms  d) Audience asks 2 questions (1 per day)  e) 2 groups present today

4)  Homework: Edmund Morgan reading in Blue Reader ("Conflict and Consensus in the American Revolution")
Focus your reading on: What is Morgan's main point or "thesis" about the Revolution?


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution") and ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
2) Test 2 Prep info
3)  4 groups:  War of 1812 Role Play (Prep Day)
a)  Read Option info  b) Complete "Presenting Your Option"sheet  c) Make presentation sheet

4)  Homework: Textbook, page 235; 238-241 ("Republican War Hawks")
Focus your reading on:  a) War Hawks and their goals  b) Treaty of Ghent  c) Hartford Convention