10/18/12

Advanced U.S. History:

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

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 230-234 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
Focus your reading on:  a) Louisiana Purchase  b) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  c) Trouble with Britain and France at sea

REMINDER:  Part B will start in class tomorrow
a)  Bring flashdrive, laptop, etc. (your paper so far)
b)  Bring all of your research notes, bibliographic info, and sample paper
c)  Read over your notes thoroughly, categorizing them in connection to your 3 points


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("An Empire for Slavery")
2)  Finish video; discuss and hand in notes

3)  Homework:  James McPherson reading in Yellow Reader ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism) [Pages 117-144]
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1852  b) Kansas-Nebraska Act  c) Stephen A. Douglas and popular sovereignty  d) Republican Party created  e) American ("Know-Nothing") Party