Friday, November 30, 2012

11/30/12

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Abolitionists: Holy Warriors")
2)  Test 4 Prep Sheet
Possible essay questions:
a)  Did Andrew Jackson use the power of his office wisely and/or justly in dealing with each of the following issues:  --The role of the Second Bank of the United States  --The tariff and nullification crisis  
--The status of Native Americans
b) What elements contributed most to the distinctiveness of Southern society?
3)  Discuss/hand in Roots notes
4)  a) Read out of books provided primary source stories from slaves
     b) Begin "Documentary Evidence of Slavery" questions

No homework reading.  Start studying for Test 4.


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Progressivism and National Politics")
2)  Test 4 prep questions:
a)  What were the most important considerations in the United States' decision to go to war with Spain in 1898?
b)  What were the major goals of the Progressives in the U.S. and to what extent were they achieved by 1920?
3)  Finish watching "TR" video
--Discuss/hand in notes

4)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 638-647 ("The Great War: 1914-18")
Focus your reading on:  a) Zimmermann Telegram  b) Impact of Russian Revolution on World War I

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