1/29/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Hand back tests/New Seating Chart
2)  Notes ("Industrial Capitalism Triumphant")
3)  4 groups:  Industrial Era Documents
--Read document in books provided (pages 37-53)
--Prepare sheet for group presentation
--Questions at the end of the document can help
--Include writer's view of the proper role of government and big business

4)  Homework:  Dee Brown reading in new Green Readers ("The Great Race")-Part 1 pages 100-117 only
Focus your reading on:  a) 2 railroad companies in the "Great Race"  b) "Hell on Wheels" towns

Test 7 will be on Wednesday, 2/13


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Information Sheet/Seating Chart
2)  Syllabus (Agreement due tomorrow)/Check out textbooks
3)  Getting acquainted

4)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 48-56 ("First English Model: Tobacco and Settlers")
Focus your reading on:  a) Jamestown  b) Obstacles to the colonization of Virginia  c) Indentured servants  d) Nathaniel Bacon/Bacon's Rebellion  e) Navigation Acts

Test 1 will be on Wednesday, 2/13