2/26/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Reluctant Hosts...")
2)  In pairs:  Political Cartoon Assignment on Immigration Prejudice
--13 cartoons to analyze
--Choose a question to answer for each cartoon
--Graded Sharing

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 604-609 ("The Roots of Expansion")
Focus your reading on:  a) Alfred T. Mahan's proposals  b) Venezuela Crisis


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution") and ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
2)  War of 1812 Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option information
--Complete "Presenting Your Option" sheet
--Create group presentation sheet

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