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Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Politics of the Status Quo, 1877-93")
2)  "The Wizard of Oz as a Political Allegory"
--Notes on board
--Read summary of 1896 election as a class
--Hand out note guide
--Begin watching movie

3)  Homework: Textbook pages 534-540 ("The Crisis of American Politics: The 1890s")
Focus your reading on: [ a) William McKinley  b) William Jennings Bryan]--Election of 1896  c) "Cross of Gold" speech


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
2)  Joseph Ellis Controversy
a) Read article
b)  Respond to 3 questions with paragraph responses
c)  Graded Discussion

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 145-150 ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70")
Focus your reading on:  a) Townshend Acts  b) Boston Massacre