Friday, September 13, 2013

9/13/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Imperial Slave Economy")
2)  Movie: "Roots"
--2-sided notes: a) Specific examples of how the movie portrays Africans (Attitudes, Actions, Beliefs)  b)  Same with whites

DURING THE MOVIE I WILL BE MEETING WITH EACH STUDENT ABOUT THEIR RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC.

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 93-98 ("The New Politics of Empire")
Focus your reading on:  Salutary neglect

REMINDER: THIS IS THE FIRST OF 2 WEEKENDS YOU WILL HAVE TO GO TO A LIBRARY AND LOOKS FOR SOURCES FOR YOUR RESEARCH PAPER.


Honors U.S. History:

1) Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
2)  Test 1 Prep Information
3)  Practice Essay (for Peer Review on Tuesday)
--Copy down question
--20 points (15 Essay; 2.5 Outline; 2.5 Notes)
--Use pages 134-145 in the textbook for information
--DO NOT TYPE!!
--Bring work on Monday in case you finish early

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

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