10/18/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Rise of Political Parties") and ("Western Expansion")
2)  Hamilton vs. Jefferson Presentations
--Each group member presents
--Audience takes class notes on main differences
--Discussion questions at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 230-234 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
Focus your reading on:  a) Louisiana Purchase  b) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  c) Trouble with Britain and France at sea

RESEARCH REMINDERS FOR MONDAY:
a)   Bring flashdrives or laptops
b)   Bring all of your research notes, bibliographic info, and sample paper
c)   Read over your notes and categorize them in connection to your 3 points


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("An Empire for Slavery")
2)  Finish video from yesterday; discuss and hand in notes

3)  Homework: James McPherson reading in Yellow Reader ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism") [Pages 117-144]
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1852  b) Kansas-Nebraska Act  c) Stephen A. Douglas and popular sovereignty  d) Republican Party created  e) American ("Know-Nothing") Party