10/28/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
2)  War of 1812 Role Play
--Hand out identity sheets and assign roles
--Audience asks 1 question per group (3 total)
--2 presentations today

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 261-269; 294-295 ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820")
Focus your reading on:  a) Eli Whitney  b) Missouri Compromise



Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Secession and Military Stalemate")
2)  Readings on John Brown
--Read pages 232-235 in books provided
--Answer questions on the top of page 236 and on the screen
--Graded Discussion

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 407-413 ("Towards Total War")
Focus your reading on:  a) How the Union prepared for war  b)  How the Confederacy prepared for war