11/18/13

Advanced U.S. History:

**Hand in Part D
1)  Notes ("The Slave South: A Distinctive Society")
2)  Movie: "Roots"
--Take notes on specific aspects and characteristics of slaves, slavery, and slave owners you see
--At least 1/2 page per day

3)  Homework: Randall Miller reading in Blue Reader ("The Black Slave Driver")
Focus your reading on:  Characteristics of the black slave drivers


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Race and Politics in the New South")
2)  Cartoon Assignment on Immigration Prejudice
--In pairs on 1 sheet of paper
--13 cartoons
--Pick which question from the choices you will answer for each cartoon
--Oral responses

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 544-550; 556-563; 566 ("Urbanization") and ("City Life")
Focus your reading on:  a) Examples of new technology/innovations that led to growth of cities (positives and negatives)  b) Clash between native-born and immigrant Jewish people  c) Changes made by native-born Protestants in big cities