Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Industrial Capitalism Triumphant")
2)  4 groups: Documents on Industrial Era
--Read assigned documents in books provided (pages 37-53)
--Explain main points on paper provided for group presentation
--Answer questions at the end of the document
--Include writer's view of proper role of government and big business

3)  Homework: Dee Brown reading in Green Reader ("The Great Race")-pages 100-117 only
Focus your reading on:  a) 2 railroad companies in the "Great Race"  b) "Hell on Wheels" towns


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Information Sheet
2)  Syllabus (agreement due tomorrow)
3)  Getting acquainted

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 48-56 ("First English Model: Tobacco and Settlers")
Focus your reading on:  a) Jamestown  b) Obstacles to the colonization of Virginia  c) Indentured servants  d) Nathaniel Bacon/Bacon's Rebellion  e) Navigation Acts

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