2/6/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Politics of the Status Quo, 1877-93")
2)  "The Wizard of Oz"as a Political Allegory
--Introduce situation on board (notes)
--Read summary of 1896 election
--Hand out note guide
-- Begin watching movie


3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 534-540 ("The Crisis of American Politics: The 1890s")
Focus your reading on:  a)  William McKinley  b) William Jennings Bryan (Election of 1896)  c) "Cross of Gold" Speech


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Dynamics of Rebellion, 1765-66")
2)  Joseph Ellis Assignment
--Read article
--Respond to 3 questions with paragraph answers
--Graded Discussion

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