10/20/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 1
2)  a) Hand out "Tips for Answering Compare/Contrast Questions When Analyzing Documents")
     b)  4 groups: Compromise of 1850 (Day 1 of 2)
     c)  Individually, start by taking notes following the guidelines
     d)  As a group, write 2 paragraphs for group presentation using the guidelines (present 
          tomorrow)
     e)  Question to answer: "Compare and contrast the views in Document A and Document B on
          the Compromise of 1850."

3)  Homework: James McPherson reading: ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 2 [Pages 103-116]
Focus your reading on:  a) Gadsden Purchase  b) Role of Cuba on slavery issue  c) Ostend Manifesto d) Role of Nicaragua on slavery issue



American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 10/19 entry, except your Oral History assignment is due on Wednesday, 10/28.