I.B. History of the Americas:
1) Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
2) Test 1 Prep Info:
Possible questions:
a) Compare the effect of slavery on England, the West Indies, Africa, and the American colonies.
b) Discuss at least three developments between 1778 and 1781 that were instrumental in securing America's victory in the Revolutionary War.
3) Hand out "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for Constitutional Convention Debate on Tuesday.
--You'll need to respond to at least 2 different issues overall
--Email me if you need to know which positions you should take on an issue
4) Homework: Textbook, pages 210-215 ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
Focus your reading on: a) Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton's views on the Constitution b) Hamilton's financial program (3 parts) c) Jay's Treaty d) Whiskey Rebellion
American Pop Culture:
1) Final 1950s Oral History reminder. It's due next class on Wednesday, 9/28!
2) Finish 1950s Movie: ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--Finish note guide and hand in
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