10/31/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/30 entry.

10/30/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
2) 4 groups: War of 1812 Role Play
a) Read Option info
b) Complete "Presenting Your Option" sheet
c) Make group presentation sheet

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 294-295; 269; 240-241 ("Eli Whitney: Machine Builder and Promoter")
Focus your reading on:  a) Eli Whitney  b) Missouri Compromise  c) Rush-Bagot Treaty  d) Adams-Onis Treaty  e) Monroe Doctrine


American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1970s TV (Day 2) ("Good Times") and ("Barney Miller")
--Continue note guide

10/25/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/24 entry.

10/24/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
2) OPVL on Alien and Sedition Acts
--Do together as a class, practicing OPVL recognition of primary sources.

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 235; 238-241 ("Republican War Hawks")
Focus your reading on:  a) War Hawks and their goals  b) Causes of the War of 1812  c) Treaty of Ghent  d) Hartford Convention


American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Intro Notes
2) Hand out 1970s Oral History assignment (due Monday, 11/27)

3) 1970s TV (Day 1) ("The Mary Tyler Moore Show")
--With note guide

10/23/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/20 entry.

10/20/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Rise of Political Parties")
2) Hand out OPVL Guidelines
3) OPVL Intro Assignment (Groups of 4)
--Use paper and pens to make a group presentation sheet
--Go over as a class

4) Homework: Textbook, pages 230-235 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
Focus your reading on:  a) Louisiana Purchase  b) Lewis and Clark Expedition  c) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  d) Trouble with Britain and France at sea


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment due today

2) Graded Sharing of Oral History Interviews

10/19/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/18 entry.

10/18/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2) Constitutional Convention Graded Debate
--You need to respond in the discussion to one topic

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 216-218 ("The Rise of Political Parties")
Focus your reading on:  a) XYZ Affair  b) Alien and Sedition Acts  c) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions/Nullification  d) "Revolution of 1800"


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment is due on Friday!

2) 1960s Movie: ("Easy Rider") (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

10/17/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/16 entry.

10/16/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions...") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
2) Hand out "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for Constitutional Convention Debate next class time.
--Read/study quietly your assigned position
--You will need to respond to at least 2 different issues during the debate.

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 210-215 ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
Focus your reading on:  a) Thomas Jefferson vs. 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) 1960s Oral History assignment is due this Friday, 10/20!

2) 1960s Movie ("Easy Rider") (Day 1)
--With note guide

10/12/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/11 entry.

10/11/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 1

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 194-205; 208-210 ("Creating Republican Institutions...") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Mixed government"  b) Articles of Confederation  c) Northwest Ordinance of 1787  d) Shays' Rebellion  e) Virginia Plan  f) New Jersey Plan  g) Connecticut (or "Great") Compromise  h) 3/5 Compromise  i) Difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists  j) Federalist Papers  k) Bill of Rights



American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1960s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

10/10/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/9 entry.

10/9/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Path to Victory...") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
2) Go over Essay Question 2 for Test 1
3) Revolution Role Play (Day 2)
--Finish last 2 groups
--Hand in sheet

4) Homework: Study for Test 1. Outlines can be sent to me until 10:00 p.m. the evening before the test. The earlier the better, please.



American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1960s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

10/6/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/5 entry.

10/5/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Trials of War...")
2) Revolutionary War Role Play (Day 1)
--Hand out "Travelers at the Inn" and assign roles
--2 groups present
--Complete Evaluation Form
--Audience members ask 2 questions total (1 per day)

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 175-179; 182; 184-190 ("The Path to Victory...") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
Focus your reading on:  a) American alliance with France  b) Battle of Yorktown  c) Treaty of Paris (1783)  d) Loyalists after the war  e) Established churches after the war


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1960s TV (Day 3) ("Adam-12") and ("Room 222")
--Finish note guide

10/4/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/3 entry.

10/3/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Toward Independence...")
2) Test 1 Essay Questions for next week's test:

a) Compare the effects 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) Revolutionary War Role Play (Prep Day)
a) Read Option info and complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
b) Create group presentation sheet

4) Homework: Textbook, pages 170-175 ("The Trials of War...")
Focus your reading on:  a) "War of attrition"/George Washington  b) Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton  c) Battle of Saratoga/General John Burgoyne  d) Valley Forge  e) Baron von Steuben  f) Funding the Continental Army


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1960s TV (Day 2) ("Star Trek")
--Continue note guide

10/2/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 9/29 entry.