12/15/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 2
2) John Brown
--Reading: Use pages 232-235 in books provided
--Graded Discussion based on question put on screen

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 390-394 ("The Election of 1856 and Dred Scott")
Focus your reading on:  a) Dred Scott  b) Lincoln-Douglas Debates  c) Election of 1860


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment is due today.

2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories

12/14/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/13 entry.

12/13/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 1
2) Group presentations on historians
--Everybody participates in the group presentation
--I.B. History test-takers should take notes

3) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 153-169 ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 2
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1856 (James Buchanan vs. John C. Fremont)  b) Lecompton Constitution



American Pop Culture:

1) Final reminder about 1980s Oral History assignment (due on Friday)

2) 1980s Movie: ("WarGames") (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

12/12/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/11 entry.

12/11/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) IB Unit 3 Topics handed out
2) Reminder to sign up for PCC credit if you have not already
3) Notes ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism")
4) 6 groups: Historiography on the Causes of the Civil War (Google Classroom)
--Follow directions on sheet
--Present during next class time

5) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 145-153 ("The Crime Against Kansas")-Part 1
Focus your reading on:  a) "Bleeding Kansas"  b) John Brown  c) "The Caning of Sumner" (Charles Sumner)


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s Movie: ("WarGames") (Day 1)
--With note guide

12/8/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/7 entry.

12/7/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 2

2) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 117-144 ("Slavery, Rum, and Romanism")
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1852  b) Kansas-Nebraska Act/Stephen A. Douglas  c) American ("Know-Nothing") Party


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

12/6/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/5 entry.

12/5/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 2
2) PCC registration (Steps 2 and 3)
3) Compromise of 1850 presentations
--Audience takes class notes
4) Study time for test

5) Homework: Study for Test 2




American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide

12/4/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 12/1 entry.

12/1/17

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
    c) Question: "Compare and contrast the views of Document A and Document B on the Compromise of 1850 and especially the Fugitive Slave Act".
    d) Individually, take notes following the guidelines.
    e) As a group, write 2 paragraphs for a group presentation following the guidelines. The presentation will take place during our next class time.

3) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 103-116 ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 2
Focus your reading on:  a) Gadsden Purchase  b) Role of Cuba on the slavery issue  c) Ostend Manifesto  d) Role of Nicaragua on the slavery issue



American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1980s TV (Day 2) ("Cheers") and ("The Cosby Show")
--Finish note guide