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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