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.