11/13/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Video: "Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency"
--Take section notes (1/3 of a page each; divide each side of your paper into thirds)
Chapters: a) The Slave Master  b) The Candidate  c) The First Imperial Presidency  d) The Defender of the Union  e) The Great White Father  f) The Prophet

2) No homework reading





American Pop Culture:

1) Reminder about 1970s Oral History assignment (due after Thanksgiving Break)

2) 1970s Movie ("Rocky") (Day 1)
--With note guide

11/8/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/7 entry.

11/7/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Triple Note Day ("The Election of 1824") ("The Jacksonian Presidency") ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System")

Reading that goes with the last set of notes: Textbook, pages 330-335; 338
Focus your reading on:  a) Second Party System (Democrats vs. Whigs)  b) Panic of 1837  c) Election of 1840/William Henry Harrison  d) John Tyler's presidency


American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History assignment reminder

2) Test 1

11/6/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/3 entry.

11/3/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes are postponed until next class.
2) Finish War of 1812 Role Play
--Last 2 groups present
--Audience asks the last of their questions (for a total of 3 for the entire role play)
--Finish Evaluation Form and hand in sheet

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 321-328 ("The Jacksonian Presidency")
Focus your reading on: a) "Kitchen Cabinet"  b) "Spoils system"  c) South Carolina and nullification  d) Jackson and the 2nd Bank of the United States ("Bank War")  e) Jackson and Native American removal ("Trail of Tears")



American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1970s TV (Day 3) ("M.A.S.H.") and ("All in the Family")
--Finish note guide

11/2/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/1 entry.

11/1/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Eli Whitney: Machine Builder and Promoter")
2) War of 1812 Role Play
a) Identity sheets, assign roles, and Evaluation Form
b) Audience asks 1 question per presentation (3 total over 2 days)
c) 2 presentations today

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 317-321 ("The Election of 1824")
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1824 ("Corrupt Bargain")  b) John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, and the "American System"  c) Andrew Jackson's views of the "American System"  d) "Tariff of Abominations"



American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History assignment reminder

2) Hand out Test 1 review sheet and notecards
--Discuss test format expectations

3) Graded Study/Preparation for Test 1