10/9/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/8 entry.

10/8/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) "Double Notes" ("Toward Independence") and ("The Trials of War")
2) "The Trials of War" Information:  Textbook, pages 170-175
Focus Terms:  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

3) Go over Test 1 essay questions:

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.

4) Remaining class time: Study/prepare for test (make essay outline/study Focus Terms)

5) No reading homework, but there will be one more set of notes next class.

6) Test 1 rescheduled for Monday, October 15 for 1st and 3rd periods and Tuesday, October 16 for 5th, 7th, and 8th periods. Preparing outlines of the essay questions for feedback from Mr. Unis and studying Focus Term notes from your flashcards and the lecture notes is the best preparation technique.



American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History reminder

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

10/5/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/4 entry.

10/4/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Video: "Oh, Fatal Ambition"
--Take 2 pages of notes





American Pop Culture:

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

10/3/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/2 entry.

10/2/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Video: "The Times That Try Men's Souls"
-Take 2 pages of notes and turn in

[Notes on hold due to Mr. Unis' absence]




American Pop Culture:

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

10/1/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 9/28 entry.