2/28/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("An American Empire")
2)  Imperialism Role Play
--All 3 groups present
--Audience asks 2 questions (1 per group)
--Complete Evaluation Form

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 622-623; 625-630 ("Onto the World Stage")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Big Stick" Diplomacy  b) Open Door Policy  c) Boxer Uprising


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820")
2)  Finish last 2 role plays
--Hand in 2 sheets stapled

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 286-288; 290-293; 296-303 ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing") and ("The Expansion of Markets")
Focus your reading on:  a) Francis Cabot Lowell  b) Examples of the Transportation Revolution

2/27/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Roots of Expansion")
2)  Test 8 Prep Questions:
a)  Using specific examples from Canada and the U.S., explain what factors influenced the growth of cities in the late 19th century.
b)  Compare the economic and cultural impact of immigration in the U.S. between 1890-1920.
c)  What were the most important considerations in the United States' decision to go to war with Spain in 1898?
3)  3 groups: Imperialism Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option information
--"Considering Your Option" sheet
--Make group presentation sheet

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 609; 612-613; 616-622 ("An American Empire")
Focus your reading on:  a) Reasons for going to war with Spain  b) U.S.S. Maine  c) Filipino "insurrection"



Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
2)  Test 2 Prep Questions:
a)  Discuss at least three developments between 1778 and 1781 that were instrumental in securing America's victory.
b)  How did the U.S. take advantage of the war in Europe between 1802 and 1815, and in what ways did Europe take advantage of the U.S.?
3)  War of 1812 Role Play
--Hand out identity sheet/Evaluation Form and assign roles
--Audience asks 3 questions (1 per group)
--2 presentations today

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 261-269; 294-295 ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820")
Focus your reading on:  a) Eli Whitney  b) Missouri Compromise  c) Monroe Doctrine

2/26/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Reluctant Hosts...")
2)  In pairs:  Political Cartoon Assignment on Immigration Prejudice
--13 cartoons to analyze
--Choose a question to answer for each cartoon
--Graded Sharing

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 604-609 ("The Roots of Expansion")
Focus your reading on:  a) Alfred T. Mahan's proposals  b) Venezuela Crisis


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution") and ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
2)  War of 1812 Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option information
--Complete "Presenting Your Option" sheet
--Create group presentation sheet

3)  Homework:  Textbook, pages 235; 238-241 ("Republican War Hawks")
Focus your reading on: a) War Hawks and their goals  b) Treaty of Ghent  c) Hartford Convention

2/25/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Immigration and Nativism")-Canada
2)  Immigration Presentations
--Audience takes class notes

3)  Homework: Howard Palmer reading in Green Reader ("Reluctant Hosts...")
Focus your reading on:  Assimilation Theory


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Rise of Parties") and ("Western Expansion")
2)  Hamilton vs Jefferson Presentations
--Audience takes class notes on differences
--Discussion questions at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 230-234; 241-247 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution") and ("The Capitalist Commonwealth")
Focus your reading on:  a) Louisiana Purchase  b) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  c)  Trouble with Britain and France at sea  d) Marbury vs. Madison backstory and Supreme Court decision

2/22/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Diaspora in America: A Study in Jewish Immigration")
2)  Video: "Journey to America"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: Paul Bennett reading in Green Reader ("Immigration and Nativism")-Canada
Focus your reading on:  Ethnic groups that were preferred by native-born Canadians, and groups that were the least desired

Immigration Presentations are on Monday


Honors U.S. History:

1) Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2) Discuss/hand in video notes from yesterday
3)  2 groups: Hamilton vs Jefferson (Prep Day in lab)
--Each group member types up information for presentation on Monday

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 216-218; 222-230 ("The Rise of Parties") and ("Westward Expansion")
Focus your reading on:  a) XYZ Affair  b) Alien and Sedition Acts  c) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions  d) Hamilton's role in Jefferson's election in 1800  e) "Revolution of 1800"

You will be applying for admission to PCC in the lab today (for the college credit)

2/21/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("City Life")
2)  Pick Oral History topics and hand out sheets (Paper due the first week of May)
3)  6 groups:  Immigration to the U.S./Canada (Prep Day)
--Present Monday

4)  Homework: David Boroff reading in Green Reader ("The Diaspora in America: A Study in Jewish Immigration")
Focus your reading on:  a) Manhattan's Lower East Side (NYC)  b) Characteristics of the Jewish immigration experience


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Constitution of 1787")
2)  Video: "Are We to Be a Nation?"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 210-215 ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
Focus your reading on:  a) Alexander Hamilton's financial program  b) Jay's Treaty  c) Whiskey Rebellion

2/20/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Urbanization")-Canada
2)  Video:  "Sunshine and Shadow"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 556-563; 566 ("City Life")
Focus your reading on:  a) Clash between native-born and immigrant Jewish people
b) Changes made by native-born Protestants in big cities

We will pick Oral History topics tomorrow in class.


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
2)  Finish Role Play (2 groups)
--Go over identity choices at the end
--Hand in 2 sheets stapled

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 201-205; 208-210 ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus your reading on:  a) Connecticut (or "Great" Compromise)  b) 3/5 Compromise  c) Difference between Federalists and Antifederalists