2/29/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Eli Whitney: Machine Builder and Promoter")
2) War of 1812 Role Play (2 groups present today)
a) Assign new identities  b) Complete the Evaluation sheet  c) Audience asks 3 questions total (1 per group)

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 317-321 ("The Election of 1824")
Focus your reading on:  a) Election of 1824 ("The 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 (A day):

1) Reminder about 1960s Oral History assignment due date

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

2/26/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
2) Don't present, but discuss, yesterday's OPVL assignment on the Alien and Sedition Acts; put all group members' names on sheet and turn in.
3) 4 groups: War of 1812 Role Play (Prep Day)
a) Read Option info  b) "Presenting Your Option" sheet  c) Make group presentation sheet


4) Homework: Textbook, pages 294-295; 269; 240-241 ("Eli Whitney: Master Builder and Promoter")
Focus your reading on:  a) Eli Whitney  b) Missouri Compromise  c) Rush-Bagot Treaty  d) Adams-Onis Treaty  e) Monroe Doctrine (not in reading, but a focus term)


American Pop Culture (B day):

Same as 2/25 entry.

2/25/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
2) Same group of 4: OPVL on Alien and Sedition Acts
--Use paper/pens to create a group presentation sheet
--Follow Guidelines packet very closely
--Use your knowledge from our recent class notes about: a) Federalists  b) Democratic-Republicans  c) James Madison  d) Thomas Jefferson  e) John Adams  f) Alien and Sedition Acts  g) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 235; 238-241 ("Republican War Hawks")
Focus your reading on:  a) War Hawks and their goals  b) Causes of the War of 1812  c) Treaty of Ghent  d) Hartford Convention



American Pop Culture (A day):

1) 1950s Oral History assignments are due today

2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories in class

2/24/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Hand out new I.B. Unit 2 Topics list
2) Notes ("The Rise of Political Parties")
3) Hand out and go over OPVL Guidelines packet
4) Groups of 4: OPVL Intro Assignment
--Use paper and pens provided to create a group presentation sheet
--Each group presents, with each group member participating

5) Homework: Textbook, pages 230-235 ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
Focus your reading on:  a) Louisiana Purchase  b) Lewis and Clark Expedition  c) 2 reasons Aaron Burr became infamous  d) Trouble with Britain and France at sea


American Pop Culture (B day):

Same as 2/23 entry, except your 50s Oral History assignment is due this Friday, 2/26.

Your 60s Oral History assignment is due on Thursday, 3/17.

2/23/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 1

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 216-218 ("The Rise of Political Parties")
Focus your reading on:  a) XYZ Affair  b) Alien and Sedition Acts  c) Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions/Nullification  d) "Revolution of 1800"


American Pop Culture (A day):

1) 1960s Intro Notes
2) Hand out 1960s Oral History assignment (due Wednesday, 3/16)
3) 1960s TV ("Gilligan's Island")
--With note guide


Reminder that your 1950s Oral History assignment is due this Thursday, 2/25!

2/22/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2) Constitutional Convention Debate
--Respond to at least 2 of the 10 topics

3) Homework: Study for Test 1



American Pop Culture (B day):

Same as 2/19 entry

2/19/16

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Constitution of 1787")
2) Test 1 Possible 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."

3) Discuss/hand in yesterday's video notes
4) Hand out copies of "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for Monday's Constitutional Convention Debate
--Read/take notes quietly
--You'll need to respond on Monday to at least 2 different topics

5) Homework: Textbook, pages 210-215 ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
Focus your reading on:  a) Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton's views on the Constitution  b) Hamilton's financial program (3 parts)  c) Jay's Treaty  d) Whiskey Rebellion


American Pop Culture (A day):

1) Oral History check-in to see if you're doing okay.

2) 1950s Movie ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?") (Day 2)
--Finish note guide and hand in