11/30/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 1
2) a) Hand out/explain "Tips for Answering Compare/Contrast Questions When Analyzing Documents"
b) 4 groups: Compromise of 1850
c) Question to answer:  "Compare and contrast the views of Document A and Document B on the Compromise of 1850 and especially the Fugitive Slave Act."
d) Individually, take notes following the guidelines.
e) As a group, write 2 paragraphs for a group presentation next class using the guidelines. Send this into Google Classroom.

3) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 103-116 ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 2
Focus your reading on:  a) Gadsden Purchase  b) Role of Cuba on the slavery issue   c) Ostend Manifesto  d) Role of Nicaragua on the slavery issue/William Walker


American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Oral History reminder and check-in.

2) 80s TV (Day 2) ("Cheers") and ("The Cosby Show")
--Finish note guide

11/29/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/28 entry.

11/28/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Mexico Will Poison Us")-Part 2
2) Go over Test 2 essay questions:

1) Discuss how Andrew Jackson used his power as president on each of the following issues:
a) The role of the Second Bank of the United States
b) The tariff and nullification crisis
c) The status of Native Americans in the eastern states

2) Analyze the impact of 3 things in this unit that influenced the "sectional crisis" between the North and South.
 
3) Finish video; discuss/hand in notes

4) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 78-103 ("An Empire for Slavery")-Part 1
Focus your reading on:  a) Northern and Southern reactions to the Fugitive Slave Act  b) Uncle Tom's Cabin



American Pop Culture:

1) 1980s Intro Notes
2) Hand out 1980s Oral History assignment (due Friday, 12/14)

3) 1980s TV (Day 1) ("Family Ties")
--With note guide 

11/27/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/26 entry.

11/26/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("From the Halls of Montezuma") and ("Mexico Will Poison Us")-Part 1
2) Video: "Empire Upon the Trails"
--Take 2 pages of notes on the following topics: a) Texas  b) Whitmans  c) Native Americans  d) Mormons

3) Homework: Pre-Civil War Reader, pages 64-77 ("Mexico Will Poison Us")-Part 2
Focus your reading on:  a) California Gold Rush  b) Compromise of 1850 (Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, and Stephen A. Douglas)  c) "Common Property" Doctrine (John C. Calhoun's philosophy on page 65)


American Pop Culture:

1) 1970s Oral History due

2) Graded Sharing of Oral Histories

11/21/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 11/20 entry.

11/20/18

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Manifest Destiny")
2) OPVL Pre-Civil War Graded Sharing
--Each person needs to share at least twice on Values/Limitations as we discuss the documents
--Make sure your written assignment is turned in to Google Classroom

3) Homework: Hand out Pre-Civil War Readers; read pages 3-5; 47-64 ("From the Halls of Montezuma" and "Mexico Will Poison Us"-Part 1
Focus your reading on:  a) General Winfield Scott  b) Wilmot Proviso  c) Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo  d) Free-Soil Movement  e) Election of 1848  f) Popular sovereignty


American Pop Culture:

1) Final reminder on 1970s Oral History (due Monday, 11/26)

2) Finish 70s Movie (Day 2)
--Finish note guide