10/9/13

Advanced U.S. History:

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

3)  Homework: Charles Beard reading in Blue Reader ("The Constitution: Was it a Minority Document?"
Focus your reading on:  Beard's thesis about the Founding Fathers' motivations in writing the Constitution.


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System") and ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!")
2)  Andrew Jackson Role Play Presentations (Day 1 of 2)
--Complete Evaluation Form
--Audience asks 2 questions (1 per day)
--3 groups present each day

3)  Homework:  None

10/8/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Part F (Bibliography) due
2)  Constitutional Convention Graded Debate/Discussion
--10 issues
--Students respond to at least 2 different issues

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) Differences between Federalists and Antifederalists


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Jacksonian Presidency, 1829-37")
2)  Jacksonian Role Play (Prep Day 2 of 2)
--Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Make presentation sheet and anticipate/prepare for hostile questions

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 330-335; 338 ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System")
Focus your reading on:  a) 2nd Party System: Democrats vs. Whigs  b) William Henry Harrison and the Election of 1840  c) John Tyler's presidency

10/7/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Collect Day 2 and Day 3 Notes (and Day 1 Corrections)
2)  Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
3)  Part F (Bibliography) of Research Paper done in lab
--Due tomorrow

4)  Homework:  Read handout "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" in preparation for Constitutional Convention Debate tomorrow
For all issues that have 2 sides (A/B), take A if your birthday is January-June and B if it is July-December.
3 sides (A/B/C): Jan-Apr/May-Aug/Sep-Dec
4 sides (A/B/C/D): Jan-Mar/Apr-Jun/Jul-Sep/Oct-Dec


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Rise of Popular Politics, 1820-29")
2)  Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play
--Today, investigate as a group what your topic is all about (both sides)
--Print off/highlight/take notes.  I will check this at the end of the period.
--Tomorrow will be preparing for the Role Play in the classroom.

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 321-330 ("The Jacksonian Presidency, 1829-37")
Focus your reading on:  a) South Carolina and nullification  b) Jackson's "Bank War"  c) Jackson and Native American removal

10/4/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Test 2

2)  Homework: Textbook, pages 194-201 ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
Focus your reading on:  a) Northwest Ordinance of 1787  b) Shays' Rebellion

**Remember to finish Day 2 and Day 3 Notes (and Day 1 Corrections) by Monday.
**Bring ALL bibliographic info and sample paper Monday to type up Bibliography (Part F) in lab.


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Test 2

2)  Homework: Textbook, pages 316-321 ("The Rise of Popular Politics, 1820-29")
Focus your reading on:  a) John Quincy Adams and the "Corrupt Bargain"  b) Henry Clay's "American System"

10/3/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
2)  Go over Test 2 Essay Question
3)  Notetaking Day 3 (2 primary sources and notes on 1 or 2 historians in lab)
--1/2 page each on primary sources
--Add in examples of bias from books by historians over the weekend
--Due Monday along with Day 2 Notes

4)  Homework: Study for Test 2



Honors U.S. History:


1)  Notes ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing") and ("The Expansion of Markets")
2)  6 groups: Working Girls of Lowell
--Use books provided (pages 146-164)
--Answer your questions pertaining to your document(s) from page 171 using paper and pens provided
--Groups present today.  Each group member talks.

3)  Homework: Study for Test 2

10/2/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
2)  Notetaking Day 2 (2 secondary sources) (25 points)
--Must have bibliographic info and page numbers!
--Due Monday
--Identify in your notes how they correspond to your 3 points

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 175-179; 182; 184-190 ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
Focus your reading on:  a) American alliance with France  b) Battle of Yorktown  c) Loyalists after the war

BRING YOUR 2 PRIMARY SOURCES AND HISTORIAN INFO TOMORROW FOR DAY 3 NOTES


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820")
2)  Finish War of 1812 Role Play (2 groups)
--Hand in sheet

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

10/1/13

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Visit about college with Mrs. Alderman
2)  Notes ("Conflict and Consensus in the American Revolution")
3)  Finish Revolution Role Play
--2 groups present
--Hand in sheet

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 170-175 ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
Focus your reading on:  a) Battle of Saratoga  b) Valley Forge  c) Baron von Steuben

BRING YOUR OTHER 2 SECONDARY SOURCES TOMORROW FOR DAY 2 NOTES.  REMEMBER TO "FLAG" YOUR INFORMATION AHEAD OF TIME.


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Visit about college with Mrs. Alderman
2)  Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
3)  War of 1812 Role Play
--Hand out identity sheets and assign roles
--Complete Evaluation Form
--Audience asks 2 questions (1 per day)
--2 groups present 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