9/25/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Constitution of 1787")
2)  Test 1 prep information:

Two possible essay questions (You can show me or email me outlines for feedback):

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.

You should also study your Focus Terms from this unit.  I will put a group of terms on the test that you will select 5 to write about with a paragraph answer for each.


3)  Assign positions and read "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" in preparation for a Constitutional Convention Debate
--Debate will be on Tuesday

4)  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  c) Jay's Treaty  d) Whiskey Rebellion



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1)  Hand out Movie Permission Slip (due on Wednesday)
2)  1950s Movie ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--Finish movie; discuss/hand in guide
3)   1950s Oral History Assignment due
--Begin sharing in class

9/24/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
2)  Video: "Are We To Be a Nation?"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 201-205; 208-210 ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus your reading on:  a) Virginia Plan  b) New Jersey Plan  c) Connecticut (or "Great") Compromise  d) 3/5 Compromise  e) Differences between Federalists and Antifederalists  f) Federalist Papers  g) Bill of Rights


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/23 plan, except Oral History Assignment is due on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/23/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Day 2)
--2 groups present
--Finish completing Evaluation Form
--Ask one question today from the audience
--Turn sheet in at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 194-201 ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Mixed government"  b) Articles of Confederation  c) Northwest Ordinance of 1787  d) Shays' Rebellion



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1950s Movie Day (Day 1)
"Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?"
--With note guide


**REMEMBER!!--Oral History Assignment is due this Friday!

9/22/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Day 1)
--Hand out individual identity profiles and assign roles
--2 groups present today
--Complete Evaluation Forms
--Ask 1 question today from the audience

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) Treaty of Paris (1783)  d) Loyalists after the war  e) Established churches after the war


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/21 post, except your Oral History Assignment is due on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/21/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("Toward Independence, 1775-76")
2)  Revolutionary War Role Play (Prep Day)
--Read Option information as a group
--Complete the "Considering Your Option" sheet
--Make a group presentation sheet

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 170-175 ("The Trials of War, 1776-78")
Focus your reading on:  a) "War of Attrition"/George Washington  b) Battle of Trenton/Battle of Princeton  c) Battle of Saratoga/Gen. John Burgoyne  d) Valley Forge  e) Baron von Steuben  f) Funding the Continental Army



American Pop Culture:

1950s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide
--Discuss and hand in


**Remember that your Oral History Assignment is due this Friday.

9/18/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Road to War, 1771-75")
2)  Peer Review of Practice Essays
--3 rounds
--Turn in essays, notes, and outlines along with your evaluation sheets at the end

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 166-170 ("Toward Independence, 1775-76")
Focus your reading on:  a) 2nd Continental Congress  b) Thomas Paine's Common Sense  c) Thomas Jefferson/Declaration of Independence


American Pop Culture (2nd period B day):

Same as 9/17 plan, except the due date for the Oral History Assignment is on Tuesday, 9/29.

9/17/15

I.B. History of the Americas:

1)  Notes ("The Growing Confrontation, 1767-70")
2)  Finish Practice Essays
--Essay, notes, and outline all due tomorrow at the start of class for the Peer Review

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 150-151; 154-158 ("The Road to War, 1771-1775")
Focus your reading on:  a) Tea Act  b) Committees of Correspondence  c) Boston Tea Party  d) Coercive ("Intolerable") Acts  e) 1st Continental Congress  f) Loyalists (Tories)  g) Paul Revere  h) Minutemen  i) Lexington and Concord



American Pop Culture (4th period A day):

1950s Music (Day 1)
--With note guide


** Remember that your Oral History Assignment is due next Friday, 9/25.