3/9/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
2) 4 groups: War of 1812 Role Play (Prep Day)
a) Read Option info  b) Complete the "Presenting Your Option" sheet  c) Make group presentation sheet

3) Homework: Textbook, pages 294-295; 269; 240-241 ("Eli Whitney: Machine 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)


American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Intro Notes

2)  Hand out 1960s Oral History assignment (due Wednesday, April 5)

3) 1960s TV (Day 1) ("Gilligan's Island")
--With note guide

3/8/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Republicans' Political Revolution")
2) Same groups of 4 as yesterday: OPVL on Alien and Sedition Acts
--Make group sheet
--Follow OPVL Guidelines packet clearly
--Use knowledge from recent class notes on topics in the documents

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

3/7/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Rise of Political Parties")
2) Hand out OPVL Guidelines packets and discuss
3) Groups of 4: OPVL Intro Assignment
--Make group presentation sheet
--Discuss as a class

4) 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:

1) 1950s Oral History assignment is due

2) Graded Sharing of the Oral Histories in class

3/6/17

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"

3/3/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2) Constitutional Convention Graded "Debate"

3) Homework: Study for Test 1. Outlines and questions taken until 10:00 p.m. Sunday evening.



American Pop Culture:

1) Final reminder about 1950s Oral History assignment

2) 1950s Movie (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

3/2/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions, 1776-87") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
2) Test 1 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) Hand out "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for tomorrow's Constitutional Convention "Debate"
--Read/study packet so you'll be able to respond to at least 2 different issues tomorrow according to your assigned position.

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

3/1/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Path to Victory, 1778-83") and ("Republicanism Defined and Challenged")
2) Finish Revolution Role Play
--Last 2 groups present
--Go over individual identities time permitting
--Hand in sheet

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

"Extra" Reading/Notes: (You are not required to read it, but the focus terms will be discussed tomorrow and could be on the test):
Textbook, pages 201-205; 208-210 ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus terms:  a) Virginia Plan  b) New Jersey Plan  c) Connecticut (or "Great") Compromise  d) 3/5 Compromise  e) Difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists in regard to the Constitution  f) Federalist Papers  g) Bill of Rights



American Pop Culture:

1) Reminder about 1950s Oral History due date

2) 1950s Movie (Day 1) ("Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?")
--With note guide