10/20/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Rise of Political Parties")
2) Hand out OPVL Guidelines
3) OPVL Intro Assignment (Groups of 4)
--Use paper and pens to make a group presentation sheet
--Go over 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) 1960s Oral History assignment due today

2) Graded Sharing of Oral History Interviews

10/19/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/18 entry.

10/18/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("The Political Crisis of the 1790s")
2) Constitutional Convention Graded Debate
--You need to respond in the discussion to one topic

3) 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:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment is due on Friday!

2) 1960s Movie: ("Easy Rider") (Day 2)
--Finish note guide

10/17/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/16 entry.

10/16/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Notes ("Creating Republican Institutions...") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
2) Hand out "The Mini-Debates of Philadelphia" to prepare for Constitutional Convention Debate next class time.
--Read/study quietly your assigned position
--You will need to respond to at least 2 different issues during the debate.

3) 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:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment is due this Friday, 10/20!

2) 1960s Movie ("Easy Rider") (Day 1)
--With note guide

10/12/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

Same as 10/11 entry.

10/11/17

I.B. History of the Americas:

1) Test 1

2) Homework: Textbook, pages 194-205; 208-210 ("Creating Republican Institutions...") and ("The Constitution of 1787")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Mixed government"  b) Articles of Confederation  c) Northwest Ordinance of 1787  d) Shays' Rebellion  e) Virginia Plan  f) New Jersey Plan  g) Connecticut (or "Great") Compromise  h) 3/5 Compromise  i) Difference between Federalists and Anti-Federalists  j) Federalist Papers  k) Bill of Rights



American Pop Culture:

1) 1960s Oral History assignment reminder

2) 1960s Music (Day 2)
--Finish note guide