3/6/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Fight for Women's Suffrage: An Interview with Alice Paul")
2)  Press Conference Presentations (Day 1)
--Present (2.5-3 minutes)--10 pts
--Audience questions (3)--5 pts
--Extra Credit--5 pts max

3)  Homework: Deborah Gorham reading in Green Reader ("Singing Up the Hill")
Focus your reading on:  "Maternal feminists"


Honors U.S. History:

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

3)  No homework reading tonight

3/5/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Feminism as a Radical Ideology")
2)  Progressive Era Press Conferences
--Prep Day in lab
--Presenting begins tomorrow

**Do 2nd Semester PCC registration in lab
CRNs needed: 26062 for HST 202 and 23377 for HST 203
Online tutorial if you need help:  http://youtu.be/2LGIWdoLjBs

3)  Homework: Robert Gallagher reading in Green Reader ("The Fight for Women's Suffrage: An Interview with Alice Paul")
Focus your reading on:  Alice Paul's experiences fighting for women's suffrage


Honors U.S. History:

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

**Do PCC admissions process in lab first
Online tutorial if you need help:  http://youtu.be/pnroBv2zSEs

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 330-335; 338 ("Class, Culture, and the 2nd Party System") and ("Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too!")
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

3/4/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Course of Reform")
2)  Video: "The Beginning: Seeds of Change"
--Take 1 page of notes

3)  Homework: William O'Neill reading in Green Reader ("Feminism as a Radical Ideology")
Focus your reading on:  a) Arguments made against women's suffrage  b) "Social feminists"


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Rise of Popular Politics, 1820-29")
2)  Andrew Jackson Controversial Issues Role Play (Prep Day 1 of 2 in lab)
--For today: Investigate as a group about topic.
--Print info/take notes/highlight (note check at end of the period)

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

3/3/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Test 8

2)  Homework: Textbook, pages 574-579; 582-587; 589-591 ("The Course of Reform")
Focus your reading on:  a) Muckrakers  b) Direct primary system  c) Initiative, referendum, and recall  d)  Jane Addams' Hull House  e) Triangle Shirtwaist Company


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"

2/28/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Onto the World Stage")
2)  Check-for-understanding Quiz (not graded)
3)  Video: "America: 1900"
--Take 1 page of notes

4)  Homework: Study for Test 8


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing") and ("The Expansion of Markets")
2)  6 groups: Working Girls of Lowell
--Read assigned document(s) in books provided
--Answer questions from page 171 on paper provided
--Groups present answers (everybody talks)

3)  Homework: Study for Test 2

2/27/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("An American Empire")
2)  Imperialism Role Play
--All 3 groups present
--Audience asks 2 questions (1 per group)
--Complete Evaluation Form

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 622-623; 625-630 ("Onto the World Stage")
Focus your reading on:  a) "Big Stick" Diplomacy  b) Open Door Policy  c) Boxer Uprising


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Aristocratic Republicanism and Slavery, 1780-1820")
2)  Finish last 2 role plays
--Finish asking questions and completing the Evaluation Form

3)  Homework: Textbook, pages 286-288; 290-293; 296-303 ("The Coming of Industry: Northeastern Manufacturing")
Focus your reading on:  a) Francis Cabot Lowell  b) Examples of the Transportation Revolution

2/26/14

Advanced U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("The Roots of Expansion")
2)  Test 8 Prep Information (test is on Monday)
Possible essay questions:
a)  Using specific examples from Canada and the U.S., explain what factors influenced the growth of cities in the late 19th century.
b)  Compare the economic and cultural impact of immigration in the U.S. between 1890-1920.
c)  What were the most important considerations in the United States' decision to go to war with Spain in 1898?
3)  3 groups: Imperialism Role Play
--Read Option info
--"Considering Your Option" sheet
--Make group presentation sheet

4)  Homework: Textbook, pages 609; 612-613; 616-622 ("An American Empire")
Focus your reading on:  a) Reasons for going to war with Spain  b) U.S.S. Maine  c) Filipino "insurrection"


Honors U.S. History:

1)  Notes ("Republican War Hawks")
2)  Test 2 Prep Information (test is on Monday)
Possible essay questions:
a)  Discuss at least 3 developments between 1778 and 1781 that were instrumental in securing America's victory.
b)  What policies and events divided the Federalists and Republicans during the Washington and Adams administrations?
3)  War of 1812 Role Play
--Hand out identity sheets and assign roles
--Audience asks 3 questions (1 per group) and completes Evaluation Form
--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