Today we discussed the theme of slavery. We looked at various misconceptions about slavery. We discussed how cotton prices and slave prices affected the institution of slavery over time. And we took a few notes on major abolitionists, revolts, and the Dred Scott Supreme Court case.
If you need anything: check the sidebar!
Also... stay tuned this week. You will be receiving a packet of information on Friday (after your quiz) that will be something to help you as you prepare for your EOC this year. That's all I'm gonna say right now, but it's gonna be cool.
Oh- ONE MORE THING! What is DUE on FRIDAY?? That's right! Your DCN. Do it. You'll be glad you did.
(p. 52-53, 2.3, 3.3, and 4.1).
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 30
Today we wrapped up our discussion on Manifest Destiny. We watched a quick "video" (well, more or less an animated map) of the expansion in the US between 1783 and 1854. We then completed a study guide chart for the expansion of the US. If you need the chart, please check the sidebar and print out the "Expansion in the US" chart. See you tomorrow for our discussion on the causes of the Civil War (and more specifically- slavery). We'll discuss the other causes on Wednesday/Thursday, as well as the Election of 1860, and then wrap up with a quiz over Unit #1. Make sure you have your DCN (p. 52-53, 2.3, 3.3, 4.1) done for Friday.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday, 8/27
MANIFEST DESTINY. The belief in American History that we have the right to expand our national borders from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
This was our topic today. We did a lot of stuff: we analyzed an article by John O'Sullivan on the merits of manifest destiny. We analyzed a photo that is the epitome of manifest destiny. We also began looking at just how America expanded her territory from 1803-1854. If you need any of the notes or the chart, see the documents section of the website.
This was our topic today. We did a lot of stuff: we analyzed an article by John O'Sullivan on the merits of manifest destiny. We analyzed a photo that is the epitome of manifest destiny. We also began looking at just how America expanded her territory from 1803-1854. If you need any of the notes or the chart, see the documents section of the website.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Wednesday/Thursday, 8/25-26
Today we did NOT get to the Manifest Destiny stuff that was scheduled for today, SO we are moving the DCN assignment over 4.1 back to Monday, 8/30 and the quiz over Unit 1 will now be next Friday, September 3. (The DCN bundle will also be due that day too- so p. 52-53, 2.3, 3.3, and 4.1.)
What we DID do today was work through the rest of the Constitution stuff, as well as discuss federalism in depth and take a look at various conflicts in the early history of our country that were conflicts for federalism. The graphic organizer is not on the blog, so if you weren't in class, you need to see me, and I'll get that to you.
One of the issues that we looked at was the dispute between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during George Washington's term of presidency. After we looked at the dispute and the problems it caused for federalism, we determined which of the two men we most agreed with from a political perspective.
Stay tuned for a post on manifest destiny later this week!
What we DID do today was work through the rest of the Constitution stuff, as well as discuss federalism in depth and take a look at various conflicts in the early history of our country that were conflicts for federalism. The graphic organizer is not on the blog, so if you weren't in class, you need to see me, and I'll get that to you.
One of the issues that we looked at was the dispute between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during George Washington's term of presidency. After we looked at the dispute and the problems it caused for federalism, we determined which of the two men we most agreed with from a political perspective.
Stay tuned for a post on manifest destiny later this week!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What We've Done So Far...
School's in session and we are off with studying the first 90 years of America's history before the Civil War. What we've done so far:
- Friday (8/20): learned and practiced DCN (Double-Column Notes) over p. 52-53 (and then assigned chapter 2, section 3 on top of that) for this past Tuesday (8/24).
- Monday (8/23): We discussed the Declaration of Independence and worked through parts of the Articles of Confederation.
- Tuesday (8/24): Took a quiz using our DCN (chapter 2.3), then wrapped up the Articles of Confederation government, and started on the Constitution.
If you need notes from any of these days or any of the class handouts, see the "assignments and documents" section on the blog! If something ISN'T on there, it's because I don't have an electronic copy of it, so just see me and I'll get it to you!
- Friday (8/20): learned and practiced DCN (Double-Column Notes) over p. 52-53 (and then assigned chapter 2, section 3 on top of that) for this past Tuesday (8/24).
- Monday (8/23): We discussed the Declaration of Independence and worked through parts of the Articles of Confederation.
- Tuesday (8/24): Took a quiz using our DCN (chapter 2.3), then wrapped up the Articles of Confederation government, and started on the Constitution.
If you need notes from any of these days or any of the class handouts, see the "assignments and documents" section on the blog! If something ISN'T on there, it's because I don't have an electronic copy of it, so just see me and I'll get it to you!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Welcome to American History!
Welcome to the American History blog. You need to use this site! There will be posts that are useful to you throughout the year. There may be articles for you to read, videos for you to watch, deadline reminders, activities/notes/other things from class. Therefore, it is in your best interest to check this site often. Especially if you are absent and need things from class. Or especially if you are prone to losing things! You can find everything right here.
And one more thing- welcome back to school! It's going to be a great year!
And one more thing- welcome back to school! It's going to be a great year!
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