• Homework for week of 5/20

    Monday: Study for tomorrow's test on the Civil War. Tuesday: text p. 527-532. Wednesday: text p. 533-538. Thursday: review video lecture on the West. There will be a brief quiz on this material when we return from the long weekend.

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  • Civil War test

    Our test on the Civil War is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/21

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  • Homework for week of 5/13

    Continue text reading on the Civil War so that classtime can be used to write your play-by-polay script, not for basic research. The completed baseball game is due on Monday, 5/22. Monday: Complete internet reading on the New York City draft riots. Read up to & including the page entitled "The Riot Begins." Be prepared to discuss the causes of these riots in class tomorrow. Tuesday: Read primary source "Sherman's March to the Sea" and complete the questions at the end.

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  • Homework for week of 5/6

    Use this week to read text Chapter 14 following the chapter syllabus. This will enable you to use classtime efficiently for working on the Civil War baseball project.

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  • Chapter 13 test - rescheduled!

    Our test on Chapter 13 is scheduled for Monday, 5/6

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  • Homework for week of 4/29

    Tuesday: Read "What did Lincoln & Douglas Debate?" and answer the questions at the end of the reading. Friday: Read text pages 478 - to end of the chapter.

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  • Homework for week of 4/22

    Monday: text p. 453-459. Tuesday: text p. 459-464. Wednesday: put the "finishing touches" on slavery essay, which is due tomorrow. Thursday: text p. 457-469. Friday: text p. 470-478.

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  • Slavery essay due!

    Your research esay on slavery is due on Thursday, 4/25. Try to get to the Writing Center to earn 2 bonus points!

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  • Manifest Destiny test!

    Our test on Manifest Destiny is scheduled for Thursday, 4/18.

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  • Homework for week of 4/15

    Monday: Read Lincoln's "Spot Resolutions" and answer the questions. Tuesday & Wednesday: Study for Thursday's test on the era of Manifest Destiny. Friday: Use the weekend to put the "finishing touches" on your slavery essay, which is due on Tuesday, 4/23.

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  • Homework for week of 4/1

    Monday: Complete Pathfinder for slavery essay. Tuesday & Wednesday: As needed, work on "Expansion for Dummies" assignment. This is due on Thursday. Thursday: Complete two document analysis sheets. Remember, you are required to select two documents from the list on the assignment sheet.

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  • Homework for week of 3/18

    Wednesday: study for tomorrow's "quest" on the reform era.

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  • Homework for week of 3/11

    Tuesday: Complete internet reading "The Irish come to America" and complete the questions at the end.

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  • Period 3

    A video lecture has been posted on the Handouts page - make sure you view this before class on Monday. The lecture itself is only about 14 minutes, but it might take a while to load - be patient!

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  • HSPA schedule

    Because of the change in schedule, we will alter the due dates for the presenhtations. The next time we meet will be a small group work session. After that, I will need at least one teaching day. Presentations will be delayed accordingly.

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  • Homework for week of 3/4

    Presentations will begin on Wedenesday. Use Monday and Tuesday to get your presentation ready to be dellivered. All powerpoints/keynotes will be loaded onto my laptop on Wednesday. Wednesday: Read "Reviving Religion" and answer the questions at the end. Thursday: Read "The Mormons" and answer the questions

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  • Jackson test

    OIur test on Jackson is scheduled for Thursday, 2/28

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  • Homework for week of 2/24

    Monday: Read "States' Rights and Nullification" and answer the questions at the end. Tuesday & Wednesday: Study for Thursday's test on the Jacdson era. Friday: Read text p. 330-333 (stop at "Rise of Mormonism")

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  • Homework for week of 2/18

    Wednesday: read text p. 319-322. Thursday: Read Nat Turner's Rebellion.

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  • Homework for week of 2/11

    Monday: Study for tomorrow's test. Wednesday: text p. 317-319. Thursday: text p. 281-282 (No, this is NOT a typo!)Friday: "The Eaton Affair" and complete the questions.

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  • Era of Good Feelings test

    Our test on the Era of Good Feelings is scheduled for Monday, 2/11.

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  • Homework for week of 2/4

    Monday: read text pages 284-292. Tuesday: Read "The effects of the cotton gin" and answer the questions at the end. Wednesday: read text pages 294-298. Thursday: begin to prepare for Monday's test.

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  • Homework for week of 1/28

    Wednesday: Read text p. 267-270. Thursday: Complete Part I of map activity if not completed in class. Friday: p. 270-273

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  • Homework for week of 1/14

    Monday: Complete internet reading on "The Embargo Act" and complete questions at the end of the assignment. Tuesday: text p. 253-258. Wednesday: p. 260-262. Thursday: p. 262-267. Friday: p. 267-270.

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  • Homework for week of 1/7

    Monday: study for tomorrow's test on Chapter 6. Wednesday: Text6 p. 243-249. Thursday: p. 249-253.

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  • Homework for week of 1/2

    Happy New Year! Hope you are well-rested after break and ready to get back to work! Because our study of the Federalist was "interrupted," please do not delay studyiing for our test on this material, scheduled for Tuesday,1/8. Thursday: Read "The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions" and answer the questions at the end. Friday: Read "The Federalist Finale" and answer the questions.

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  • Homework for week of 12/17

    Monday: Washington era newspaper is due tomorrow! Polish up your work on this assignment. Tuesday: text p. 220-225. Wednesday: text p. 225-234

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  • Homework for week of 12/10

    Monday: text p. 211-214. Tuesday: text p. 214-217. Wednesday: text p. 217-220. Friday: text p. 220-225. Completed Washington newspaper is due on Monday!!

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  • Homework for week of 12/3

    Monday: Complete reading on the Electoral College. Tuesday & Wednesday: individual research for "What Does the Coinstitution Say?" assignment (as needed to ensure completion for Thursday's assessment activity). EACH STUDENT MUST COME TO CLASS WITH A COMPLETED AND PRINTED COPY OF THE CHART FOR USE DURING THE ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY. Thursday: Review notes on the Constitution from the class activities and the powerpoint in preparation for Friday's quiz. Friday: text p. 205-211.

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  • Chapter 5 exam

    Our test on Chapter 5 is scheduled for Thursday, 11/29.

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  • Homework for week of 11/26

    Tuesday: Read text pages 197-200. Wednesday: Study for tomorrow's exam. Friday: Read "Fedeeralism" and answer the questions at the end of the reading.

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  • Homework for week of 11/19

    Tuesday: Read "Shays' Rebellion" and answer the questions at the end. Wednesday: Read text p. 194-197.

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  • Homework for week of 11/12

    Monday & Tuesday: Read text p. 165-175. Wednesday: p. 177-179. Thursday: P. 179-180. Friday: p. 185-194 (stop at the Philadelphia Coonvention).

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  • Chapter 4 test

    Our test on Chapter 4 is scheduled for Friday. Start to review!

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  • Homework for week of 10/29

    Tuesday: Read "Common Sense" and answer the questions at the end.

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  • Homework for week of 10/22

    Monday: Watch the final presidential debate! Tuesday: Read: "Daughters of Liberty" and answer the questions that follow. Wednesday: text p. 153-160.

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  • Homework for week of 10/15

    Monday: text p. 127-136. Tuesday: Watch the debate and make notes on Key Issues Chart. Wednesday: text pages 136-142. Thursday: text p. 142-150. Friday: Completed Road to Revolution chronology is due, PRINTED, on Monday.

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  • Chapter 3 exam

    Our test on Chapter 3 is scheduled for Friday, 10/12.

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  • Homework for week of 10/8

    Tuesday: Read text p. 117-123. Wednesday: Start to study for Friday's exam.

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  • Homework for week of 10/1

    Monday: Begin research "Who are the candidates?" This is due on Wednesday. Thuesday: Read text p. 90-98. Wednesday: Begin to work on key issues chart. This information will be used as the source of information on a future assignment. Thursday: text p. 100-109. Friday: text p. 117-129.

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  • Our first test!

    Our test ont he early colonies is scheduled for Friday, 9/28. Begin reviewing our notes now!

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  • Homework for week of 9/24

    Monday: Read text p. 75 to end of chapter. Thursday: Study for Friday's exam. Friday: Read text p. 82-90.

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  • Mrs White has a heart!

    If you did not hand in the homework on the New England Confederation, you may take advantage of this one time offer and hand it in tomorrow!

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  • Homework for week of 9/17

    Wednsday: Read "The New England Confederation" and answer the questions at the end of the reading. Thursday: read text p. 57-62. Friday: Read text pages 68-74.

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  • Homework for week of 9/10

    Monday: text p. 34 to end of chapter. Wednesday: text p. 43-47. Thursday: text pages 47-52

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  • Homework for week of 9/3

    Thursday: Make a list of 4 or five things you did on Tuesday (your last day summer fun!) Friday: Read Text p. 27-34.

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