Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Agenda for 11/20

1. View "Reform Movement Ads"

2. Reform Movements Overview - Themes and Sources

3. 2002 Antebellum Reform Movements - DBQ

HW - prepare for test

Monday, November 17, 2014

Agenda for 11/17

*Food for movie night

1. 19th Century Reforms: Crash Course US History #15

2.  A Totally Wicked Elephant Made People Devour Worms! 

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3. Reform Movement - "Adobe Voice 30 second Advertisement"
  • A creative and catchy slogan for your movement -  created by YOU!
  • At least one quote by a leader within your movement that demonstrates their aspirations
  • At least 3 images related to your movement.
  • It must articulate the goals of your movement
  • The where/when/who.
  • A call to action - what would your movement be asking people to "do"?
  
HW
  • Finish Reform Movement Ad
  • Unit II Test - 11/21
  • Essay Questions - You choose, but no materials may be brought to the test:
    • As president was Andrew Jackson a true champion of democracy or a man willing to abuse his power to pursue his political goals? Be sure to explain at least four major events during his presidency in making your point.
    • Analyze the impact of the transportation revolution on the American economy between 1790 and 1860. Be sure to include at least three major effects
    • Analyze several factors that led to the Industrial Revolution in America during the first half of the nineteenth century. Be sure to include at least three major causes.
    • To what extent did Thomas Jefferson remain true to his Republican ideals as president? In response be sure to explain at least four of Jefferson’s major policies or decisions in detail.
    • Historians have traditionally labeled the period after the War of 1812 the “Era of Good Feelings.” Evaluate the accuracy of this label, considering the emergence of nationalism and sectionalism between 1815 and 1825.
       
       
       

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Agenda for 11/13

1. Set date for Movie night. Which one works for the most people?
  • 11/17 - 5:30 pm
  • 11/18 - 4:00 pm 
  • 11/19 - 4:00 pm
2. Finish Slavery PPT

3. Slavery Primary Sources - Differing POVs on slavery in Antebellum America
  • When you write about Docs, you gotta be HIPP!
    • Historical Context
    • Intended Audience
    • Purpose (authors)
    • POV (authors
4. "12 Years a Slave"

HW - Ch. 12 Reading Assignment

Monday, November 10, 2014

Agenda for 11/9

1. "5 Things About Slavery You Probably Didn't Learn In Social Studies: A Short Guide To 'The Half Has Never Been Told"

2. Ch. 11 Reading Quiz

3. Practice Short Answer Question - Period 4

4. Antebellum South PPT

5. Slavery Docs Packet

·      Complete APHITS for your doc
·      Use your document to write a paragraph that DEFENDS the use of slave labor. In your paragraph, be sure to analyze the author’s POV, Intended Audience, or Purpose as it relates to the institution of slavery


HW
  • Slavery Crash Course
  • Finish "In-class" Slavery Doc. Analysis
  • Complete "Slavery Primary Source" Packet

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Agenda for 11/6

1. Hand back, review and discuss "War of 1812" Essays

2. Market Revolution PPT

3. Practice MC questions 

3. Document Analysis (open eBackpack assignment - Market Revolution Doc Analysis) - Quiz Grade
  • Open your outline (choose one if you did two)
  • Quickly read/analyze each document
  • Choose a document from the packet that could be used to support one of your body paragraphs.
  • Complete the doc analysis sheet attached to the eBackpack assignment for the document you chose.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Agenda for 11/4


1. Kick Andrew Jackson Off the $20 Bill!
  • Thoughts?

2. Trail of Tears - "This American Life"

3. Ch. 10 Quiz - take-home quiz (eBackpack)

4. Market Revolution Essay Questions - Outlines (HW)

Type up on Google Drive or Notability and submit via eBackpack. Need for class on 11/6!



·      Outline must include:

o   Thesis Statement

o   Topic sentences for a minimum of 5 body paragraphs

o   At least 7 pieces of specific historical evidence listed under each topic sentence (info that supports claim in topic sentence)



·   Analyze the causes of the Antebellum Market Revolution (industrial, transportation, national economics):

o   Demographic changes (immigration and population growth)

o   Economic/industrial inventions

o   Birth and growth of the American textile industry

o   Advances in business organization

o   Advances in transportation



·   Analyze the effects of the Antebellum Market Revolution (industrial, transportation, national economics):

o   Lives of workers

§  Northern workers

§  Women and children

§  Western farmers

o   Regional specialization

o   Nativism

o   Growth of Industry over agriculture

o   Social results of Industrialization