Week of May 26-29

Advanced American Studies

Tuesday -- Civil War Exam
Wed-Fri -- Glory


American Studies

Native American History Assignments (all found in unit packet)

• Early history questions (p. 35-36)
• First Encounters 2-Column notes (p.37-38)
• Federal Indian Policy Boarding School Webquest (p. 24-26)
• Wisconsin Tribal Summary (p. 31-32)
  

Monday, May 25th

Memorial Day

Please take a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of those who gave the last full measure of devotion.

Friday, May 22nd

Advanced American History

Class today was largely a wrap up of the Civil War. After reading a few documents (Sullivan Ballou and Walt Whitman) we viewed 2 clips from Ken Burns -- the Gettysburg address and Lincoln's assassination.

Reminder: Civil War Test on Tuesday.



American Studies

Watergate - Present exam.

Thursday, May 21st

Advanced American History

These are the activities completed in class today:

1. Clip of Pickett's charge from the film Gettysburg.
2. Discussion of Vicksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, and the End of the War

Assignment: Read pgs 87-91 (Reconstruction)


American Studies

1. Finish 1990's handout.
2. Review for exam (Watergate, 1970's, 1980's, the end of the Cold War, and the 1990's).

Wednesday, May 20th

Advanced American Studies

In class, we discussed the course of the Civil War from the Second Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg. Be sure to fill out organizer and understand the general trend of union difficulty in the early stages of the war.


American Studies

1. Discussion of the end of the Cold War. Be sure to know the role of Reagan/Gorbachev, SDI, Arms build up, Economic troubles in the USSR, change in Eastern Europe, etc.

Assignment: 1990's handout (pink)

Tuesday, May 19th

Advanced American Studies

In class, we finalized battle presentations and began with the 1st battle of Bull Run, the clash of the Ironclads, Shiloh, and the Peninsular Campaign.


American Studies

1. Discussion -- Reagan and the 1980's

Assignment: Sequence End of Cold War (p. 751)

Image of Abraham Lincoln courtesy of whitehouse.gov

Advanced American Studies

We began class today by discussing/reviewing the election of 1860 and the beginning of the secession of southern states. We also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of both the north and the south as the war begins.

Assignment: Battle presentation. 1861-62 will begin tomorrow!

American Studies

1. 1970's Quiz
2. Discussion of the election of 1980.

Assignment: Finish Reagan's Inaugural speech and questions.

Friday, May 15th

Image of John Brown above courtesy of pbs.org

Advanced American Studies
After reviewing the 1850's, we took a quiz on the causes of the Civil War. If absent, make this up right away on Monday.

Assignment: Election of 1860/Secession organizer

American Studies

1. Discussion of the foreign policy and domestic struggles of the 1970's. Know the following items:

Stagflation
OPEC
Gas Shortages
Rust Belt
Camp David Accords
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

Reminder: 1970's Quiz - Monday

Thursday, May 14th

Advanced American Studies

We collectively discussed many of the causes of the Civil War that take place in the 1850's. Understand the following events:

Compromise of 1850
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Kansas Nebraska Act
Formation of the Republican Party
Dred Scott Decision
Lincoln Douglas Debates
John Brown's Raid

Assignment: Extra Credit reading entitled "Assault in the Senate"


American Studies

1. Watergate notes. Get handout from Mr. Brice if you are absent

Assignment: Read 727-733, Questions 4 & 5

Wednesday, May 13th

Image of Declaration of Independence courtesy of the National Archives (nara.gov)

Advanced American Studies
Our discussion of the beginning of the Civil War will begin today with a discussion of the legacy of slavery, sectionalism, and an analysis of the founding documents of America to find evidence that the slave question is insufficiently dealt with in the early days of the republic. In class notes will be taken.

Assignment: Complete "Steps to War" handout associated with Chapter 3 Sec. 1.

American Studies

After completion and discussion of The Killing Fields, we will move to other topics in the 1970's, specifically the Watergate Scandal.

Assignment: Read pages 719-23, Answer questions 4,5, & 6.

Monday, May 11th

Check out Courtney and Beth's national qualifying NHD website on Jane Addams HERE or on the link to the right.

Advanced American History

Gilded Age Objective Examination today!


American Studies

We continue our viewing of The Killing Fields about the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the late 1970's.

Friday, May 8th

Advanced American History

In class DBQ Essay -- Populism.  Essay is due at the end of the hour.

Reminder:  Gilded Age Exam -- Monday.

American Studies

Today, we are culminating our unit on the Vietnam war with a focus on the chaos that ensues in Southeast Asia after the end of America's involvement in Vietnam.  Specifically, we are examining the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia by viewing the film "The Killing Fields".

Thursday, May 7th

Advanced American Studies

In class today we are scheduled to finish our discussion of Teddy Roosevelt, the Progressive era, and the closing of the Gilded Age. DBQ Essay topics will be handed out today and we will use class time on Friday to compose the essays.


American Studies

Vietnam War Era Exam. If absent, make up this test within the next three days.

Wednesday, May 6th

Picture of Theodore Roosevelt courtesy of msnbc.com

Advanced American Studies

1. Gilded Age Quiz #3. Quiz focuses on westward expansion and American Indians, progressivism, and Teddy Roosevelt.
2. View A&E Biography of Teddy Roosevelt


American Studies

Review for Vietnam Exam -- Test Thursday.

Tuesday, May 5th

Advanced American Studies

The focus for today is the progressive movement of the early 2oth century. While there is no single defining characteristic of "progressives", most generally believed that societal problems could be remedied by an active government that worked to create a more fair and just society. If you missed class discussion, review pages 212-219 in your textbook for an overview.

Assignment: Read 233-239 (Roosevelt's Square Deal)


American Studies

1. Videoclip: End of the Vietnam War
2. In class assignment: Read pgs 672-75 (Nixon and the Cold War) and complete handout.

Monday, May 4th

Congratulations to Courtney Banker and Beth Van Beek -- NHD National Qualifiers!!!

Advanced American History

Our look at problems of the Gilded Age period continues today with a discussion of Westward expansion and American Indians. Review text pages 160-68 for more information and the handout distributed in class.

Reminder: Quiz Wednesday


American Studies

We are examining the ideas of Nixon and his role in Vietnam in class today.

Assignment: Read 664-671 #4,5,6