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Here you will find information on class discussions, readings and assignments, and links to supplementary information for success in American History. Enjoy!

Friday, April 29, 2011

Week of April 25th - 29th

Advanced American History

Monday - Discussion of the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Read text pages 600-08.
Tuesday - The focus of the Civil Rights Movement turns from desegregation to voting rights by 1964-65.  Events discussed include Freedom Summer, the Selma March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Wednesday - Analysis and Evaluation of LBJ and the Great Society.  Read text 629-637.
Thursday - Exam Review
Friday - Civil Rights Movement Exam



LBJ Campaign commercial from the election of 1964 courtesy livingroomcandidate.org. 
 
American Studies

Monday - Discussion of Sit-ins, Freedom Rides, Birmingham (1961-63).
Tuesday - Compare and Contrast the philosophies and actions of MLK and Malcolm X.
Wednesday - The focus of the Civil Rights Movement turns from desegregation to voting rights by 1964-65.  Events discussed include Freedom Summer, the Selma March, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Thursday - Exam Review
Friday - Analysis and Evaluation of LBJ and the Great Society.  Read text 629-637.

Reminder:  Civil Rights Era Exam on Monday!


Great Issues

Monday - Wednesday - Countdown to Zero and a discussion of nuclear proliferation
Thursday - Understanding Terrorism / Motives of terrorists reading
Friday - Research various terror groups in the world today.

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