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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!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Week of May 2nd - 6th

Advanced American History

Monday -- Read A Different Kind of War and text pages 644-48.
Tuesday --  Combined classes in the auditorium to view Letters Home from Vietnam
Wednesday -- Notes/Class discussion -- How does the US get involved in Vietnam?
Thursday -- Primary Sources analysis - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, LBJ tapes, Senate Testimony
Friday -- Vietnam War Quiz #1

Above: A slightly inaccurate news clipping from the Onion


American Studies

Monday -- Civil Rights Exam
Tuesday -- Intro to the Vietnam War
Wednesday/Thursday -- Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Friday -- Notes/Discussion -- How does the US get involved in Vietnam?


Great Issues

Monday -- Discussion- Terrorism
Tuesday/Wednesday -- PBS Frontline : Obama's War
Thursday/Friday -- Choices Program -- US Options in Afghanistan

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