July 28

http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/emancipation-150/i-would-save-the-union.html

http://www.civilwar.org/150th-anniversary/emancipation-proclamation-150.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

Homework: Please complete the handout regarding Emancipation Proclamation (WH questions and multiple choice)

Also, writing assignment:
Complete Venn Diagram between Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address. Then write 3 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the 2 documents.

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July 28

Homework: Please complete the internet scavenger hunt below.

 Or click on the link
http://www-tc.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/static/media/downloads/2011-12-16/InternetScavengerHunt.pdf

AND complete the additional handout (please read and answer the questions)

http://www.studenthandouts.com/01-Web-Pages/2012-12-a/07.01-secession-u-s-civil-war.pdf

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July 27

There is a lot of material to cover regarding The Civil War. Please click on the link above to get more information about the battle between the North and South.

Please read the hand out about Abraham Lincoln and view the videos below. 

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln/videos

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln/videos/lincoln-an-american-icon?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

http://www.shmoop.com/video/abraham-lincoln

Homework: 

Write 3 paragraphs/reasons to the following writing prompt:

Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery in his personal life but was willing to allow it if it kept the union intact. DO you believe that he was a good leader or pandered to voters to get re-elected? EXPLAIN. 

Also, please become familiar with the multiple choice questions regarding the Civil War by clicking onto the hyperlink below.

Additional Resources and Study Aids for the Regents:

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=2g&QNum=1&Wrong=0

Explanations to the questions:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/questions.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=2g

Review DBQ testing taking strategies:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/examoverview/dbq.htm

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July 24

All the timelines above share the same information but they 

are displayed differently. Please view each timeline and read the information included. **Become familiar with the events and people involved so you will be able to draw connections from pass and future lessons in class.**

JOHN BROWN

Please read the link below to be able to complete the homework assignment. 

http://www.biography.com/people/john-brown-9228496

ABRAHAM LINCOLN 

Please read the link below. We will start talking about him on Monday. 

http://www.lib.niu.edu/1995/ihy950225.html

Homework: Please complete the Venn diagram comparing Fredrick Douglas and John Brown. 

Then transfer the information write 3 paragraph essay comparing the two influential figures (Fredrick Douglas and John Brown) during the Civil War Era. 

**All information /materials are handed out in class.
Please take all materials with you before leaving class. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR WORK.**
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July 23

Missouri Compromise--In the years leading up to the Missouri Compromise of 1820, tensions began to rise between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions within the U.S. Congress and across the country. They reached a boiling point after Missouri’s 1819 request for admission to the Union as a slave state, which threatened to upset the delicate balance between slave states and free states. To keep the peace, Congress passed an amendment that drew an imaginary line across the former Louisiana Territory, establishing a boundary between free and slave regions that remained the law of the land until it was negated by the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.

Wilmot Proviso--Bill that would ban slavery in the terroritories acquired after the War with Mexico.

Another effort to settle the disagreements between free states and slave states. 

Please click on the link below:

http://www.history.com/topics/wilmot-proviso/videos/slavery-and-the-presidency?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false


Additional Resources and Study Aids for the Regents:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=3a&QNum=1&Wrong=0

Explanations to the questions:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/questions.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=3a

Review DBQ testing taking strategies:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/examoverview/dbq.htm

Homework: 

1. Please complete the worksheet titled "The Divisive Politics of Slavery" 
2. Fill in chicken foot organizer (main idea & 3 supporting details) then expanding to a 3 paragraph.

TOPIC: The North/South had opposing views on the issue of slavery. For the most part, the North wanted it to end and the South wanted to expand. Politicians argued. Which side would you have agreed with? North or South? Explain in 3 paragraph essay. 

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July 22

Fredrick Douglass--Escaped slave who became an abolitionist leader

William Lloyd Garrison--Abolitionist Leader

Leader of a violent slave rebellion

Please click on the link below:

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery/videos/abolition-and-the-underground-railroad


Additional Resources and Study Aids for the Regents:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=3a&QNum=1&Wrong=0

Explanations to the questions:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/questions.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=3a

Review DBQ testing taking strategies:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/examoverview/dbq.htm

Homework: 

1. Please complete the worksheet titled "Slavery and Abolition." 
2. Fill in chicken foot organizer (main idea & 3 supporting details) then expanding to a 3 paragraph.

TOPIC: The ideals expressed in the Constitution (Liberty, Freedom, & Democracy) were is sharp contrast to the institution of slavery.  A movement called Abolitionism developed to end slavery because a segment of society was opposed to it. Explain if you feel they were justified or not opposition o slavery--3 paragraph/3 reasons.

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July 21

Please continue to review the US History packet and create your flashcards of all important terms highlighted in the packet and class. 


Please click on the link to understand how Document-Based Questions (DBQ) are scored and how you should approach this part of the regents. Click on 
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/examoverview/dbq.htm

Also, please complete the two hand outs titled "Religion Sparks Reform" and "Slavery and Abolition" for homework--answer/ fill in all graphic organizers and questions included in the handouts.

Be prepared to participate in class. We are at the mid-way mark of the summer. 

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July 20

Homework: 

Expansion in Texas:
Please view the video Westward Expansion 
Complete the handout given out during the last period of class. 


The War with Mexico:
Please view the video Mexican American War
Complete the handout given out during the last period of class. 

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July 20--Parent Support

July 17

Homework: 

Please complete the following:

1. Age of Jackson Handout
2. The Journeyman's Dilemma (Answer all the questions in the middle of the page)
3. Write 5-7 sentence paragraph comparing/contrasting Jackson and other presidents. 

July 16

Today's Lesson:

1. Review of key terms in US History regents
2. Exam of the first unit in US History.

Homework: 
Please complete the multiple choice questions regarding Age of Jackson and complete the handout/worksheets on Age of Jackson. 



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July 15

Today's Lesson:

1. Function of graphic organizers (Venn Diagram and T-chart: how are they similar and different?)
2. Political cartoons (For example the two below)

3. The War of 1812

4. Multiple choice question regarding the Colonial Era

Homework: 

1. Complete the handout on War 1812--the two pages below are the pages slight cut off due to our copy machine (pg. 72-73)

2. Review the terms/vocabulary for tomorrow's test. 

Please look at the US History Vocabulary List to find the terms and review all the class work and handouts given out thus far. 

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July 14

Today's Lesson:

1. Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist
2. Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas Jefferson

 vs. 

Homework: 

1. Please complete the Venn Diagram if you did not complete it in class.
2. Please complete the multiple choice questions relating to the topic discussed today. 

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July 13

Please click on the link to view a summary of the Articles of Confederation. 

file://localhost/Users/admin/Downloads/outline_and_summary_of_the_articles_of_confederation.doc

Please click to view the Bills of Rights. Here is the simplified version. Please click on the link below. This was handout in class today.
http://www.utb.edu/vpaa/cce/Documents/Celebrate%20Freedom%20Week/BORights%20Chart%20Elem.pdf

Please click to view the Constitution

Here is the simplified version. Please click on the link http://www2.waketech.edu/blogs/elcivics/files/2011/03/summary-of-the-US-Constitution.pdf

Checks & Balance 

Homework: 

1. Please read and complete the worksheets handed out in class today. 
2. Please complete the multiple choice questions for the Formation of Government in US History

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July 13--Parent Support

July 10

Homework:

1. Please read the DBQ passages. 
2. Use the graphic organizer (chicken Foot) to explain the main idea and the three details.
3. Transfer from the organizer and write 5-7 sentence paragraph. 

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July 9

Homework: 

1. Please practice the questions from the following link Multiple Choice Question--Geography
2. Please view the video American presidents from Washington to Lincoln get gain knowledge of the presidents of USA. 

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July 8

Great work today! 

Things discussed today:

1. Test taking strategies for multiple choice and DBQ
2. Vocabulary list on US History terms

HOMEWORK: Please do the reading (Fighting for Independence) answer the following 5 questions.

1. What happened during the Battle of Bunker Hill, and what were the casualties from both sides?
2. On whose side were the Loyalists?
3. What are mercenaries?
4. What happened during the Battle of Trenton?
5. Why was the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga important? 

Battle of Bunker Hill

 

Battle of Saratoga Map

 

ALSO!

Please bring in your consent forms signed by your parent/guardians. 

Please take the time to practice the US History regents. Click on the link below...

Multiple Choice Questions--Colonial Era

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July 7

Discussed today:

1. Mercantilism
2. Declaration of Independence
3. Hobbes (not the counselor) and Locke
4. Vocabulary List of US History terms

HOMEWORK INSTRUCTIONS BELOW:

Please read your US History review packet!

Please complete your multiple choice worksheet and DBQ (discussion based questions)!

Study the handouts...

Please click to view T-chart about Hobbs vs. Locke

Be ready to work and learn!

Excellent work today!

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