Monday 11/30/09

Starter Timeline P. 270-271
1. When did the Trail of Tears take place?
2. When did the British abolish slavery in their empire?
3. What important internal improvement project is depicted on the map on P. 271?
Discuss Ch 8 Sec 1 (Rest of Ch 8 Due Wednesday 12/2)
Video: Mill Times
20 Facts Notes Required + 5 for Extra Credit
Current Event for Friday 12/4/09

Tuesday 11/24/09

Starter Map P. 254
1. Which pass would you go through on the Oregon/Mormon Trail?
2. How many people migrated to Utah between 1847-1848?
3. How many people migrated to California between 1842-1848?
Current Events Due (from Fri 10/20)
Discuss Ch 7 Sec 3 (All Ch 7 Due)
Read Ch 8 Sec 1, 4 & 5
AND Do Key Terms for nnext Time

Friday 11/20/09

No Starter/Assignments Due to State Football
For those attending 7th Period: John Adams: Peacefield
No Assignment

Wednesday 11/18/09

Starter Timeline P. 239
1. When did Mexico win independence from the Spanish Empire?
2. When did The Republic of Texas win independence from Mexico?
Discuss Ch 7 Sec 1 & 2 (All Ch 7 Due Tuesday 11/24)
Andrew Jackson: Man for the People
In-Class Notes Only
Current Event for Friday 11/20

Monday 11/16/09

Starter Map P. 229
1. What line separates Arkansas Territory from Missouri?
2. Apart from Tsarist Russia, which two countries claimed the Oregon Country?
3. What was Canada called at this point?
Starters Due 9 X 5 pts. each = 45/45
Ch 5 & 6 Test
Ch 6 Due
Read Ch 7 Sec 1-3
Do Key Terms Sec 1-3

Thursday 11/12/09

Starter Map P. 225
1. When did the Battle of New Orleans take place?
2. When did the British capture Washington, D.C.?
Discuss Ch 6 Sec 4 & 5
Current Event Due/Discuss
Video: The War of 1812 (History Channel)
Collect Ch 6 Monday 11/16
Ch 5 & 6 Test Monday 11/16

Tuesday 11/10/09

Starter Map P. 216
1. Besides Lewis & Clark, what other expedition is shown on the map?
2. What famous mountain (in present-day Colorado) is named for this explorer?
3. What foreign power captured this explorer and his men?
Discuss Ch 6 Sec 3
Video: Lewis & Clark
10 Facts Required + 10 Facts for Extra Credit
Current Event for Thursday 11/12

Friday 11/6/09

No Starter
Current Events Due
Read Ch 6 Sec 3, 4 & 5
Do Key Terms
Video: Thomas Jefferson
& Video Study Guide

Wednesday 11/4/09

Starter Map P. 216
1. In what years did Lewis & Clark make their journey?
2. What two territories did they explore?
3. When did they reach the Pacific Ocean?
Discuss Ch 5 Section 3 & 4
Ch 5 Due
John Adams: Unnecessary War
& Video Study Guide
Current Event Fri 11/6

Monday 11/2/09

Starter: Election of 1800 P.212
1. How many votes did Jefferson & Burr each receive?
2. How many votes did Adams receive?
3. How many votes did Pinckney receive?
Read Ch 5 Sec 3 & 4
Do Key Terms
Presidents: Washington & Adams
5 Facts on Each
Current Event Fri 11/6