JFK Inaugural APPARTS

CLICK HERE to access the APPARTS form for the Inaugural.  Assigned for class 3/5/14

United States History 1 Test on Chapter 13

There will be a test on Chapter 13 on Wednesday March 5.  CLICK HERE for the review sheet.

AP / ECE Test

Here is the review sheet for the test that you will take this week.

The test will be short answer.  You will have to do five.

Period 1 will be on Wednesday (2/26/14)
Period 3 will be in Thursday  (2/27/14)

AP / ECE United States History

Chapters:  parts of 9, 10, 12 & 13 Review Sheet

Chapter 9: The Market Revolution

1.     How did the Marshall Court Shape American Nationalism?

2.     Also, consider how the Marshal court affected the American economy.

(Review the decisions)

Chapter 10: Democracy in America

America looked to find a sense of nationalism in the early republic period.

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Andrew Jackson shaped America politically, economically and socially.

1.     How did the American system want to affect the nation’s growth?

2.     What was the Panic of 1819?

3.     Consider the Missouri Compromise and its effects on America.

4.     How was the Monroe Doctrine an example of American Nationalism?

5.     What was the “Corrupt Bargain?”

6.     Consider the following aspects of the Age of Jackson: Politics, Nullification, Native American policy and the Bank War. (I will put more specific questions on the test.)

Chapter 12: The Age of Reform

Americans worked to create distinct cultures by fostering change through various groups throughout American history.

1.     How did different groups try to shape distinct societies within America?

2.     Consider the goals of the Oneidas, Shakers and Mormons.  How did they contribute to a lasting American society?

3.     Consider the importance of abolitionism in American society.

4.     What were the roots of the feminist movement? (consider suffrage and temperance)

5.     How was education reformed to contribute to American democracy?

Chapter 13: A House Divided
Manifest destiny drove America to acquire more land, which resulted in major sectional issues, leading to severe conflicts within politics, society and the economy.

1.     How did the new territory from the Mexican War give rise to new problems?

2.     What were the Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, & the Dred Scott decision?

3.     How did slavery contribute to the rising tension in the nation?

5.     What was the difference between a “Free Soiler” and the “Pro Slavery” movements?

US History 2 Test on Chapter 27

US HISTORY 2: There will be a test on Chapter 27 Friday February 14.  CLICK HERE for a review sheet for the test.

US History 2

Periods 6 & 7: Read and take notes on pages 936-944.  Due Tomorrow

US History 1 - Live Binders CH 13

Live Binders (Chapter 13) - US History

US History 2: Click here to get to the Live Binders assignment for class.

Your task is to decide whether men like Andrew Carnegie, John Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan and Cornelius Vanderbilt were Robber Barons or Captains of Industry.

Outline is due on Wednesday February 12, 2014.  The outline must be typed.  You will hand in a copy to me on Friday, but keep a copy for yourself so you can prepare for the discussion on Wednesday 2/12/14

The outline should follow this format:

THESIS: Put your statement at the top.  What is your position on the subject?  Be as specific as possible.

I. Point 1
      A. Evidence
             1. Specific examples from the evidence to support your point.
             2. You can have more than one.
      B. Evidence

Follow the same format for Points 2 & 3

You will use the outline for your seminar discussion.

Review Sheets for the Mid Term 2014

Here are the review sheets for your mid terms next week.

United States History 1 (Period 2): CLICK HERE

United States History 2 (Periods 6 & 7):  CLICK HERE

AP / ECE United States History (Periods 1 & 3): CLICK HERE

US History 2: Test Chapter 23 & 24

US History 2: There will be a test on Chapters 23 & 24 on the following dates:

Period 6: Wednesday January 8, 2014
Period 7: Thursday January 9, 2014

CLICK HERE for the review sheet.

US History 2 - Term Paper Turnitin.com

Here are the Class ID and Password for Turnitin.com:

Period 6

Class ID: 7407169

Password: period6

Period 7

Class ID: 7407172

Password: period7

All papers must be in to turnitin.com by 2:30pm on December 19.  If they are not, they will be considered late.  This is especially the case with Period 7, which I do not see on December 19.  

If there is a technical problem for any student who will not be in school OR is in period 7, they have until the end of the day to bring me a hard copy of the paper, or it will be late.

US History 2

CLICK HERE to fill out the form linked to FDR's Four Freedoms using APPARTS.

US Civics / History 1

Essay Question for the Chapter 24 Test, Thursday, December 19:

How much power should state government have and how does it affect your life?

Consider how state government plays a role in your lives while analyzing the power that it should have in comparison to the federal government.  Your essay should be four paragraphs and incorporate information from the chapter in your response.

AP / ECE United States History Topic and Thesis for Paper 3

CLICK HERE to submit your topic and "working thesis" for Paper 3.  This is due by the end of the day on 12/17.

United States Civics / History 1

There will be a test on Chapter 24 on Thursday this week.  CLICK HERE for the review sheet.

AP / ECE Note Dates for the rest of the semester

We are skipping Chapter 11 in the Foner Book.  Below are the remainder note taking assignments for the semester.  Chapters 2-10 & 12-13 will be included on the Mid Term Exam.

Chapter 12 Notes

Monday 1-6-14: pg 439-446 & pg. 446-456 (10 Points)

Chapter 13 A House Divided Notes

Thursday  1/10/14: Fruits of Manifest Destiny: p. 462-472 & A Dose of Arsenic: p. 475-483 (10 Points)

Monday 1/13/14: The Rise of the Republican Party: p. 483-487; The Emergence of Lincoln: p. 487-498; The Impending Crisis: p.498-501 (15 Points)

US Civics / History 1

Period 2: Read and notes on pages 720-726.  DUE: Thursday December 12

AP / ECE Note Update

Here is the updated homework list for AP / ECE United States History Periods 1 & 3

Chapter 9: The Market Revolution

DUE: 12/16/13 Assignment I: A New Economy (319-328); Market Society (328-337)

DUE: 12/18/13 Assignment II: The Free Individual (337-344)

Chapter 10: Democracy in America

DUE: 1/2/14      Nationalism and its Discontents (361-366); Nation Section and Party (366-375); The Age of Jackson (375-384); The Bank War and After (385-389)

AP / ECE United States History

Chapter 8 part 2 notes are due on Monday 12/2 if you have not showed them to me already.

AP / ECE US History Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist debate

There will be a debate evolving around the Federalist and Anti-Federalist issue on Monday November 25.  Click here to submit your group name and document you have been assigned to contribute to this discussion.  Remember, you have to use your assigned source for your first response, but then you can use any of the sources in subsequent responses.

US History / Civics 2 Research Paper Items

Periods 6 & 7 please click here and submit your Research Paper topic and thesis by the end of the day on 11/22/13

AP / ECE United States History

Chapters 5, 6, & 7 Test: There will be a short answer test on Friday November 22.  Click here for the review sheet.

A seminar on the federalists and anti-federalists will be on Monday November 25 for Period 3 and Tuesday November 26 for Period 1

Notes on Chapter 8 Part 2 will be due on Monday November 25