Final projects may be done in a group of no more than 2 students.
When you tell me your choice (Project 1, Project 2, or Exam), you must also let me know with whom you will be working.
Sign up sheets are up on Ms. Roy's door.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Reform Quiz
If you missed the reform fair quiz on Friday, you are responsible for completing the following essay prompt. It is due on Tuesday (June 2), and will be graded using the rubric provided on here.
Reform Essay
Reform Essay
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Final Projects
You must give me your choice of Project 1, Project 2, or Test by Tuesday (June 2) but not before May 28.
Project 1:
U.S. History 1492-1877 Theme Park!
Project 2:
USI History Final Travel Tour
Project 1:
U.S. History 1492-1877 Theme Park!
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Project 2:
USI History Final Travel Tour
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Friday, May 22, 2009
HW for Tuesday
Read 356 ("Bleeding Kansas") through 364.
Focus questions:
1. •What problems were faced in the attempt to organize a legitimate government in Kansas? Why did these problems arise?
2. How was it that Kansas became a battle ground for the sectional controversy?
3. Explain the maneuvering by pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces to gain control of the Kansas government. What did both sides come to believe that Kansas symbolized for the nation?
4. What type of society did northerners wish to create? How did "free soil" and "free labor" fit into their plans?
5. How did the "free soil" ideology manifest itself in the Republican Party? What diverse views did it unite?
6. What effect did the depression of 1857 have on political divisions in America? How did it increase the tension between the North and South?
7. What were the origins of the Dred Scott case? What issues were involved?
8. How did Chief Justice Taney rule on this case? What was the impact of the decision on the nation's efforts to reach a compromise regarding the slavery issue?
9. Why did the Lincoln-Douglas debates take place? Why did they draw so much attention?
10. How did Lincoln and Douglas differ in their solution to slavery in the territories?
11. How was Douglas's stand reflected in the Freeport Doctrine? What affect did this position have on Douglas's future presidential aspirations?
12. How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates define the distinctions between the Democratic and Republican parties?
13. What were the goals of John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, VA? How did the South react to this event?
14. Why is John Brown's raid considered to be a turning point in the South's road to secession?
15. What caused the split between northern and southern Democrats in 1860? What was the result of this division?
16. What was the Republican platform in 1860? To whom did it appeal most?
Focus questions:
1. •What problems were faced in the attempt to organize a legitimate government in Kansas? Why did these problems arise?
2. How was it that Kansas became a battle ground for the sectional controversy?
3. Explain the maneuvering by pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces to gain control of the Kansas government. What did both sides come to believe that Kansas symbolized for the nation?
4. What type of society did northerners wish to create? How did "free soil" and "free labor" fit into their plans?
5. How did the "free soil" ideology manifest itself in the Republican Party? What diverse views did it unite?
6. What effect did the depression of 1857 have on political divisions in America? How did it increase the tension between the North and South?
7. What were the origins of the Dred Scott case? What issues were involved?
8. How did Chief Justice Taney rule on this case? What was the impact of the decision on the nation's efforts to reach a compromise regarding the slavery issue?
9. Why did the Lincoln-Douglas debates take place? Why did they draw so much attention?
10. How did Lincoln and Douglas differ in their solution to slavery in the territories?
11. How was Douglas's stand reflected in the Freeport Doctrine? What affect did this position have on Douglas's future presidential aspirations?
12. How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates define the distinctions between the Democratic and Republican parties?
13. What were the goals of John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, VA? How did the South react to this event?
14. Why is John Brown's raid considered to be a turning point in the South's road to secession?
15. What caused the split between northern and southern Democrats in 1860? What was the result of this division?
16. What was the Republican platform in 1860? To whom did it appeal most?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Reform Fair on Monday!
Please remember that the reform fair will take place on May 18. If there is a member of your group who is absent on Monday, your group will still be expected to present. Make sure that all group members have all materials!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Homework for 5/14
Read the next two red sections in your text, pages 346-355. You should expect a reading quiz on this section as well as on the last (Manifest Destiny, etc).
Friday, May 8, 2009
Homework for 5/12
Please read pages 339-346 for Tuesday's class. I encourage, but don't require, you to take notes on this section.
Monday, May 4, 2009
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