Due Monday December 3rd

You and your group will prepare a GoogleDoc providing the following in answer to the question, "What's more important in the Era of Good Feelings--nationalism or sectionalism?":

1. A short list of "nationalist" or "sectionalist" events/docs/acts/laws etc. that come to mind.
2. 4-5 document excerpts that you would include in support of your choice.
3. A thesis statement supporting your position.

I will give you 5 minutes at the start of class to make sure it is polished, then you will send the link.

*Also, remember you have a 2-page paper on the contribution of a minority figure during the Jacksonian Era of the Common Man due Wednesday. Please try to have a thesis statement, and if you have time an intro, by Monday's class so we can peer edit.

Notes from today:

Due Friday November 30th

1. Finish the next installment of flash cards to be turned in!
2. Start researching docs to create the DBQ of whether you think nationalism or sectionalism was more prominent or influential during the "Era of Good Feelings."

Your groups are the following:

Group 1: Feingold, Gordon, Lawrence
Group 2: Alvino, Ghiasuddin, Grieve
Group 3: Skinner, Quarrier, O'Brien
Group 4: Bashey, Loh, Abbott

Notes from today:

Due Thursday Nov. 29th

Please be working on your next installment of flash cards, which are due Friday!

Due Friday Nov. 16th

Complete your next set of flash cards, 1929-1948. We will pick up where we left off today, so please be prepared to talk about the remainder of questions that were on the board.

Over break:
1. Study for a quest on the Articles of Confederation through the Monroe Doctrine (Wed. 11/28).
2. Complete your DBQ on 1790s-1820s (try to limit yourself to 15 mins prep, 45 mins writing). Review your materials on good DBQ writing practices before you begin!

*Try to finish your flash cards tonight, now that you don't have to study for the quest. You may hand in your DBQ before you leave if you want to complete it early.

Questions from today:

Due Thursday Nov. 15th

Please read and take notes pp. 244-255. Actively read the Monroe Doctrine.

Notes from today:

Due Wednesday Nov. 14th

Please read and take notes pp. 233-236 and 238-244. Actively read Washington's Farewell Address if you didn't get to it for today!

In looking at George Washington's presidency, check out the precedents he set for the office:

 

 Notes from today:

Due Monday Nov. 12th

1. Read and take brief notes pp. 219-232.*
2. Actively read George Washington's Farewell Address.

*Now is a time when it's important for you to take ownership of the subject matter- we can't get to everything in class!

Due Friday Nov. 9th

1. Read and take brief notes on pp. 205-211.
2. Complete your comparison charts! See below for help.
* If you want to think ahead, check out the 3 questions at the back of your Constitution.

Look at pg. 189 to pg. 193 stopping before "From Congress to Confederation" if you have any questions about the Articles of Confederation. Continue on for insight on the US Constitution.

Read sections 1, 6 & 7 of "John Adams and the Massachusetts Constitution" and jot down any notes or observations you might have. Browse through the "Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

Take the virtual tour of the John Adams Courthouse.

Notes from today:

Due Thursday Nov. 8th

Study for a quiz on 1763-1783, the Revolutionary Era!

Also, please read and take notes on pp. 189-193.

Notes from today:

Due Wednesday November 7th

Great job with your visuals! The timeline at the front of the classroom looks great. I look forward to you sharing your research on Wednesday.

Your next installment of flash cards is due Wednesday (there are 7). I have graded your third installment, so if you want to pick them up Tuesday for reference, stop on by. They looked great- just make sure you don't feel pressured to list 3+ events- we are looking for only the MOST important. Could be just one or two things! Presidential inaugurations and state admissions are not necessary.

In addition, I would like for you to post a comment to the blog answering the question: "How did the colonies win the war?" It will be graded out of 15 points- use your skimming of pp. 168-185 to help you!

Notes from today:

Due Friday Nov. 2nd

Your homework due tomorrow is posted under yesterday's heading. Flash cards now due Wednesday 11/7...be happy about the extension, but also know that you will be studying for a quiz. :)

Notes from today: