Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
How did Reconstruction finally end?
Thomas Nast and Cartoon analysis.
SAC - Structured Academic Controversy
"Were African Americans free during Reconstruction?"
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Reconstruction
What was Lincoln's Plan? How did his plan differ from the Radical Republicans?
Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
How did Reconstruction finally end?
Thomas Nast and Cartoon analysis.
SAC - Structured Academic Controversy
"Were African Americans free during Reconstruction?"
Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
How did Reconstruction finally end?
Thomas Nast and Cartoon analysis.
SAC - Structured Academic Controversy
"Were African Americans free during Reconstruction?"
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Civil War and Reconstruction
The Civil War is a dark, yet fascinating time. We fought against ourselves in the bloodiest, most costly war in US History. There's a lot to know about the war but we will concentrate on the causes and effects of the war itself.
For those interested in further study...click on this link "Civil War"
You will find maps and animated video with maps on various battles.
In your notes:
Create a T-Chart comparing the North and South.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of each side.
(textbook pp. 63 - 64)
Explain the Northern strategy "Anaconda Plan"
and the South's plan of fighting a defensive war and waiting to be attacked.
Assignment: Analysis of Political Cartoon.
Early years of the war:
What advantage aided the South in the beginning?
What made Lincoln decide to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
How was the Proclamation limited?
Turning Point and final stages:
Vicksburg and Gettysburg: Why were these two battles considered the turning points of the war?
What was the significance of Sherman's "march to the sea" through Georgia?
What happened at Appomattox?
How do you think the devastation of the Civil War will affect the South in the years to come?
Watch video: "Civil War": America Story of Us
Lincoln's second Inaugural Address...What was Lincoln's plan for the war and after?
Reconstruction:
How do you rebuild a divided nation?
Next Lesson: Were the freed slaves really "free"?
For those interested in further study...click on this link "Civil War"
You will find maps and animated video with maps on various battles.
In your notes:
Create a T-Chart comparing the North and South.
What were the strengths and weaknesses of each side.
(textbook pp. 63 - 64)
Explain the Northern strategy "Anaconda Plan"
and the South's plan of fighting a defensive war and waiting to be attacked.
Assignment: Analysis of Political Cartoon.
Early years of the war:
What advantage aided the South in the beginning?
What made Lincoln decide to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
How was the Proclamation limited?
Turning Point and final stages:
Vicksburg and Gettysburg: Why were these two battles considered the turning points of the war?
What was the significance of Sherman's "march to the sea" through Georgia?
What happened at Appomattox?
How do you think the devastation of the Civil War will affect the South in the years to come?
Watch video: "Civil War": America Story of Us
Lincoln's second Inaugural Address...What was Lincoln's plan for the war and after?
Reconstruction:
How do you rebuild a divided nation?
Next Lesson: Were the freed slaves really "free"?
Study Island - Important!
A new tool available to us to prepare for the US History EOC is an on line program called "study island". We will use the program periodically throughout the year to review and prepare for the end of course exam.
The website is www.studyisland.com
You will need your student id # to log in. Please remember to ask about log in information if you are absent the day this is introduced.
The website is www.studyisland.com
You will need your student id # to log in. Please remember to ask about log in information if you are absent the day this is introduced.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Sectionalism...Prelude to War
Was John Brown a "misguided fanatic"?
After taking notes on the ideas that were polarizing America, we will examine primary source documents to determine the extent of John Brown's fanaticism. Answer the guided questions.
Document A:
1. John Brown delivered this speech on the last day of his trial, after hearing the jury
pronounce him ‘guilty.’ He knew he would be sentenced to die. Given that context,
what does this speech say about him as a person?
2. Based on this document, do you think John Brown was a “misguided fanatic”? Why
or why not?
Document B:
1. What are two reasons why Douglass opposed John Brown’s plan to raid Harper’s
Ferry?
2. Douglass’s account is written in 1881, twenty-two years after the raid. Do you trust
his account? Why or why not?
3. Based on this document, do you think John Brown was a “misguided fanatic”? Why or
why not?
John Brown Timeline
1800 John Brown born in Connecticut.
1833 John Brown married his second wife, who took care of
his five children and later bore him thirteen of her own.Finances got harder as he attempted to provide for his
large family.
1837 November 7: John Brown vowed to end slavery when he
learned that an abolitionist newspaperman was killed.
1842 John Brown went bankrupt. Lost almost everything.
1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854: Voters will decide if
Nebraska Territory will be slave or free.
1855 John Brown followed his sons to Kansas as Free-Soilers.
1856 May 24: Brown went to nearby Pottawatomie Creek and
directed his men in the murder of five proslavery settlers.
1859 October 16: John Brown attacked the armory at Harpers
Ferry with 21 men (16 white, 5 black). Within 36 hours,they were almost all captured or killed. Two of John
Brown’s sons were killed.
November 2: A Virginia jury found John Brown guilty of
murder, treason, and inciting a slave insurrection.
December 2: John Brown was hanged.
1860 November: Abraham Lincoln elected President.
1861 April 12: The South seceded, and the Civil War began.
1865 The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolished
slavery.Notes and Timeline Homework assignment...Sept. 12 and 15
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
New Government
Bellwork for Sept. 4, 5
Answer the 5 questions on the screen.
Today's discussion questions...
Where did Political parties originate?
Did everyone agree with the ideas of the Constitution?
Hamilton v. Jefferson
Answer the 5 questions on the screen.
Today's discussion questions...
Where did Political parties originate?
Did everyone agree with the ideas of the Constitution?
Hamilton v. Jefferson
Monday, September 1, 2014
US Constitution
What happened after the Declaration was signed????
What kind of government was right for the brand new country?
Federalism...what is it?
After taking notes on the development of the US Government, you and a partner will explore the Constitution using this Scavenger Hunt. You will have 30 minutes to answer as many questions as possible.
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
What kind of government was right for the brand new country?
Federalism...what is it?
After taking notes on the development of the US Government, you and a partner will explore the Constitution using this Scavenger Hunt. You will have 30 minutes to answer as many questions as possible.
Constitution Scavenger Hunt
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