Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Agenda 10/25/11

1. Bell Task: Discuss the importance of "Taylorism" for American manufacturing.
2. Discussion Chapter 17: Sources of Industrial Growth
3. HW: Finish Chapter 17 Reading

Monday, October 24, 2011

Agenda 10/24/11

1. Bell Task: Describe the necessary factors that helped American industrialism.
2. Discussion Chapter 17: The Rise of Industrialism
3. HW: Read through 483.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Agenda 10/20/11

1. Bell Task: Evaluate the statement: America's Industrial past and strength has been overall a positive thing for the world.

2. NHD checkups
3. Discussion: The sources of America's Industrial might.
4. HW: Read through 476

Monday, October 17, 2011

Agenda 10/17

1. Bell Task: What was Booker T. Washington's message to African-Americans?
Why might it be a little controversial?
2. Discussion Chapter 15
3. HW: Exam Chapter 15 Tomorrow+ Objectives Due

Friday, October 14, 2011

Agenda 10/14/11

1. Bell Task: Describe the origin of the Ku Klux Klan, methods of the group, and attempts to eradicate it.
2. Discussion: The New South and Reconstruction
3. HW: Exam Chapter 15 Tuesday (Objectives Due)

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Agenda 10/12/11

1. Bell Task: Discuss the controversy of the 1876 election and the subsequent solution.
2. Discussion Chapter 15: Evaluation of Reconstruction and the New South
3. HW: Finish Objectives 15 and all chapter reading

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Agenda 10/11/11

1. Bell Task: 'If You Don't Have A Job And You're Not Rich, Blame Yourself' -Herman Cain, Presidential Candidate

Is this an example of "Social Darwinism"? Why or Why Not?
2. Discussion Chapter 15: The Decline of Reconstruction
3. HW: Finish Chapter 15 Reading and Objectives
Exam Monday next week.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Agenda 10/10/11

1. Exam 2 Return and Review
2. Exam Question Samples
3. HW: Finish Chapter 15 Reading
Objectives ARE ON THE WEBSITE!! (start them)
NHD Deadline #2 Due: 10/17/11

Friday, October 7, 2011

Agenda 10/7/11

1. Bell Task:
a. Discuss the success and failures of the Grant Administration.
b. How successful were Reconstruction education reforms in the South.
c. Describe attempts by the Radical Republicans to overstep their Constitutional authority.
2. NHD Title Checks
3. Discussion 15: The Grant Administration and the Reconstruction in the South
4. HW: Finish Chapter 15 Reading

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Agenda 10/6/11

1. Discussion Chapter 15: Radical Reconstruction
2. Has the 14th Amendment been taken too far?
3. HW: Read through page top 421

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Agenda 10/4/11

1. Bell Task: What were the main issues facing the nation immediately after the war?
2. Discussion: Reconstruction Issues and Uniting the country
3. HW: (click link)Read 14 Amendment Packet
Packet Questions

1. Summarize the new controversy
2. What does the 14 Amendment protect?
3. Was the original intent directed at former slaves or was it meant for everybody born here?
4. How significant is the "subject to the jurisdiction" phrase? Does it apply to illegal immigrants?
5. Was Plylar vs Doe interpreted correctly or is Eastman correct? Why?

Monday, October 3, 2011

Agenda 10/3/11

1. Intro to Reconstruction Reading: Complete Questions in Journal
2. Journal Checks
3. HW: Read through page 414