Hey Gang! I hope y'all had a great Labor Day Weekend! Here is a link: Click Here for Labor Day Article!that tells a brief history of Labor Day. You can earn an A for the Day if you read this article and answer the following questions: How often were people expected to work during the week? Why did workers begin organizing into groups complaining about their work/labor? Which particular event led to the creation of a Labor Day? Do you personally believe workers need more labor days? Explain why/why not! Please turn this article summary in by Friday, Sept. 5 for an A for the Day!
Day 1
In Class: Discuss the Google Form questions about slavery: Slavery Questions and then begin to examine the colonies in the 1700s on the eve of the American Revolution. We'll also begin looking at the content from the French and Indian War from the video podcast:
HW: None...Enjoy it!
Notes: Colonies test on Friday, Sept 5 -- Exploration, Colonization, and Slavery
Day 2
In Class: Begin our discussion of the American Revolution -- Introduce the Second Cont. Congress Assignment, the American Revolution Paper, and the Revolution itself. We will learn about the Revolution using this Google Doc packet I have put together. The American Revolution..ALL OF IT Packet! Click on this link to see the Second Cont. Congress and American Revolution Paper assignment: Second Cont. Congress and American Revolution Paper
HW: None...Enjoy it!
Notes: Colonies test on Friday, Sept 5 -- Exploration, Colonization, and Slavery .... Second Cont. Congress on Oct 3 and American Revolution Paper due Oct 3
Day 3
In Class: We are diving into the American Revolution. Events we will begin discussing: Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Quartering Act of 1765, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Intolerable/Coercive Acts, and the Continental Congress Meetings. The American Revolution..ALL OF IT Packet! Click on this link to see the Second Cont. Congress and American Revolution Paper assignment: Second Cont. Congress and American Revolution Paper
HW: None...Enjoy it!
Notes: Colonies test on Friday, Sept 5 -- Exploration, Colonization, and Slavery .... Second Cont. Congress on Oct 3 and American Revolution Paper due Oct 3
Day 4
In Class: Colonies Test! Huzzah!
HW: None...Enjoy it!
Notes: Second Cont. Congress on Oct 3 and American Revolution Paper due Oct 3