Due Tuesday Jan. 4th

Finish reading Chapter 11 and taking notes! We will launch right back into content our first class back. I think I may have found my new motto, courtesy of Davy Crockett. Congressman Crockett said, in defense of his opposition to the removal of the Cherokees, "I would sooner be honestly damned than hypocritically immortalized." Wooooo yes I LIKE IT Davy! You tell 'em! If you'd like to read more, visit this article on the Trail of Tears.

Also, you have the opportunity to work on your paper assignment (click the link if you lost your directions) if you so choose. I have posted some links in the right-hand column of the the blog that might help. Please feel free to email me with any questions! Aim to have a draft ready by Friday January 7th.

And for those of you with curious minds, watch the below clips from The Daily Show, and if you're interested in a couple extra points, comment with your thoughts on the Zadroga Bill. What is a filibuster? Why can't this bill pass? What is the senate prioritizing? What is your reaction? Do you think Stewart's coverage was fair? What do you think of the 9/11 first responders' commentary?

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Worst Responders
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
9/11 First Responders React to the Senate Filibuster
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook

Due Wednesday Dec. 15th

Block C: Read and take skeletal notes on pg. 298 starting with "Jackson's Rise to Power" through to the top of pg. 307 stopping before "The Nullification Crisis."

Block E: Read and take notes pg. 294 beginning with "The New Political Culture of Democracy" to pg. 298 ending before "Jackson's Rise to Power."

Due Tuesday Dec. 14th

Block C: Read and take notes pg. 294 beginning with "The New Political Culture of Democracy" to pg. 298 ending before "Jackson's Rise to Power."

Extra Credit Opportunity

Due Wednesday Dec. 15th

On a (blank) sheet of paper or on the computer, please create a political cartoon of the 1823 Monroe Doctrine. Feel free to research online, but your cartoon must exhibit creativity and originality. Be thoughtful about symbolism, as part of the fun of political cartoons is figuring out what they mean...it should not be all at once obvious.

On the back of your submission, please include a typed or neatly handwritten explanation of the Monroe Doctrine and the message of your cartoon.

Due Friday Dec. 10th

Both Blocks: Work on your powerpoint presentations and take a look at the Monroe Doctrine if you have time. I will have a print out of it for you in class tomorrow and we will discuss then!

Due Thursday Dec. 9th

Hopefully you checked your block specific page...

Block E: Read and take notes on pg. 247 starting with "The Second War for American Independence" through the end of the chapter on pg. 255.

Due Wednesday Dec. 8th

Block C: Read and take notes on pg. 247 starting with "The Second War for American Independence" through the end of the chapter on pg. 255.

Block E: Please read and take notes on pg. 236 starting with "Women's Participation" through the top of pg. 247 stopping before "The Second War for American Independence." This is a big chunk, so work on effective reading skills- check out visuals first, read captions, look for terms in the margin etc. No whining- just make it easier for yourselves!

You will notice there is NO MENTION OF SACAGAWEA which is totally outrageous! Please look her up (using a scholarly source) and create a notecard or section in your notes on her- I will check!

Due Tuesday Dec. 7th

Block C: Please read and take notes on pg. 236 starting with "Women's Participation" through the top of pg. 247 stopping before "The Second War for American Independence." This is a big chunk, so work on effective reading skills- check out visuals first, read captions, look for terms in the margin etc. No whining- just make it easier for yourselves!

You will notice there is NO MENTION OF SACAGAWEA which is totally outrageous! Please look her up (using a scholarly source) and create a notecard or section in your notes on her- I will check!

Due Monday Dec. 6th

You will have an assessment in class on Monday. I am being purposefully vague in regards to what I am calling it because I'm not sure point-wise if it will end up being a quest or test yet. Regardless, you should be equally serious in your approach to studying. I have emailed you the list of terms so that you may create study guides!

Due Friday Dec. 3rd

Both Blocks: Read and take notes pg. 232 starting with "The Presidency of John Adams" through pg. 236 ending before "Participation in Political Festivals."

Due Thursday Dec. 2nd

Block E:

1. Finish final drafts of your hometown essays and have ready to hand in at the start of class.

2. Read and take notes on pg. 226 starting with "Hamilton's Financial Program" to pg. 229 ending before "The Emergence of Political Parties."

3. Actively read Washington's Farewell Address.