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Chapter 15 notes part 2- page 61-62 in Spiral

12/18/2014

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Chapter 15 Notes- Page 59-60 in SpiralĀ 

12/15/2014

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Westward Expansion Map- page 58 in spiral

12/15/2014

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Westward expansion video:

12/12/2014

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What was it like for Americans who explored and moved into new territories?
What was the Louisiana purchase deal?
What new resources and new dangers were found during exploration?
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DBQ ESSAY- Separate piece of paper due Mon 12.15

12/11/2014

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Part B (10 points)

 

Essay

 

Directions: Write a well-organized 5-paragraph essay that includes an introduction, several paragraphs, and a conclusion.  Use evidence from at least three documents in the body of the essay to answer the following question.  Support your response with relevant facts, examples, and details.  Include additional outside information if possible (class notes, book reference, etc.).

 

Historical Context and Essay Prompt:

Explain America’s foreign policy from 1789- 1825 (terms of the first 5 presidents). Using the information from the documents and your knowledge of social studies, identify (3) three actions these presidents took to back up your claim.

 

Guidelines:

          In your essay, be sure to:

 

·        Address all aspects of the Task by accurately analyzing and interpreting at least three documents.

·        Incorporate information from the documents in the body of the essay.

·        Incorporate relevant outside information.

·        Support your claim with relevant facts, examples, and details.

·        Use a logical and clear plan of organization.

 

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DBQ- Page 56-57 in Spiral (ONLY PART A)

12/10/2014

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Part B- the essay portion will be IN CLASS tomorrow.
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Monroe Doctrine- page 55 in spiral

12/10/2014

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Chapter 12 Study Guide: page 54 in your notes

12/8/2014

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Political Cartoons- On page 53 in notes

12/5/2014

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On the top half of the page draw a political cartoon based on something you read in chapter 12. Remember that your cartoon should show understanding of the concept/issue AND your point of view. 

Then, on the bottom half draw another political cartoon about a current issue that is important to you. 
Ideas include: (but not limited to)
Texting and driving
cost of education
racism
ISIS
War on Terror
Ebola Virus
Immigration
Voting



Political cartoons will be scored on this rubric: 
 

1-Does not meet

2- Almost there

3- Good

4- Excellent

Issue/subject

1-Shows no understanding of political issue

2-Shows very basic understanding or some confusion over political issue

3-Shows understanding of the political issue

4-Shows clear understand of the political issue

Way topic is covered

1-There is no student point of view

2-Students point of view is somewhat apparent

3-Student’s point of view is apparent

4-Students point of view is clearly conveyed


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Chapter 12 Notes- Page 51-52 in Spiral

12/3/2014

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