Mr. Murray and Ms. Colter's U.S History and Government iBlog

U.S. History

Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the goal of the Open Door notes policy? Looking at the map on page 356 what happened during Roosevelt’s big stick diplomacy in 1904? 3. What was the outcome of the Congo Conference in 1885?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)
o Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes)

Supplemental Material: Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes)

Activity-Platt Amendment (Cornell Notes) 

Platt Amendment Activity

Cuba and the Platt Amendment-Cornell Notes

Video Link-American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:03 min)

Government

Thursday-10/08/15:
o Bell Work-1. How many states were required to ratify the Articles of Confederation? 2. What powers did congress possess under the Articles of Confederation? 3. What were three of George Washington’s frustrations with the Articles of Confederation?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Activity-Quote Analysis-The Declaration of Independence

Decleration of Independence Quotes-Full Sheet

U.S. History

Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work- 1. What was the purpose of the Foraker Act? 2. Which of the four provisions of the Platt Amendment do you think benefited the United States most? Why do you feel that way? 3. What is a protectorate?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time
o Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map  and Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Thinking Maps-Comparing U.S. Imperialism in Cuba and Puerto Rico-Double Bubble Map 

Differences in Gov-Double Bubble Map

Notes-Chapter 10-Section 3-Outline Notes

Notes-Outline-Chapter 10-Section 3

Text Book PDF:

The Americans-Chapter 10-Section 3

Government

Wednesday-10/07/15:
o Bell Work-1. What is the purpose of the preamble? 2. What does the Third Amendment state in regards to the issue of housing British soldiers? 3. What were the framers concerned about in regards to Canada?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map
o Procedures-Portfolio Fun Time

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map

Thinking Maps-Comparing Fundamental Differences between the Declaration and the Articles of Confederation-Double Bubble Map 

Differences in Gov-Double Bubble Map

U.S. History

Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. How did the Spanish respond to the United States interest in purchasing Cuba? 2. In what ways did José Martí help lead resistance movements? 3. What is yellow journalism?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map
o Video Clip-The States Documentary 04 New Jersey, Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Alaska (From 30:32 min to 39:11 min)
o Gallery Walk-Chapter 10 Section One and Two Key Topic

Supplemental Materials: Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map

Thinking Maps-American Imperialism-Double Bubble Map 

American Expanisionism-Bubble Map

Government

Tuesday-10/06/15:
o Bell Work-1. What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? 2. Why was the Declaration of Independence considered “ground breaking” compared to other documents of independence? 3. Why is the idea of popular sovereignty important?
o Attendance- While Class is Doing Bell Work
o Video Clip- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO) (17:55 min)
o Activity-Current Events

Supplemental Materials: Activity-Current Events

Activity-Current Events

Current Events-Cornell Template

Video Link-Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Migrants and Refugees (HBO) (17:55 min)