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