APUSH Course Nov. 30 - Dec. 4th

Dear Class,

This has been a productive and exciting week! Our focus for the week has been the social and political transformation of America during the Antebellum period. The key themes for the week have been the 2nd Great Awakening/Antebellum reform. Monday we began the week with a webquest on the Shakers, Oneidas and Mormons. Students were assigned into groups to research the beliefs of these religious communities, later they presented their research to the class. Tuesday and Wednesday, students analyzed primary sources on Antebellum reform such as the "Declaration of Sentiments" and took notes on the many social reforms attempted during this period. Students analyzed the impact of reform movements on education, women's rights, slavery, temperance, morality and the treatment of prisoners and the mentally ill.  Thursday, students continued to prepare for the AP exam by completing an in-class DBQ outline highlighting the influence of reformers on the expansion of democratic ideals between 1825-1850. Students then contrasted their responses with sample constructed responses. Friday students analyzed the presidential leadership of John Tyler and took structured notes on Manifest Destiny.

Assigned homework for the week:

Monday- 309-312, 365-367 2 column notes

Tuesday- 367- 374, write a letter to your "cousin in England"  describing the 2nd Great Awakening. In your letter explain if you agree or disagree with the reforms.

Wednesday- 375-381, 2 column notes

Thursday- 382-392, 2 column notes

Friday-393- 398, 2 column notes

Next week, we will be focusing on the political effects of the expansion in terms of the contentious issue of slavery. We will be preparing for another class trial and analyzing the court case of Dred Scott. 

Have a great weekend,

Ms. Madhi 

Classwork for Friday, November 6th 2009

Dear students,

We have covered quite a lot of historical content this quarter from the Pre-Columbian period to the Early Republic era. You should feel proud of all you have accomplished this quarter! In order to reinforce all that we have learned thus far, today's class will focus upon reviewing key concepts of the course. 

Please click on the 1st Quarter Review link and work on completing the review assignment. Then please bring the review to class to discuss. 

Have a great weekend,

Ms. Madhi

P.S. No reading packet for the weekend :)

Thursday, November 5th Classwork

Hi students,

Today we will be focusing on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Your assignment will be to read an article on Marbury v. Madison the monumental court case of Jefferson's presidency and then read about the legacy of Jefferson.

Part1

Click on the link below to read the Newsweek Article “Why Marbury v. Madison Still Matters” and answer the questions below.

Answer the following questions and submit your responses when you return to class:

1)    Explain the origins of the Marbury v. Madison court case. In what way was this case representative of a bigger power struggle between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

2)    What was the court’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

3)    Why is the Marbury v. Madison case still important in our society?

4)    Do you think Jefferson was justified? Do you agree with Marshall’s ruling?

Part 2 - Jefferson's Legacy

Using the Library of Congress online exhibit "Thomas Jefferson," analyze Thomas Jefferson's life and legacy. 

Click on the following link for the section "Establishing a Federal Republic".  Describe Jefferson's influence in shaping the new republic. Select one document that demonstrates Jefferson's influence.

Then click on the link: Legacy

Describe Jefferson's life after the presidency. View the letters Jefferson exchanged with his granddaughter regarding slavery. How were their views similar or different?

Part 3 - Powerpoint Structured Notetaking

Also, please click on the link for THOMAS JEFFERSON to view my powerpoint on key aspects of Jefferson's presidency.

Please email me with any questions or concerns.

Have a great day!

Ms. Madhi

November 4th Class work

Hi students,

Wednesday, November 4th, we will be focusing on domestic and foreign challenges faced by John Adams during his presidency. We will be contrasting Adam's policies with France & England with his predecessor, George Washington. We will also find out more about Adam's leadership style by watching "The American President" biography of John Adams. 

If  you will not be in class tomorrow, your assignment will be to use your "Liberty, Equality and Power" packets to compare Washington & Adams. Create a "T-Chart" with Washington in one column and Adams in the other. You will compare/contrast the presidents using the following themes: domestic policies (i.e. Alien & Sedition Acts), foreign policy (i.e. Neutrality Proclamation), and leadership style. You can submit the t-chart upon returning to school.

Here is the WASHINGTON POWERPOINT you can go through and take notes on.

A final thought: organization is key to success in the APUSH class. Please make sure your binders are ready for evaluation and have dividers to separate your work for the 1st quarter into class notes, homework and classwork. I will be evaluating all binders this week.

Best regards,

Ms. Madhi