Monday, September 12, 2016

US History


US History - Notes 9/7/16

1) Homework -  Write Notes (Chapter 1 Lesson4) in Cornell form.

*Chapter 1 Lessons 2-5 Test will be Thursday, 9/15 (This will cover information from Chapter 1 Lessons 2 - 5; Look for a review guide on this site next week)
Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Road to the Civil War
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US History - Notes 9/9/15

1) Homework - Write Notes (9/8/15) in cornell form. 
Chapter 1 Lesson 5 - The Civil War
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US History - Online Readings 9/12/16

*Read the following article from the New Yorker regarding the history of the Underground Railroad and its representation throughout history.
1) Article - The Perilous Lure of the Underground Railroad

*Read the following documents to help you understand the reasons for South Carolina's secession following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860.
1) South Carolina Declaration of Causes of Secession
2) "5 Myths about why the South Seceded", by James Loewen

Extra Credit Opportunity



Event: Facing History and Ourselves TEACH IN at Margolin Hebrew Academy on 9/29
Info: Click HERE to learn more about the event.
Task: 1) Attend the event (bring an adult; Not required, but requested by FHAO)
2) Write 300 word essay about the event (more instructions coming soon...)

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