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Was there a chance of co-existence? That’s the big question that is asked when studying Indian-White relations during this period. Was it profit that doomed the Native Americans? Was it racism? Was it a symptom of power, where technology provides an advantage from one side to another? Let’s see. THE GOALS OF INDIAN POLICY (291) [...]
Because of a recommendation from a colleague AND because of the lack of resources and materials in my school and district ($1.4 million shortfall already in this fiscal year), I have decided to apply for stuff on DonorsChoose.org. It’s a website that hooks up teachers with people and organizations that want to donate money to [...]
How much does geography shape identity? Consider that the early republic established many norms for the nation before the Civil War. Technology, communication, transportation, jobs, homes, the land, relationships, and more were all established in this time of tremendous change. Where would you live if you could choose a particular region? THE NORTHEAST (284) What [...]
Three Mile Island almost melted down. Our president lied to the American people and resigned rather than face a potential trial. The Supreme Court protected the reproductive rights (or legalized abortion, depending on your perspective) of women and polarized the nation ever since. The Civil Rights movement faced new challenges as Latinos and Native Americans [...]
1) Break free of a dependence on Europe, 2) clear the Great Lakes of British troops and 3) protect American interests on the high seas. What’s the common factor in all of these objectives? Is it defensive or offensive? Does the US have similar goals in 2009? JEFFERSONIAN PRINCIPLES (276) Your text states that one [...]
Ever wonder what it was like to live on a farm 200 years ago? In many ways, you can see an example from the PBS website for their series called Colonial House. Check it out. What about Lewis and Clark? There’s a good website here on their expedition. Now, on to the analysis. THE JEFFERSONIAN [...]
Welcome to the swamp. That’s basically the look of Washongton DC in the first few years. This is the image of the beginning of the Jeffersoniam administration, but it was much more complicated than that. The US was a growing nation. Congress met in 8 different towns before this. Now there was an official capitol. [...]
Jefferson and Adams have been friends, colleagues, enemies and rivals over the many years of their lives. That they die on the same day is one of the most remarkable coincidences of the American story. It’s also uncanny that they both die on the 50th anniversary f the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Odd. [...]
Thanks for everyone’s participation and support yesterday. Here’s a brief summary of topics discussed and tasks set. Please let me know if there’s anything you’d like to add, remove or change. Our next meeting is Thursday, October 22nd from 2:45-5PM. Isaiah and I will take ‘refreshments duty’ for the next meeting! Discussion Questions: What incentives [...]
Because of my use of Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States and information from James Loewen’s Lies My History Teacher Told Me, I thought this would be an interesting article on Columbus Day 2009. A darker side of Columbus emerges in US classrooms By CHRISTINE ARMARIO, Associated Press Writer Christine Armario, Associated [...]
