October 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have our Chapter 13 Quiz and then a mapping activity where you will be examining the expansion of the United States and its impact on the division over slavery.  We will be talking more about the Road to the Civil War when we return from the weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #18
2. Chapter 13 Quiz
3. Mapping Activity
4. Closure #11

Homework:

1. Continue Reading
2. Chapter 14 Quiz on Wednesday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I love the Civil War! :)

Have a great weekend and Happy Halloween!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are going to start our new unit by discussing the concepts of Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism.  These concepts will be the origin of the path to the Civil War.  Don't forget that today your Unit 4 Outside Essay is due tonight!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #17
2. Preview: Unit 5 Assignment Sheet
3. Intro: Unit 5 Content
4. Discuss: Manifest Destiny
5. Activity: Manifest Destiny & American Exceptionalism
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Rename --> "P[2 or 4]_LastNameFirstInitial_Manifest Destiny and American Exceptionalism"
3. Submit to Google Classroom 
6. Closure #10

 Homework:

1. Study for Chapter 13 Quiz Friday
2. Submit Unit 4 Outside Essay Tonight!
1. A resource for those of you writing about the Supreme Court Tonight
2. Supreme Court Cases 

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will begin looking at the Road to the Civil War and mapping the fissures that eventually divided the nation and plunging it into war.

I look forward to seeing you all again Friday!  I'll be in costume...will you?  LOL happy Halloween!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Unit 4 Exam!!!  This is our first practice for writing an essay on the AP test so give it your best shot!  I have faith in all of you :)  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the week.

Agenda:

1. Turn in Unit 4 Packets
2. Unit 4 Exam
1. 5 minutes to read the prompts and plan your essay
2. 30 minutes to write!

Homework:

1. Review the Unit 5 Assignment Sheet
2. Continue Reading
3. Study for the Chapter 13 Quiz on Friday!

Hope you all feel confident about your test!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we reviewed the Outside Reading Project, then conducted our debate regarding Andrew Jackson and finally we practiced writing an in class LEQ.  After all of our hard work today I hope you feel prepared for the Unit 4 Exam on Monday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Outside Reading Project
2.  Jackson, Man of the People or Tyrant?
3. Closure #9
4. Practice: LEQ Writing

Homework:

1. Study for the Unit 4 LEQ Exam Monday!
2. Compile the Unit 4 Checklist and bring ready to turn in on Monday.
3. Unit 4 Outside Essay due Wednesday of next week!
4. Check out the Unit 5 Assignment Sheet

Prepare for the test on Monday ladies and gentlemen!  This is your first real experience writing an in class essay and it is something you need to get comfortable with in order to be successful on the AP Exam.  Take care all and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

We have a few things going on today in class and so we will be moving right along.  First we will be finishing the film Amistad and discussing it.  Then we will be doing our Chapter 12 Quiz, and finally we will be starting an in class research and pro se court activity on Andrew Jackson.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.  Also do not forget to check out the Outside Reading Project post, we will be talking about this assignment in class on Friday.

Agenda:

1. Finish Amistad and Review Discussion Questions
2. Chapter 12 Quiz
3. Warm-Up #16
4. Quick Research: Jackson Presidency
5. Pro Se Court: Jackson, Man of the People or Tyrant?

Jackson Debate Resources:

1. https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/age-jackson/essays/andrew-jackson%E2%80%99s-shifting-legacy 
2. http://www.trinityhistory.org/AmH/Jackson_legacy.pdf 
3. https://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/andrew.htm 
4. http://www.trinityhistory.org/AmH/HoweTheAgesofJackson.pdf 
5. http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/andrew-jackson-twenty-dollar-united-states-great-118840?o=1 
6. http://www.npr.org/2009/02/03/99915988/examining-the-fiery-legacy-of-andrew-jackson

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 4 Exam (LEQ Monday!)
2.  Review the NPR podcast if you are part of Group 1

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen.  In class on Friday we will finish the Jackson Pro Se Court Activity and then be doing a practice LEQ to prepare you for Monday.

Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Outside Reading Project

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So I will be talking about this with you in class this week but there is one semester project that we have yet to go over, the Outside Reading Project.  This is required for ALL students and must be turned in at ANY time prior to Friday December 11.  Below you will find the directions and resources to complete this assignment.  It is worth 50 points.

Step 1:  Choose a Historical Book (Non-fiction) and read a minimum of 100 pages from the text.  This book must be on a topic from United States history in the years 1607 to 1900.  You should pick a book from the list provided (see below), but may read another book as long as you get it approved by me (the teacher) ahead of time!

Outside Reading Book List

Step 2:  After you have read at least 100 pages of your text, complete the Outside Reading Worksheet (see below).  Make sure that your project is typed and turned in on or before December 11.  Late assignments will NOT be accepted! 

Outside Reading Project Worksheet

If there are any questions please feel free to email me, or ask me in class.  DO NOT forget about this assignment ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will continue watching Amistad.  We should be able to almost finish the film today and then we will be discussing it as well as moving on to other topics on Wednesday of this week.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the week.

Agenda:

1. Continue watching Amistad

Homework:

1. Continue reading
2. Chapter 12 Quiz on Wednesday!
3. Unit 4 Exam on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  We will be discussing Andrew Jackson's presidency on Wednesday and Friday of this week.  A great/terrible man!  Depending on how you look at him ;)

Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is a fun filled rally day for Homecoming!  I hope you all enjoy it immensely!  In class today we had our Chapter 11 Quiz.  There are also some modifications to the schedule for the next week or so, check that out below.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz

Homework:

1. Keep reading!
2. Chapter 12 Quiz moved to WEDNESDAY next week
1. Unit 4 Test moved to the following Monday
2. Stay tuned for word on the Unit 4 Outside Essay

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

PS - If you were ever confused about what Gerrymandering is.  Here is a great graphic to explain!  Enjoy!

October 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

First for those of you who are taking the PSAT today...good luck!  I know that the number of students in class today will be low, so we are watching a movie!  We will be watching the film Amistad (see the description below).  For those of you who miss the film I would recommend trying to watch it outside of class if you are able, if not review the 19th century case of the Amistad and be prepared to discuss in class.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day. 

Agenda:

1. Watch the film Amistad
1. Those of you who are UNABLE or UNWILLING to watch the film must return the Amistad permission slip form 
2. An alternative activity will be provided for those of you who do not watch the film
1. Alternative Activity
1. Answer the questions below using complete sentences and paragraphs.  Be detailed and provide citations as well as a bibliography for where you found your information.
1. Briefly summarize the case of United States v. The Amistad
1. Describe in detail the important people involved in the case
2. Roger B. Taney
3. Lt. Thomas R. Gedney
4. Jose Ruiz and Pedor Montez
5. Antonio Vega
6. John Quincy Adams
7. Martin Van Buren
8. Lewis Tappan
9. James Covey
10. Roger Sherman Baldwin
11. Joseph Cinque
2. What position did President Martin Van Buren regarding the case of the Amistad?  Why did he take this position?
3. Some abolitionists wished to see the Africans from the Amistad executed, martyred for the cause, believing that this would have advanced the cause of abolitionism further than their release.  Do you think there is justification for this belief?  What do you think was the "right" thing to do?
4. Describe the Spanish government's role in the case of the Amistad.  Why did they have such a high interest in the case?  Do you think they were frustrated with how the American court system worked?
5. What was the legal basis cited by the court for the freeing of the Amistad Africans?  
6. What were the moral ramifications of the case?  Given the historical context of the United States in the 1830s and 1840s, why was the country interested in seeing the outcome of this case?  What regional differences were intensely vested in the case?
7. How significant do you think the case of the Amistad was in 19th century American history?  Explain.
3. We will be answering some Discussion Questions while watching the film
1. If you watch the film outside of class please answer these questions as well (they will be collected with the Unit Pack)

Homework:

1. Continue reading
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you enjoy the movie!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are going over how to do a DBQ.  We will review the DBQ rubric and skills and then you will be working on a DBQ about the Market Revolution.  This DBQ will require you to access the information we went over in class last week, as well as Chapter 9.  Hope you all pay attention!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #15
2. Discuss: APUSH DBQ
3. Practice: Market Revolution DBQ
4. Closure #8

Homework:

1. Prepare for Chapter 11 Quiz on Friday!
2. Review Amistad Permission Slip
1. Return ONLY if you are UNABLE/UNWILLING to see film
2. We will be watching Amistad in class on Wednesday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope you all enjoy our homecoming spirit week!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are taking our Chapter 10 Quiz and doing our first major practice for writing a DBQ.  This is a major component of the AP exam so make sure you pay attention and practice hard!  Below you will find our agenda, homework and resources.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 10 Quiz
2. Warm-Up #14
3. Discuss: Market Revolution
4. Practice: Market Revolution DBQ

Homework:

1. Continue Reading
2. Chapter 11 Quiz on Wednesday!

Have a great weekend ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be discussing your 19th century reform movements with your peers.  You will have an opportunity to meet with other people who researched the same reform movement as you and create a consensus answer sheet for your group.  After you have done so you will be moving around and talking to other groups to collect information regarding their reform movements and then discussing amongst yourselves the answers to three guided discussion questions.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #13
2. Discussion: 19th Century Reform Movements
1. Group discussion
2. Gallery Walk
3. Socratic Debate
3. Closure #7

Homework:

1. Continue reading
2. Chapter 10 Quiz on Friday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  On Friday we have our Chapter 10 Quiz and we will be discussing the Market Revolution.  We will also be doing some DBQ  practice.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Flash Tonight!

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

Just a quick shout out to my favorite TV show The Flash!  First episode of season 2 starts tonight at 8!  Woohoo!  If you enjoy the Flash let me know :)

October 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have our Chapter 9 Quiz and we will be reviewing it afterward!  Since it is a Monday schedule we will likely not get to anything else.  Don't forget to finish researching your reform movement before class on Wednesday!  You will be leading group discussions explaining your reform movement to the class on Wednesday!  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Agenda:

1. Chapter 9 Quiz
2. Chapter 9 Quiz Review
3. Closure #6

Homework:

1. Continue reading and following the assignment sheet
2. Chapter 10 Quiz on Friday!
3. Finish 19th Century Reform Poster/Political Cartoon
1. Need to have research done before class on Wednesday!  YOU will be leading a group discussion on your reform movement for the class.
2. The Poster/Political Cartoon does not have to be finished until the Unit Assignment Sheet

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  On Wednesday we will be discussing reform movements in the 19th century and you will be explaining your reform movement to the class as well as leading a discussion.

It is wonderful to see you all again today ladies and gentlemen and I hope your first day back from break was a good one!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti