November 5, 2007

Today in History: On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony was arrested and fined $100.00 for trying to vote in a presidential election. She was released from prison but never paid the fine. She continued to work for the right to vote for women.

• In AP US History: Today we are discussing Divine, Chapter 11, pages 309-314, "The Second Great Awakening." Students will complete a handout on today's PowerPoint presentation. If not complete, it is due tomorrow. Today's Objectives include: Can students identify and describe the Second Great Awakening? Can students explain the political, economic, and social factors that led to the growth of sectionalism, including the Second Great Awakening. Tuesday, we are scheduled to participate in a career investigation program with the Counseling office. Wednesday, we will discuss pages 314-321, "Domesticity and Changes in the American Family," including the cult of domesticity. Thursday, we will work on pages 321-331 from the Divine text, "Reform Turns Radical: From Abolitionism to Women's Rights." Friday, we will discuss pages 363-378: "Slavery, the Southern Economy, and the Slaveholding Society."
• In AP Government: Today we are taking our quiz over Chapters 14, 18, and 19. When complete, we will begin our discussion on Chapter 15: Public Policy. Today's Objectives: Can students demonstrate mastery over Chapters 14, 18, and 19? Can students explain how certain issues at certain times are placed on the pubic agenda for action? Can students define the terms "costs," "benefits," and "perceived"? Tuesday, we are scheduled to participate in a career investigation program with the Counseling office. Wednesday, we will continue our discussion on Public Policy. Thursday and Friday, we will discuss Chapter 16: Economic Policy. If we have time on Friday, we will also begin discussing Chapter 17: Social Welfare.