Thursday, February 25, 2010
Presidential Elections Chart
I have added the link to the Presidential Elections Chart that I mentioned in class. It is under the "Useful Websites" section on the blog.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Reminder : Test on Friday!
This is a reminder that we will be having our Civil War and Reconstruction (ch. 15 & 16) test on Friday, 02/26. We will be starting on Chapter 17 immediately following the test. Study!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Show your SUPPORT!
Please go and show your support! Hope to see you there.
Our Gladiator Family Fun Night is HERE.
When: Feb 4th from 3 -9 p.m.
Where: Pizza Scene on Main St. (next to Coldstone Creamery)
What: 20% of all sales goes to HGHS's Class of 2011
We hope to see you there! Bring your family! Pass on the info to friends, too!
Our Gladiator Family Fun Night is HERE.
When: Feb 4th from 3 -9 p.m.
Where: Pizza Scene on Main St. (next to Coldstone Creamery)
What: 20% of all sales goes to HGHS's Class of 2011
We hope to see you there! Bring your family! Pass on the info to friends, too!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Chapter 14 Essay Questions
Answer the following questions handwritten in a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs each. Due Friday, 02/05/10
1.List and explain the alternative suggestions for the problem of extending slavery to new territories acquired by the United States in the Mexican War. Why did they fail to provide an adequate solution? What “ambiguity” doomed popular sovereignty as a solution?
2.How could Northerners detest slavery and yet not embrace abolitionism? Contrast the goals and appeal of the Free-Soil movement with those of the abolitionist movement.
3.The author suggests that the Compromise of 1850 ‘was really more like an armistice or a cease-fire.” Explain.
4.Assume the role of a northern politician in 1860. Give “evidence” of how a proslavery conspiracy has captured the Democratic party and why you are voting for Abraham Lincoln for president.
5.Assume the role of a southern slaveholder in 1860. Give “evidence” of how antislavery forces have attempted to ruin your way of life and why you oppose the election of Abraham Lincoln as president.
6.Why did Lincoln win the election of 1860? How did the South react?
1.List and explain the alternative suggestions for the problem of extending slavery to new territories acquired by the United States in the Mexican War. Why did they fail to provide an adequate solution? What “ambiguity” doomed popular sovereignty as a solution?
2.How could Northerners detest slavery and yet not embrace abolitionism? Contrast the goals and appeal of the Free-Soil movement with those of the abolitionist movement.
3.The author suggests that the Compromise of 1850 ‘was really more like an armistice or a cease-fire.” Explain.
4.Assume the role of a northern politician in 1860. Give “evidence” of how a proslavery conspiracy has captured the Democratic party and why you are voting for Abraham Lincoln for president.
5.Assume the role of a southern slaveholder in 1860. Give “evidence” of how antislavery forces have attempted to ruin your way of life and why you oppose the election of Abraham Lincoln as president.
6.Why did Lincoln win the election of 1860? How did the South react?
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