History Learner

Answer the following questions concerning the document African Americans and Reconstruction:

1. How does this article increase your understanding of the effects of Reconstruction?

2. In what ways did Reconstruction fail African-Americans? Give specific examples from text.

3. In what ways did America socially progress from 1860-1876?

Finally, this Wednesday, we will begin semester 2! There will be several major deadlines this semester in regards to National History Day contest. Please review your student’s syllabus for these. Also, we have missed many days first semester and will have to move VERY quickly to make it through the material before the AP US History test on Friday, May 7. Remember, AP classes are different in that we have to have all material covered by the test date instead of the end of the year–lobby for earlier start times for the school year! I just wanted to give everyone an early heads up in regards to our quick pace this semester! Please support your student by encouraging them and allowing for a quiet place to study at home-I know you already do this, but it really helps! They have done a terrific job first semester and have quite a lot to be proud of!!! I know I am proud of them! Of course, if you have any questions please feel free to email me. The new syllaubs, and requirements are posted today!

PLEASE DONATE ITEMS TO YOUR STUDENT’S CLASSROOM!

dry erase markers (preferably black), kleenex, antibacterial hand gel, pencils, and pens. All will be shared by the classroom. Also, please restock your student’s personal supplies—I am running out of pens, paper and pencils to loan to students!

Below is a list of terms/concepts to help you prepare for the test. It is 60 questions-all multiple choice. Don’t forget your CCOT essay is due on Tuesday and will be part of your final grade. The test is worth 5% of your total grade.

Paleo vs Neolithic Ages, Rome vs. Han, Roman Republic vs. Roman Empire, 3 monotheistic traditions, Confucianism vs. legalism vs. daoism in government, Aristotle, the classical era in summary, Byzantine Empire, India’s castes, Bantu-speakers and impact on Africa, how writing spread, civil service and bureaucracies, Mesoamerica and Andeans, classical Med vs. classical China, Mandate of Heaven, nomads’ influence, Buddhism, diasporas, Muhammad’s teachings, women and monasticism, Moscow under Mongol rule, Renaissance culture, contacts between Islam and Indian civilizations, West’s evolution of trade, Muslims under Abbasid, Hinduism vs. Islam, Mongol conquests, Japan’s feudal system, Mughal empire, trade during 3rd period, fall of Ming, Janissaries, rise and fall of modern Islamic empires, battle at Chaldiran, Spain’s empire building, enlightenment, slaved trade on Africa and Americans, mfecane, Protestant Reformation, absolute monarchies, Russian expansion, Peter and Catherine the Greats, habits of mind, identify areas of study on a map, periodization.

Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed your snow days last week. You have probably heard semester finals have moved back a week. We will now cover chapter 16-the civil war-this week in class and you WILL be tested over the information on the semester final next week! But, you do have an extra week to study for finals. Plan on turning in chapter 16 outline the day you take your final exam–chapter 15 will be turned in on Monday (it was due last Friday). Happy reading!

hello APUSH students! I keep receiving many emails of your quotes–keep them coming!

In lieu of the several days we have missed this week, we will NOT complete a roundtable discussion of your reformers. This is one of my favorite projects but it takes much time when we are on a normal schedule  without all the snow days. In order to avoid getting too far behind, we will skip the discussions and have you turn in your summary analysis for your project points. I would suggest you spend a bit more time on this because it will be worth more points than before. Remember to ALWAYS cite your sources whenever you write a paper and include a bibliography. You can use MLA or APA style. Have a good snow day today and your final summary analysis will be due Monday. If you haven’t emailed me your quote yet, do so ASAP. See you Friday!

We will hopefully research tomorrow  (Thursday) and then have our roundtable discussions beginning on Friday.

*Don’t forget your thematic charts over your two areas are due on Monday too!

Unit 2 Review Topics:

Bedouin society, caliph, impact of Islam in India and Africa, Abbasid vs. Umayyad caliphates, Muhammed and the Umayyads, Hinduism and Islam, shi’a vs. sunni, Saladin

First Crusade results, impact of Crusades on western world

Byzantium and Orthodox Christianity, Byzantium and Russia, Vladimir, Mongol attacks in Russia

Sui, Tang, Song dynasties, Neo-confucianism, Yuan dynasty, Yang Guifei, weaknesses of Song, culture of Tang, Genghis Khan and religion, Mongol conquests, post Mongol China, imperial bureaucracy vs. military elite, Zheng He, China and Korea, Vietnam

impact of Japan’s shoguns, samurai, women in Japanese feudal society, Japanese feudalism, Taika period

Effects of plague, women in Europe’s feudal period, western trade in 15th century, Renaissance, growth of western power

Inca and Aztce political centralization

Polynesia, Hawaiian islands and trade

Southernization

I think a great idea would be to have YOU create your own comparison chart for chapter 18. So, select a topic or group of people that you would like to compare AND contrast in your chart. Complete your chart and we’ll share them tomorrow in class!

APUSH students! Chapter 12 is due next week NOT chapter 11–see your syllabus for clarification!!!!

Below are two essay contests that students in WHAP or APUSH are eligible to complete. If you are interested in one or more of the following, please see me ASAP so we can work together to write and review your essay. Please look at the scholarship and/or money and trip opportunities if you win! There is also a link to former President Bill Clinton’s “Test your Global IQ Challenge” that students can take online. If they submit their email address, $1 is donated to Clinton’s Aid Programs–it only takes a few seconds so check it out and test your global IQ!

UNITED NATIONS ESSAY CONTEST INFORMATION: 

 This year’s National High School Essay Contest focuses on Millennium Development Goal Eight, and asks students to tackle the challenge of promoting development through international partnership.  Students 9^th-12^th grade are asked to write a letter to the President of the U.S. answering the following questions:

• How can the U.S. build an international system that promotes good governance, development and poverty reduction?
• How can the U.S. promote sustainable development and economic growth in developing countries?

The essay chosen to be submitted on behalf of the state of Iowa to advance to the national competition will receive a $100 scholarship.

3^rd place nationally will receive a $500 scholarship

2^nd place nationally will receive a $1000 scholarship

1^st place nationally will receive a $1500 scholarship and a trip to New York to attend UNA-USA Member’s Day at the United Nations in March 2010

Essays are to be submitted online at www.unausa.org/essay2010.  The deadline for submission is January 5, 2010.

 National Peace Essay Contest sponsored by the US Institute of Peace

Under what conditions will nonviolent civic actions most likely achieve justice, end conflict, or lead to positive political and social change?

-Write a researched essay of 1500 words or less

-Deadline is February 1, 2010

-53 state level winners receive $1000; 3 National-level winners receive $10,000, $5,000 and $2500 college scholarships. State-level winners will be invited to participate in a prestigious weeklong education program and be honored at an awards banquet

Clinton’s Global IQ Quiz:

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/testyouriq