This week we have been focusing on Monroe’s presidency and the impact of the War of 1812. Towards the end of the week we focused on the institution of slavery in the South and “King Cotton.” Thursday was the id quiz and Friday is the test over chapters 9 and 10. I will also be including questions from previous tests to keep the information fresh in their minds. It is 50 m/c questions. We will begin a new unit next Monday concerning industry in the North.
Central Academy: Social Sciences: Mrs. Snyder
Today in History- Peter the Great: the Russian czar levied a tax on beards (1698)
- Continental Congress: delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies (Georgia did not attend) convened in Philadelphia to seek repeal of the British Intolerable Acts (1774)
- Sam Houston: was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas (1836)