We had a very serious week of discussing the hardships and atrocities facing the Native Americans as a result of Pioneer settlement of the West. I hope the mini-series clips from "Into the West" helped to put the information across in a clearer manner. I appreciated all of your comments and am so glad that you are treating our content in a respectful and meaningful way. We are turning our attention to railroads and Populism on Monday and are beginning to prepare for a test over the American West (Chapter 5) on Wednesday. Don't forget, Friday is a teacher work day, so sleep in and enjoy! (but be safe)
Our tentative schedule for next week is as follows:
Day 6 9/22
· Journal Analyze the political cartoon entitled “Which will Win?” and answer the following questions:
1) What are the various symbols and characters depicted in the cartoon supposed to represent?
2) What message is the cartoonist trying to convey?
3) What could you have done if you were moved to action by this political cartoon to remedy this problem?
· Lecture on Populism, William Jennings Bryan and the Cross of Gold
· Review for Test (Puzzle/Study Guide)
· “Food for thought” How does the Wizard of Oz relate to bimetallism and populism? We will be discussing this on Monday. Stay tuned…
Day 7 9/24
· Review
· Test on the American West
· Begin work on the Industrial Revolution (6.1 and 6.2)
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Coleman
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