JA 8 A Civics: Aug 30-Sep 3

This week we continue our discussion of the English roots of American democracy & then we will examine some of the major events that played a role in the development of the American system of government. We will look at the causes & effects of the American Revolution, and we will look closely at the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration is one of the most important documents in history; and we will examine why.

US History: Aug. 30-Sep. 3

This week we will continue our discussion of English dominance in the American colonies & we will begin to see limits on the freedoms of those who lived there. We will examine the causes & effects of the legislation, as well as the actions by some of the colonists that created the "need" for independence from England. It must be made known that not all colonists wanted independence; many were known as "loyalists." We will examine the arguements of both sides this week as we look at some of the limits on freedom; such as the Proclamation of 1763, the Sugar Act, and the Stamp Act.

American Govt./ Econ: Aug. 30-Sep. 3

This week we will continue examining the people & events that helped shape the government of the United States. We will look closely at why such emphasis was placed on limited & representative government. We will then discuss the Articles of Confederation; which was our first constitution. We will break down its highlights and examine why it was ultimately unsuccessful.

JA 8 A Civics: Aug. 23-27

This week we will continue examining the roots of American democracy. We will discuss the significance of our English heritage in the development of American government as well as the major historical figures & events that played a role in the creation of the United States.

US History: Aug. 23-27

This week we will continue examining the European empires of the Americas & we will see how the British began to dominate the New World as the Spanish began to falter. We will discuss how the English colonies developed on the Atlantic coast of the United States & the major impact this would have on the creation of the United States & the influence of British culture in America.

American Govt./ Econ: Aug. 23-27

This week we will continue examining the role of government in our lives before moving on to the origins of the American system of government. We will examine the people & events that influenced what our government looks like to this day. Emphasis will be placed on the events surrounding the American Revolution; as well as the key figures involved in the major historical event.

Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!

Welcome back to returning & new students as we head into an exciting year! Be sure to check my blog for class updates & other information throughout the school year! Remember, you can also leave comments if you have questions about due dates or other concerns at any time. There are also several links to important websites like Mygradebook & Renaissance (AR Reading). Let's work together & make this our best year yet!