Weekly Syllabus

Week of Monday, September 12 through Friday, September 16


When doing the reading this week, you might benefit from doing some background reading in APAN-RED, pp. 808-812.



Monday, September 12, 2011 (30 minutes)

Topic: Atomic fears and the development of the H Bomb.
Homework: Work on your assignment.


Tuesday, September 13, 2011 (50 minutes)

Topic: Race relations in the USA. Civil rights issues confronting America in the early Cold War period.

Homework: Read the topic overview about Civil Rights on the History Study Center.

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 (45 minutes)

Topic:  The Murder of Emmett Till.

Homework: Read the full text of the confession, or consult other resources at the companion website.

Thursday, September 15, 2011 (50 minutes)

Topic: Discussion of the video.
Homework: Read excerpts from the Brown Decision.
 

Friday, September 16, 2011 (45 minutes)

Topic: Discussion of the reading. Information about the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Homework:Have a good weekend.