Weekly Syllabus

Week of Monday, December 14 through Friday, December 18

This week we will resume our look at the turbulent 1850's. We will examine major social/political issues such as the Fugitive Slave Law, and other aspects of the political environment of the 1850's, such as popular sovereignty and the violence surrounding the admission of Kansas to the Union. We will also talk about the famous Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision, and begin discussing abolitionist John Brown. You will get multiple handouts this week--hang on to them as they will be useful sources for your term paper.

Please be aware that on Thursday, January 14th you will have a test. The test will require you to know the names and years of service of ALL of the Presidents of the United States. Get started memorizing them now!

Monday, December 14, 2009 (45 minutes)

Topic: Review of the reading.

Homework: Read McPherson, Battle Cry of Freedom, Ch. 5, pp. 145-153. When doing the reading, please be prepared to answer some questions.

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (50 minutes)

Topic: Review of the reading.

Homework: Read handout, Dred Scott case.

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 (45 minutes)

Topic: Discussion of Dred Scott case. Preview to discussion of John Brown.

Homework: Read handout--transcript of John Brown documentary.

 

Thursday, December 17, 2009 (40 minutes)

Topic: John Brown.

Homework: Read AP&AN pp. 388 (Election of 1860)-390 (Fort Sumter...)

 

Friday, December 18, 2009 (45 minutes)

Topic: Discussion of the reading. Meet Abraham Lincoln.

Homework: Have a great vacation. Memorize the Presidents!