For the Week of Oct 27th

Monday & Tuesday: We will begin discussing the aftermath of the American Revolution and our nation’s first constitution the Articles of Confederation (major weaknesses).This will follow with Chapter 5 section 1 of our textbook. *We will also review the results of our Chapter 4 test and review the “Most Missed” questions.

Wednesday – Friday: We will discuss the origins and Ratification of our current Constitution. This will follow with Chapter 5 sections 2 thru 4.

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For the Week of Oct 20th

Monday & Tuesday – We will examine the end of the American Revolution, how the Americans won, and the effects of the Treaty of Paris 1783. This will be based on Chapter 4 section 4 of the textbook. *Picture Timelines 6 & 7 will be checked Monday.

Wed – Fri – We will review the American Revolution using a student made newspaper project (in class project) based on the key events of the American Revolution. The Chapter 4 Test will be given either Friday or next Monday – exact test date will be determined later in the week. We will also have a new Picture Timeline assignment this week.

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For the Week of Oct 15th

This will be a short week following our Fall Break.

Starting Wednesday – We will take a close look at The Declaration of Independence. Examining key parts and principles of this important document. This will be based from Chapter 4 section 2 of the textbook.

Thurs & Friday: We will examine the Key battles of the American Revolution and discuss the “turning point” of the war. This will be based from Chatper 4 section 3 of the textbook.

*We have 3 picture timelines due this week.  1. 1773 – The Boston Tea Party    2. 1775 – The American Revolution Starts (”The shot heard round the world”).    3. 1776 – The Declaration of Independence.

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For the Week of Oct 6th

Monday – We will close out Chapter 3 with our Ch3 sections 4 & 5 TEST.

Tuesday- Friday – We will begin our look at The American Revolution. This will be connected with Chapter 4 of our textbook.

Tues- The focus will be section 1 & a look at the how the Revolution begins.

Wed & Thurs- The focus will be on section 2 and The Declaration of Independence.

Fri- We will review the entire Unit: Chapters 1-4 before our Fall Break.

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