For the Week of Feb 2nd
Monday – Due to our snow day last week, We will carry over last Friday’s activities by examining the Texas Revolution and the creation of the “Lone Star Republic.” This corresponds with Chapter 11 section 2 of the textbook.
Tuesday & Wednesday – We will look at the Mexican War. We will examine the causes of the war and its impact on American History. This corresponds with Chapter 11 section 3 of the textbook.
Thursday & Friday – We will explore the continuing growth of the American West into the 1850s brought about by the California Gold Rush. This will correspond with Chapter 11 section 4 of the textbook. *We will also have a new Picture Timeline assignment: 1848 – Gold Is Discovered In California.
