March 31

Warm up: 6-5

Get an article from the front table on John Adams

1. What are some of the political problems that took

 place during his presidency?

2. Write a 3-4 sentence summary of the article.

Due Dates:

Young Republic- 3/31 Fri

Today 3/31                              Next Day 4/10
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Alien and Sedition             2. France, Haiti, Louisiana 

March 30

Warm up: 6-4

1. What are ways someone in the US can 
participate in government?

2. How can someone not old enough to vote

participate in government and current events?

Due Dates:

Young Republic- 3/31 Fri

Today 3/30                              Next Day 3/31
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Congress                            2. Young Republic

March 29

Warm up: 6-3

1.  What are the benefits of a country being friends with another country?

2. Should a country pay other countries to be their ally?

3. Why might a country want to avoid going to war?

Due Dates:

Young Republic- 3/31 Fri

Today 3/29                              Next Day 3/30
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Alien and Sedition              2. France, Haiti, Louisiana

Watch the clip CLIP

In a few sentences explain some of the parts

 of Adams' Presidency

March 28

Warm up: 6-2

Read the article on the Embargo

1. Summarize the article in 3+ sentences

2. Did the embargo succeed at doing what Jefferson

wanted it to do? explain

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- Today

Young Republic Quiz- Today

Today 3/28                              Next Day 3/29
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Young Republic Quiz         2. France, Haiti, Louisiana

Watch the clip CLIP
1. Name at least 2 reasons Jefferson enacted 
the embargo.
2. What were the effects of the embargo on
 America? (at least 2)
3. What would the effects be of an American embargo
against China, Mexico, and/or Canada?

March 27

Warm up: 6-1 (Last Week's Blue Paper)

Using your unit notes.
Explain the difference between Hamilton and Jefferson's

 vision for America and how we see both today.

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- Today

Young Republic Quiz- 3/28 Tue

Today 3/27                              Next Day 3/28
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Young Republic                  2. Young Republic Quiz

March 24

Warm up: 5-5

1. Why does the government have taxes?

2. Why do many people complain about taxes?

3. What are your thoughts on taxes, and what do 

you think should be taxed?

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- Today

Young Republic Quiz- 3/28 Tue

Today 3/24                              Next Day 3/27
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Whiskey Rebellion                  2. Young Republic

March 23

Warm up: 5-4

(You can use your notes)

1. Explain if you agree more with Hamilton's vision

or Jefferson's Vision.

2. What qualities does a good president need?

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/23                              Next Day 3/24
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Young Republic                  2. Young Republic

Watch the clip CLIP
In a few sentences, explain the story of Washington
 and the Cherry Tree

March 22

Warm up: 5-3

(You can use your notes)

In a few sentences explain Hamilton's vision for America

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/22                              Next Day 3/23
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Hamilton Jefferson             2. Young Republic

Watch the clip CLIP
Explain the history of the US capitol city

March 21

Warm up: 5-2

Watch the clip CLIP Clip2
Explain some things Washington did as president
 to set the precedent of the presidency

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/21                              Next Day 3/22
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Founding Fathers               2. Jefferson and Hamilton      

March 20

Warm up: 5-1 (New Blue Paper)

Watch the clip CLIP
Write a few sentences on Washington's Presidency

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/20                              Next Day 3/21
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Jefferson and Hamilton      2. Founding Fathers

March 16

Warm up: 4-3

1. How often do you follow or read current events
 or political news?
2. Where do you get most of your news and information
about it?
3. Why or why not is knowing current events and political 
news important for people living in the US?

Due Dates:

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/16                              Next Day 3/20
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Congress                             2. Jefferson and Hamilton

March 15

Warm up: 4-2

1.How does understanding the constitution and
early US history help someone understand how 
things work in America in 2023?
2. How are things different in 2023 from 1789?

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- Today

Founding Fathers- 3/24 Fri

Today 3/15                              Next Day 3/16
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Founding Fathers               2. Congress

March 14

Warm up: 

Get into your seat, pull out your notes and study

 guide and be ready to start the test..

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- Today

Civics Test- Today!!

Today 3/14                              Next Day 3/15
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Civics Test                          2. Founding Fathers 

March 13

Warm up: 4-1 (Last week's Yellow paper)

1. What importance does the separation of powers
 and checks and balances have in the government?
2. What importance and power does the constitution 
have?

After you have answered your warmup, pull out your

study guide and work on it.

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/13                              Next Day 3/14
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Review                                2. Civics Test

March 10

Warm up: 3-5

Watch the clip and answer the question CLIP
According to the clip, why is it important to
 understand the 3 branches of government?

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/10                              Next Day 3/13
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

3 Branches of Gov                 2. Review

March 9

Warm up: 3-4

(You can use your notes)

Pick two of the branches of government and write

 2-3 sentences each branch explaining what it does.

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/9                              Next Day 3/10
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

3 Bill of Rights                       2. 3 Branches of Gov

March 8

Warm up: 3-3

1.Name one right from the bill of rights and

 explain why it is important. 

2. Why do we have government and what does

it do?

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/8                              Next Day 3/9
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

3 Branches of Gov                 2. 3 Branches of Gov

Watch the clip CLIP
Explain the importance of Marbury vs Madison 
and Judicial Review

March 7

Warm up: 3-2

1. What are rights?
2. Why would having rights written down and agreed
 on be a good idea?
3. What are some rights you think people should have?

4. Should the government give and protect your rights?

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/7                              Next Day 3/8
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Bill of Rights                      2. 3 Branches of Gov

March 6

Warm up: 3-1 (New Yellow Paper)

Watch the clip CLIP
Explain the Veto process, and the difference between

 an regular Veto and a Pocket Veto.

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/6                              Next Day 3/7
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Articles                               2. Bill of Rights

March 3

Warm up: 2-4

(Remember to use complete sentences)
Read the article from Elbridge Gerry.

1. Write a 3+ sentence summary of the article.

2. Explain if you agree or disagree with Mr. Gerry.

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/3                              Next Day 3/6
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Articles                               2. Articles

Watch the clips.  CLIP CLIP2
Explain what the Federalist papers are
and why they were written.

March 2

Warm up: 2-3

(Remember to use complete sentences)
1. What important things does the national
 government do?
2. Is it better to have a strong national government
and a weaker state government, or strong state

 governments and weaker national one?  (Explain).

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 3/14 Tue

Civics Test- 3/14 Tue

Today 3/2                              Next Day 3/3
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Federalists                          2. Articles

March 1

Warm up: 2-2

Watch the clip CLIP

In a few sentences explain some of the problems 

with the Articles of Confederation and why a new

Constitution was created

Due Dates:

Today 3/1                              Next Day 3/2
1. Warm Up                            1. Warm Up 

2. Preamble                            2. Federalists