Feb 25

Warm up: 13-3

1. What are two things you have liked about this class?

2. What are two things you would change about this class?

3. What could be done to help you learn more?

Then turn your warmup in and get a chromebook for the quiz

Due Dates:

Historical Fiction Report- 2/25 Wed

Today 2/25                                    Next Day 2/26

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Historical Book                       2. Wits Wrap Up

Feb 24

Warm up: 13-2

1. Why is it important for you to know about the

 American Revolution?

2. Why is it important for you to know about the 

Constitution and how the Government works?

3. Why is it important for you to know about what 

took place during the young republic period? 

Due Dates:

Historical Fiction Report- 2/25 Wed

Today 2/24                                    Next Day 2/25

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Historical Book                       2. Historical Book

Feb 23

 Warm up: 13-1 (Last week's Pink Paper)

Go to canvas and read the "Daring Mission" Article

1. What event is this taking place during?

2. 3-5 sentence Summary about the article

3. What is one thing you learned from reading?

Due Dates:

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Historical Fiction Report- 2/25 Wed

Today 2/23                                    Next Day 2/24

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Historical Book Peer               2. Historical Book

Feb 20

Warm up: none

No Warmup.  Get into your seat and be ready to start.

Due Dates:

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Historical Fiction Report- 2/25 Wed

Today 2/20                                    Next Day 2/23

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Historical Book                      2. Historical Book

Feb 19

Warm up: 12-3

1.What does the 12th amendment do and what problem 

did it try to solve?              (Think election of 1800)

2. Based on our discussion yesterday, how does the election of 1800 show that not everything in the new constitution was perfectly thought out.

Then, put your warmup away and get your book to read!

Due Dates:

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Historical Fiction Report- 2/25 Wed

Today 2/19                                    Next Day 2/20

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Historical Book                      2. Historical Book

Feb 18

Warm up: 12-2

1.From yesterday's notes, explain one of the things that happened in the Election of 1800 and it's historical importance.

Then, put your warmup away and get your book to read!

Due Dates:

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Today 2/18                                    Next Day 2/19

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Election of 1800                      2. Historical Book

Feb 17

Warm up: 12-1 (Last week's Pink paper)

Watch the clip to answer the question

1. What does the term "transfer of power" mean?

2. Why is a peaceful transfer of power a vital part of democracy?

Due Dates:

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Today 2/17                                    Next Day 2/18

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Election of 1800                      2. Election of 1800

Feb 12

Warm up: 11-4

1. What similarities and differences do the Alien and Sedition Acts have to the Terror from the French Revolution?

Put your warmup away and get your book to read

Due Dates:

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Today 2/12                                    Next Day 2/17

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. YR Quiz                                  2. Election of 1800

Feb 11

Warm up: 11-3

1. Why is it important for one nation to have allies

 or positive interactions with other nations?

2. Explain the US-French relationship during post US revolution and into the XYZ Affair.

Due Dates:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Today 2/11                                    Next Day 2/12

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Alien and Sedition                  2. YR Quiz

Feb 10

Warm up: 11-2

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:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

XYZ/ Alien Seditions- 2/18 Wed

Today 2/10                                    Next Day 2/11

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Alien and Sedition                  2. Alien and Sedition

Feb 9

Warm up: 11-1 (New Pink paper)

In a few sentences explain,

How were the American and French Revolutions 

similar, and different? 

Then grab your book to read.

Due Dates:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

Today 2/9                                    Next Day 2/10

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

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

Feb 6

Warm up: 10-5

1. How did the Whiskey Rebellion impact the country?

2. Explain one other early event and its impact.

(From the white young republic paper) 

Due Dates:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

Today 2/6                                    Next Day 2/9

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2.France, Haiti, Louisiana           2.France, Haiti, Louisiana

Feb 5

Warm up: 10-4

1. What challenges would Washington face as the first President

2. Why did people protest the Whiskey Tax?

Once you are done, put your warmup away and get your

 class book to read

Due Dates:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

Today 2/5                                    Next Day 2/6

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Whiskey Rebellion                 2.France, Haiti, Louisiana

Feb 4

Warm up: 10-3

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:

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Whiskey Rebellion Article- 2/11 Wed

Today 2/4                                    Next Day 2/5

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Whiskey Rebellion                 2.France, Haiti, Louisiana

Feb 3

 Warm up: 10-2

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

 vision for America and how we see both today.

Due Dates:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Today 2/3                                    Next Day 2/4

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Young Republic                       2. Whiskey Rebellion

Feb 2

 Warm up: 10-1 (Last week's Blue paper)

(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:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Young Republic Vocab- 2/10 Tue

Today 2/2                                    Next Day 2/3

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

Jan 30

Warm up: 9-5

(You can use your notes)

In a few sentences explain Hamilton's vision for America

Then grab your book to read.

Due Dates:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Today 1/30                                    Next Day 2/2

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Hamilton Jefferson                  2. Congress

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

Jan 29

Warm up: 9-4

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

Due Dates:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Today 1/29                                    Next Day 1/30

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Founding Fathers               2. Jefferson and Hamilton

Jan 28

Warm up: 9-3

1. Why did the founders want to split power between the 

branches and between the national and state government?

2. Explain why you agree or disagree with this idea

 of split/ shared power

3. Should the constitution be followed exactly?

Due Dates:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Today 1/28                                    Next Day 1/29

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Jefferson and Hamilton      2. Founding Fathers

Watch the clip CLIP

Write a few sentences on Washington's Leadership

Jan 27

Warm up: 9-2

1.How does understanding the constitution and
early US history help someone understand how 
things work in America in 2026?
2. How are things different in 2026 from 1789?

Due Dates:

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Founders of the Country- 2/4 Wed

Today 1/27                                    Next Day 1/28

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Founding Fathers                     2. Congress

Jan 26

Warm up: 9-1 (New Blue Paper)

1. Explain the power and importance of the Executive Branch.

2. Why is it a good idea to split government power

 between 3 different branches?

Put your warmup away, get your book, and start to read

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 1/23 Fri

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Today 1/26                                    Next Day 1/27

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Constitution DBQ                   2. Founders

Jan 23

Warm up: 8-3

1. Explain the power and importance of the Legislative Branch.

2. What did you do to prepare for the Constitution test?

3. What would you different next time to prep for a test? 

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 1/23 Fri

Constitution DBQ- 1/30 Fri

Today 1/23                                    Next Day 1/26

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Constitution Test                     2. Constitution DBQ

Jan 22

Warm up: none

Get into your seat, pull out your packet and look over

   it to be ready to start the test...

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 1/23 Fri

Civics Test- 1/22 Thurs

Today 1/22                                    Next Day 1/23

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Constitution Test                     2. Constitution DBQ

Jan 21

Warm up: 8-2

Explain the power and importance of the Judicial Branch-(Supreme Court).

Put your warmup away, get your book, and start to read

Due Dates:

Civics Study Guide- 1/23 Fri

Civics Test- 1/22 Thurs

Today 1/21                                    Next Day 1/22

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Checks n Balances                  2. Constitution Test

Jan 20

Warm up: 8-1 (Last Week's Yellow Paper)

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:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Thurs

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Thurs

Today 1/20                                    Next Day 1/21

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. 3 Branches of Gov                   2. Checks n Balances

Jan 15

Warm up: 7-4

1.Name one right from the bill of rights (different then yesterday) and explain why it is important. 

2. Why do we have government and what does the national government do?

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/15                                    Next Day 1/20

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. 3 Branches of Gov                   2. 3 Branches of Gov

Jan 14

Warm up: 7-3

Pick one right in the Bill of Rights, explain it and explain why you think it is important.

Then, go get your class book and read

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/14                                    Next Day 1/15

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Bill of Rights                           2. 3 Branches of Gov

(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.

Jan 13

Warm up: 7-2

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:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/13                                    Next Day 1/14

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Bill of Rights                           2. Bill of Rights

Jan 12

Warm up: 7-1 (New Yellow Paper)

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

 an regular Veto and a Pocket Veto.

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/12                                    Next Day 1/13

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Articles                                    2. Articles

Jan 9

Warm up: 6-5

1. Pick one of the SOAR class rules, write it down and 
explain how that rule makes for a better class
2. What aspect of history do you find most interesting?
Explain.  (Example: war, daily life, politics, economy, etc)

Once You are done, turn in your warmup (if it is done 5 this week, 4 last) and then go get your book to read.

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/8                                    Next Day 1/9

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. H-Fiction                                 2. Articles

Jan 8

Warm up: 6-4

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:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/7                                    Next Day 1/8

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Preamble                                 2. Articles

Jan 7

Warm up: 6-3

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

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Federalist Papers- 1/14 Wed

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/7                                    Next Day 1/8

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Federalist Papers                     2. Preamble

Jan 6

Warm up: 6-2

(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:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Civics Study Guide- 1/22 Wed

Today 1/6                                    Next Day 1/7

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Federalists                              2. Federalist Papers 

Jan 5

Warm up: 6-1 (Last time's Green Paper)

1. 1. Imagine you get to create your own government.  Explain

how laws will be passed, how you will fund your government,

 who is in charge, etc.

2. List two laws you would include as part of your government.

3. What would you do if a group of people rebelled against your government?

Due Dates:

Articles of Confederation- 1/9 Fri

Today 1/5                                    Next Day 1/6

1. Warm Up                                 1. Warm Up 

2. Articles of Confederation        2. Articles of Confederation