Exam This WeeK

You are almost finished! Only one more week. As you all know, you will be taking your final exam this Friday on Chapters 9 - 16. Be sure to use your tests to study with!

Now for the extra credit that we promised you. Do not comment here but write out on a separate piece of paper and turn in on Friday the answer to the question below. Hint: You have heard us say the answer to this question multiple times this year. Be sure to write in complete sentences.

Extra Credit Question

Why should we study history?

Assignments for May 4th

Chapter 17 America Expands (1850-1900)

Read the entire chapter and complete:
Pg. 388 Section Review
Pg. 393 Section Review
Pg. 398 Section Review
Pg. 401 Section Review
Pg. 402 Chapter Review

Be ready for the Chapter 17 test in class on Friday


Below are some videos that will help you become familiar with the Transcontinental Railroad.

Be ready! Girls v. Boys!

Ok...let's see who is ready for their test this week...teams for review will be:

 

Grover Cleveland

Notice the information about the Populist Party and the 'Gold vs. Silver' debate...seen in your chapter as "Goldbugs vs. Silverbugs".

J.P. Morgan, Financier

John D. Rockefeller, Trust Maker - Horizontal Integration

The Gilded Age - (1877-1896)

Andrew Carnegie and the Homestead Strike