Electoral College

Did you ever wonder how the Electoral College worked? Maybe this video will help explain it.

The Federalist Years (1789-1801)

Lots to cover in this next segment of history ~ Launching the New Government, Emerging Political Parties and the Declining Federalist Influence. We strongly suggest that you take notes as you read.

The following assignments are due when you return to co-op on Friday, December 2nd.

BJU:

Read:
Pages 152 through 162

Do:
Section Reviews on Page 157 and 162

Omnibus:

Read:

• Under the heading of Session V: Discussion - There is a list of Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers to read. Read them all. (Actually, you read MOST of them last week :)
  

• Anti-Federalist Papers: John DeWitt II

• The Anti-Federalist Papers Introduction by Ralph Ketcham
  

DO:
Session V: Cultural Analysis #2 and 3
Session VIII: Comprehension Questions #1, 3, 5, 6
Session X: Evaluation (Grammar section) #6, 7 (Logic section) #2
Option Session A: Recitation (from the Introduction on written by Ralph Ketcham)
#5, 7

If you have any questions,
don't hesitate to post a comment or shoot
one of us an email.

Have a great week!

A Thanksgiving Proclamation - George Washington

Enjoy your week of ~ thanks giving!

The Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers

"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God!
I know not what course others may take, but as for me: give me liberty or give me death." Patrick Henry

Assignments for this week:

Please look the following words up in the dictionary and write out the definitions before you start your week:

Government
Republic
Democracy
Ratify
Despot
Vociferous
Irascible
Antithetic
Abrogated
Capricious

Read:
Omnibus Text ~ Introduction to the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers

Do:
Session I: Prelude #1-6

Read:
Anti-Federalist Papers (AFP): Patrick Henry Speech June 5, 1788
Federalist Papers (FP) 14 and 15

DO: Session II: BA#1

Read:
FP 10 and 51

Do: Session III Comprehension Questions 4, 6 and 7

Read:
FP 47
AFP Centinel 1

Do:
Write out the definition of the Electoral College and explain it on paper as you understand it.

This week try to find a story in the newspaper or online that you can print that refers to the Constitution. Bring it in to class for us to see.

BJU History

Read the rest of Chapter 7 and be prepared for the test on Friday.

Do:
--Section Review on page 150
--Chapter Review on page 51
--Application Question #3

A few things to remember...

Please write in complete sentences, neatly.

Chapter 7 flashcards are posted to the Quizlet site.

For your success, please consider taking notes as you are reading ANY book for ANY class. You have learned how to annotate this year...history class would be a great place to apply those skills.

We will end on a musical note, have a great week!

Some Fun Videos To Help You Remember

I grew up watching these videos on TV. They have catchy tunes and will help you remember some of the information for your upcoming test. It also covers some of the material we are covering in the Omnibus. So if you have some free time, grab a snack and sit back and enjoy. Each one is only a couple of minutes long.

Also, don't forget you can study for this week's test using the quizlet flash cards.

No More Kings




Shot Heard Round the World


The Preamble


Fireworks (The Declaration of Independence)


Three Ring Circus (Branches of Government)