Yes! You are seeing what you think you see!

There is not an assignment for the Omnibus text this week!

I have had a few questions about it just to make sure...thanks for being so conscientious!

Take this week to finish up Chapter 8 and be ready for the Chapter 1-8 Exam that is NEXT week!

Wrapping It Up and Moving Ahead ~

Busy day in class Friday and we didn't really get into the nitty-gritty of the Federalist and Anti-Federalist Papers that you read this week.

BUT! It is all connected. Everything that Miss Sherri went over regarding the 'checks and balances' and the government systems ~ ALL relate back to what you read this week! We felt that you walking away from class with a current understanding of what these important documents mean 'today' is what we wanted you to remember.

The framework for those principles was laid during these public debates that we have had the opportunity to read through.

For this week, please:

Read the rest of Chapter 8 in your BJU History text.

DO: Section Review pg. 166 and Chapter Review Questions Pg. 167

There will be a test in class Friday, please study for it.

Our Freedom is not Free. That is a slogan I have seen around. It is true in the sense of our Rights as Americans and also our Responsibilities. As Miss Sherri shared, we all have a responsibility to understand our history and to be part of it in an engaging way.

Remember that you have a voice and a responsibility.

That slogan also made me think of our Freedom in Christ. Our freedom from the bondage of sin and death ~ through the work that Christ did on the Cross for us. Along with your parents, as much as we don't you want to take our historical freedoms for granted ~ we encourage you to never take the freedom that you have in Christ for granted even more so.

Our freedom from sin and death was not free.

If you ever have any questions...please don't hesitate to get in touch with either of us or you can post a comment.

Have a great week!

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)