Mrs. Rodriguez says... DBQ Re-do!

•Re-write your Progressives DBQ.

(this time, it's a quiz grade--to follow the AP DBQ Rubric)

–Re-write.  Please type.

–UNDERLINE all outside information.

–Highlight all analysis (that directly mentions argument)

–Italicize document inferences.

Mrs. Rodriguez says... HERE'S YOUR HINT!

Homestead Act

Pullman Strike

Election of 1896

Trusts

Bessemer Process

New Immigrants

Social Darwinism

Political Bosses

Populism

Pendleton Act

You can thank me later!

Don't forget, for tomorrow:

1. ID Quiz!

2. MC Practice Due

3. Essay Day! (Outlines Due)

4. EXAM THURSDAY

5. Work on your Themes Project!

Mrs. Rodriguez says... another movie?!

CNN Article: What 'Lincoln' The Movie Missed...

I'm glad to see that PBS is producing a film (airing Tuesday!) that shows the enduring efforts of the abolitionists to the cause of ending slavery.  I'm a HUGE Lincoln fan and liked how the movie showed his skill in negotiating the perils of Congress, but was disappointed that other abolitionists weren't shown (as Lincoln himself had to be convinced abolition was a good idea!)

I know you have buckets of "free time" ; ) -- but this PBS movie would be a worthwhile review of an important time period for you APUSHers!

Mrs. Rodriguez says... I'm thinking of an era...

Two eras, actually. The Revolution. The Age of Jackson.

I wonder why...?

Mrs. Rodriguez says... Does anyone check the blog this early?

Remember that essay we studied yesterday? Yeah... It's on the test!

So is a question about how well Reconstruction secured the rights of freedmen...

Mrs. Rodriguez says... Movie TOMORROW (11/21)

http://www.moviefone.com/movie/lincoln/10084319/showtimes?selectedShowDate=2012-11-21 
http://www.pccmovies.com/theater.php?rtsID=22759&req_date=11212012

Okay y'all--I THINK it is showing in College Station, but because some sites say it is and some sites (and Alona : ) say it isn't, let's just do the sure thing and go to Bryan.

I didn't get a lot of feedback on timing--so I chose around Natey's nap time : )

I'll be outside of the Bryan theater from about 11:15 tomorrow until about 11:25ish for the 11:30 AM showing of the movie Lincoln.

I'd love for you to join me (and get a fun-er version of the extra credit, I might add!)--but if you can't, I'll totally love the movie in my geeky history way anyhow ; )

Please try to share this with your APUSH friends (heck, any friends who'd like to come), in case they might not check the blog tonight or in the morning.

Happy Thanksgiving Break!

Mrs. Rodriguez says... An opportunity for extra credit

Would Lincoln be frustrated with today's Congress?

Just a few points here and there (less than 5, for sure, on an assessment grade)--but it's an interesting read.

Read, choose a quote, and comment with some analysis.

Be sure you check that your post actually posts--no responsibility on my part for technical glitches--and they do happen!  I recommend typing your post in Word and saving it in case yours is lost and you need to re-post.

This applies to ALL CLASSES (Mrs. R and Mr. Wilkerson!)

Due Monday after Thanksgiving.


ALSO--Am hoping to get a group together to see the Lincoln movie, potentially at either Noon OR 4:00 pm on Wednesday. We'd meet outside the theater and sit together--could be fun!  Mr. Wilkerson and I would willingly substitute this (given a proper write up afterwards) for your extra credit movie for the 6 weeks!

Please comment with your intentions to come/not come and which time (noon or 4 pm) you prefer!