US History

A DAY:  Today in class students began preparing for an essay test about how Manifest Destiny affected Westward Expansion.  They also examined Thomas Jefferson's complex views on slavery.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE WEDNESDAY @ 3:20 PM:  All Quarter 3 late work!  DUE THURSDAY:  Manifest Destiny Essay Tests during class.

Utah Studies

A DAY:  Today students learned about what happens when cultures mix by examining how tacos are a combination of European and Native American foods.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  All Quarter 3 late work is due by Wednesday at 3:20 PM!

US History

A DAY: Today in class students analyzed the words of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in order to understand what happened to Mexican citizens who were incorporated into the United States after the Mexican War. Then students began writing an essay about Manifest Destiny and Native Americans. DUE TODAY: Nothing.  DUE FRIDAY: We will finish the Manifest Destiny/Native American essay.

Utah Studies

A DAY:  Today in class students learned about the history of US immigration laws.  Then students read about how the current political atmosphere in the US has been affected by immigration.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

B DAY: Today in class students wrote an essay comparing two documents related to Manifest Destiny.  Then they took notes on the controversial causes of the Mexican War.  DUE TODAY:  Manifest Destiny Essay.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

Utah Studies

B DAY:  Today in class students learned about the history of US immigration laws.  Then students read about how the current political atmosphere in the US has been affected by immigration.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Nothing.

US History

A DAY: Today in class students examined the controversy over who really started the Mexican-American War.  They learned how a young Abe Lincoln argued that the US provoked the war and paid the price in his political career.  DUE TODAY:  Nothing.  DUE SOON:  Manifest Destiny Practice Essays (Friday).