Note: Please turn in book review, "Triangle," on Wednesday 6 January.
Please turn in reports about Arlington visit on Friday 8 January.
Homework for Monday, 4 January 2010, "A" Day.
1. Reference. Text, "Moving West," Introduction thru the Oregon Question, p
312 to 323.
2. Tasks:
a. Prepare to discuss "Manifest Destiny" and President James K.
Polk, "Little Hickory."
b. Prepare for class exercise integration of primary sources.
c. Prepare for a quiz.
Homework for Tuesday, 5 Janury 2010, "N" Day.
1. Reference. Text, "Moving West," The Emigrant Experience, p 322 to 332.
2. Tasks:
a. Describe the emigrants who travelled west.
b. Identify, then explain those things that motivated people to travel
west.
c. Locate the principal overland trails.
d. Prepare for a quiz.
Homework for Wednesday, 6 January 2010, "T" Day.
1. Reference. Text, "Moving West," Dealing with the Plains Tribes, p 332 to
337.
2. Tasks:
a. Explain how the settlers and the U.S. Government confronted the
Plains Tribes.
b. Explain the principal provisions of the Fort Laramie Council and
Treaty.
c. Describe the relationship of American settlers to Mexicans.
d. Prepare for a quiz.
Homework for Thursday, 7 January 2010, "H" Day.
1. Reference. Text, Chapter 13,"Moving West," p 312 to 337.
2. Task: prepare for a chapter test.
Homework for Friday, 8 January 2010, "E" Day. Class drops.
