Use the available primary sources and the readings to comment on the Dred Scott decision.
Note: Submit on Monday, 3 October 2011.
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Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School
26 September 2011
25 September 2011
Reading for History of the Americas (Week 6)
Complete the following readings for homework ...
... from The American Pageant chapters 19-21:
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Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School
... from The American Pageant chapters 19-21:
- Stow and Helper: Literary Incendiaries (p. 409)
- The Dred Scott Bombshell (p. 417)
- The Great Debate: Lincoln Versus Douglas (p. 420)
- The Secessionist Exodus (p. 427)
- South Carolina Assails Fort Sumter (p. 435)
- The Balance of Forces (p. 438)
- The Pivotal Point: Antietam (p. 457)
- A Proclamation Without Emancipation (p. 458)
- Lee's Last Lunge at Gettyburg (p. 462)
- Sherman Scorches Georgia (p. 466)
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Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School
Welcome to IB History of the Americas HL
Students: This blog will be available in order to assist you in successfully completing the IB History of the Americas HL course. Here you will find pertinent information concerning assignments, due dates, readings, projects, etc. It is suggested that you check here often and leave comments that might help you and your fellow classmates. In addition, you will find useful links related to the topics covered in class and labels that will facilitate searching information from previous posts.
Critical ... There will be weekly discussion that will require your participation. The topics will be announced in class and you are expected to provide a well thought-out argument or viewpoint. This will be considered a daily assignment grade.
Parents: This blog is a useful resource for both you and your child. Please take the time to review its contents periodically, doing so will assist your child in completing a rigorous college-level course. As mentioned above, pertinent information concerning the requirement of this course will be posted and updated regularly. Of particular interest to you will be the discussions the students have on some of history's past, present, and future issues.
I look forward to having an excellent year!-------------
Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School
Critical ... There will be weekly discussion that will require your participation. The topics will be announced in class and you are expected to provide a well thought-out argument or viewpoint. This will be considered a daily assignment grade.
Parents: This blog is a useful resource for both you and your child. Please take the time to review its contents periodically, doing so will assist your child in completing a rigorous college-level course. As mentioned above, pertinent information concerning the requirement of this course will be posted and updated regularly. Of particular interest to you will be the discussions the students have on some of history's past, present, and future issues.
I look forward to having an excellent year!
Carlos De León
Social Studies Department Chair
Luther Burbank High School
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