Yesterday, December 20th, we broke into 2 groups to make posters on the Battle of Gettysburg and the Campaign for Vicksburg. My group had the Battle of Gettysburg, but we fell a bit behind because the website wasn't working and wouldn't let us see the information we needed; we struggled for a bit, then looked it up in the textbook instead.
Today, December 21st, we didn't have class because a Holiday Assembly/Concert.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Class Updates 12/18 and 12/19
Yesterday, December 18th, we talked about the writ of habeas corpus and how Lincoln suspended it. The writ of habeas corpus is the right to not be imprisoned without just cause. President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus to keep the Union strong; he justified his actions by using the Constitution, "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion of Public Safety may require it." This wasn't right, because it infringes on rights stated in the Bill of Rights, and he should have had approval from the legislative branch. Under Lincoln's orders, people were imprisoned who spoke out against the Union, evaded the draft, or were "guilty of disloyal practices".
Today, December 19th, we reviewed the battles of the Civil War and talked about the Emancipation Proclamation. The Union soldiers were inexperienced and not well trained; it took them 4 days to move 25 miles to the battleground, and their retreat from the first battle was known as the "Great Skedaddle". The Emancipation Proclamation was created to gain a military advantage in the Union. It only freed slaves in the states under rebellion (Confederate Sates of America), but it also inspired more people to enlist so they could be part of a battle for freedom.
Today, December 19th, we reviewed the battles of the Civil War and talked about the Emancipation Proclamation. The Union soldiers were inexperienced and not well trained; it took them 4 days to move 25 miles to the battleground, and their retreat from the first battle was known as the "Great Skedaddle". The Emancipation Proclamation was created to gain a military advantage in the Union. It only freed slaves in the states under rebellion (Confederate Sates of America), but it also inspired more people to enlist so they could be part of a battle for freedom.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Class Updates 12/14 and 12/17
Friday, December 14th, we went to the computer lab. We created a Google Presentation as a class showing advantages and disadvantages of the North and South during the Civil War. We will use this information to write an essay due this Friday.
Today, December 17th, I was out sick, but the class went on a QR scavenger hunt for the battles of the Civil War.
Today, December 17th, I was out sick, but the class went on a QR scavenger hunt for the battles of the Civil War.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Class Updates 12/11 and 12/12
Yesterday, December 11th, we read primary sources on South Carolina's secession and talked about the reasons why they thought they could secede.
Today, December 12th, we talked about Lincoln's situation as president. He had to keep up with the requirements of the Constitution, while tackling the issue of slavery and the secession of the southern states. Lincoln refused to see the seceded states as a country, and wanted to keep the country united.
Today, December 12th, we talked about Lincoln's situation as president. He had to keep up with the requirements of the Constitution, while tackling the issue of slavery and the secession of the southern states. Lincoln refused to see the seceded states as a country, and wanted to keep the country united.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Class Updates 12/10
Friday, December 7th, we didn't have class because of the half day.
Today, December 10th, we studied a section of the Declaration of Independence, Proverbs 25:11, and Lincoln. We talked about how Lincoln referenced those documents in his speech "Fragment on the Constitution and the Union". He called the idea of "Liberty for all" (paraphrased from Declaration) the "apple of gold" (Proverb), and the Union/Constitution the "picture of silver" (also Proverb).
Today, December 10th, we studied a section of the Declaration of Independence, Proverbs 25:11, and Lincoln. We talked about how Lincoln referenced those documents in his speech "Fragment on the Constitution and the Union". He called the idea of "Liberty for all" (paraphrased from Declaration) the "apple of gold" (Proverb), and the Union/Constitution the "picture of silver" (also Proverb).
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Class Updates 12/5 and 12/6; Monthly Goal
Yesterday, December 5th, we had an EdCafe on the people of the 1850s. Everyone argued that their person was the most important. We came to the conclusion that Lincoln was most important overall, but everyone was important in some way.
Today, December 6th, we had a test on the 1850s. It was relatively easy, but most people took until the bell to finish. There was an essay on it that took most of the time.
Daily Words:
Expedient: adj. fit/proper under the circumstance; n. a means to an end
Temerity: n. rashness, boldness
Scion: n. heir
Today, December 6th, we had a test on the 1850s. It was relatively easy, but most people took until the bell to finish. There was an essay on it that took most of the time.
Daily Words:
Expedient: adj. fit/proper under the circumstance; n. a means to an end
Temerity: n. rashness, boldness
Scion: n. heir
Monday, December 3, 2012
Class Updates 11/30 and 12/3; Monthly Goal
Friday, November 30th, we did a worksheet on the secession of South Carolina because there was a subsitute.
Today, December 3rd, we looked at a political cartoon of the Election of 1860. Lincoln was fighting with Douglas over the West, while they both tore up the map of USA; Breckenridge was either tearing off the South or helping to piece it back together; Bell was on a highchair trying to glue the map back together.
Daily Words:
Prosaic: adj. dull, metter-of-fact, or unimaginative
Sybarite: n. a person devoted to luxury
Lucifugous: adj. avoiding light
Today, December 3rd, we looked at a political cartoon of the Election of 1860. Lincoln was fighting with Douglas over the West, while they both tore up the map of USA; Breckenridge was either tearing off the South or helping to piece it back together; Bell was on a highchair trying to glue the map back together.
Daily Words:
Prosaic: adj. dull, metter-of-fact, or unimaginative
Sybarite: n. a person devoted to luxury
Lucifugous: adj. avoiding light
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