Friday, Oct. 11th

Social Studies 8 - Today we discussed the North's 3-part plan, the Anaconda Plan, to win the Civil War.  We then discussed the clash of the Ironclads and the Battle of Shiloh as part of the Civil War.  We watched a 5 and 10 minute clip on the two battles.

HOMEWORK - None - Enjoy the long weekend!

APUSH - Today we discussed the Development of Political Parties and watched a 10-minute clip from Joseph Ellis' Founding Brothers.

HOMEWORK:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkJw8CeIiBg (watch from 3:00-end)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x21UsLJWu08 (watch from beginning to 7:50)

Above are the clips that review key aspects of George Washington's Foreign Policy.   The Whiskey Rebellion is also covered.  Please watch the 20 minutes of video closely and pay attention to the times to watch as indicated above.  The key topics covered are:

1. Washington's Neutrality

2. The Whiskey Rebellion

3. Jay's Treaty

4. Deeper Division - Political Parties