History Homework

Homework for Week 5

Read:
- William Wilberforce, chapters 1-4
-the chapter about Jefferson in your Presidents book
-The Early American Republic, pages 31-34, 37-39 (start at “Louisiana”)
-Antebellum America, pages 88-98
On a separate piece of paper, jot down some notes about the following:
1. What did you admire in Jefferson as you read about him this week?
2. Were there aspects of Jefferson’s character that gave you pause?

*Don’t forget to take brief notes (just take them on the Early American Republic book) and be ready to come to class with thoughts and questions about the other readings!
-remember, we're gonna go to Panera Bread for part of our class next week so bring $$ if you want anything.

*Also, as you read about William Wilberforce and Thomas Jefferson, keep in mind that in 2 weeks you will be writing a compare contrast paper on them (don't worry, I'll teach you how to write it) so you might want to at least hightlight/jot down notes about ways that they are different/similar, etc. No worries, but thought I'd give you a heads up.

*Nicki and Kayla, because you were not in class today, you will need to bring your boards and be ready to present them in class next week. You might want to catch up with one of the girls and copy their notes from class. I would also like to talk to you both about some things you missed, so please stay a few minutes after class so we can talk. One thing, to know for this week is that you don't need to worry about taking tons of notes. I really want you to not spend alot of time on taking notes - just for the Early American REpublic and they should be shorthand, really simple and brief. I will talk more about how you can cut down on time you spend on reading ,etc. OK? Missed you alot today.