April 1, 2020 Hello to all. I hope you all are staying in isolation. I miss you all. There are several topics we didn't get to discuss before this all began. If you are interested, the following is a list of topics you can explore on your own. As you are learning, don't forget to ask yourself what the impact of each has had on Louisiana. I will post resources as I find them. Huey Long
The Great Flood of 1927
World War II
Civil Rights movement in Louisiana
WEEK OF MARCH 9-13, 2020 OBJECTIVE: 8.2.7 EXPLAIN THE MAJOR SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECON CHANGES THAT AFFECTED LA DURING THE PROGRESSIVE, GREAT DEPRESSION, AND HUEY LONG ERAS MONDAY, MARCH 9 The Progressive Era - What was the purpose of the movement Impact of the Progressive Movement in LA TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Industries in LA Economic Impact of Industry in LA - describe the economic impact that industry has had on LA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Populism and Power Item Set test THURSDAY, MARCH 13 OBJECTIVE: ANALYZE CAUSES/EFFECTS OF MAJOR EVENTS/EVALUATE IMPACT ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LA 8.2.5 The Flood of 1927 - to describe what the impact of the flood had on the physical environment of LA FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Impacts of the Great Flood - to identify the social. political, and economic changes that occurred because of the 1927 Flood WEEK OF MARCH 2-6, 2020 OBJECTIVE: EXPLAIN THE MAJOR SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECON CHANGES THAT AFFECTED LA DURING THE PROGRESSIVE, GREAT DEPRESSION, AND HUEY LONG ERAS MONDAY, MARCH 2 Reconstruction Ends - What impact did Reconstruction have on LA? Bourbon Democrats - what beliefs from the antebellum era led to the rise of the Bourbon Democrats Bourbon Politics - how was the Bourbon Demo able to satay in political power TUESDAY, MARCH 3 Louisiana Lottery - identify positive and negative aspects of the LA Lottery Comp Convict Leasing - determine how the implementation of convict leasing was an attempt by the B Demo to bring back cheap and enslaved labor Constitution of 1879 - explain the ways the constitution kept the BD in power WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Jim Crow Laws - what was the purpose of the laws Plessy v Ferguson - Describe the effects of Af Am in LA THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Constitutions of 1868 v 1898 - similarities and differences, what was the collective effect of both documents The Economic State of LA - analyze to determine what the current economic state was of LA farmers after Recon FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Populist Era - why did the people of LA feel the need to create a new political party WEEKS FEBRUARY 10-14 AND 17-21, 2020 MONDAY, FEB 10 OBJECTIVE: IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LA DURING THE ANTEBELLUM, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTION ERAS Reconstruction Economy - Analyze how LA's economy changed from the Antebellum to the Reconstruction Period Reconstruction Map - due Feb 17 TUESDAY, FEB 11 Freedman's Bureau - determine ways the bureau supported either or both the black and white citizens of LA during Reconstruction The Amendments - What impact did the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the US constitution have on slaves in LA? The Black Codes - What was the purpose of the black codes and why did planters enact them into law? WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 Carpetbaggers and Scalawags - could political conflict arise much like the French and Americans had during Antebellum between people of LA and carpetbaggers and scalawags? Political Battles in LA - What was the reason for the protest seen in the 1866 New Orleans Riot? THURSDAY, FEB 13 - TUESDAY, FEB 18 REVIEW UNIT 3 MATERIAL FOR TEST WEDNESDAY, FEB 19 AND THURSDAY, FEB 20 UNIT 3 ASSESSMENT WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3-7, 2020 OBJECTIVE: IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LOUISIANA DURING THE .... CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (8.2.6) MONDAY Antebellum Society 1. Reasons for and Against Slavery - describe the views of black planters and an abolitionist with regards to slavery 2. Plantation Owners of Color DBQ - analyze the view of black planters with respect to slavery Essay: What conclusion can be made about black planters' views with respect to slavery TUESDAY Antebellum Politics 1. The Political Divide - to understand the possible problems that could arise politically in LA 2. Napoleonic Code vs. Common Law WEDNESDAY The Whig Party in LA DBQ - describe the differences between the voters of the Whig Party and why they come together for political power LA's Constitutional Conventions - describe the changes to the constitutions of 1845 and 1852 THURSDAY Civil War 1. The Plan - analyze sources to determine the Union plan for capturing the Miss River 2. The economic Impact of the Blockade - to determine the economic impact the federal blockade had on LA and the South. How did the blockade impact LA economically? FRIDAY Civil War economy 1. Economy During the War - determine purpose and impact of blockade 2. Rule of the Beast - identify whether or not the decisions made by Gen Butler had a positive or negative effect on New Orleans WEEK OF JANUARY 27-31, 2020 OBJECTIVE: IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LOUISIANA DURING THE .... CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (8.2.6) MONDAY New Inventions DBQ to learn how new inventions/innovations improved Louisiana's economy TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY Antebellum Economy Test THURSDAY The People of Antebellum Louisiana - analyze sources to describe cultural groups, their contributions to LA culture, the conflict they had at the time, cause of the conflict. Graphic organizer FRIDAY A City Divided DBQ - to determine why New Orleans was so divided after the LA Purchase WEEK OF JANUARY 13-17, 2020 OBJECTIVE: IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF LOUISIANA DURING THE ANTEBELLUM ERA (8.2.6) MONDAY-TUESDAY Antebellum Era: North vs South chart economic differences between the North and the South Plantation Economy: graphic organizer WEDNESDAY Factors of Production - the purpose is to determine how factors of production influenced the development of the antebellum economy THURSDAY Supply and Demand - to infer how supply or demand woudl impact the price of a good or service sold FRIDAY White Gold and Cotton King - to analyze the factors that led to sugar and cotton being predominant cash crops in LA WEEK OF DECEMBER 9-13, 2019 MONDAY, DEC 9 Begin Unit 3 19th Century LA -A State in Conflict Objective: Analyze causes and effects of major events and evaluate their impact on the growth and development of LA Not a Yet a State-CHART- the purpose of this activity is to identify the political, economic, social, and geographic impacts on LA in regards to the LA Purchase TUESDAY, DEC 10 This Is Our Home - CHART - the purpose is to analyze the reasons why the people of LA would be angry or upset with LA being taken over by the Americans WEDNESDAY, DEC 11 The German Coast Uprising - the purpose is to analyze the causes that explain why there was an uprising of slaves in 1911 On to Orleans - to describe the reasons that caused the slaves of the German Coast to rise up and revolt against their owners THURSDAY, DEC 12 Neutral Ground and West Florida - to compare and contrast the regions of the Neutral Strip and West Florida LA's Constitution - compare and contrast the LA and US constitutions FRIDAY, DEC 13 Becoming a State DBQ - the purpose is the analyze the process and decisions that were needed to be made in order for LA to become a state. Writing Task: students will develop a claim that will determine whether or not LA should have been accepted as the 18th state in the US WEEK OF DECEMBER 16-20, 2019 MONDAY, DEC 16 War of 1812-the purpose of this task is to analyze the events that caused the War of 1812 Roots of the War of 1812 Writing Task- describe the reasons why the Americans declared war on Great Britain in 1812 TUESDAY, DEC 17 The Battle of New Orleans - the purpose of this activity is to describe how the geographic features and the positioning of the American Army helped defeat the British army at New Orleans Read sources and complete guided questions Writing task WEDNESDAY, DEC 18 Early Territorial Period Item Set - GRADED Describe 2 reasons why the Americans would want to protect and control New Orleans Analyze the reasons why different cultural groups did not want the Americans in New Orleans THURSDAY, DEC 19 Antebellum Era: North vs South CHART Plantation Economy - graphic organizer WEEK OF DECEMBER 2-6, 2019 Unit 2 test is Thursday and Friday of this week We will begin Unit 3 next week MONDAY, DEC 2 Unit 2 assessment review day 2-Spanish colonial LA TUESDAY, DEC 3 Unit 2 assessment review day 3-LA Purchase WEDNESDAY, DEC 4 unit 2 Assessment Part 1 - Extended Essay THURSDAY, DEC 5 Unit 2 Assessment Part 2 - Multiple Choice FRIDAY, DEC 6 Begin Unit 3 WEEK OF NOV 18-22, 2019 MONDAY, NOV 18 WRITING TASK: CHOOSE ONE Was America's decision to purchase LA wise? Was the decision constitutional? TUESDAY, NOV 19 International Trade and the LA Purchase DBQ - How did the Port of New Orleans affect the international economy as a result of the LA Purchase Writing Task: Analyze how the Port of New Orleans affected the international economy as a result of the LA Purchase WEDNESDAY, NOV 20 Louisiana Purchase Item Set - GRADED THURSDAY, NOV 21 International Trade and the LA Purchase Task Set-GRADED How did the port of New Orleans affect the international economy after the LA Purchase? FRIDAY, NOV 22 Unit 2 Assessment Review Day 1-French Colonial LA WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11-15, 2019 MONDAY, NOV 11 Galvez and the American Revolution - to learn about Galvez's role in the Am Rev. and complete a map of Galvez's battles Treaty of Paris 1763 - describe what the Spanish and LA gained as a result of the treaty TUESDAY, NOV 12 Pinckney's Treaty - determine the most important provision given to the Americans by the treaty Port of NOLA-Shut - to determine the impact the closing of the port had on the Americans and decide whether or not the Spanish and the French were justified in their decisions WEDNESDAY, NOV 13 We Want LA Back - Why did France want LA back? Treaty of San Ildefonso - What did France and Spain gain from the treaty? Why I Want to Sell - describe the reasons Napoleon wanted to sell LA to the Americans THURSDAY, NOV 14 Thomas Jefferson - determine Jefferson's pt. of view on the West, NOLA, and foreign countries Manifest Destiny - explain the term FRIDAY, NOV 15 Activity 1: Was America's Decision to Purchase LA Wise? analyze America's decision and write an essay that analzyes if the decision to purchase LA was wise or not Activity 2: Was the decision constitutional? 1. Did the constitution allow for new states to be created from taking foreign territories? 2. Did Jefferson have the constitutional right to negotiate the deal? Writing Task: Develop an argument for whether or not the LA Purchase was constitutional or not. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 4-8, 2019 MONDAY, NOV 4 Spanish Impact of LA's Development - to analyze the economic legacy of the Spanish in LA TUESDAY, NOV 5 Louisiana and the American Revolution " Why did Spain join the American Revolution?" DBQ to determine why and how Spain helped the American Revolution WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 Galvez and the American Revolution - analyze how Spain helped the American Revolution "Treaty Of Paris 1783" What did Spain and LA gain as a result of the treaty? THURSDAY, NOV 7 Pinckney's Treaty - what was the most important provision given to the Americans by the treaty? Port of NOLA Shut - What impact did the closing of the port have on the Americans? Were the Spanish and French justified in their decision? FRIDAY, NOV 8 "We Want LA Back" - Why did France want LA back? "Treaty of San Ildefonso - What did France and Spain gain from the treaty? "Why I Want to Sell" - describe the reasons Napoleon wanted to sell LA to the Americans Week of Oct. 28-Nov 1, 2019 We are a day off this week. Spanish rule will be Tuesday French and Indian War map DUE Friday, Nov 1st Monday, Oct. 28 Spanish Rule of LA - to analyze/chart the cause and effect of decisions made by Spanish leadership Tuesday, Oct. 29 move to Wed Spanish Settlement DBQ Wednesday, Oct. 30 move to Thurs Spanish Settlement Item Set - GRADED Thursday, Oct. 31 move to Fri Spanish Economics - to analyze how Spanish economic policies would have affected LA during its Spanish colonial period CR: Describe 2 ways in which supply and demand affected LA's economy during the Spanish colonial period Friday, Nov 1 move to Nov 4 Spanish Impact of LA's Development - to analyze the economic legacy of the Spanish in LA Week of Oct 21-25, 2019 Monday, Oct. 21 LA as a Proprietorship continued Tuesday, Oct. 22 Mississippi Bubble Item Set - GRADED Wednesday, Oct. 23 French and Indian War - describe political, economic, and geographical causes of the French and Indian War Thursday, Oct. 24 Reasons for the French and Indian War - to determine why each nation fought for control of the Ohio River Valley Friday, Oct. 25 Push - Pull factor for Migration Acadian Migration - to determine whether the migration of the Acadians of LA was based on push or pull factors WEEK OF OCTOBER 7-11, 2019 Monday, Oct. 6 Early Explorers of LA continued Tuesday, Oct. 7 French Colonization DBQ - to determine why the French colonized LA Wednesday, Oct. 8 French Settlements - to strategically look at reasons why three different early explorers selected three different locations to settle at in LA and determine how this impacted the colony as a whole Chart settlements of Iberville, St. Denis, and Bienville along with geographic features and reasons for settling the region Thursday, Oct. 9 French economics Cause and Effect - to analyze the causes and effects of major events and evaluate their impact on the growth and development of LA Chart the causes, effects, and impacts of the three forms of economies Friday, Oct. 10 Louisiana as a Proprietorship - to analyze the proprietorship of LA and the Mississippi Bubble Determine first proprietor of LA and explain the Mississippi Bubble WEEK OF SEPT 30- OCT. 4, 2019 Monday-Unit test completed Tuesday Oct 1 Unit 2 vocabulary Colonial LA timeline Isle of Orleans map Wednesday Oct 2 students will make Unit 1 test corrections Thursday Oct 3 - Friday Oct 4 Oct 3 Early Explorers of Louisiana DBQ - read about early explorers DeSoto and Lasalle and complete comparison chart country of origin, why exploring, accomplishments, cause of death Oct 4 Early Explorers questions: compare relationship of French and Spanish with Native Americans, compare and contrast explorations, why did they start exploration in location that they did? WEEK OF SEPT 23-27, 2019 SEPT 23 TEACHER OUT SEPT 24-25 unit 1 review continued Sept 24 review coastal erosion and solutions to coastal erosion, natural resources Sept 25 review prehistoric and historic indian groups and Poverty Point SEPT 26-27 Unit 1 Assessment students will have 2 class periods to complete assessment Sept 27 early finishers of assessment will begin vocabulary for Unit 2 and begin work on French Louisiana Timeline WEEK OF SEPT 16-20, 2019 SEPT 16 Historic Indian Tribes of LA SEPT 17-18 Comparing Settlements DBQ ( document-based questions) the purpose is to have students compare and contrast the reasons why both Native Americans and Europeans settled Louisiana Sept 17-teacher and students will analyze documents and answer document specific questions Sept 18-students will write an extended essay that compares and contrast settlement of both Native Americans and Europeans Sept 19-20 Unit 1 Review Sept 19- review latitude/longitude, time zones, climate, geography (major rivers, boundaries, major cities, delta) Sept 20- review geographic land regions and cultural regions Thursday, August 8 Introductions, class rules and procedures "Why Study History?" class discussion Friday, August 9 Objective: Use maps, charts, and diagrams; apply knowledge of geography skills Agenda Mapping Louisiana-neighbors, major cities, major rivers, other geographical features. Due Tuesday, August 13-GRADED Week of August 12-16, 2019 Monday, August 12 Objective: Use maps, charts, and diagrams; apply knowledge of geography skills Agenda "Louisiana's Location and Climate" the purpose the this activity is to map LA's location, plot longitude and latitude, discover LA's time zone in relation to rest of the U. S. and LA's boundaries Tuesday, August 13 Objective: predict consequences of environmental modifications on LA and its inhabitants Agenda Human and Natural Interaction to LA's Environment: read and chart interaction and impacts intended/actual. Topics include: canals, flood control, human/natural disasters, and introduced species Wednesday, August 14 Objective: predict consequences of environmental modifications on LA and its inhabitants Agenda Human and Natural Interaction to LA's Environment - continued
Thursday, August 15 Objective: predict consequences of environmental modifications on LA and its inhabitants Agenda "Solutions to Coastal Erosion" the purpose is to learn how solutions benefit the LA coast Read and chart: sediment diversion, barrier islands, creating marsh, and shoreline protection Friday, August 16 Objective: locate and describe the physical and political features of LA; Use maps, charts, diagrams,... Agenda Louisiana's Waterways - Chart descriptions of rivers, lakes, bayous Mapping - LA's Major Rivers Due Tuesday, August 20 - GRADED Week of August 19-23, 2019 Monday, August 19 Objective: Locate and describe the physical/political features of LA Agenda "LA's Geographic Regions" read/annotate sources on LA's geographic land regions: Mississippi Floodplain,Terraces, Marsh, Red River Valley, Hills CHART: location, physical features, flora Tuesday, August 20 Objective: locate and describe the physical and political features of LA; Use maps, charts, diagrams,.. Agenda LA's Natural Resources - the purpose is to learn LA's natural resources and CHART: industry location, how LA geography and climate support the industry, and how the industry affects LA's economy Wednesday, August 21 Objectives: Analzye how the physical and natural resources of LA affectee migration patterns of cultural groups Describe the causes/effects of cultural diffusion and its impact on diversity in LA Agenda LA's Cultural Regions - the purpose of the activity is to identify LA's cultural regions and the cultural groups that settled in each region: Sportsman's Paradise, Crossroads, Cajun Country, Plantation Country, and Greater New Orleans CHART: other names for region, description or region, ethnic groups that settled region, reasons for settling Wednesday, August 22 Objectives: Analzye how the physical and natural resources of LA affect migration patterns of cultural groups Describe the causes/effects of cultural diffusion and its impact on diversity in LA Agenda Prehistoric Indians of LA - read/chart information on LA's prehistoric Indians: Paleo-, Meso-, Neo- CHART: time period, sedentary/nomadic, food, tools/weapons, and shelter Thursday, August 23 Objectives: Describe the contributions of explorers and early settlement groups to LA development Describe the importance of the Miss. River as it relates to historical events in LA history Agenda Poverty Point Louisiana DBQ (Document-based questioning) complete DBQ to answer: Were the Poverty Point Indians interdependent on other Indian societies throughout America? Friday, August 24 Objectives: Describe the contributions of explorers and early settlement groups to LA development Describe the importance of ths Miss. River as it relates to historical events in LA history Agenda Historic Indian Groups of LA - the purpose is to identify the diff groups of Indians, geographic location, traditions, way of life, and other interesting facts |
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