1. Welcome to 8 th Grade U.S. History Mr. Hughes

2. Current Event #2 2. “ Cinco de Mayo Celebrations Mark Battle of the Puebla and Mexico’s Defeat of France 5/5/1862.” 1862 was also the last time a country from another continent attempted to invade the Americas. Mexican Independence Day from Spain is September 16, 1810 Symbol of Mexican resistance to foreign domination Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza

3. Current Event #4  4. “ Oh the Humanity: Anniversary of the Hindenburg, German Hydrogen-filled Airship Disaster Over NJ.”  36 killed aboard flammable 804-foot-long zeppelin after atmospheric charge sparked gas leak in the outer skin. Airship was filled with Hydrogen gas instead of Helium, because of an export restriction on Helium

4. Current Event #5 5. “Deflate-gate: NFL Investigation Indicates Tom Brady Knew of Illegal Activities to Alter Football.” Report clears owner & coaches, but employees and quarterback face discipline and possible suspension. The Ravens and Colts first raised suspicions about air pressure during playoff loses to the Patriots

5. Civil War Map (Page 474) Today’s History Standard is 8.9 Washington Territory Nev. Ter. Utah Territory Colorado Territory New Mexico Territory Indian Territory Nebraska Territory Dakota Territory

6. Civil War Map: Page 474, R3-4

7. The Civil War Preserve Union End Slavery Blockade / seize (Anaconda) Capture Richmond, VA Control Mississippi River Population & more soldiers Better navy Factories & finances $$$ Transportation: boats /trains Had to invade South Weaker Generals Large area to conquer Preserve Union or end slavery Today’s History Standard is 8.10 Secession, independence States’ rights Fight a defensive war Make war unpopular in North Get England’s support (ally) Defending home soil Better Generals More trained soldiers Knowledge of land Fewer resources & supplies Weaker government Smaller population Transportation & rail lines Goals: Strategy: Advantages: Disadvantages: North / Union South / Confederacy Yankees / Federals Rebels / Secesh

8. Chapter 14 Standards Review Pg. 438-459 Today’s History Standard is 8.10