1. BELLWORK block 1: “What is meant by the Americas
BELLWORK block 1: “What is meant by the Americas?” (HOA textbook: pages 10-11)
Why do the Americas seem like a homogenous region?
How/why do countries within this region differ?
Explain why History of the Americas is taught using a “case-study” approach?
Why does the United States dominate any regional study of the Americas?
Why is the study of Canada unique? Why are generalizations made about Canada – consider why it is seen as devoid of their own identity? (Reference “Dominant Neighbors” section)
THINKER: Analyze the political cartoon on the bottom of page 10  What does this tell us about the discovery of America?

2. IB History maps!!! 10 North/Central American Countries
18 Caribbean Islands
13 South American Countries
15 physical features

3. Hudson Bay
Mackenzie River
Rocky Mts.

4. Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Mississippi River
Colorado River

5. Also label….. Straight of Magellan Cape Horn Amazon River
Andes Mountains
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea

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12. Maps of the Americas! Map quiz on Friday 8/24!!! 30 points
Identify 25 countries in the Caribbean, North, Central & South America
5 physical features

13. IB History TOK
Links between history and TOK are crucial to IB. For homework tonight, you will respond to six discussion questions. Give these serious thought! Be ready to discuss next class!

14. 6 Concepts of IB History: Group Requirements
A clear, concise explanation of what that concept means (do NOT just read from the handout)
Explain how that concept can be used to study history
An example (either historical or modern)
When studying that concept, what are some questions you may ask? (EX: causation – why did the U.S. pass this law? Perspective – how successful was this law?)
A creative, entertaining, and easy-to-follow presentation (skit, poster, song, discussion, etc.)

15. Monroe Doctrine Partner Discussion
Now that you’ve completed a comparative study of the Monroe Doctrine and it’s varying perspectives, I want you to make some conclusions! With a partner, discuss the following:
In your opinion, what was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Which country’s viewpoint of the Doctrine do you agree or sympathize with the most? Why?