1. American Studies Monday, 8 December 2014
Time will pass; will you? 8 days remain in the fall semester.
Today’s Goal:
To take a focused and comprehensive exam over Units 1-5.

2. Housekeeping We’re done with vocabulary…
Paz de Christo is this Friday. Volunteers?
Any bibs to turn in?
Are you monitoring your grades? Alert us immediately to any discrepancies.
The Course Calendar is up-to-date.
The Class Website

3. Homework Coming due Tomorrow:
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Part III , groups 1 and 2 will write and pose questions –tii upload required
Wednesday:
Compiled Bibliography
Socratic Discussions—Huck Finn Criticisms (Trilling, “Tramp,” and Smiley—2 questions due from each essay
Thursday:
Test: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Open book/Open notes.

4. Today’s Activity
MC: 44 Questions – 45 minutes – You may use all your notes guiding questions, any notes you took at home on Chapter 23, and your Antietam notes. Be careful to monitor the time, however, when using resources.
Short Answer: Answer the prompt, be clear, concise, logical and SPECIFIC. Developments primarily mean what happened??

5. American Studies Short Answer
1. Answer parts A, B, and C
A. Briefly explain why ONE of the following developments was the most significant factor contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.
The Compromise of 1850
The Dred Scott Decision
The Presidential Election of 1860
Provide and explain ONE piece of evidence to support your choice in Part A.
Contrast your choice in Part A against one of the other options, demonstrating why that option is not as good as your choice.

6. Recognition
Jaylyn’s birthday is Sunday!