1. American Studies Monday, 23 November 2009 Time will pass; will you? 16 school days remain in the fall semester— winter intercession’s coming soon—hang on! Quote of the Day: –“…and I do believe he cared just as much for his people as white folks does for their’n. It don’t seem natural, but I reckon it’s so.” Mark Twain, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapter 23

2. Housekeeping and Recognition Today after-school movie: Glory. 2:30-4:40, Rated R. For credit: phones powered down and checked-in; no early-in/early out; full attention required. Deadline for Ethics Essay is December 11— 50 optional credit points for entry; proof of submission required… $500 prize! Remember… wiki for all your classroom information!wiki

3. Homework Reminders Term papers are due this week; no late papers will be accepted—don’t forget tii upload Tomorrow: –Pageant, Chapter 21—The Furnace of Civil War, pages 496-511 Wednesday: –The poetry of Emily Dickinson The next Vocabulary Log is due 12.7

4. Today in class Pageant, Chapter 21—The Furnace of Civil War, pages 481-496

5. Significance Timeline Make a time line of the listed key events On the top line show the name of the event, the location of the event, and the date of the event. Below the line write a 1-2 sentence summary of the major significance of the event. Work with a partner.

6. Events to Include Gettysburg Fredericksburg Vicksburg Appomattox Fort Sumter Bull Run (Manassas) Antietam Missionary Ridge Peninsula campaign Merrimack v. Monitor Sherman’s march