Thank you!

Many of you know that I will be moving at the end of this school year and starting on some new adventures in Pittsburgh, PA. Thank you for a wonderful year--I truly enjoyed the opportunity to work with you and talk history. Please feel free to be in touch at any time, if I can ever be of help. Any of the usual crew of social studies teachers will know how to find me, or email me using the form at the bottom of this page.

Have wonderful summers, read lots of books, and keep in touch!

-Ms. Harris

P.S. Newbies to APUSH? Head over to www.mrjonesjhs.wordpress.com for your summer assignment.

Practice Exam

If you would like to try your hand
At another practice exam...
Here you go,
Take it slow,
Sharpen your pencils
And show what you know!
(And don't worry if you can't match my flow).

Warning: the timing and number of questions has changed since this was published. We will go over all of those details in class on Tuesday.

Studying resources

This is the powerpoint on Political Parties we went over at the review session.

Some tips for studying.

Artists and writers to know.

I will be around Monday and Tuesday afterschool ('til 3:30-4 depending on the turnout) for those who want a place to study and a teacher to ask questions to.

Good luck!

1990s Readings

The glorious 90s. Flannel shirts and angsty music vs. Britney Spears and the Spice Girls. Bush and the first Persian Gulf War. Clinton and everything. A strong economy. Let's read all about it:

Go to this site: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraID=19&smtID=2

And read these topics:

• The First Bush Presidency
• Collapse of Communism
• The Persian Gulf War
• The Clinton Presidency
• Entering a New Century 

Have fun!

Practice Quizzes to help you study!

Here is the link to the Historyteacher.net quizzes. Topics 34-36 and maybe part of 37 will be applicable to this test. It also looks like she has a great resource up for the AP Exam studying that should be starting soon!

Civil Rights Homework

Please read the two excerpts below and answer the questions at the bottom of each page. This will be collected.

Malcolm X
Martin Luther King, Jr.

As you read, think about how these writings confirm or conflict with your previous notions about each of these individuals! Come to class prepared to discuss.

New Calendar and an Opportunity to Flex That Knowledge

The new calendar is up and the homework for the night of the test is 799-812. Thank you for your patience today with guidance registration during your test.

This website is organizing a campaign to get Andrew Jackson off the $20 and replace it with an image of an American female leader. Will it happen? My guess is unlikely. But it's fun to think about who would be a worthy candidate. Vote here on your favorite choice.

Have a great weekend!