Monday, September 13

Hello all! There were some scary times this weekend, when this blog didn't exist (GASP!)...the security of my Google account was compromised, but it's back and better than ever.

Good thing too, because this week's a crazy one, with a different batch of you absent from class everyday for Health and Wellness week sessions. Make sure you check the blog and get yourself up to speed if you miss a class.

In Class Today:

Railroads, Homesteaders and Cowboys....Oh My!! (This PowerPoint is in two parts, cause there were just so many gosh dang pretty pictures)

Part I

Part II

Reading: (in class)

Robber Barons and Rebels, by Howard Zinn

Reminders:

• There will be a quiz this coming Friday on Westward Expansion. Chapter 13 of your textbook corresponds to what we've been talking about. Use it as a resource if you feel you need some extra background on context. Only materials and topics we've covered in class will be fair game for the quiz though.
• There will also be a notebook check. If you've been taking notes and doing in class work on a laptop, no worries, just please compile this and send it to me (via e-mail, or you can share with me as a GoogleDoc).